Unearthing the True Shape of Your Business Model
Ever bought a puzzle piece? It's exciting, challenging, but what's the satisfaction in completion if pieces are missing?
Similarly, in the business world, the puzzle is your business model.
First sign of a complete puzzle?
Customers come back.
Not because they have to. But because they want to. Your product or service is no longer a one-time transaction. It's an experience they crave.
Second sign?
You make a profit.
The scoreboard of business. Money isn't evil. It's the fuel that drives your venture. Without profit, you're just spinning wheels.
Third sign?
It runs without you.
You've built systems. You've empowered your team. Your presence isn't a necessity. It's a value addition.
All three signs in place? Congratulations, you've got a business.
Anything else? Just a high paying, high stress job.
Mark Twain once said, "Find a job you enjoy doing, and you will never have to work a day in your life."
Same goes for a business. The business should be a joy, not a job.
Your business isn't just about you. It's about the lives it touches. It's about the world it changes. It's about the future it shapes.
Many dream of being their own boss. But the reality is not always as glamorous.
Without a solid business model, Entrepreneurship can become a self-created prison. A high paying job, sure. But a job nonetheless.
Contrarian thinking alert. The real success of your business isn't just in the profit. It's in the sustainable, scalable, and self-reliant system you create.
You are the sculptor. Your business model is the masterpiece.
Remember, when you set out to shape your business, You're not just creating a revenue stream. You're building a legacy.
Craft it with care. Shape it with vision. Nurture it with passion.
And the masterpiece of your dreams will stand tall, independent, and influential. Just like you.