Creative Entrepreneurship Basics: Entrepreneurship Takes Work

Episode 10 of the Degrees of Maternity podcast, hosted by Jana Williams, titled "Creative Entrepreneurship Basics: Entrepreneurship Takes Work" was published on March 10, 2022 and runs 9 minutes.

March 10, 2022 ·9m · Degrees of Maternity

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Summary

In this episode, the business reality that being a creative entrepreneur takes work is highlighted. Simply stated, owning your business requires you to be a worker bee and to have the mental wherewithal to withstand the pressures that entrepreneurship may bring your way. But don't let the work involved call your bluff. The sheer joy in doing something you love and getting rewarded for it far outweighs all the hard work involved. Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

Episode Description

In this episode, the business reality that being a creative entrepreneur takes work is highlighted. Simply stated, owning your business requires you to be a worker bee and to have the mental wherewithal to withstand the pressures that entrepreneurship may bring your way. But don't let the work involved call your bluff. The sheer joy in doing something you love and getting rewarded for it far outweighs all the hard work involved.

Transcripts of the episodes are found at the Degrees of Maternity blog.

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