Becoming Your Own Boss - The Top 5 Things They Don't Tell You
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Show Notes
Jeannette discusses the five big things that people often overlook when they make the decision to leave their job and become their own boss. Drawing from her own experience as a former corporate CEO turned entrepreneur, she shares valuable insights and advice for those considering or already on this journey.
The episode covers topics such as the loneliness that can come with being your own boss, the need for structure and discipline, the different mindset when investing your own money, the importance of personal branding, and the value of building and nurturing a strong network.
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- Making the decision to become your own boss can be a lonely experience. When you leave a job and start your own business, you may find yourself without the support and camaraderie of a team. It's important to find ways to connect with like-minded individuals and build a network of support.
- Despite seeking freedom, choice, and flexibility, many entrepreneurs find themselves missing the structure that a job provided. Creating a new structure for your day and setting clear goals and priorities can help you stay focused and productive.
- When you're investing your own money in your business, it feels different than when you were managing a budget for a company. You become more cautious and rigorous in your spending, as every dollar or pound is your own hard-earned cash. It's important to have the right financial support and skills on your team to optimize your investments.
- Personal brand becomes crucial when you start your own business. In the corporate world, your job title and the reputation of the company you work for may open doors for you. However, as an entrepreneur, your personal brand and reputation are everything.
BEST MOMENTS
"When you make the decision to jump out of a job and become your own boss, people don't tell you how lonely it is."
"Ironically, when I jumped out of corporate, I realized I missed the structure that I had in my job."
"When you're investing your own money, it feels very different. You pay much more attention and don't waste money."
"Your personal brand becomes a thing when you start your own business. Your reputation is everything."
This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It’s never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you’d like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at [email protected] or sign up via Jeannette’s linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot
VALUABLE RESOURCES
Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970
4 The Region - https://www.4theregion.org.uk/about-us/
ABOUT THE HOST
Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development.
Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams.
CONTACT THE HOST
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Podcast Description
Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big’ international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true’ to yourself is the order of the day.