Before You Start a Business, Become an Apprentice

Every so often I struggle trying to figure something out in my business.  A better way of invoicing, a new marketing strategy, working with employees; you get the idea.  It’s easy for me to get frustrated, and sometimes I wish I would have worked for another coach, before starting my business.

Well, I can’t go back and change that now, but if you’re starting a business, you should look around at your options.

Become an Apprentice

Traditionally, an apprentice gets his training on the job.  In exchange for training, the apprentice agrees to work for a specified period of time for that employer.  I don’t know about you, but I’d much rather get paid to learn on the job than paying for a hands-off approach in school.

We hired two coaches over the past month to work with us.  It’s going to be a great opportunity for them to further their training while getting paid, and not having to worry about running many of the behind-the-scenes business things, like bookkeeping and major marketing.

You’ll see the two of them posting blogs soon at pastdueradio.com and coachradio.tv.

Save Money and Stress

Two of the biggest things you’ll save are money and stress if you apprentice before starting a business.  While you might get a later start on your business if you apprentice for a few years before opening it, I think your chances of success are much higher if you take that path.

Passion for your business is one thing, but being able to operate your business is another.

Have you ever considered an apprenticeship?

(Photo by Okinawa Soba)