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Ep. 77: Entrepreneurial Coach Keith Allen Johns-Get the Life You Always Wanted
Interview with Entrepreneurial Coach Keith Allen Johns: Get the Life You Always Wanted
In this interview with Keith Allen Johns, an entrepreneurial coach, you discuss his journey from the corporate management world to becoming an entrepreneur. Here are the key points covered in the interview:
1. Transition from Corporate to Entrepreneurship:
- Keith initially didn't see himself as a business owner but came across an article from a business coach that made him reconsider his life's direction.
2. Three Crucial Questions:
- Keith asked himself three pivotal questions that kickstarted his transition:
1. Are you stuck?
2. Do you feel like life could have more for you?
3. Do you want to control your schedule?
3. Hiring a Business Coach:
- He hired a business coach to gain the confidence and guidance needed for his transition.
4. Changing Perspective:
- Keith shifted his perspective from viewing successful entrepreneurs as a different breed to recognizing that everyone has the attributes needed for success.
5. Overcoming Risk and Impostor Syndrome:
- You discussed the challenges of taking risks and dealing with impostor syndrome, where individuals doubt their skills and qualifications.
6. Becoming More of Yourself:
- Keith emphasized that you don't need to transform into a different person during this transition. Instead, focus on learning and developing your existing skills to become a successful entrepreneur.
7. Pros and Cons of Leaving Corporate:
- Keith addressed the questions of how individuals want to live their lives and the example they want to set for their children when contemplating leaving a corporate job.
8. Transition Challenges:
- While the transition wasn't easy, Keith's vision for his desired lifestyle kept him motivated, even during challenging days.
9. Starting with a Side Hustle:
- Keith helps people begin with a side hustle (a part-time business) and learn how to make their first sale. The goal is to prove the concept and understand how many customers are needed each month to transition away from a job.
10. Addressing Fear of Failure and Success:
- Keith discussed his approach to helping people overcome the fear of failure and fear of success and differentiate between the two.
This interview provides valuable insights into the mindset and challenges of transitioning from a corporate career to entrepreneurship, as well as practical strategies for success in this journey.
Contact Keith at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/keithjohns/
Website: www.tomclairmont.com
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