<\/h2>\n2. GO!!<\/h2>\n
Just go for it; the phrase is really easy to say and to visualize, but boy let me tell you this is probably the biggest obstacle you\u2019ll face. I get it, a majority of us spend our formative years being told that the appropriate way to do things is to attend school get an education and find a nice stable 9 to 5 job, which hopefully pays well. It sounds all great and perfect, however nothing in this world is perfect so why not LIVE knowing that nothing is going to be perfect. Most people are predisposed to being risk averse because that\u2019s what society teaches us from the beginning.<\/p>\n
Please believe me when I tell you this!!! Working for a company has big time risk as well and can often be far less rewarding. No knock on those people who have an amazing 9 to 5 that they love, that\u2019s great! However, there is still risk because the companies first priority is always the company. Similar to sports, it\u2019s the next man up especially in many of the large companies who often utilize denominator management techniques. Layoff or force into early retirement those individuals who are making a substantial amount of money and replace them with a new less experienced individual capable of getting the job done and costing far less.<\/p>\n
Long story short, it\u2019s not uncommon for people to dedicate their lives to a company to just be pushed out or even worse laid off. I personally worked for a company who filed bankruptcy with no warning to its workforce. Simply closed the doors and sent out last checks via mail and get this\u2026 the checks were for minimum wage!! No one received money for earned time off, no severance for the individuals who had been with the company for over 20 years. I personally was with the company for 11 years. As crazy and crappy as my story is, it was probably the best thing to happen to me professionally. It gave me that push to go out and chase my own dream versus breaking my back to fulfill someone else\u2019s. Take the jump! There is risk in everything you do.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be scared\u2026 \u201csome of the best things in life are on the other side of fear.\u201d Will Smith<\/h4>\n![\"\"](\"https:\/\/inspiretraveleat.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Untitled-design-16-1024x683.png\")
<\/h2>\n3. STAY INSPIRED<\/h2>\n
<\/h2>\n3. STAY INSPIRED<\/h2>\n
In the world we live in today it is easy to get distracted or discouraged. The internet is one of the best things to happen to entrepreneurs but can also be one of the worst. It is so easy to find things that demotivate you or distract you. Don\u2019t do that, don\u2019t get caught up in the fantasy world that is social media. Don\u2019t get scared into thinking your idea won\u2019t work because of some article that is trying to evoke fear. Use your tools to seek inspiration! Seek knowledge! We are so lucky to have literally 99% of the answers we need available to us at a click of a button. My advice is to find someone you admire in your chosen field and use them for inspiration. Often times the greats of today talk about the greats from previous generations that inspired them, or that they modeled their skillset\/strategy after. Find a mentor or a person of inspiration, they will be extremely helpful on rough days, which there will be.<\/p>\n
Don\u2019t be afraid to put your goals and aspirations out there\u2026 Talk about the things that you want to do with people in your network like your friends and family. I think that this does a variety of things, it keeps you motivated and thinking about your goals. The more you think on something the better you can craft an organized vision\/idea. It also gives others an opportunity to help you, closed mouths don\u2019t get fed. I\u2019ve received unsolicited help from countless people in my network who simply found or noticed something that they believed could help me.<\/p>\n
See here for 6 great ways to be successful.<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/h2>\n4. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is important! I specifically wanted to follow up staying inspired with this little section. I believe that people can be the biggest suck of your motivation as an entrepreneur if you allow them to be. Surround yourself with like-minded motivated people who will inspire you to go out and pursue that vision that you have for yourself and your business. We\u2019ve all heard the saying if you\u2019re the smartest person in the room that\u2019s a problem. I don\u2019t necessarily agree with that whole heartedly. I will say if you\u2019re the only motivated\/driven person in the room that\u2019s a huge problem. Complacency is where dreams go to die! I just made that up, but it\u2019s so true. Don\u2019t get comfortable, stay uncomfortable and surround yourself with people who inspire you to step out of your comfort zone. My circle of friends are not involved in my business at all, however they have always been a lifeline that breathes life back into me when doubt starts to creep in like it inevitably does. Keep those hustlers close, their energy is contagious!!<\/p>\n
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5. COMMUNICATE<\/h2>\n
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE A PARTNER(S). Having a partner or partners can be great, more people to help manage the stressors of starting a business. Humans are social creators so having someone there to go through the good and the bad with you can really help manage some of the stressors. Mainly you never feel alone in some of those dark moments.<\/p>\n
