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Successful Entrepreneurs Possess These 4 Core Beliefs

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As a one-time business owner myself, and as someone who’s spent 30-plus years interacting with thousands of entrepreneurs across the globe, I’ve learned what attributes contribute to success.

Hard work, determination, perseverance—they all play a part. Vision, positivity, and sound judgment—they are also keys to success.

But perhaps the one trait I see most in all successful entrepreneurs is an unwavering belief system.

For the many entrepreneurs who serve as CEOs of their own USANA businesses, there are four core beliefs that will put you on track to achieve success.

4 Core Beliefs

  1. Industry: Collectively as direct sellers, it’s your stories that become “the magic sauce” in what makes USANA great. Lean into the business model and connect with as many people as you can, sharing your story to build trust and develop meaningful, long-lasting relationships.
  2. Company: Our vision, our values, the USANA Difference. Learn what the company stands for and what it represents. Build a portfolio of accolades to bolster your own personal story.
  3. Products: Put simply, if you’re not consuming USANA products each day, how can you credibly tell others about the positive difference they’re making? Experience and authenticity drive success.
  4. Yourself: Finally, the most important component in this four-part system, is belief in yourself. Work on catching and quieting the negative self-talk that’s swimming around in your head. Successful entrepreneurs recognize that they’re the ones who lead with conviction and are talented enough to build strong communities around them.

As we discuss belief, I’d like to share a favorite quote, that I’m sure you’ve heard me repeat before: Be firm in your destination, but flexible in your path. Adapting to life’s many curveballs is critical for success. But with a strong belief system in place, your destination remains solid.

Note: A version of this article originally went to e-newsletter subscribers on Oct. 19, 2023. I invite you to subscribe for free.

Ask Kevin: Advice for Entrepreneurs

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From time to time, I’ll gather questions from social media followers and answer them in short videos. In two recent clips, I offer some thoughts that might be helpful for entrepreneurs.

The first one centers on what advice I might be able to provide to would-be entrepreneurs.

And the second video discusses a skill I believe is critical for entrepreneurs to possess.

Entrepreneurs: Learning & Growing

Knowledge, as they say, is power. For most of us, we carry in our pockets the key to an endless supply of information. I’m grateful for technology, which offers me the ability to expand my mind, learn more about the world around me, and gain new perspectives.

I’ve always been excited about learning, which inevitably leads to growth. When meeting with entrepreneurs, a frequent question I’m asked is: What are you reading?

Often, I’m alternating between two or three books at a time (if interested, I invite you to take a look at a few books I’ve talked about in the past).

In the last several years I’ve looked for additional ways to feed my brain. I’m sure many of you reading this have as well.

One way is by turning my car into a rolling university (longtime USANA Associates will remember this concept, though the medium has changed—no more cassette tapes 😄 ).

On my way to and from the office, I’m using the Audible app to listen to educational and uplifting material (here’s a short video about one of my latest listens).

Podcasts & Vodcasts

Podcasts are another popular avenue for education, inspiration, and motivation (I’ve mentioned USANA’s Let’s Go! podcast in previous e-newsletters). And last fall, USANA Chief Sales Officer David Mulham published a vodcast (video podcast) series centered on achieving success.

The Driven with David Mulham series is available to watch on YouTube (so this one is more suited for when you’re not driving) and features in-depth conversations with several dynamic leaders.

Each episode offers an array of fascinating life—and business—lessons that can help drive you toward success, whatever that looks like for you.

Guests who appeared on the Driven with David Mulham podcast

A version of this article initially went to e-newsletter subscribers on May 19, 2022. I invite you to subscribe.