Work Pants Finance

Success, even when it happens, usually doesn't happen as quickly as you wish. That's the key message as I interview John Troy, founder and CEO of Workmonger.com, a business that matches employers and job seekers in the education industry. John speaks from the heart about creating the business you want, and what you may need to give up to launch a successful new venture.

Key takeaways include:

Even when it works out, entrepreneurship takes longer than you wish or expect. Have a big pile of money to tide you over 'til the revenue shows up. Know your niche – clarity on who you serve is key for every business Entrepreneurship will require an investment of your time, your money, and your emotional energy. No one else can do it for you. Pivot fast, both at the margins and at the core of your business. If it's not working, try something else. Leverage mentors, both those who know you well and can speak to you as an individual, and those who have a deeper experience in the industry you serve and can speak to you as a businessperson.

Learn more about John and his work at https://workmonger.com. You can also check out available jobs at https://trulyhired.com

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Welcome to Work Pants Finance with Matt Miner, MBA, CFP®. It's the show for MBAs, Entrepreneurs, and other professionals who want their financial plan to work as hard as they do. We're here to separate the wheat from the chaff, the signal from the noise and to serve up the wisdom of experience.

Work Pants Finance uses stories to tackle all the important topics – people and money, death and taxes, investments and insurance, career and entrepreneurship, education and debt and much, much more. Thanks for listening!

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