With that beings said, it is important to make sure that there is a clear vision and clear roles. As uncomfortable as this can be, especially early on, it is extremely important as the business begins to grow. The main point that I want to make is that you want to be clear on compensation, roles, how big decisions will be made, and definitely have by-laws (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp). I mean the list could go on and on\u2026 This is important because you want to avoid someone feeling like they are not valued or appreciated. I know the number one demotivator for me is not feeling valued or being compensated fairly for the work I\u2019m putting in. Keep partners compensated fairly and challenged!<\/p>\n
Communicate clearly! If you have a business partner(s), organized communication is extremely important. Be clear on what you want out of the company and what your expectations are. It\u2019s just as important to LISTEN to what your business partners are expressing at the same time. ONE UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATION is worth it if you can really hash out all of the things that are important to you. A close friend of mine shared a story about the time his new boss sat him down and explained the importance of communication. The manager explained the importance of open communication because he\u2019d much rather have one really tough conversation to begin with versus having several tough conversations which inevitably leads to that last really tough conversation.<\/p>\n
Remember, the most important thing to any company is the people. If someone isn\u2019t happy or doesn\u2019t feel appreciated their work reflects it. Take care of your people and most importantly take care of yourself. This all starts with communication.<\/p>\n
See here for 6 Amazing Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/h2>\n6. GOOD PEOPLE ARE YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET<\/h2>\n
This is simple and to the point, I\u2019ve never heard of a successful person who reached all of his\/her success by themselves. All successful people have gotten to where they\u2019re at with the support of others; financial support, labor, innovation of original ideas, or even by simply being present. All successful entrepreneurs rely on other people in some fashion. So it\u2019s important to get the right people on your team. As a new entrepreneur I struggled with having good people but failed to put them in positions where they would excel.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest lessons in that whole experience is to trust what your eyes and mind tell you. If a person is social and has a way with people do not tuck them away in front of a screen all day. Get them out and interacting with target consumers or vendors and let them excel. The person who is very type A and organized give them tasks that fit them as a professional. Set people up for success and you will reap the benefits, fail to do so and you will inherit the headaches. It might take some time to identify some of your team members best skillset but they always tell you who they are through their actions. Trust what they tell you!!!<\/p>\n
My last point is that things always tend to work themselves out one way or another, Gretzky said it best; \u201cyou miss 100% of the shots you never take.\u201d You\u2019ve never heard of a successful entrepreneur who hasn\u2019t failed along the way. Those failures are valuable lessons! Take those lessons and keep it moving. Be consistent and don\u2019t quit!! Never quit!! You might need to call an audible or two and maybe even pick up a side hustle to make ends meet. That\u2019s ok, just stick with it! Best of luck\u2026 See you at the top or at least on the road to it!<\/p>\n
Did you like this article? Did it help? If so let us know in the comments!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Written by Anthony Stone, MBA CEO – Orange County Veterinary Assistant School The best thing about being an entrepreneur in my opinion is the self-discovery that …<\/p>\n
4. SURROUND YOURSELF WITH THE RIGHT PEOPLE<\/strong><\/h2>\nThis is important! I specifically wanted to follow up staying inspired with this little section. I believe that people can be the biggest suck of your motivation as an entrepreneur if you allow them to be. Surround yourself with like-minded motivated people who will inspire you to go out and pursue that vision that you have for yourself and your business. We\u2019ve all heard the saying if you\u2019re the smartest person in the room that\u2019s a problem. I don\u2019t necessarily agree with that whole heartedly. I will say if you\u2019re the only motivated\/driven person in the room that\u2019s a huge problem. Complacency is where dreams go to die! I just made that up, but it\u2019s so true. Don\u2019t get comfortable, stay uncomfortable and surround yourself with people who inspire you to step out of your comfort zone. My circle of friends are not involved in my business at all, however they have always been a lifeline that breathes life back into me when doubt starts to creep in like it inevitably does. Keep those hustlers close, their energy is contagious!!<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n
5. COMMUNICATE<\/h2>\n
THIS IS EXTREMELY IMPORTANT IF YOU HAVE A PARTNER(S). Having a partner or partners can be great, more people to help manage the stressors of starting a business. Humans are social creators so having someone there to go through the good and the bad with you can really help manage some of the stressors. Mainly you never feel alone in some of those dark moments.<\/p>\n
With that beings said, it is important to make sure that there is a clear vision and clear roles. As uncomfortable as this can be, especially early on, it is extremely important as the business begins to grow. The main point that I want to make is that you want to be clear on compensation, roles, how big decisions will be made, and definitely have by-laws (LLC, S-Corp, C-Corp). I mean the list could go on and on\u2026 This is important because you want to avoid someone feeling like they are not valued or appreciated. I know the number one demotivator for me is not feeling valued or being compensated fairly for the work I\u2019m putting in. Keep partners compensated fairly and challenged!<\/p>\n
