The Outrepreneur

What do you do for a living? It’s a question people are asked almost every time they meet someone new. For many, it’s an answer that rolls off their tongue usually by stating the company they work for and the title they carry. For the entrepreneur, it’s a more exciting moment in which they have the opportunity to talk about what they do and who they are on a more deeper level. They’re proud entrepreneurs, excited to talk about what it is that they do. They have the freedom to express their career and passions in a way that only they can do. There’s a certain pride and joy that emanates from within.

But what happens when they remove themselves from their business? That identity is stripped away. What may have seemed like pending relief is replaced with anxiety about who they are.

Unfortunately, one of two things typically occur when an entrepreneur starts considering a business transition. The first is that they don’t do anything and continue to try and operate “business as usual.” The second, is they make a change and begin to think they may have made a mistake.

In order to be a successful outrapreneur, a different approach is required. Happy and fulfilled outrapreneurs started the planning process a lot earlier than most. By keeping a close eye on the future of their business, they were able to create a future for their business that was profitable and beneficial for them, even if they’ve removed themselves from the day to day.