Everyone calls themselves an entrepreneur now, but what does that actually mean?

In this episode of On the Mic with Joe Cee, Joe sits down with co-host Carlos Gonzalez for a relaxed but honest conversation about entrepreneurship, small business ownership, self-employment, and what it really takes to build something of your own.

They talk about the difference between owning a business and actually operating like an entrepreneur, the reality of booth rent in the barber industry, customer acquisition, work ethic, systems, leadership, money management, taxes, risk, and the side of business ownership that people do not always see online.

Joe shares lessons from owning The Original Clip Joint Barbershop, including building shop culture, creating systems, managing people, learning from mistakes, and understanding that good work alone is not always enough to grow a business.

Carlos also shares his experience building Anteater Home Solutions, a company that helps new homeowners simplify the process of setting up home services, and how creating value, building relationships, and taking risks have shaped his own view of entrepreneurship.

In this episode, we talk about:

• Entrepreneur vs business owner vs self-employed

• Why having a title in your bio does not automatically make you an entrepreneur

• The truth about booth rent and barber business ownership

• Why slow time should become client acquisition time

• How systems allow a business to run without you always being there

• The hidden stress, risk, and responsibility behind business ownership

• Taxes, money management, and lessons learned the hard way

• Work ethic, customer service, leadership, and building real business value

• Why culture matters in a barbershop and in any small business

• The difference between posting like an entrepreneur and operating like one

Mentioned in this episode:

Carlos Gonzalez

Instagram: @MrCarlosRosales

Anteater Home Solutions

Instagram: @AnteaterHomeSolutions

Alex Diaz Ibarra

Instagram: @alexdiazibarra562

Sergio Betancur / BFR

Instagram: @BFRSergio

Instagram: @BFRStudios

Cowboy Kobos

Instagram: @CowboyKobos

The Original Clip Joint Barbershop

San Dimas: @OriginalClipJoint

Covina: @originalclipjointcovina

Book online: http://OGClipJoint.com

MSTRMXND Clothing

Website: http://mstrmxnd.com

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Instagram: @joeceepodcast

Disclaimer:

This conversation is based on personal experience, opinion, and lessons learned through business ownership. Nothing in this episode should be taken as financial, tax, or legal advice. If you are a CPA, financial advisor, attorney, business consultant, entrepreneur, or professional who feels you can add value to this conversation, feel free to reach out. We are always open to learning, growing, and bringing more useful conversations to the audience.

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