The journey of a solopreneur
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The document discusses what it takes to be a solopreneur or solo entrepreneur who runs their own business independently. Some key requirements include determination, the ability to make decisions independently, being a self-learner, and a preference for independence over stability. Solopreneurs enjoy aspects like flexibility in scheduling, keeping all profits, and easily adapting their business model. However, risks include full financial responsibility and burnout ending the business. The document provides examples of optimal businesses for solopreneurs like e-commerce, freelance writing, and developing software or apps. It also offers tips for avoiding burnout and ensuring long-term success.
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- 1. THE JOURNEY OF A SOLOPRENEUR WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME A LONE WOLF? Ahmed Genedy. Has been a solopreneur since 2003 https://bigprof.com
- 2. “ ” THE SOLO ENTREPRENEUR IS SOMEONE WHO RAISES AND RUNS A BUSINESS SINGLE-HANDEDLY, MAKING ALL THE DECISIONS, CALLING ALL THE SHOTS, AND PLAYING THE ENTIRE GAME ALONE. Neil Patel, co-founder of QuickSprout, Crazy Egg, and Hello Bar.
- 3. WHAT DOES IT TAKE TO BECOME ONE? • Determination and sharp focus. • Ability to take decisions and act on them. • Being a self-learner. • An overwhelmingly powerful preference of independence over “stability”. • Being a risk taker. • Being an introvert definitely makes it easier!
- 4. THINGS YOU’D ENJOY • Low cost of launching your business: no large funding, no costly lease of office space, no employees and long term hiring agreements … • Working on your own schedule, and possibly from anywhere (digital nomads!). • You get to keep what you make. • The power of automation and outsourcing. • You can easily “pivot” .. No questions asked! • A great sense of independence and control.
- 5. BUT THERE ARE THINGS YOU’LL MISS • Sense of community and “belonging”. • Social skills and outside influence. • Having co-founders sharing the experience with you. • Titles and “career paths”. • Working on large scale projects and witnessing astronomical growth.
- 6. AND RISKS YOU’LL TAKE • Full financial responsibility for failure. • Burning out means the business is over. • Taking the wrong decisions with no guidance. • No accountability.
- 7. OPTIMAL BUSINESSES YOU CAN RUN • E-commerce (ebay, amazon marketplace, souq, …) • Social media manager • Blogger • E-book author • Freelance writer/copy-writer • Graphic designer • Web designer • Software developer • Photographer (events/stock) • Bookkeeper • Affiliate marketer • Podcaster • Online coach • YouTube channel owner • Artist • Travel consultant • Translator
- 8. AVOIDING THE BURNOUT • Time management. • Meet like-minded entrepreneurs/solopreneurs. • Attend events were you can network with people in your field. • Teach, coach and help others. • Take vacations frequently. Travel and meet new people.
- 9. FACTORS FOR SUCCESS • Create products. • Automate! Automate! Automate! • Create multiple income streams. • Build your brand. • Always learn and keep up-to-date. • Challenge yourself and get out of your comfort zone. • Be ready to pivot.
- 10. THANK YOU! INTRIGUED? CURIOUS? FIRE YOUR QUESTIONS!