The Badass CEO

Photographer: Paige Cody | Source: Unsplash Solopreneurs Are The New Entrepreneurs The digital revolution has created a new kind of entrepreneur who launches a company as the founder and sole employee, a solopreneur. Fundz cites research that shows there are currently 41.8 million of these solopreneurs in the U.S. today. Instead of hiring employees, these business owners outsource any skill they don't possess to talented freelancers or independent contractors. This helps them keep their focus on what they do best — growing their business. Check out these tips from The Badass CEO on how you can become a successful solopreneur. Finding Talented Freelancers Freelancers are available for every type of work you need to be done for your business. The key is to find experts in a particular area who fit in with the rest of your freelance team. Thankfully, there are several online sources where you can find the talent you need . You can find web developers, social media marketers, graph...

Photographer: bruce mars | Source: Unsplash Most entrepreneurs don’t start by saying they wanted to be an entrepreneur. It just kind of happened, and they became an Accidental Entrepreneur. It is often from the need to fill a void in their personal lives that causes them to start a business. They are seeing an opportunity and going for it. Stafford Meyers , out of the door, was an interior decorator for years and kept having trouble finding great mats for her client’s homes. After having a near-death experience at a young age, she decided to jump at the wise idea she had for years to start a high-end matt and rug company. She hasn’t looked back since. Carly Stein from Bee Keepers Naturals had personal health issues that she found were improved when she used products she saw in Europe. Once she was back in the US, she could not find similar products, so she decided to start learning everything about bees to create products. Naomi Allen from Brighline also created her business o...

Photographer: Christina @ wocintechchat.com | Source: Unsplash I was blown away when I first heard that only 1.7% of female entrepreneurs reach $1 Million in sales. How could that be possible when there is almost a 50/50 split between female and male-led companies. As I have been interviewing CEOs and researching, I have compiled a list of 7 crucial steps to become one of the 1.7% percent. 1. Mentors Women want to do it all themselves and not ask for help. We like to control the situation and do not want to bother others. We are givers that are always helping but not eager to accept help back. You MUST have a support system of mentors, advisors who you can go to for assistance and advice. A support system will save you a lot of money, time, and mistakes. Almost twice as many men have mentors as women. Find someone who already has done what you want to do, even if it is in a different field, and start a relationship with them. 2. Outsource Know that you can’t do it all right ...

Photographer: Wesley Eland | Source: Unsplash This week our blog post is written by Alana Rouso, a success coach from Canada who works with creatives and entrepreneurs to help them crush their goals and achieve success. One of her areas of expertise is helping people push through imposter syndrome; keep reading to learn her advice on how to overcome it and live the success you desire. And if you want to hear more from Alana make sure to listen to this week’s Badass CEO podcast episode all about her career and success tips. If you’re an entrepreneur, chances are at times you’ve felt like you’re playing dress-up. While some moments are fun and exhilarating and you don’t want them to end, often they are deeply clouded by feelings of inadequacy and fear. Enter Imposter Syndrome. Imposter Syndrome can be defined as an overwhelming feeling of doubt and inadequacy, culminating in a fear of being exposed as a fraud. Despite proof of success, “imposters” routinely dismiss accomplishments and ...