What It Takes to Survive and Succeed as an Entrepreneur

Entrepreneurship Month is in full swing, so it’s a good time to write about the triumphs and tribulations of business ownership. I’m very passionate about entrepreneurship. So naturally, I’ve written a lot about it before. Rather than reinvent the wheel, I thought I would review my past posts on the topic to find some steadfast nuggets of wisdom relevant to all entrepreneurs, no matter where they are in their journey. Read onward for that classic insight and some new knowledge I’ve gleaned while scaling my business.

12 Timeless Lessons Learned from 12 Years of Entrepreneurship

#1 Survival is dependent on core values, grit, and people.

If you follow my social media channels this week, you’ll learn much more about these necessary and circular “musts.” If you’re spinning your wheels, go back to your core values. They will help you get unstuck so you can muster the grit to keep going. Build your tribe, and let them help you. (This applies to you, too, solopreneurs.)

#2 You must spend time on the business.

Many business owners get so wrapped up in doing the work — i.e., “working in” their business — that they neglect “working on” their business…