Empowering Entrepreneurs Entrepreneurial Journey: From Side Hustle to Full-Time Business Owner
Janel Sykora, founder of Thought Leader Creative, shares her inspiring journey towards entrepreneurship and valuable insights for those looking to take the leap.
She emphasizes the importance of starting a side hustle before quitting a day job and understanding one's niche and customer to add value and succeed as an entrepreneur. As someone who loves helping CPA firms achieve their goals, Sykora believes that passion and problem-solving should be the driving forces behind entrepreneurship, not just making money.
With a virtual assistant, a good writer, and a business advisor, scaling a business efficiently is possible. Plus, the conversation briefly touches on the topic of closet organization, adding a touch of relatable humor.
Empowering Moments
06:11 Embrace what you're meant to do fearlessly.
09:25 Passionate about helping accounting firms grow.
11:51 Enjoys working with accountants, sees profession changing.
16:08 Immerse in the community, understand, serve, and learn.
16:50 Owning a business is hard work, rewarding.
20:55 Delegating tasks, mentoring, and building a team.
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Empowering Takeaways
Starting a side hustle is a safe way to test the waters and see if your entrepreneurial passion aligns with what you truly enjoy.
For those considering entrepreneurship, it is crucial to immerse yourself in the community you aim to serve.
A new book by Amy Porterfield, "2 Weeks Notice," can serve as a valuable guide for those looking to start their own business.
Being an entrepreneur is not just about making money; it's about being passionate about solving a problem or helping a certain group of people.
A good CPA business adviser is the best investment a business can make.
Understanding your niche and customer base, as well as niching down and specializing, opens doors for entrepreneurs.
The entrepreneurial journey involves hard work and dedication. As an entrepreneur, you may find yourself working more because you're invested in the success of your business. However, the reward of helping people can be far more fulfilling than just chasing monetary gains.
Consider starting with a virtual assistant (VA) to help with administrative tasks. As your business grows, look for opportunities to build a small, efficient team to support your vision and growth.
A business owner should strive to understand the vision of their clients and turn it into reality. The ability to connect with clients on a deeper level and align their vision with actionable strategies is a superpower in the entrepreneurial world.
To successfully transition from a corporate job to full-time entrepreneurship, it's important to strategize, understand your niche, and be open to growth and scaling.
Running a business doesn’t have to run your life.
Without a business partner who holds you accountable, it’s easy to be so busy ‘doing’ business that you don’t have the right strategy to grow your business.
Stop letting your business run you. At Harper & Co CPA Plus, we know that you want to be empowered to build the lifestyle you envision. In order to do that you need a clear path to follow for success
Our clients enjoy a proactive partnership with us. Schedule a consultation with us today.
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