What Makes a Successful Entrepreneur

‘There is no point in being an entrepreneur and staying under a rock'Today's episode all about entrepreneurship and what makes a successful entrepreneur. Khadija has loads going on with mentoring, events and running her businesses but having located a new business opportunity she wants to do it.Is this what makes her an entrepreneur? She explores the traits that are identified as being those of an entrepreneur and reflects on how for a long time she thought she was the weird one.If you are an entrepreneur and want to hear about Khadija's' journey to hugely successful entrepreneur and why she has now surrounded herself with other entrepreneurs so that she can help more people then listen in now. KEY TAKEAWAYSLots of people are content with what they have but I'm an entrepreneur and I have to keep striving for something more.I've made mistakes but I've also got it right and have achieved success.Now I have an ‘eye' for it and can help other people in their businesses.I have made the mistakes other entrepreneurs make and taken on too much across different businesses. Now I know it's about knowing how to systemise and create effective processes.We are programmed to have a job 9 – 5 or run a traditional businessMy one piece of advice for any entrepreneur is to not spend unless you need to, keep costs low using a virtual assistant and leverage everything you can.Money is not the prime driver for an entrepreneur and it's not about the risk, entrepreneurs accept the risk because they have to they don't seek it, they just accept it as part of the journey to creating a successful business. BEST MOMENTS‘I'm earning good money but I'm an entrepreneur and this is the thing'‘There is always the person who p#sses on your bonfire or sh#ts on your parade'‘Why would I want to take on a new challenge when I'm already helping others and my current businesses are doing well'. VALUABLE RESOURCESKeeping it Real with Khadija Podcast Success harbor website ABOUT THE HOSTKeep it real with Khadija is an interview-based podcast hosted by Khadija Kalifa. As a BBC Apprentice finalist and busy Mumpreneur, Khadija is on a mission to build an empire whilst raising two children, inspiring others to make their passion their profession. Khadija speaks openly about how she grew up in an underprivileged area, turned her daughter's birth trauma into a motivational story, and became a BBC Apprentice finalist, successful business mentor, motivational speaker, property investor and podcast host. Guests of the show speak candidly about life, business, mental health, mindset and making the most of every opportunity.  CONTACTWww.keepitrealwithkhadija.comWww.facebook.com/keepitrealwithkhadijaEmail: [email protected]    / [email protected] Kalifa Instagram Khadija Kalifa TwitterThis show was brought to you by Progressive Media Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.