Reasons to Become an Entrepreneur
Published in The Entreprenette Gazette July 8, 2010
By Sarah Shaw
I often wonder what made someone decide to become an Entreprenette. Do you? When I graduated college and got a job in the movie business, I never thought for a second about being an Entreprenette. I was just going to work in the film business forever and find my fame and fortune there. Even though I come from a long line of entrepreneurs of all kinds (Fashion Designers, Linen & Sheet Designers, Factors, Shrinks, Dentists, Deli Owners and more I’m sure), it really never occurred to me to follow in their footsteps as I didn’t feel passionate about anything in particular at that time……except for perhaps a guy or two! When I did have my Ah-HA moment – I finally understood the reason I was taking the plunge and what was so alluring about being my own boss. I love hearing others stories and thought you might too. A big thanks to my Experts who contributed their stories to inspire and guide you.
Thrills of owning a business
How to get over the first big hurdle: "I started my own business because I crave the adrenaline rush. It’s like base jumping; you are always one wrong move from failure. Although it takes time and patience, long hours and determination, the intensity of being an entrepreneur is what makes me feel alive. I’ve learned if you’re in it just to make money, you’ll be disappointed. Instead, you have to be in it simply for the reward of envisioning something and seeing it become a reality." -- Tom Cannon, co-founder and CEO of BungoBox
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