This is a special bonus episode from our friends at the Amazon & JAR Audio podcast This Is Small Business. 

This is Small Business explores the journey to success for small business owners by diving deep into the pivotal moments they have faced and conquered along the way. Brought to you by Amazon, this show is delivered through the unique perspective of a curious millennial trying to figure out what it takes to be a successful small business owner today. Episodes feature small business owners and industry experts from all walks of life who offer trends analysis, life lessons, and a different point of view. This is Small Business invites you to dig deep and find the tools you need to start, build, and grow your small business.

If there's one thing we’ve learned over the many episodes of this show, it’s that owning and operating your own business is hard. You have to overcome challenges you didn’t even know existed.

Thinking of becoming an entrepreneur or you’re wondering if you should stick it out? We have Dr. Laura Morgan Roberts, scholar, speaker and consultant, who studies the science of maximizing human potential, to guide us through. “I do think for every market need, for every human desire, there is an entrepreneur who is inspired and equipped to meet that need and to help for people to connect with that desire”

And Pamela Wirth, of Hello Health, will share what she’s learned on her path to entrepreneurship. Learn from an expert and those who have been there!

In this episode you’ll hear:

(03:49 ) Why connecting with others is one of the most important traits of an entrepreneur

(05:23 ) What qualities you need to be an entrepreneur 

(08:17 ) If you can't go all in on your business because you need the financial security of a 9 to 5, how else can you start your business journey?

(10:24 ) How do you start a business if you have too much on your plate?

(12:56 ) An entrepreneur is also a leader, so what qualities do you need to be a great leader?

(15:38 ) What are some hurdles that entrepreneurs might have to overcome when they're thinking about starting a business?

(18:45 ) What are some of the qualities you need to help you get through the tough times?