{"id":192987,"date":"2021-03-03T12:10:45","date_gmt":"2021-03-03T09:10:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/"},"modified":"2021-03-03T12:10:45","modified_gmt":"2021-03-03T09:10:45","slug":"5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/","title":{"rendered":"#5-step plan to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a373c1bde0f3\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a373c1bde0f3\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/#1_The_blank_canvas_no_resources_or_structure\" >1. The blank canvas: no resources or structure<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/#2_The_importance_of_goodwill\" >2. The importance of goodwill<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/#3_I_surround_myself_with_people_I_can_learn_from\" >3. I surround myself with people I can learn from<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/#4_Instead_of_stepping_into_an_existing_culture_I_had_to_create_my_own\" >4. Instead of stepping into an existing culture, I had to create my own<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/5-step-plan-to-make-the-transition-from-employee-to-entrepreneur\/#5_Corporate_life_is_comfortable_and_relatively_risk-free_%E2%80%94_entrepreneurship_is_not\" >5. Corporate life is comfortable and relatively risk-free \u2014 entrepreneurship is not<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#5-step plan to make the transition from employee to entrepreneur<\/strong>&#8221;<br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn0.tnwcdn.com\/wp-content\/blogs.dir\/1\/files\/2021\/03\/startup-plan-growth-3-gq-796x417.png\" \/><\/p>\n<div>\n                                <span>Ask any entrepreneur and they\u2019ll tell you that the first step to success is to start. Yet, so many people still feel tr<a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>ed in life\u2019s rat race, dreaming of a life where they are in charge. But if so many dream of it, why do so few actually take the leap?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Because it\u2019s a massive shock. I took the leap and ditched my 9-to-5 for the entrepreneurial 24\/7. It was far from being easy, but it\u2019s the best decision I ever made \u2014 and if you\u2019re contemplating it, I encourage you to go for it. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Here are 2 years condensed into 5 minutes through 5 key lessons I learned transitioning from employee #50,000 at a corporate tech to leading my own tech startup. Hopefully, it\u2019ll help you jumpstart your own journey.<br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_The_blank_canvas_no_resources_or_structure\"><\/span><b>1. The blank canvas: no resources or structure<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>It\u2019s day 1 of your startup journey and there\u2019s no onboarding plan, no fancy welcome package like the ones you see on your LinkedIn feed. It\u2019s just you and your bold vision to impact the world. You\u2019ll only ever be at this stage once, so use this blank canvas as an opportunity to design the world your way.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Startups lack the luxury of resources. Yet, small budgets and scarce time are a blessing in disguise because they cultivate out-of-the-box thinking. Not being able to afford the fancy painting set at the crafts store forced me to think creatively about my 50 cent paintbrush. In fact, my canvas may not even need that paintbrush. Maybe I can make do with nail polish. Thinking without constraints opens up a whole new world of possibilities.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>While creative thinking can make up for a lack of resources, structure is crucial. To help manage my time, I use the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.eisenhower.me\/eisenhower-matrix\/\">Eisenhower matrix<\/a>, consolidate data as much as possible (don\u2019t make siloed data a challenge tomorrow!), and use smart tooling to work efficiently and create structure.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_The_importance_of_goodwill\"><\/span>\n<span>2. <\/span><b>The importance of goodwill<\/b><br \/>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Where corporations need no introduction, startups must carefully build their reputation. That starts with curating awesome experiences. Now of course there\u2019s a myriad of ways to do this, but they don\u2019t all have to be \u2018high tech.\u2019<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>My team and I actually handwrite a thank you note to everyone we work with. <\/span><span>There are no big or small fish: every customer is equally valuable. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>We\u2019ve also set it up so users can request new features through a feedback page. Listen, learn, and act. Turning users into fans, then ambassadors proved to be a great way of building a strong community and creating goodwill<\/span><span>.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_I_surround_myself_with_people_I_can_learn_from\"><\/span><b>3. I surround myself with people I can learn from<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Entrepreneurship can be a lonely route, but it doesn\u2019t have to be. There are a wealth of people in the startup world willing to share their knowledge and network. I needed only ask \u2014 and I wish I had known that sooner. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><em>[Read: The secret startup weapon no one talks about: Befriending competitors]<\/em><\/p>\n<p><span>I now have 12 mentors and advisors, and engage in regular knowledge-sharing sessions with fellow startups. I\u2019m not afraid to ask for help or reach out for advice. Surrounding myself with people I can learn from is crucial because we can\u2019t do it all by ourselves.<\/span><span><br \/><\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Instead_of_stepping_into_an_existing_culture_I_had_to_create_my_own\"><\/span><b>4. Instead of stepping into an existing culture, I had to create my own<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>I\u2019ve found it all starts with a strong company identity. A startup\u2019s culture is built over time, and involves the personalities of the people on the team. Culture involves core values and a clear mission and vision. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Aligning my startup\u2019s words and actions created the stepping stones of Minite. By communicating the values and mission to all of our stakeholders, I make sure everyone is on the same page. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And the great thing about startups is that each new team member or stakeholder impacts the company culture. It\u2019s a forever fine-tuning process.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Corporate_life_is_comfortable_and_relatively_risk-free_%E2%80%94_entrepreneurship_is_not\"><\/span><b>5. Corporate life is comfortable and relatively risk-free \u2014 entrepreneurship is not<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span>Risks must be calculated and involve careful planning, though n<\/span><span>o one could have foreseen the impact of COVID-19. Yet, this strange, unfamiliar zone we suddenly found ourselves in was also an innovation catalyst. While some businesses drowned, others pivoted.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>At Minite, we went back to the drawing table. We talked to local business owners and students, two majorly impacted groups. Based on their feedback, we recognized a new opportunity and capitalized on it. We\u2019re now going strong even during the pandemic.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Entrepreneurs need to be flexible and ready to adapt to rapidly changing circumstances. It\u2019s easy to be trapped in tunnel vision, but letting go of (often imaginary) constraints cultivates creativity and innovation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>And that\u2019s the great thing about startups: they\u2019re lean. If a corporation is a cruise ship where getting everyone on board takes forever, then a startup is like your 5-year-old nephew on his shiny little bike asking you to go for a ride.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span>Having been a cruise ship passenger for years, I love the agility of a bike. 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