In this class we talk about how to adopt an entrepreneurial mindset. This is a topic that is of utmost importance to freelancers, virtual assistants and online professionals who provide a service. The reality is we all probably started as employees and adopted an employee mindset. In this class, you will discover the 10 characteristics of an entrepreneur and 7 steps to help you shift from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one.

Podcast Outline:

0:00 - Opening thoughts

1:01 - Introduction to topic: “The Entrepreneurial Mindset”

2:21 - Discussion about question: “Do you believe that entrepreneurs are born or made?”

• 3:32 - Craig’s story
• 8:40 - The challenges of leaving one’s comfort zone

9:14 - Shifting from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial one

• 9:53 - How an employee mindset can shape our business and hold us back

10:33 - 10 Characteristics of an Entrepreneur:

• 11:08 - #1: Risk taker
• 11:44 - #2: Adaptable and flexible
• 12:39 - #3: Problem solver
• 12:58 - #4: Self-starter and initiator
• 13:19 - #5: Planner and goal setter
• 13:33 - #6: Decisive
• 13:55 - #7: Focussed
• 14:06 - #8: Leader
• 14:28 - #9: Optimistic
• 14:51 - #10: Curious learner

15:26 - 7 Steps to Adopting an Entrepreneurial Mindset:

• 15:42 - #1: Define and regularly review your big WHY.
• 17:33 - #2: Own your schedule.
• 20:22 - #3: Focus on value, not time spent.
• 22:30 - #4: Create an entrepreneurial tribe.
• 24:22 - #5: Learn to make decisions quickly.
• 25:42 - #6: Never stop learning.
• 26:39 - #7: Protect your lifestyle.

28:19 - Recap of 7 Steps

29:09 - Closing thoughts

Resources discussed in this episode:

Mindset by Carol Dweck: https://www.amazon.com/Mindset-Psychology-Carol-S-Dweck/dp/0345472322

Freelance University course, “Setting Boundaries and Building Healthy Client Relationships”: https://my.freelanceu.com/courses/setting-boundaries-and-building-healthy-client-relationships