In this episode of Make it Happen with Mariah Scrivens, we’re diving into a common struggle many small business owners face: the hesitation to call yourself an entrepreneur. Join us as we explore why this fear exists and how it impacts your business growth.
✿ Key Takeaways:
- Market Research: Learn why gathering client insights through surveys can refine your business strategies and improve your copy.
- Title Dilemma: Discover why 60% of respondents in a recent survey prefer the term “small business owner” over “entrepreneur” and what this means for your business mindset.
- Imposter Syndrome: Understand how fear and imposter syndrome might be holding you back from fully embracing titles like entrepreneur or CEO.
- Hobby vs. Business: Identify the signs that your small business might be treated as a hobby and how this mindset can hinder your growth.
- Practical Steps: Get actionable tips on how to start treating your business with the respect it deserves, including how to confidently own your title, whether it’s entrepreneur, CEO, or small business owner.
✿ Time Stamps:
- 00:00 – Introduction: The importance of market research
- 00:25 – Sending out surveys for client insights
- 01:09 – The hesitation to call oneself an entrepreneur
- 02:47 – The weight of the CEO title
- 03:58 – The impact of treating your business as a hobby
- 05:59 – Investing in your business vs. treating it as a hobby
- 07:15 – Steps to start treating your business seriously
- 09:13 – Overcoming imposter syndrome and claiming your titles
- 10:37 – Practical actions to own your business title
- 11:44 – Encouragement to share and celebrate your business
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Keywords:
Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, CEO, Imposter Syndrome, Market Research, Business Growth, Business Mindset, Hobby vs. Business, Business Investment, Entrepreneurial Spirit
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