MB 243: Taking the Entrepreneurial Leap – With Gino Wickman

<p>Do you have what it takes to be an entrepreneur? If you’re in the early stages of building a multifamily syndication business, Gino Wickman wants to leverage his 30 years of experience to help you determine what kind of enterprise is right for you and accelerate your path to success.</p> <p>Gino is the creator of the <a href= "https://www.eosworldwide.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Entrepreneurial Operating System</a>, the practical method for helping businesses achieve greatness used by 100K companies worldwide. He is also the bestselling author of <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Traction-Get-Grip-Your-Business/dp/1936661837" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Traction: Get a Grip on Your Business</em></a> and <a href= "https://www.amazon.com/Rocket-Fuel-Essential-Combination-Business/dp/1942952317" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>Rocket Fuel: The One Essential Combination That Will Get You More of What You Want from Your Business</em></a>, among many other groundbreaking books on entrepreneurship. Today, Gino is devoting his time and energy to <a href="https://e-leap.com/" target="_blank" rel= "noopener">Entrepreneurial Leap</a>, a new book and online platform designed to help entrepreneurs-in-the-making find clarity and create a customized roadmap for their startup.</p> <p>On this episode of Apartment Building Investing, Gino joins cohost Garrett Lynch and I to share the experience that inspired his work with entrepreneurs, explaining how he defines ‘true entrepreneurship’ and what characteristics successful business owners share. He walks us through the most common mistakes entrepreneurs make, offering advice on knowing what you want, hiring the right people and firing the wrong ones. Listen in for insight on whether or not you’re a ‘partner person’ and get Gino’s eight tips for increasing your chances of success as an aspiring entrepreneur.</p> <h3>Key Takeaways</h3> <p>What inspired Gino’s work with entrepreneurs</p> <ul> <li>Turned around struggling family business at 25</li> <li>Discovered k