I often get calls from senior executives after they’ve lost their jobs or get fed up with corporate bureaucracy. As they seek my advice and connections, (connections often meaning “do you have some business for me?”), what often comes up is their desire to find the perfect entrepreneurial opportunity.
I’m tough with them as I lead them through some self-exploration. Among the hard questions I ask is: Do you really understand what it means to be an entrepreneur? How long can you go without a paycheck, while funding yourself? Are you willing to be selling all the time…especially when you’re selling your vision? Are you willing to do all it takes to be successful?
