Badassery Magazine Issue 12 May 2017 | Page 19

I know what you want. You want to achieve something remarkable. You want to reach success on your own terms. You want to build a thriving, badass business that not only makes an impact, but provides an income. You want to be a game changer in your industry, not just another entrepreneur in your space. But there is only one, minor (okay, huuuge) problem that you have right now. You are lacking a clear vision for your badass biz you want to build. You know that you are unique and unlike the rest of your com- petitors, but you are not quite sure how to REALLY stand out and get the visibility you desire. You know that you want a loyal, engaging tribe of consumers, but you are not quite sure how you can grab their attention. And you have all of these ideas running through your head about what you want to do with your busi- ness, but you are not quite sure how to execute them! I get it. Finding clarity as an entrepreneur and having a clear vision for your badass business, can be freaking hard! So how the f*ck do you create a business vision that is authentic to who you are, one that you are crazy passionate about, and one that stands out to attract your ideal consumer? You get real about who YOU are first. You become self-aware. SELF-AWARENESS Self-awareness is the most valu- able, yet often times the most overlooked, quality you could have. Self-awareness is understanding who you are to the very core, in- cluding your sense of character, your strengths, your weaknesses, your personality traits, your hab- its... everything that encapsulates your unique identity. Self-awareness is being aware of who you are and who you want to become. Now, if you don’t have a clear un- derstanding of who you are to the very core, how do you expect to build a business that is authentic and feels good? Becoming an entrepreneur takes an enormous amount of time, energy, dedication, patience, and a shit ton of sacrifice. You are essentially committing yourself to the success of your business and it is going to require MORE work than any other job you have had in the past. Before you forge onward with building and grow- ing your own business, you need to make sure that your business vision is fully aligned with who YOU are. This is why it all starts with self-awareness. Ask yourself these questions… What are your strengths? What have you ALWAYS been really good at? What are your weaknesses? What is it, that no matter how much effort or extra work you put in, you just straight up suck at? How would you describe your personality, in just 3-5 words? What do you value in life? What do you want to be known for? We are talkin’ legacyyyy here! Answer these questions with honesty, and GET REAL with From there, think about how your strengths could serve your ideal audience and benefit THEM. Reflect upon what your consumers are struggling with, their pain points, and the prob- lems they face. How can your strengths turn into the perfect solution for them? Next, take a look at your weak- nesses. And then forget about ‘em. Okay, more like acknowl- edge them and just accept them. You don’t need to put in any extra work to make them a strength. Outsource, outsource, outsource. As for your personality, your values, and what legacy you want to leave behind, these are the elements that are key to creating your badass business vision. Your business vision should align who you truly are. with who YOU are. I am not saying that your business has to be a replication of your own identity, but there should be some common threads. Since there is only ONE you in the world, your identity is what will set you apart as an entrepre- neur. None of us have the same personality, qualities, life expe- riences, and values, which is why you need to infuse your identity into your business vision. 18