In this episode of the Founder Problems Podcast, Sarah Schumacher, Lee Zuvanich, and Zach Oshinbanjo navigate the murky waters of differentiating freelancers from entrepreneurs. They explore how freelancing can be a starting point for business-building, the difficulties (and risk) of scaling and delegation. The team also takes a detour into the need for personal branding and networking to avoid 'top hat' gimmicks. Key takeaways include the soul-searching exercise of using personal goals to determine business structure, leveraging personality types for optimal business roles, and starting with a 'minimum viable business' mindset. Timestamps: 00:56 Defining Freelancers 02:23 Transitioning from Freelancer to Entrepreneur 04:59 Personal Experiences and Definitions 09:24 Challenges and Goals in Business 11:45 Visionaries vs. Integrators 17:27 Scaling and Business Strategies 20:38 The Reality of Freelancing 21:14 Career Pivots and Changing Mindsets 22:06 The Importance of Saying Yes 22:11 Customer Pursuit: Freelance vs. Agency 23:16 Word of Mouth and Marketing Strategies 26:11 Personal Branding and Networking 30:03 Building in Public: Transparency in Business 32:25 Mistakes and Pivots in Business 39:58 Finding Your Zone of Genius 41:58 Conclusion and Final Thoughts   Mentioned In This Episode: The E-Myth by Michael Gerber Traction by Gino Wickman Enneagram Myers-Briggs Culture Index Zone of Genius   Founder Problems is a podcast by and for real-world, fed-up founders. Three entrepreneurs in the messy middle share hot takes, actionable steps, and resources to navigate the challenges of running a business—no promises of 10x growth or swooning investors. Every founder's journey is different, so take what works and make it your own. Learn more at founderproblems.com.  

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