Creating Your Encore Career 136: Starting Your Own Business with Dan Cockerell
Transitioning from corporate America to starting your own business might require some calculated risks. It’s a matter of figuring out how you can transfer your skills and expertise and create your own structure so you can ultimately live a life of freedom and purpose.
For 26 years, Dan Cockerell has been creating magic for other people being the VP of Magic Kingdom – until he finally decided to create magic for himself. He left Disney and started his own business to help his clients spread the magic to other people’s lives.
In this episode, Dan Cockerell talks about how he made the transition and how he transferred his skills, knowledge, and expertise from the hospitality business to the consulting world.
We'll dive deeper into these concepts:
- Dan’s journey starting his business
- What was different between corporate life and independent work
- The mindset that an entrepreneur needs
- How does he go about doing Customer Discovery
Now, for some action steps:
- Download the free worksheet: Three Steps You Need for a More Productive Workday
- Take the self-assessment quiz.
Connect with Dan Cockerell:
Dan Cockerell’s email: Dan@Cockerellconsulting.com
Dan’s book: How’s the Culture in Your Kingdom?
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Episode Credits
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