Why Do People Become Entrepreneurs?

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I question the author's view that people who work for themselves are depressed and unhappy because of the stress levels of their jobs. If anything people who work for others are more unhappy, stressed and depressed than an entrepreneur. What with someone calling the shots for them, engaged in work that doesn't allow for self expression and being unappreciated. Unless an entrepreneur is engaged in a business that isn't a good fit, in the bigger picture toiling for one's own venture and the satisfaction that it brings overshadows the stress. Entrepreneurship is about pursuing happiness and satisfaction in life.

Gary of GA 10:25PM February 19, 2011

I have been an entrepreneur since I was 19. I am 43 years old now and I own two magazines (produced in two different provinces) and have run and sold a national - this is my life calling as I still can't wait to get up each and every morning! Though I can't really relate to the nine to fiver, I have contracted under a few companies in the past (way back in the day) and still can feel that sickly, stifled feeling in my gut every time I think about it. If you are a born leader and a visionary, then owing your own company is the only path to take. If you are in a "job" that is sucking the life out of you, then it's time to dig deep within. When you are an entrepreneur and need something - whether that be a life necessity or life luxury - the outcome is yours for the taking. Can you imagine that scenario if you relied on someone else to pay you a wage...NOT!!!

Illiki 8:43PM June 03, 2010

I would like to share a short story about it...
Brittany always loved going to sports events and concerts, but she always settled for the cheap seats because there was no way she could afford to pay a broker 3x face value for good seats! she couldn't believe it when she searched and saw tickets selling for 3x face value (or more!) Then it donned on her that she could be doing the same thing, making good money doing it, and enjoying games and concerts even more with the good seats she would be able to get. So she decided to start buying and selling tickets back in 2006 to help put her through University (UFV), while she got her business degree. She love following the ticket marketplace and buying great seats and being able to make double her money or even more. It's a really exciting business and perfect for anybody in University, or that wants to work at home, or doesn't have a lot of money to start up their own traditional business. She bought her first pair of tickets for $150 and started reinvesting her profits so she could buy and sell more and more.
Learning this business took a lot of hard work though, because there was no guide out there to show her how buy and sell tickets successfully...
Source: The Ticket Broker Guide

ricardo of NY 5:55PM April 27, 2010

I plan on becoming an entrepreneur! My paternal grandfather and great uncle owned a coffee shop together, my mom and her brother owned a pawn shop together and sold things on E-bay, and I've worked at a bowling alley owned and run by entrepreneurs and I currently work at a cinema owned and run by entrepreneurs. Im a senior in high school and have to write a paper on this topic and the thesis statement is Why do people become entrepreneurs? I was wondering if you could give me any feed back?
THANK YOU!

Marilyn of IA 10:55AM March 30, 2009

enterepenerus suck. the job sucks. i dont no y people become enterpeneurs, when the job SUCKS. this is a lot of peoples opinion, not just mine.

Bob The Bulider of AK 1:28PM February 25, 2009

Apart from the reasons you have mentioned, I think it comes down to the capabilities of a person and how they are tethered when working for someone else. Being an entrepreneur in my opinion is about feeding your innovativeness in many cases. Money and convenience aside, the sense of accomplishment and bridging the gap between one's dreams and reality is the driving force behind being an entrepreneur.

Sanjay Pani , Weatherhead MBA Student of OH 3:46PM January 14, 2009

It's no question that local entrepreneurs support the local economy more substantially than the ranks of larger corporations.
I suspect that as droves of hard-working Americans are laid off with all the corporate restructuring (collapsing) that's happening across the country, more people will see the light that they don't want (or can't) work for the Man.
There just isn't stability in corporations in the country. That opinions becomes fact every day when people are given a pink slip and then face the brutal reality on how they will pay the bills, support their family let along their community.
Solopreneure (1-man shops), true small businesses and small companies need to automate their marketing so they can deliver on quality products and services. Additionally, they ought to be efficient with their products and offer a tremendous quality to impress customers.
Software such as Infusionsoft is great for entrepreneurs who want to capitalize on their Web site, email marketing and sales automation. While the big companies ignore their loyal customers, small businesses can grow profitably and quickly just by investing some time in following up. To learn more, check out http://www.infusionsoft.com/ today. Now's your moment, don't lose it. Master it.
Excellent article, Scott. I venture to think entrepreneurs want the stability and satisfaction in providing their own income; becoming legitimately independent. Oh, and yeah, working without a boss is nice too. ;-)
~Joe

Joseph Manna, Infusionsoft of AZ 1:57PM January 13, 2009