In episode #6, we talk about how the path to success is cluttered with messy moments. The entrepreneurial lifestyle is frequently portrayed as sexy, exciting, and filled with wealth, freedom, and even fame. But that’s not the path of the common entrepreneur! The reality is that many business owners struggle before they find success. Sound familiar? 

Join us as we share our own detours and discuss the things that we wish we knew before becoming an entrepreneur.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

[00:01] Introduction

[02:23] How entrepreneurs feel about small business ownership

[04:02] Why people become entrepreneurs

[05:55] Having a plan before becoming an entrepreneur

[08:05] Learning how to sell before becoming an entrepreneur

[09:35] Selling tip

[10:25] The value of relationship building

[12:26] The benefits of relationships

[13:55] Having the right mindset before becoming an entrepreneur

[16:36] Mindset tip

[17:20] Final thoughts

[19:04] Bloopers

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