132. The Behind-the-Scenes Life of an Entrepreneur

Suzanne and her assistant Kelsey discuss the life of the entrepreneur. IN THIS EPISODE: 2:50  Suzanne’s assistant, Kelsey, discusses her background 8:20  You don’t have set hours when you have your own business. You basically work all of the time 9:10  The pros: No boss, make your own hours, license to be creative 9:35  The cons: you work for a long time with very little payoff, can be financially straining 12:30 Building a business and having young kids. Is it logistically possible? 13;10  Failure is part of being an entrepreneur 13:40  Social media makes it look easy 15:00  A strong passion is necessary to sustain you through ups and downs 15:45  It usually takes about three years to see any revenue 16:10  You can’t please everyone. Suzanne discusses her experience with dealing with others’ expectations 18:35  You have to be able to deal with delayed gratification 20:00  You have to be disciplined with your time 23:35  You can’t let your business bleed into your personal life 28:40  Entrepreneurship is pushed to women without explaining the caveats of this lifestyle 33:00  Jobs are underrated 36:45  Suzanne dreams of being a waitress!!!!!

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TIRED OF THE LIES AND THE SPIN perpetuated in the culture about men and women, sex and love, marriage and motherhood? If so, get ready to hear hard-hitting truths that will make you cry out “Yes! Finally someone tells it like it is!” In her signature no-nonsense style, author and relationship coach Suzanne Venker offers support, motivation, and countercultural guidance on how to prioritize love and family and build strong relationships at home.