How to be a Visionary Entrepreneur in 2026

What does it really mean to be a visionary entrepreneur?In this episode of Time We Discuss, I sit down with Jeff Borschowa to break down what it is actually like working as a visionary entrepreneur. We explore how visionary entrepreneurs diagnose problems, build powerful networks, leverage the Pareto Principle 80-20 rule, and create growth without necessarily executing every step themselves.If you have ever wondered how to become an entrepreneur, how to think more strategically in business, or how to double revenue without doubling costs, this conversation is packed with practical insights.Jeff shares:The difference between a visionary entrepreneur and a business ownerWhy collecting people and building a network is criticalHow the Pareto Principle 80-20 rule drives business growthWhy mentorship matters and how to find the right mentorHow organizations like Enactus and SCORE help young entrepreneursWhy resilience and risk tolerance are essential traitsWhether you are a student, early in your career, recently laid off, or already running a business, this episode will challenge you to think differently about entrepreneurship.If life gives you lemons, sell lemonade and lemon tarts.Watch now and decide if visionary entrepreneurship is for you.Subscribe for more real conversations about what it is like working in different careers.=================================================================Timestamp:0:00 - Intro0:35 - What is a Visionary Entrepreneur?1:23 - Who solves the problems that you find?3:01 - People we know4:00 - Starting the visionary entrepreneur business6:59 - All about solopreneurs10:39 - Example of finding a problem, not solving it12:25 - The Pareto principle in action13:59 - The best way to get started16:53 - Getting organizations to work with you19:21 - Finding a mentor and SCORE21:00 - Best education path for visionary entrepreneurs24:20 - Shout out to Tamara Pflug24:43 - Talent has the floor25:42 - Outro=================================================================Guest Information:Jeff BorschowaJeff's WebsiteEnactus WebsiteAlso Mentioned Directly or Indirectly in This Episode:Day in the Life of a Confidence CoachBecoming a Mentor with Doug Lawrence=================================================================Time We Discuss Links:Official Website: Time We Discuss WebsiteOriginal Music: Original Music furnished by Dan SwiftYouTube: Time We Discuss on YouTubeSpotify: Time We Discuss on SpotifyApple Podcasts: Time We Discuss on Apple PodcastsMore Podcast Platforms: Time We Discuss Podcast on Other PlatformsTwitter/X: Time We Discuss on Twitter/XBluesky: Time We Discuss on BlueskyInstagram: Time We Discuss on InstagramThreads: Time We Discuss on Threads