EP245: You Gotta Love the Process Because Being an Entrepreneur Isn't Just Beach Days and Cake Walks with Steve Eakin (Throwback)

EP245: You Gotta Love the Process Because Being an Entrepreneur Isn't Just Beach Days and Cake Walks with Steve Eakin (Throwback)

Author: Daniel DiPiazza September 22, 2022 Duration: 59:03

The New Wave Podcast: Daily Conversations On Web3.0, Business, Psychology, Psychedelics & More. A Show For People Seeking Spiritual, Psychological And Financial Sovereignty. Hosted Bya Best-Selling Author, Speaker and Entrepreneur Daniel DiPiazza.

Steve Eakin joins Daniel to talk all things entrepreneurial. Steve has successfully transitioned from corporate drone to sought after CTO. As much as people want to believe it, Steve didn't just rise to the top. He has put in the hours and taken the risks. Both Daniel and Steve point out the path of an entrepreneur is so unpredictable that you have to love the process in order to stay in the game. Steve says, "It is game-changing when you close a million dollar deal on your own." If you are interested in freedom, hard work, side hustles, networking and risk, this conversation will expand your mind.

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Timestamps

(02:15) How Steve transitioned from being an employee to a successful entrepreneur.
(09:16) Employees, freelancers, and entrepreneurs all have different comfort levels.
(12:12) Steve's story isn't a breakthrough success.
(17:56) You have to love the path, because being an entrepreneur is so unpredictable.
(21:23) Instant technology and social media make office workers long to be entrepreneurs, yet they never act on it.
(25:09) The process of going from side-hustle to full-time entrepreneur 
(27:03) How do children influence a person's risk tolerance?
(28:21) Do entrepreneurs have more free time?
(32:00) What happens when Steve has a bad day?
(36:32) Making the rounds to gain support can be exhausting.
(43:46) Go where the action is.
(53:45) If you want to be a CEO, learn to delegate.

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👉Twitter https://twitter.com/steveeakin

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Daniel DiPiazza hosts The New Wave Podcast, a space for exploring the ideas reshaping how we live and work. Each episode moves through interconnected themes like the practical realities of Web 3.0 and cryptocurrency, but the discussions don't stop at technology. They extend into the personal shifts required to navigate this new landscape, touching on psychology, spirituality, and the pursuit of personal sovereignty. You'll hear candid conversations that feel more like a dialogue among friends than a formal interview, offering unfiltered access to a range of thinkers and doers. The aim is to provide actionable perspectives that feel immediately relevant, whether you're building a business, seeking personal growth, or simply trying to understand the forces altering our world. This podcast operates on the belief that adapting to rapid change requires a blend of external knowledge and internal clarity. So if you're looking for a resource that connects the dots between market trends and mindset, where advice is grounded and the future feels approachable rather than intimidating, you've found it. The tide is indeed rising, and these conversations are designed to help you navigate the currents.
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