Episode #1514
Why You Should Think Like a Businessperson (not an entrepreneur)
September 26, 2020

In episode #1514, we tell you why you should think like a businessperson and not an entrepreneur. While many people call themselves entrepreneurs, most of them are actually businesspeople, and so it would benefit them to think like the latter. Tune in to find out more.

TIME-STAMPED SHOW NOTES:

  • [00:25] Today’s topic: Why You Should Think Like A Businessperson and Not An Entrepreneur.
  • [00:30] The distinction between entrepreneurs and businesspeople.
  • [01:36] Thinking about financial impact versus dreaming up big ideas.
  • [02:07] Do not stress about truly innovating, rather use existing business models.
  • [03:22] Follow the best investors like Warren Buffet who just buy things that work.
  • [04:04] Being the next Elon Musk requires living his lifestyle, which is not easy.
  • [04:30] That’s it for today!
  • [03:24] To stay updated with events and learn more about our mastermind, go to the Marketing School site for more information or call us on 310-349-3785!

 

Links Mentioned in Today’s Episode:

 

Jim McKelvey 

Square

SpaceX

Tesla

The Boring Company

Elon Musk

KissMetrics

Howard Schultz

Warren Buffett

See’s Candies

 

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