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<\/p>\nIf you want success, wealth, and freedom, the best path for you might be growing your own business. It\u2019s one of the few proven ways to achieve both time AND money freedom.<\/p>\n
With a successful business, you\u2019re in control. You get to live the way you want, have the things you want, and make your unique mark on the world.<\/p>\n
It gives you unlimited income potential and control over your time and energy.<\/p>\n
And the benefits aren\u2019t limited to the end results\u2014the process of growing a business can be a rewarding experience, encouraging you to grow as a person along the way.<\/p>\n
You can have a lot of fun learning, experimenting, and putting your creative energy to use.<\/p>\n
Sometimes that can also mean facing challenges and setbacks, which force you out of your comfort zone.<\/p>\n
By building on the enjoyable aspects and mastering the difficult ones, you can move toward success much more quickly. But before you start working towards it, it\u2019s smart to have a good idea of what success would look like for you.<\/p>\n
The clearer your goals are at the outset, the more you\u2019ll enjoy yourself along the way while experiencing bigger and better results.<\/p>\n
With today\u2019s technology, it\u2019s easier than ever to set up a business that works anywhere in the world, if that\u2019s your ideal.<\/p>\n
You can be free to go where you want, when you want, without the slightest hiccup in your operation. You can delegate and outsource to your heart\u2019s content, removing yourself from most of the daily tasks of running the show.<\/p>\n
On the other hand, you might dream of working long hours on projects you enjoy and care about.<\/p>\n
You might thrive on personal interaction with customers who appreciate your products or services.<\/p>\n
Maybe it all sounds good, and you want a business that lets you both work hard and play hard. It\u2019s totally up to you.<\/p>\n
We know it can be hard to decide, but it\u2019s almost impossible to create the right business structure for you if you don\u2019t know what you want to get out of it. Knowing what you want to achieve from the outset helps you make decisions along the way.<\/p>\n
What do you see when you envision your ideal life?<\/p>\n
Are there things you want, like tailored clothes, luxury cars, jewelry, or high-end electronics?<\/p>\n
Are there experiences you\u2019d love to have, like dining at 5-star restaurants, full access at the Olympics, or a luxury stay in the Maldives?<\/p>\n
Are there groups of people in your community that you want to help? Which ones, and what specific contributions would you love to make?<\/p>\n
How personally involved do you want to be in your business?<\/p>\n
What do you want to spend most of your time doing?<\/p>\n
What activities do you want to be built into your day, your week, your month, and your year?<\/p>\n
Take some time to answer these questions for yourself, but don\u2019t worry about getting it perfect (you can always change them along the way).<\/p>\n
The more you know what you want, the more your business can help you create your ideal lifestyle. This is the way to true success\u2014success by your standards.<\/p>\n
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Even though growing a successful business can be really rewarding, it\u2019s not an easy path. It\u2019s not for everyone. With all the potential freedom comes at least an equal amount of responsibility.<\/p>\n
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The list of double-edged swords and hard realities goes on\u2026 so how can you know if growing a business is the right thing for you?<\/p>\n
First, think about WHY you want to start (or would even consider starting) a business.<\/p>\n
If it\u2019s just about making money, that might not be a strong enough motivator to sustain you through challenging times. Passion is important. You MUST know your \u2018why.\u2019<\/p>\n
Beyond that, you know you\u2019re an entrepreneur when:<\/p>\n
If a lot of the above describes you, starting or growing your business may not just be the right path for you, it might be the ONLY path that will get you where you want to be in life.<\/p>\n
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Taking the leap can be scary. A lot of people put it off. They might feel like they don\u2019t know enough<\/span><\/a>, or don\u2019t have anything of value to offer (often called \u201cImposter Syndrome\u201d). They might be afraid to put themselves out there as an expert.<\/p>\n They might not know how to turn their ideas or passions into a profit-generating business<\/span>. They might be afraid of failure, or of the changes that come with success.<\/p>\n Some of these might be legitimate fears. Growing a business, whether you\u2019re successful or not, can have a big impact on both your personal and financial life.<\/p>\n Success itself, or just working towards it, can be stressful in some ways. Your relationships can change due to working long hours or focusing on networking. Your sense of personal identity can even change as you focus more and more on your business.<\/p>\n Then there\u2019s the very real possibility of failure.\u00a0 A third of businesses fail in the first two years half by year five. Failure can mean losing money and damaging relationships. For some, it means losing everything. There can be legal consequences, reputation damage, and lives turned upside down.<\/p>\n These kinds of scenarios stop a lot of people in their tracks, and they should. It\u2019s important to have your eyes open to the negative possibilities as well as the good ones. But succumbing to these fears can prolong your dissatisfaction, limit your financial prospects, and leave you full of regret.<\/p>\n If building a successful business is important to you, you have to use your fears as motivators<\/span><\/a> to keep moving forward rather than reasons to avoid it.<\/p>\n And good news for you \u2014 you have a leg up on a lot of business owners, because you\u2019re here, learning and growing. If you\u2019re willing to apply what you learn, you can accomplish more than you might think.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have the guts and persistence to overcome challenges, to do whatever it takes, and to get the help you need, the rewards can be incredible:<\/p>\n You can always have an abundance of money<\/span><\/a> for yourself and your family, and more coming in regularly. You can give freely to others and never have to worry about running out.