About this episode

Barry Mitchell discusses the difference between having a business and actually building one, challenging common misconceptions about entrepreneurship.

Most people think once they’ve registered a business… they’ve made it.But in South Africa, registering with the Companies and Intellectual Property Commission (CIPC) doesn’t mean you have a business.It just means you have paperwork.In this episode, Barry Mitchell breaks down the real difference between:having a businessand actually building oneWe talk about:why most “business owners” are just working in something, not building anythinghow social media creates the wrong picture of what business really isthe employee mindset that keeps people stuckand what it actually takes to build something realIf you’re running a business (or think you are)… this might challenge you.If this hit home, subscribe.We don’t talk hype.We talk about what’s actually happening in business.00:00 You registered a business… now what?01:10 CIPC doesn’t mean you have a business03:00 Having vs building a business08:30 The employee mindset in business15:00 Why most businesses don’t grow22:00 Social media is lying to you30:00 When Barry tells you the truth38:00 Do you have a business… or a job?45:00 What needs to change

People in this episode

Host: Barry Mitchell

Topics covered

• business registration
• employee mindset
• social media impact
• business growth
• entrepreneurship

Keywords

• business
• entrepreneurship
• employee mindset
• social media
• business growth
• CIPC
• South Africa

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Companies and Intellectual Property Commission

Places: South Africa

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