Key Lessons From Serial Entrepreneur Jonathan Pazienza on How to Become a Successful Entrepreneur
Many people start their businesses with high expectations of how they will be successful in no time, only to find out that making money in a business is much more complicated than they thought. 20% of small businesses fail within the first year of operation, while some business ideas never see the light of day. While this can be discouraging to many people, having the right attitude, hard work, and determination is what sets apart those that don’t make it from those that do succeed.
In this article, learn from Jonathan Pazienza, who has overcome fears and challenges to become a successful entrepreneur in property management and impact generation. We will discuss why it is important to change your mindset to overcome daily challenges and negativity that can hinder you from becoming a successful entrepreneur that you dream of being.
- Providing nothing but the best
While the purpose of starting a business is to solve a problem, it is also a source of income for the entrepreneur. However, most people focus more on what they expect to get out to the business, thus not putting their customers’ interest first. In his property maintenance business APS Property Maintenance, Jonathan says his sole aim is to ensure that his company provides exemplary services to his clients. Most of his clients come through referrals. By providing the highest standards in their services, Jonathan’s company builds trust with each of their clients. He says that if he ‘can make one person happy, that’s all that matters.’
- You don’t have to have everything all figured out.
If there is one thing that makes great entrepreneurs fail is the failure to act. Having a plan is important, but it is not always easy to forecast everything that will happen in the future for your venture. Sometimes, leaping faith into action can propel you to do great things that you never knew you could do. Entrepreneurship is a journey, and there will always be bumps along the way. Jonathan Pazienza says that you have to pick yourself up, dust off, and keep moving. Whether you are wrong or right, you will have a chance to learn to grow along the way, if you focus on moving towards your goals. According to Jonathan, ‘even if it’s two steps forward and one step back, that is still progress.’
- You have to be dedicated.
As an entrepreneur, you have to be willing to go the extra mile to make it happen for your business. You have to lead from the front, roll-up the sleeves to get the job done. Nothing good comes from a good place. To be successful, you have to put in the work. Jonathan ‘do not mind getting down and dirty and completing tough tasks.’ Through hard work and dedication, Jonathan has managed to develop a company from scratch, working with over 500 customers in less than three years, and over 600 active audiences of his podcast in less than six months.
- Find ways to keep you motivated.
When times get tough, it is important to have someone support you and provide anchor and mentorship to put you back on track. There is no doubt that you are going to feel like giving up some days. As an entrepreneur, you have to be aware of these downtimes and take proper steps to overcome them. For Jonathan, his business partner Michael Olivieri, ‘has been his rock’ holding him in place whenever he tends to have negative thoughts about where his career. Having a support mechanism is important for every entrepreneur to help you navigate through challenging times.
- Be patient
Success does not happen overnight. There are times you will be tested to the core. There are times that you will feel like giving up. The most important fact that you have to keep in mind is that you will eventually get it right.
The journey is not easy; neither is entrepreneurship for the faint-hearted. To be successful, you have to work hard, be committed to providing nothing but the best for your clients while putting them first. Above all, you have to keep the right mindset by surrounding yourself with positive vibes and be patient and build yourself.