Overview
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Take control of your future. Learn how you can make the transition from an employee to an entrepreneur.
Syllabus
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Introduction
- Take control of your future
- How did you get here?
- Getting past your fears
- What keeps people stuck?
- Are the handcuffs really golden?
- Your job is your path out
- How to break free
- You don’t need a big idea
- What is a good idea?
- What is a bad idea?
- Defining marketability
- Your work family might be holding you back
- Audacity to reach out—a new mentality
- How to network: Generosity and curiosity
- Going to meetups and events
- How to build your own network
- What a plan isn’t
- How to plan for execution
- Iteration and reiteration: The iterative process
- MVP: Get it going and change as you go
- Avoiding money concerns
- Look for an unfair advantage
- Finding the time to explore
- Become an expert
- Use that superpower to niche your brand
- Competition is good
- Setting your price
- Find unique ways to get first sales
- Blogging
- Podcast host and/or guest
- Article writing for third-parties
- Social media
- Advertising
- Testing for scalability
- Pricing your consulting services
- Knowing where to spend
- Strategically investing your time
- It’s about doing
- Clear your plate
- Get your house in order
- Committing to starting your idea
- Learn what you don’t know
- Business, legal, IP, and accounting
- Protect your time and learn
- Make your exit plan
- List your ideas
- Network for success
- Conclusion
