What It Really Takes To Become Your Own Boss

Henrik Leborg, Fractional CFO and Growth Advisor

Chasing your entrepreneurial dreams can seem daunting. Have you ever wondered what it really takes to become successful in entrepreneurship? Learn all about this in this week’s episode with Henrik Leborg, a Chief Financial Officer, and a successful entrepreneur.

Here’s the top 3 lessons from Henrik’s life:

Lesson #1: Entrepreneurship Is Safer Than Employment

You might have heard that employment gives security to your future, but the reality is that employment is a lot more temporary than people think. If that is your only source of income then you are at risk, because when that source of income is taken away from you, then you lose everything. In entrepreneurship, you don’t have limits with your clients and the people you connect with. There is no floor, and there is no ceiling in business. When you lose one, you still have another, and it still gives you time to find new clients. This is how David and Henrik became successful entrepreneurs.

Lesson #2: Start Writing A Book

Publishing a book is not easy, and the best way to start is to get rid of your ego. If you don’t know where to start, then don’t be afraid to find help. For David and Henrik, the content is already in their mind, and for some, it requires help to squeeze the ideas and knowledge out of their head. Writing a book doesn’t have to mean sitting down and writing word by word. But you can have people ask questions and get your ideas and perspectives. For David, this is a win-win situation for everybody, because you made your own book and you had someone share their skill to magnify your idea and make it shine.

Lesson #3: The Mindset to Change The World

In business, there is a process of learning. The things you learn at the beginning are great, but it can’t end there if you want to go the distance. The key is to keep on learning, through mentors, friends, and co-entrepreneurs. Without it, you will never adapt or move forward. As you go through the growth curve, you need to learn and adopt good leadership. You have to behave accordingly to win it, and you have to know what it takes to grow your business.