Entrepreneur Isolation: "There's what people think it (entrepreneurship) looks like, and then there's the brutal reality of what it really is."

We talk about the stark realities of entrepreneurship, addressing the often overlooked yet omnipresent challenges faced by solo business trailblazers.

Key Takeaways

The Reality Behind the Glamour: While social media often paints a perfect picture of entrepreneurship, the truth is far from it. Entrepreneurs frequently navigate a lonely and isolated journey before achieving success.
Navigating Peaks and Valleys: The entrepreneurial path is filled with highs and lows. It's crucial to find those trusted individuals who support you through both the triumphant peaks and the challenging valleys.
Building a Support System: Though ultimately the burden lies on the entrepreneur's shoulders, having a few trusted allies can make a significant difference. A support network offers not just emotional encouragement but can potentially provide shortcuts and insights that make the journey smoother.

Feel free to share your thoughts and experiences. We'd love to hear how you navigate the highs and lows of your entrepreneurial journey!

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Glenn Harper, CPA, is the Owner and Managing Partner of Harper & Company CPAs Plus, a top 10 Managing Partner in the country (Accounting Today's 2022 MP Elite). His firm won the 2021 Luca Award for Firm of the Year.

An entrepreneur and speaker, Glenn transformed his firm into an advisory-focused practice, doubling revenue and profit in two years. He teaches entrepreneurs to build financial and operational excellence, speaks nationwide to CPA firm owners about running their businesses like entrepreneurs, and consults with firms across the country. Glenn enjoys golfing, fishing, hiking, cooking, and spending time with his family.

Julie Smith, MBA, is a serial entrepreneur in the public accounting space. She is the Founder of EmpowerCPA™, Founder of PureTax, LLC, COO for Harper & Company CPAs Plus, and Co-host of the Empowering Entrepreneurs podcast.

Named CPA.com's 2021 Innovative Practitioner of Year, Julie led Harper & Company's transition to an advisory-focused firm, doubling revenue and profit in two years. She now empowers other CPA firm owners nationwide through consulting and speaking, teaching them how to run their businesses like entrepreneurs. Julie lives in Columbus, OH with her family and enjoys travel, coaching basketball, sporting events, and the occasional shopping spree.

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Dealing with Isolation As An Entrepreneur

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