The Traits of a Successful Business Owner: Humble, Open, and Vulnerable

The outside world has a glorified, rose-colored view of the typical small business owner as a sophisticated, all-knowledgeable entrepreneur. But the reality is often very different. Most owners are street-smart rather than trained in running a controlled business, and they find themselves overwhelmed both financially and managerially.

At Business Development Machine (BDM), we know exactly who we can help. The Mind's Eye of a BDM Client is clear: typical BDM clients are regular humble entrepreneurs.

Open and Vulnerable

The first trait of a successful owner is the willingness to admit there is a problem. The BDM client is the CPA or business owner that is open and vulnerable enough to admit their business is controlling them.

They have realized that the school of hard knocks has caught up with them. They are tired of the run around, tired of being alone at the top of the heap, and tired of the residual process where profit is just whatever is left over. They are ready to take off the rose-colored glasses and look at the business through their own eyes.

Willing to Learn

Admitting the problem is only the first step. The next trait is a commitment to change. They are willing to take the time to learn how to make the changes and become a businessperson in complete control.

They understand that this is a journey of change, and that doing something actually requires doing something. They are willing to engage in the "Earn While You Learn" program, applying new skills and knowledge in real time to build a closely knit interlocking closed-loop system.

Rejecting Jargon

Finally, the ideal client values practical solutions over theory. They don't recognize sophisticated management theory or identify with the technical jargon that most management consultants speak.

They don't want cookie-cutter services. They want a "working with you" methodology that uses proven and field-tested processes. They want to understand the WIIFM—"what's in it for me"—and they want to build a business that allows them to make the money they want, work with who they want, and work when they want.

Are you ready to admit your business is controlling you and take the first step toward change?

Take Control

Download The Purpose-Built Playbook today to discover how to become a businessperson in complete control.