<\/p>\n If you want, you can build your business to make money for you no matter where you are or how much time and energy you put into it.<\/p>\n If you want to get rich, you should be in control of your income, not some boss or HR department. That way, you can create multiple income streams and build safety nets.<\/p>\n Knowing you can create a goal and achieve it gives you a sense of empowerment and inspiration to do even more.<\/p>\n Your happiness, confidence, and success can become a source of inspiration for others, just as Harv has inspired hundreds of thousands of his students.<\/p>\n Your business isn\u2019t just about you making money. It\u2019s about helping people solve problems<\/span> they care about solving. It can also be about providing a livelihood for anyone you employ or work with.<\/p>\n At the end of your life, what do you want to have stood for? What impact do you want to have had on the world, and how do you want to be remembered<\/span>? Your business can be the vehicle for making your mark.<\/p>\n All of this and more becomes possible when you grow a successful business. Sounds pretty good, right? So how do you get started? Here are a couple of tips we\u2019ve taken from Harv!<\/p>\n You can find lists of top business or marketing tactics all over the internet, but they come and go. Fundamentals don\u2019t change. Check out these key principles for starting and growing a successful business.<\/p>\n 1. Surround yourself with mentors and advisors<\/strong><\/p>\n Learn from people who\u2019ve achieved a lot of business success. Many masters share incredible insights on their blogs, podcasts, and social media channels. For example, Harv shared his battle-tested formula for success on Facebook Live which was viewed by tens of thousands of people. And good news for you \u2014 you can watch the recording<\/span><\/a> for FREE on the blog.<\/p>\n 2. Think for yourself<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t blindly follow others\u2019 tactics, even if they are successful. Learn the principles and apply them in a way that works for you, both in running your business and marketing it.<\/p>\n 3. Come up with a winning idea for your business<\/span><\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n CB Insights, a business analysis firm, has been assessing startup failures since 2014. They report that 42% fail due to a lack of market need<\/span><\/a> for their product or service! Don\u2019t let this be you. Get to know a specific target audience and figure out what you can offer them that they want. Use the problems you\u2019ve overcome yourself<\/span><\/a> as inspiration. Then do your research! Don\u2019t just decide your idea is great and go off to build it in a cave. Involve the people you intend to help.<\/p>\n 4. Choose a focus<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t try to do all things to all people. Be the best at one thing<\/span><\/a>, and tailor your marketing to one audience.<\/p>\n 5. Have a plan, AND be flexible<\/strong><\/p>\n Don\u2019t get attached to your ideas. Going back to #3, listen to feedback, improve your offerings, and pivot if need be. Some of the most successful companies rise from the ashes of their founders\u2019 failures<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n A lot of business owner stay so caught up in delivering their product or service that they don\u2019t carve out time for planning their growth or creating systems and initiatives that will help them reach their true goals.<\/p>\n Without marketing, you have no customers, and without customers, you have no money and no business. Marketing is so important that Harv recommends devoting 80% of your time, energy, and resources to mastering your marketing.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n CB Insights\u2019 #2 reason for startup failure (29%) is running out of cash<\/span><\/a>. Meanwhile, bootstrapping and \u201clean\u201d business have become popular buzzwords among entrepreneurs. Ask yourself at every step how you can do the most with the fewest resources and expenses<\/span><\/a>.<\/p>\n Fear is there to protect you, not to stop you from going after your dreams. Learn to use fear as a motivator<\/span><\/a> instead of a roadblock.<\/p>\n Business success isn\u2019t all about the glory of lounging on the beach. It takes a lot of hard work to get there. Be sure to take care of yourself along the way by eating well, exercising, getting plenty of sleep, and doing things that feed your spirit. It\u2019s a marathon, not a sprint, so plan to sustain your energy over the long haul.<\/p>\n And remember, business forces you to grow, so be proactive about developing your skills and knowledge. According to the Small Business Administration, half of businesses fail in their first five years.\u00a0If you want to be in the half that succeeds, you have to keep learning and improving.<\/p>\n We continue developing this blog to serve as a powerful resource for your business education, and we encourage you to take advantage of it!<\/p>\n Whether you\u2019re already in business or thinking about diving in, we want to hear from you! What inspires you and what is your vision of success? Let us know in the comments!<\/p>\n For your freedom,<\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" If you want success, wealth, and freedom, the best path for you might be growing your own business. 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1. Financial Wealth and Freedom<\/strong><\/h3>\n
2. Freedom of Time and Location<\/strong><\/h3>\n
3. Security<\/strong><\/h3>\n
4. A Sense of Accomplishment and Fulfillment<\/strong><\/h3>\n
5. Becoming a Leader<\/strong><\/h3>\n
6. Making a Difference<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Leaving a Legacy<\/strong><\/h3>\n
Top 10 Tips For Business Success<\/h2>\n
6. Work on<\/em> your business, not just on it<\/strong><\/h3>\n
7. Prioritize marketing<\/strong><\/h3>\n
8. Manage your money & keep costs down<\/strong><\/h3>\n
9. Face your fears<\/strong><\/h3>\n
10. Practice self-care<\/strong><\/h3>\n
An Entrepreneur Must Always Be Learning<\/h2>\n
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