Question: What is one surprisingly fun thing about being an entrepreneur?
Kinship
"When I was a kid, my first car was a Jeep Grand Cherokee and I was always jealous of the Jeep Wrangler drivers who had a special "Wrangler wave" when they passed one another. It's an odd parallel to the way it feels when you meet another entrepreneur. There is an automatic kinship between you which often leads to great relationships and storytelling of ups, downs, tips and warnings."
@DarrahB
Meeting Great People
"Whether it’s working with my team, meeting potential clients, following up with existing and/or past clients, or networking with business partners, getting to meet and help great people every single day is hands down one of the most fun things about being an entrepreneur."
@EarlyGrowthFS
Unlimited Creativity and Scope
"Being an entrepreneur gives me the potential to come up with and execute on ideas freely, while others might be limited by having to get approval or going through a series of people and procedures. The feeling of having no limits provides a certain freedom that is liberating and fulfilling to have."
@stanleymeytin
Making My Own Schedule
"There’s a psychological benefit of knowing you can take off whenever you want. Even if you work 80 hours a week, it’s nice to know you could run out and get a haircut in the middle of the day without asking anyone's permission. Now if I could only find time to get a haircut!"
@KickAshMady
Firing Clients
"When I was working at a record label I didn't really have any say on which projects I worked. If it was on the label's roster, I was stuck with that artist and their team, regardless of how terrible the music and/or people. Now, if I get into a project and realize that it just isn't going to work, I can drop that project and still keep my job. That freedom is worth the hard work and long hours."
@cassiepetrey
The Challenge of Doing So Much With So Little
"As an entrepreneur you gain experience in a variety of areas much more quickly than if you worked different jobs in various departments. "
@lanec
Every Day is Different
"Every day has a whole host of new challenges and you will always learn something new each day. "
@RandyRayess
You Get to Be Yourself Without Wearing a Tie Every Day
"As an entrepreneur, you get to set the tone. I love the fact that I can be who I am and not have to wear a tie all the time."
@thekevinxu
Creating Culture
"As an entrepreneur, I cherish the social aspect of the job. There’s always something new to learn from customers and employees, and being able to create a positive company culture influenced by incredible people is fulfilling. We've all had jobs with toxic, negative environments. I’m glad I was able to break out of those spaces and build a better one for my team and myself."
@firaskittaneh
Getting Amazingly Talented People to Believe in Your Vision
"When you’re an entrepreneur, you’re constantly selling your vision, your dream and your company. And you’re trying to get high-level people to believe in you, support you and accompany you. You get the honor of inspiring talented people to come alongside you and build something special together."
@brockstechman
