In this episode of Make it Happen with Mariah Scrivens, we're diving into a common struggle many small business owners face: the hesitation to call yourself an entrepreneur. Join us as we explore why this fear exists and how it impacts your business growth.
Key Takeaways:
- Market Research: Learn why gathering client insights through surveys can refine your business strategies and improve your copy.
- Title Dilemma: Discover why 60% of respondents in a recent survey prefer the term "small business owner" over "entrepreneur" and what this means for your business mindset.
- Imposter Syndrome: Understand how fear and imposter syndrome might be holding you back from fully embracing titles like entrepreneur or CEO.
- Hobby vs. Business: Identify the signs that your small business might be treated as a hobby and how this mindset can hinder your growth.
- Practical Steps: Get actionable tips on how to start treating your business with the respect it deserves, including how to confidently own your title, whether it's entrepreneur, CEO, or small business owner.
Time Stamps:
- 00:00 - Introduction: The importance of market research
- 00:25 - Sending out surveys for client insights
- 01:09 - The hesitation to call oneself an entrepreneur
- 02:47 - The weight of the CEO title
- 03:58 - The impact of treating your business as a hobby
- 05:59 - Investing in your business vs. treating it as a hobby
- 07:15 - Steps to start treating your business seriously
- 09:13 - Overcoming imposter syndrome and claiming your titles
- 10:37 - Practical actions to own your business title
- 11:44 - Encouragement to share and celebrate your business
Keywords: Entrepreneur, Small Business Owner, CEO, Imposter Syndrome, Market Research, Business Growth, Business Mindset, Hobby vs. Business, Business Investment, Entrepreneurial Spirit