After 235+ podcast interviews we list the 12 most common traits of successful entrepreneurs.

1. 12 Traits of Successful
Entrepreneurs
- Ever Gonzalez
Outlier | CEO

2. Outlier On Air
Podcast
Lessons Learned After 235+ Podcast Interviews
Interviewing Successful Entrepreneurs from
Around the World
Found 12 Traits of High Profile Entrepreneurs

3. 12 Traits Successful
Entrepreneurs

4. #1
Successful Entrepreneurs Don’t Do It For
The Money….At First
While money is important it is not their
motivation

5. They do it for Passion, they Love the
Grind, and they want to create
something special.
The money will come soon enough.

6. #2
They are not afraid to FAIL
100% of the successful
entrepreneurs we interviewed
have failed at least once.

7. It’s not a matter of “if”, but a
matter of “when’.
Get used to it!
Successful entrepreneurs don’t
fear failure, they learn from their
mistakes and move on.

8. #3
They are lazer focused on one
mission or one goal
Don’t get caught with the “new
shiny object syndrome”, it’s a
success killer

9. You are not good at
everything…outsource
everything that keeps you
from focusing on your goal

10. #4
They have a mentor
The most successful
entrepreneurs we’ve interviewed
still have a mentor

11. Get one!
You don't have to
look very far…

12. #5
They understand the “Why”
Most people focus on the
“What” and “How”

13. You need to focus on the “Why” of
your product or service.
Book recommendation: “Start With
Why” by Simon Sinek

14. #6
They dream big but start small
An entrepreneur’s success is
built on a solid foundation…brick
by brick

15. A combination of smaller
quicker hits add up quickly to
become a major win

16. #7
They Prioritize
They build list
They accomplish one goal at a time

17. Setting goals,
Making plans,
To-do lists (daily, weekly,
monthly)

18. #8
They realize they can’t do
everything
As entrepreneurs we’re wired to
think we can…big mistake

19. Vision, knowledge, and drive are not
enough.
We need a team (champions,
ambassadors, mentors, supporters) to help.
We need to learn how to delegate.

20. #9
They know they will win
They believe in themselves, their
team, and their overall mission.

21. You need to be the Ultimate
Optimist!

22. #10
They understand that it doesn’t have
to be perfect
Strive for excellence but don’t wait for
perfection

23. A “good” and shipped
product is better than one
that is sitting waiting to be
“perfected” on the shelf.

24. #11
They avoid negativity
We are influenced by people we’re
surrounded by whether we like it or
not.

25. Negative people are a drain of
energy and creativity. Surround
yourself with people that are
challenging you but are
positive.

26. #12
They never stop learning
Make this your life-long
mission…acquire as much knowledge
as possible. This will give you an
advantage over your competition.

27. Read books
Read blogs and articles in your industry
Enroll in educational classes
Join masterminds
NEVER STOP LEARNING

28. Believe in yourself! Grind and
hustle every single day.
You can do it and no one can
stop you but yourself!

29. Ever Gonzalez
Outlier | CEO
www.OutlierMagazine.co
@OutlierOnAir
@_EverGonzalez
#OutlierOnAir
ever@outlierlabs.com