I believe your point is people who aren’t creating value aren’t real entrepreneurs. The irony is this post has no value. Whats the benefit of gatekeeping people from identifying as entrepreneurs? Let people be.
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I am not an Entrepreneur. I do however have a strong interest in the entrepreneurial dream. As such I still buy magazines & join social media groups such as this. It is my hope that somewhere between doing my own thing, and helping my kids prepare for any opportunities they might have, that I can give my kids a better future than what I have for a past.
It's neither that serious nor going to make a difference.
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entrepreneur /ˌɒntrəprəˈnəː/ noun a person who sets up a business or businesses, taking on financial risks in the hope of profit. "many entrepreneurs see potential in this market"
Or you could just let be.
Gatekeeping what an entrepreneur is, isn’t really in the entrepreneurial spirit. We all have to start somewhere and it’s not so black and white.
For example, your son might become a hockey star and then as a result develop a new type of hockey gear that takes the world by storm.
Or someone here might start with drop-shipping and then develop an innovative new program that benefits everyone in the industry.
People need experience and encouragement to take things to the next level. But they can still identity with being an entrepreneur... even if they aren’t quite there yet.
I think the word has changed in meaning over time. Now, you pronounce "entrepreneur" ... you is one. That's the whole attraction: Entrepreneurship has high compatibility with fake it 'til you make it culture.
You can call yourself anything you way. Best be able to say what that is and back it up.
Professor Explains the Fake Entrepreneur Epidemic big fancy word -- veblenian entrepreneur -- but this video explains what is going on.
It’s funny you said “you are a salesman” that’s what the CEO of the last company I worked at called himself. The guy founded an international oil/gas business the first time I ever met him he literally told me “I’m just a really good salesman”.
I am a salesman too… all entrepreneurs are…. But not all salesman are entrepreneur.
No.