Episode #19: Adventures in Entrepreneurship with a Type 7 Visionary

 In this episode, we dive into the energetic, idea-filled world of the Enneagram Type 7 entrepreneur with special guest Chris Mcgurrin from Dicot Designs. Type 7s bring enthusiasm, creativity, and possibility-thinking into everything they touch—yet running a business also forces them to face structure, follow-through, and the discomfort of slowing down. Chris opens up about how discovering his type transformed the way he works, leads, and grows his company. You’ll hear honest insights, relatable challenges, and practical tools he uses to stay grounded while staying true to his visionary nature. If you’re a Type 7, love a Type 7, or lead a Type 7, this conversation is full of breakthroughs and takeaways. What We Cover: The impact of learning his Enneagram type (2:02) How understanding he was a Type 7 gave Chris clarity about his patterns, motivations, and blind spots. The strengths that fuel his success (4:01) Jumping into entrepreneurship with boldness and spontaneity (4:01)Optimism and the ability to wear many hats (7:33)Highly personable nature, natural connection-building, and charisma that attracts clients (8:33)Thriving on variety and tackling new challenges with excitement (11:00) The challenges of being a Type 7 business owner (11:59)Feeling overwhelmed with day-to-day responsibilities (12:34)Shifting into the rigid, perfectionistic mindset of Type 1 under stress (13:17)Struggles in managing and leading employees (16:27)Saying yes too often and being overly optimistic with commitments (19:48)Tools that keep him grounded and productive (22:58)Using lists to clear mental clutter (23:08)Scheduling regular retreats to regain focus and perspective (25:49)Slowing down and accessing Type 5 energy to deepen focus (27:05)Delegating to trusted team members (30:04)Outsourcing tasks he doesn’t enjoy or excel at (31:44)Chris’s top advice for Type 7 entrepreneurs (35:11) Encouragement and practical guidance for fellow visionaries navigating the realities of business. Connect with Chris at Dicot Designs (36:27) Where to find him and learn more about his work.Resources & Links:Connect with Chris at Dicot Designs: www.dicotdesigns.comNot sure your Enneagram type? Take the free 10-question assessment:  https://tinyurl.com/Enneagram-AssessmentLet’s Connect:Follow Margot on Instagram → @MargotmindsetcoachQuestions or feedback? Email Margot at → [email protected] your story: DM Margot on Instagram or email with your own story about being a type 7 entrepreneur.  Thank You for Listening! Enjoyed today’s episode? Follow and leave a review to help us reach more entrepreneurs looking to unlock their Enneagram edge. I’m planning on adding bonus episodes to the feed and if you’re not following, there’s a good chance you’ll miss out.