Erin Marcus - Solopreneur and Entrepreneur

In this conversation, Josh Tapp and Erin Marcus discuss the shift from being a solopreneur to a business owner. They explore the importance of differentiating between the two and the challenges that come with transitioning from doing the work to solving problems. Erin emphasizes the need to understand what you want and reverse engineer your goals. They also discuss the mindset shift required to make the transition and the importance of being motivated by something bigger than yourself. Erin shares a practical exercise of journaling to help shift mindset and make better decisions. takeawaysDifferentiate between being a solopreneur and a business ownerUnderstand what you want and reverse engineer your goalsShift your mindset from focusing on yourself to solving problemsBe motivated by something bigger than yourselfUse journaling as a tool to shift mindset and make better decisions Chapters 00:00Introduction and Setting the Stage 00:51Differentiating Between Solopreneur and Business Owner 03:05The Shift from Entrepreneur to Problem Solver 05:20Understanding the Who and the Why 08:19Knowing What You Want and Reverse Engineering 10:12The Mental Shift from Me to Problem Solving 12:30The Price of the Mindset Shift 13:14The Intersection of What You Need to Do and Who You Need to Be 14:47Giving Yourself Permission to Want 16:08Expanding the "You" Line 17:48Motivation Beyond the Self 19:15Practical Exercise: Journaling to Shift Mindset 24:34Final Thoughts and Recommendation