Communicate clearly! If you have a business partner(s), organized communication is extremely important. Be clear on what you want out of the company and what your expectations are. It\u2019s just as important to LISTEN to what your business partners are expressing at the same time. ONE UNCOMFORTABLE CONVERSATION is worth it if you can really hash out all of the things that are important to you. A close friend of mine shared a story about the time his new boss sat him down and explained the importance of communication. The manager explained the importance of open communication because he\u2019d much rather have one really tough conversation to begin with versus having several tough conversations which inevitably leads to that last really tough conversation.<\/p>\n
Remember, the most important thing to any company is the people. If someone isn\u2019t happy or doesn\u2019t feel appreciated their work reflects it. Take care of your people and most importantly take care of yourself. This all starts with communication.<\/p>\n
See here for 6 Amazing Ways to Motivate Yourself to Exercise\u00a0<\/a><\/h4>\n<\/h2>\n6. GOOD PEOPLE ARE YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET<\/h2>\n
This is simple and to the point, I\u2019ve never heard of a successful person who reached all of his\/her success by themselves. All successful people have gotten to where they\u2019re at with the support of others; financial support, labor, innovation of original ideas, or even by simply being present. All successful entrepreneurs rely on other people in some fashion. So it\u2019s important to get the right people on your team. As a new entrepreneur I struggled with having good people but failed to put them in positions where they would excel.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest lessons in that whole experience is to trust what your eyes and mind tell you. If a person is social and has a way with people do not tuck them away in front of a screen all day. Get them out and interacting with target consumers or vendors and let them excel. The person who is very type A and organized give them tasks that fit them as a professional. Set people up for success and you will reap the benefits, fail to do so and you will inherit the headaches. It might take some time to identify some of your team members best skillset but they always tell you who they are through their actions. Trust what they tell you!!!<\/p>\n
My last point is that things always tend to work themselves out one way or another, Gretzky said it best; \u201cyou miss 100% of the shots you never take.\u201d You\u2019ve never heard of a successful entrepreneur who hasn\u2019t failed along the way. Those failures are valuable lessons! Take those lessons and keep it moving. Be consistent and don\u2019t quit!! Never quit!! You might need to call an audible or two and maybe even pick up a side hustle to make ends meet. That\u2019s ok, just stick with it! Best of luck\u2026 See you at the top or at least on the road to it!<\/p>\n
Did you like this article? Did it help? If so let us know in the comments!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Written by Anthony Stone, MBA CEO – Orange County Veterinary Assistant School The best thing about being an entrepreneur in my opinion is the self-discovery that …<\/p>\n
<\/p>\n<\/h2>\n6. GOOD PEOPLE ARE YOUR MOST VALUABLE ASSET<\/h2>\n
This is simple and to the point, I\u2019ve never heard of a successful person who reached all of his\/her success by themselves. All successful people have gotten to where they\u2019re at with the support of others; financial support, labor, innovation of original ideas, or even by simply being present. All successful entrepreneurs rely on other people in some fashion. So it\u2019s important to get the right people on your team. As a new entrepreneur I struggled with having good people but failed to put them in positions where they would excel.<\/p>\n
One of the biggest lessons in that whole experience is to trust what your eyes and mind tell you. If a person is social and has a way with people do not tuck them away in front of a screen all day. Get them out and interacting with target consumers or vendors and let them excel. The person who is very type A and organized give them tasks that fit them as a professional. Set people up for success and you will reap the benefits, fail to do so and you will inherit the headaches. It might take some time to identify some of your team members best skillset but they always tell you who they are through their actions. Trust what they tell you!!!<\/p>\n
My last point is that things always tend to work themselves out one way or another, Gretzky said it best; \u201cyou miss 100% of the shots you never take.\u201d You\u2019ve never heard of a successful entrepreneur who hasn\u2019t failed along the way. Those failures are valuable lessons! Take those lessons and keep it moving. Be consistent and don\u2019t quit!! Never quit!! You might need to call an audible or two and maybe even pick up a side hustle to make ends meet. That\u2019s ok, just stick with it! Best of luck\u2026 See you at the top or at least on the road to it!<\/p>\n
Did you like this article? Did it help? If so let us know in the comments!<\/h4>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Written by Anthony Stone, MBA CEO – Orange County Veterinary Assistant School The best thing about being an entrepreneur in my opinion is the self-discovery that …<\/p>\n