Inside Strategic Coach: Connecting Entrepreneurs With What Really Matters Clarify Your Thinking To Become A Better Entrepreneur, with Erik Solbakken
Apr 1, 2025
A new coach shares their fascinating transition from accountant to entrepreneur after a professional setback. They reveal how personal experiences inspired their entrepreneurial journey and the importance of authentic connections. Insights on strategic thinking tools showcase how reflecting on the past can guide future success. The discussion emphasizes the need for a supportive community and a mindset shift to achieve freedom in entrepreneurship. Ultimately, it illustrates the power of self-discovery and commitment in fostering growth.
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Career Shift
- Erik Solbakken's professional accounting dream collapsed after 18 years, forcing him to rebuild.
- He then embraced entrepreneurship, focusing on serving his clients and gaining freedom.
Entrepreneur vs. Accountant
- Erik realized he was an entrepreneur trapped in an accountant's body, leading him to sell his accounting practice.
- He found that accountants primarily focus on compliance, hindering his entrepreneurial spirit.
Embrace a Full Life
- Shannon Waller advises not to seek a life of just happiness, but a full life with varied experiences.
- She emphasizes learning from trials and tribulations, echoing Erik's journey.
