TMBA 340: When Being an Entrepreneur is 'Meh'

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Being an entrepreneur isn't all glory and cashing checks. Frankly, a lot of it can be described in just one word: 'meh'.

In this week's episode, Dan and Ian share their countdown of the five  things which, in their experience, are most likely to challenge anyone setting up, developing and running a business.

And TMBA has an exciting mystery guest in store for next week's show. Can you guess who it might be?

Listen to this week's show and learn:

• Why people aren't going to give a crap about your business. (2:00)

• The difficulties of managing people. (5:11)

• The one problem that all high level business owners have. (8:15)

• Why you're going to feel like a fraud sometimes. (14:19)

• How to handle the "Trough of Despair" (19:54)

Mentioned in the episode:

The Dynamite Circle
The DC Podcast
Action Bronson
Paul Graham
Seth Godin
Nordstrom

Enjoyed this podcast? Check out these:

TMBA303: 7 Things to Consider When Selling Your Business
TMBA305: Building Teams of A Players
TMBA317: How to Embrace Changing Priorities

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Dan & Ian