Last year I attended an entrepreneurial conference in Charleston, SC (great conference by the way, check it out here). During the event, I had a chance to interact with entrepreneurs, self-proclaimed entrepreneurs, and many people looking for money (err I mean asking for money) and employees.
The questions from the audience were often people that were employees of large companies.
Was I in the wrong place?
I wasn’t.
It “seemed” as if some were (more on this below).
There were plenty of people doing it. Taking risk, coming up with ideas, executing, self-funding.
But then there were those that “think” they are an entrepreneur. Being an entrepreneur is not a thought. It’s an action.
Now here is the kicker. I get it! Don’t become an entrepreneur until you are ready. You can have entrepreneur tendencies (that’s great!), but that doesn’t make you an entrepreneur, yet. That’s okay. We’ve all been there.
Don’t take the plunge until you can deal with the roller coaster ride. Don’t do it until you can find a way to enjoy that ride. Put in the work, put in your time. And then when you have built that up, make sure you can handle the failures.
There are many people that are seemingly entrepreneurs. But as I just found out—that often times is just talk (don’t fall for it). Instead, be patient (and attend entrepreneurial conferences!).
Then, consider making the move to being an entrepreneur–and take action.
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Eric Kasimov is the founder of SportsEpreneur, part of the KazSource media network. Since launching the platform in 2015, he has hosted over 500 podcast episodes, written and published more than 1,500 articles, and advised business leaders, founders, and creators on building authority through media strategy.
Through his brands — KazSource, KazCM, SportsEpreneur, and QuietLoud Studios — Eric leads teams that produce podcasts, develop brand platforms, and help companies grow through modern content ecosystems. He also scaled KazSource Insurance into a seven-figure boutique agency, providing the foundation for the broader media network he operates today.
His work has been featured in Forbes, Axios, and Front Office Sports, and his podcasts have included conversations with top founders, investors, and athletes turned entrepreneurs.