CHARACTERISTICS OF SUCCESSFUL ENTREPRENEURS

• 1. PASSION FOR THE BUSINESS

  ▪ The number one characteristic shared by

  successful entrepreneurs is a passion for the

  business.

  ▪ This passion typically stems from the

  entrepreneur’s belief that the business will

  positively influence people’s lives.
• 1. PRODUCT/CUSTOMER FOCUS

  ▪ A second defining characteristic of

  successful entrepreneurs is a

  product/customer focus.

  ▪ An entrepreneur’s keen focus on products

  and customers typically stems from the fact

  that most entrepreneurs are, at heart,

  craftspeople
• 1. TENACITY DESPITE FAILURE

  ▪ Because entrepreneurs are typically trying

  something new, the failure rate is naturally

  high.

  ▪ A defining characteristic for successful

  entrepreneurs’ is their ability to persevere

  through setbacks and failures.
• 1. EXECUTION INTELLIGENCE

  ▪ The ability to fashion a solid business idea

  into a viable business is a key characteristic

  of successful entrepreneurs