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What’s the connection between entrepreneurship and wealth creation? If you want to be rich<\/a>, do you need to start your own business<\/a>?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

According to self-made millionaire and entrepreneur Felix Dennis, entrepreneurship and wealth creation go hand in hand. In How to Get Rich<\/em>, he explores the mindset, skills, and strategies needed to build a successful business<\/a> empire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Read more to explore Dennis’s perspective on the path to financial success<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n

Entrepreneurship and Wealth Creation<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Dennis links entrepreneurship and wealth creation, contending that the only way to earn the kind of money he talks about is to become an entrepreneur<\/a>.<\/strong> He argues that you\u2019ll never get rich working for someone else because most of a company\u2019s profits go to its owner and executives, not to its regular employees.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Shortform note: While Dennis says that you\u2019ll never get rich working for someone else, entrepreneurship isn\u2019t the only viable option for building your wealth. If you\u2019re earning enough money to do so, consistent and prudent investing can be another effective strategy<\/a>. By regularly investing a portion of your income into the stock market or high-interest accounts, you can take advantage of compound interest and market growth to earn ever-increasing returns. In contrast to the high-risk, high-reward nature of entrepreneurship, this method offers a safer (albeit slower) route to wealth. As an additional benefit, investment requires less effort on your part than business ownership does.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Finding Your Market<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

To start a new business, Dennis says that you\u2019ll need to identify your greatest talents and interests. Naturally, leveraging those will give you the best chance of building a successful business. For this step, the author suggests seeking honest feedback from mentors or trusted advisers\u2014though he also acknowledges that you\u2019ll probably go through a good deal of trial and error while finding your niche<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

As well as considering your own skills and interests, think about what markets you\u2019ll have the best chance of getting into. While highly profitable sectors like real estate may be appealing, they\u2019re often overcrowded. Instead, he recommends that you look for up-and-coming industries. Examples are green energy or industries with relatively low start-up costs<\/strong> such as consulting or bookkeeping services.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Counterpoint: A Strong Purpose Leads to Strong Profits<\/strong>

Dennis says you should base business decisions on what\u2019s most likely to make you rich, such as what you\u2019re good at doing and which markets you\u2019ll face the least competition in. However, not everyone agrees with this approach.

In Start With Why<\/em><\/a>, leadership consultant Simon Sinek<\/a> says any successful business must start with a strong, clear, and inspiring vision<\/a>. This core purpose<\/a> should guide every business decision, ensuring the company\u2019s actions align with and support its fundamental reason for existing. He adds that the company\u2019s mission should articulate how you hope to improve people\u2019s lives or contribute positively to the world\u2014\u201cget rich\u201d doesn\u2019t qualify.

Sinek argues that mere profit is an uninspiring and therefore unsustainable goal for a business; it won\u2019t motivate your employees to work hard, nor will it motivate customers<\/a> to buy from you. Instead, he views financial success as one result of effectively pursuing a meaningful purpose, rather than as the purpose itself. <\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Creating Wealth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Now that you\u2019ve got the right mindset and the groundwork for a new business, let\u2019s discuss how you can use that business to get rich.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Dennis reiterates the importance of staying focused on the primary goal of getting rich and cautions against becoming overly attached to any particular industry or business. Instead, be ready to recognize and seize opportunities when they arise, regardless of whether they relate to your area of expertise.<\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Remember: Your mission isn\u2019t to make one specific business successful; it\u2019s to become wealthy however you can.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

However, Dennis adds that, whatever you\u2019re doing, you should make sure to do it well. A good reputation in your chosen field attracts talented workers and makes investors more likely to work with you; <\/strong>a bad reputation will do the opposite. Therefore, striving to be the best in your industry should be a point of pride as well as a source of financial gain for you.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Along with those overarching principles of flexibility and excellence, Dennis focuses on two crucial skills that you\u2019ll need in order to get rich: negotiation <\/em>and delegation<\/em>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

He suggests that, prior to even beginning negotiations, you set firm limits on what you\u2019re willing to accept or pay during this deal. Your opponent will try to sway you, but stick to those limits no matter what they say. Dennis says each side\u2019s respective weaknesses are the critical factors in most negotiations. Whoever is able to find and exploit the other side\u2019s weakness will get the better end of the deal. Therefore, before entering any negotiation, it\u2019s crucial to research your opponent and create your plan of attack. Also, identify your own weaknesses and hide them from the other party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The second entrepreneurial skill<\/a> Dennis discusses is delegation<\/em>. Dennis stresses that proper delegation means identifying talented individuals and providing them with opportunities to use their talents. In fact, Dennis writes that many entrepreneurs only stay minimally involved in their companies long-term. He recommends getting your business to a point where your managers can handle daily operations without you, but also establishing clear guidelines for which decisions need your personal approval.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Looking for More Opportunities<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Once you become wealthy enough, it\u2019s easy to stop working and simply live off of passive income. However, Dennis suggests that you avoid retiring and instead keep looking for interesting new ventures to pursue. He explains that most entrepreneurs find retirement unfulfilling\u2014without work to occupy them, they become bored and lose their sense of purpose in life<\/a>. You\u2019re likely to find this is true for you as well.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of retiring, many rich people become \u201cprofessional entrepreneurs,\u201d repeatedly founding new companies, growing those businesses until they\u2019re profitable, then selling them. When they start losing their passion for one of their businesses, they sell it and focus on a new project.<\/strong> This is an effective way to keep growing your wealth and simultaneously make sure you stay happy and fulfilled throughout your life.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Exercise: Plan How You\u2019ll Create Wealth<\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Think about how you could apply Dennis\u2019s principles and start your own journey to becoming a wealthy entrepreneur.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. What reasons have you given for why it\u2019s not the right time to start a business and get rich? As Dennis would say, what excuses have you told yourself?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. What type of business or industry would give you the best chance of getting rich? Remember to consider your talents and interests, as well as which markets you\u2019ll be able to find a niche in (meaning they\u2019re not already overcrowded).<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. How will you get starting capital<\/a> for your business? For example, who specifically could you ask to invest in your idea, or would it be feasible to start a crowdfunding campaign<\/a>?<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  4. What do you plan to do after getting rich? For instance, how will you spend or invest your money, and what kind of lifestyle do you plan to lead?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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