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EPISODE · Aug 4, 2023 · 54 MIN

Be Your Own Boss: How to Start a Business and Live Your Dream Life w/ Sean Apperson

from Apogee Strong · host Matt Beaudreau

Imagine being your own boss, creating your schedule, and making a living doing what you love. Starting a business can be a dream come true for many people, but it's not always an easy journey. Whether you're a budding entrepreneur or curious about the business world, it takes hard work, determination, and the right mindset to succeed. Sean Apperson shares his life experiences, lessons, and advice to future leaders. Starting a business includes choosing the right business partners, having valuable skills to offer, and the need to learn and adapt quickly. Tune in as young leaders ask questions about life, personal growth, entrepreneurship, and more! Quotes: "School seemed like the place to be because I wanted to learn, but I didn't realize you could learn for the rest of your life. You don't need to be in an institution to learn, you can learn, you can open your computer and learn as much information as you could imagine." – Sean Apperson "It's not like people are just happy to give you part of their business. You know, no one will say, hey, you deserve this. Here you go. You have to wedge yourself in by force." – Sean Apperson "I don't think there's any business or any job you're not going to get if you come in with the right attitude, and you're in, you want to work hard and learn." – Sean Apperson Takeaways: Choosing the right business partner is crucial for success. It's like a marriage and requires effort to maintain the relationship. Otherwise, you can get stuck and feel trapped if things go wrong. Starting a business requires persistence and determination. No one will give you a share of their business. You have to assert yourself and be proactive in creating opportunities for yourself. Starting a business at a younger age gives you an advantage because you have more time to gain experience and learn from your mistakes. The right attitude and a willingness to work hard and learn is critical for success in any job or business. Starting a business often requires doing it yourself because the government doesn't provide much help. This can be a valuable way to gain real-life experience. To start a successful business, you need a valuable skill to sell to the market confidently. Self-employment requires learning many skills, which can eventually be delegated to others. Conclusion: Starting and running a successful business requires the right attitude, determination, and valuable skills. One needs to choose the right business partners, be willing to learn and adapt quickly and start young to gain experience over time. Self-employment requires a willingness to do things independently and learn multiple skills, which can be delegated later on. Starting a business can lead to long-term success and fulfillment with the right approach.

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