Happy Independence Day to you!<\/p>\n
These days, July 4th<\/sup> is a day of BBQs, fireworks, and sangria with friends.<\/p>\n And I totally support that!<\/p>\n But, before you finish that potato salad (and maybe go back for another burger or brat)\u2026<\/p>\n Let\u2019s talk about what this day is all about.<\/p>\n I mean, we are all here celebrating you!<\/p>\n Did you know that?<\/p>\n They might as well call this \u201cEntrepreneur\u2019s Day\u201d<\/p>\n They left a domineering monarchy to begin their \u201cstart-up\u201d country\u2026<\/p>\n Just like you left your corporate 9-5 to start your awesome business.<\/p>\n Jefferson and Franklin would be so proud. (Perhaps you would have been on a first name basis and called them Tom and Ben\u2026)<\/p>\n Everyone who starts a business is seeking some sort of freedom.<\/p>\n Did you know there are different types?<\/p>\n In the case of entrepreneurship, it comes in three degrees: when, how much, and where.<\/p>\n Freelancers get to make their own schedule, which is awesome.<\/p>\n However, they\u2019re (usually) a one-person shop, so no workey, no money.<\/p>\n They typically bust ass and don\u2019t take a ton of vacations\u2026but they get to decide when they are going to work.<\/p>\n Too busy? No thanks.<\/p>\n Don\u2019t like the client or project? I\u2019ll pass.<\/p>\n Sweet freedom.<\/p>\n In addition to when<\/em> they work, this individual built a business model that lets them determine how much they personally need to do.<\/p>\n They might have a small team, allowing them to take some time away.<\/p>\n Margaritas on the beach anyone?<\/p>\n They still need to get in the trenches most of the time \u2013 they aren\u2019t completely free from working \u2013 but there is a little more flexibility because there are others to lean on.<\/p>\n The better the support staff, the greater freedom.<\/p>\n Once you have the freedom of when and how much, the next level to tackle is where.<\/p>\n This entrepreneur creates a business they can do from anywhere.<\/p>\n It is scalable and has an aspect of passivity to it.<\/p>\n What I mean is, the business can chug along without too much input from you.<\/p>\n That can come via a variety of income streams or by other means, but the general idea is \u2013 you make money even when you aren\u2019t physically working.<\/p>\n In the case of Benjamin Franklin, he had multiple streams of income that were always working for him. This allowed him to live in Europe, befriend kings and queens, and help shape a new country while making money on two continents. Pretty cool.<\/p>\n As entrepreneurs, we all decide our place on the scale.<\/p>\n While each one has different benefits, they also come with different levels of effort.<\/p>\n It takes a lot of hustle to get your business to the where<\/em> stage (sadly, it doesn\u2019t start out that way).<\/p>\n And for some people it isn\u2019t worth it \u2013 they are content in the when or how much stage \u2013 and that\u2019s great.<\/p>\n Today, think about your ideal business independence: when, where or how much?<\/p>\n And, celebrate being on the road of freedom. No matter where you are on it, you deserve a pat on the back\u2026and maybe an extra treat at the BBQ.<\/p>\n Until then\u2026stay passionate!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Happy Independence Day to you! These days, July 4th is a day of BBQs, fireworks, and sangria with friends. 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WHEN is often found in freelancing.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
HOW MUCH is the next level.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n
This leads us to the highest level of entrepreneurial freedom: WHERE.<\/strong><\/span><\/h3>\n