Gino Wickman | Becoming an Entrepreneur is Something You Are

Season 2, Episode 1,   Apr 06, 2023, 08:52 PM

Please welcome Gino Wickman, author of Traction and Entrepreneurial Leap, and creator of the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS)

Overview: In this episode, Rob Dube interviews Gino Wickman about his work in the entrepreneurial world and his book, Entrepreneurial Leap. They discuss the essential traits of entrepreneurs, the challenges and rewards of starting a business, and the importance of self-awareness and mentorship in the entrepreneurial journey.


Episode Highlights:

  • Gino shares his background in the entrepreneurial world and how he came to identify the six essential traits of entrepreneurs.
  • Rob and Gino discuss the importance of having a vision and passion for what you do, and the role of problem-solving, drive, risk-taking, and responsibility in entrepreneurship.
  • Gino talks about the challenges of starting a business and the need for self-awareness and mentorship in the entrepreneurial journey.
  • Rob and Gino explore the concept of "Entrepreneurial DNA" and the idea that becoming an entrepreneur is something you are, rather than something you can learn.
  • Gino shares insights from his entrepreneurial leap, and discusses how he discovered his true calling and overcame the common obstacles to starting a business.

Key Takeaways:

  • Entrepreneurship is not just a career choice, but a way of life. It requires a unique set of traits and characteristics that make entrepreneurs who they are.
  • The six essential traits of entrepreneurs are visionary, passionate, problem solver, driven, risk taker, and responsible. These traits can be developed over time, but they are essential to success in entrepreneurship.
  • Starting a business can be challenging and requires self-awareness, mentorship, and a willingness to take risks and learn from failure.
  • Entrepreneurial DNA is the combination of traits and experiences that make someone suited to entrepreneurship. It is not something that can be taught, but something that you are born with.
  • Entrepreneurial Leap is a practical guide for aspiring entrepreneurs that provides a roadmap for discovering your true calling and overcoming the common obstacles to starting a business. It emphasizes the importance of self-awareness, mentorship, and taking action to achieve your goals.

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