The 9 Personality Types of an Entreprenuer

1. Presentation by Brady Regier and Mike Marshall The 9 Personality Types of an Entreprenuer

2. #1 The Improver • Focused on using your company as a means to improve the world • Your motto is: morally correct companies will be rewarded working on a noble cause • High integrity and ethics

3. #2 The Advisor • Provides extremely high level of assistance and advice to customers. • Advisor’s motto is: The customer is right and we must do everything to please them. • Customer focused.

4. #3 The Superstar • Here the business is centered around the charisma and high energy of the Superstar CEO. • This personality often will cause you to build your business around your own personal brand.

5. #4 The Artist • The Artist is reserved but highly creative. • Found in creative businesses such as web design and ad agencies. • You’ll tend to build your business around the unique talents and creativities you have.

6. #5 The Visionary • A business built by a Visionary will often be based on the future vision and thoughts of the founder. • You will have a high degree of curiosity to understand the world around you and will set-up plans to avoid the landmines.

7. #6 The Analyst • Analyst companies focus on fixing problems in a systematic way. • Science. • Engineering. • Computer firms. • Excel at problem solving.

8. #7 The Fireball • Fireballs are full of life, energy and optimism. • Your company is life-energizing and makes customers feel the company has a get it done attitude in a fun playful manner. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2N6G0OFpmIE

9. #8 The Hero • Heroes have an incredible will and ability to lead the world and their business through any challenge. • You are the essence of entrepreneurship and can assemble great companies.

10. #9 The Healer • If you are a Healer, you provide nurturing and harmony to your business. • You have an uncanny ability to survive and persist with an inner calm.

11. The Big Five Personality Traits

12. Extraversion The degree to which an individual is outgoing and derives energy from being around people. • An Extrovert: • Enjoys being around other people • Is warm to others • Speaks up in group settings • Maintains a Vigorous Pace • Likes excitement • Is cheerful

13. Conscientiousness The degree to which and individual focuses on goals and works toward them in a disciplined way. • A Conscientious Person: • Feels capable • Is organized • Is reliable • Possesses a drive for success • Focuses on completing tasks • Thinks before acting

14. Agreeableness The degree to which an individual is easygoing and tolerant. •  An Agreeable Person: • Believes in the honesty of others • Is straightforward • Is willing to help others • Tends to yield under conflict • Exhibits humility • Is sensitive to the feelings of others

15. Emotional Stability The degree to which an individual easily handles stressful situations and heavy demands. • An Emotionally Stable Person: • Is relaxed • Is slow to feel anger • Rarely becomes discouraged • Rarely becomes embarrassed • Resists unhealthy urges associated with addictions • Handles crises well

16. Openness to Experience The degree to which an individual seeks new experiences and thinks creatively about the future. • An Open Person: • Has a vivid imagination • Has an appreciation for art and beauty • Values and respects emotions in himself and others • Prefers variety to routine • Has broad intellectual curiosity • Is open to reexamining closely held values