I made a new friend recently, a serial entrepreneur who is both fun and fascinating to talk with.

Most recently, we got on the topic of the different types of business owners. The E-Myth came up, including its description of "technicians."

A technician is a plumber (for example) who starts his/her own business, whereas a "visionary" hires three plumbers and builds a company.

It's very important to know what type of business owner you are, and supplement whatever you're lacking. Don't just try to work around it. Instead, seek out the resources you need to thrive.

Not everybody needs to build a company. Some can be perfectly happy just making a living with the skill of their own two hands (or mind or whatever). But whatever your goals, going it alone won't make you a hero and often won't allow you to succeed at all.

What would help you in your business, right this very minute? How about two months or a year from now? Maybe you need a fellow technician from a different discipline, or maybe you need a visionary to guide you towards greater possibilities. Whatever your answer, seek out that help as soon as you can. Resources are all around you, so be resourceful!

Labels: management, marketing, planning, strategy