So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur! (Part 1: Figuring Out What You Want To Do)
Affiliate Marketing Business Development Network MarketingPublished January 3, 2010 at 10:30 pm No Comments***Previously Posted On http://heathertaskovics.net***
Hooray! You’ve decided that you’ve had enough of working long hours to make someone else’s piggy bank expand while watching yours shrink from starvation. You now want to join the ranks of those who want to reclaim their destiny, rather than leaving it at the hands of someone else. You are an independent thinker who wants to be your own boss and earn millions of dollars so that you can drive around in your new Lamborghini and take vacations on the southern shores of France in your little chateau by the beach whenever the mood strikes you. You have decided to become: AN ENTREPRENEUR. TA-DAH!
So now what?
Finding Your Niche
Determining your niche market is fun to do, but it can take some time. You want to make sure that you’ve done your due diligence and the proper research to find what works for you and is of an interest to many.
There are a some of the things that need to be done first:
- Create a list of what interests you–things that get you excited and inspire you to take actiion and see it through to completion.
- If you have decided to get involved in Multi-Level Marketing (MLM) or Affiliate Marketing, then do the research to determine what it is you would like to promote (more about how to do this in Parts 2 and 3).
- Write out a game plan of actions that you want to take to achieve your goal.
- Keep a schedule of tasks that you want to accomplish each day that will bring you closer to your goal. It helps to write them out the night before in preparation for the following day.
- Write down your WHY–There are no right or wrong answers here–these are YOUR PERSONAL REASONS that remind you WHY you have decided to become an entrepreneur. You will want to refer to this as often as possible to help keep you on track.
- Be constant and consistent.
These are just a few simple actions that can be easy to accomplish–as long as you are willing to do them. Understand that if you want to succeed as an entrepreneur you need to commit yourself to staying on the path to achieving your goal, regardless of the ups and downs along the way. Don’t be afraid of making mistakes–it is how you learn and grow to become the successful entrepreneur that you envision yourself as being.
The Journey Can Be Even More Important Than The Destination
While it is important to have an end goal in mind (the fame, the fortune and the chateau in France), you should also be aware of the present moment–that is: what you are doing right here, right now and what is going on at that time. Don’t become so attached to the final outcome that you fail to see even the most subtle of opportunities that arise on your path to greatness–this can either shorten or extend your route.
When we are mindful of our actions and what is going on around us we find ourselves more satisfied with the results of those actions; rather than going about our tasks without any thought whatsoever and wondering how it is exactly that we even got to the finish line.
And Now We Begin To Eat The Elephant…
In the beginning, it may seem a bit daunting to see where you are now, where you want to be and all the work that needs to be done to get there. The idea is to start from the beginning and START SMALL. Write down that list of goals and things that interest you and keep that list with you at all times as a reminder of WHY you decided to become an entrepreneur. What may seem like small footsteps eventually end up becoming miles–and all those steps can add up rather quickly if you let them. Further on down the road you’ll be able to look back and admire all those accomplishments (BIG and small) that you have achieved along the way.
We Are Always Works In Progress
The most successful entrepreneurs are constantly reading, studying and educating themselves in order to stay ahead of the game. They know that things are always changing–technology, socio-economic environments, politics, etc. They also realize that in order to grow they, too, should adapt and evolve.
Make a point to be consuming as much information as possible. Attend seminars and classes–you can even check out the latest videos from your favorite entrepreneurs on YouTube. Read the latest books on whatever niche it is that you have chosen; subscribe to trade magazines, ezines, blogs, and the like.
Just something to note: In order to ensure success in business, you must also ensure success in life; therefore it is also very important to be good to yourself: eat a healthy diet, exercise (i.e. yoga, pilates, tai chi, running, etc.), meditate, read self-help books, check out blogs, watch videos and listen to audio recordings in order to improve your life mentally, physically and spiritually.
You cannot expect to succeed in business while staying in one place with old mindsets and attitudes. Education should be the #1 most important investment you ever make–the rewards will definitely outweigh the risks.
I hope you enjoyed Part 1 of the “So You Want To Be An Entrepreneur” series. Part 2 will cover the different compensation plans that companies use.
If you found this information to be valuable, go ahead and share it with all your friends. You can even leave a comment below with your own tips on choosing a niche. I’d love to hear from you!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
TO YOUR SUCCESS!
Heather Taskovics
Co-founder, Networking Women Today
