I met many Entrepreneurs through the years.
After I started blogging in October of 2011 to help my kababayan, I met even more Entrepreneurs online.
Most of them are complaining and they feel trapped in their businesses.
They barely make any money. Pambayad lang sa kuryente, upa, pasahod at sa pang araw araw na gastos. And they work 12-16 hours every day even on weekends.
Yes, they own a business but it isn’t E.L.F. (Easy, Lucrative, and Fun) business. It’s completely opposite. Masarap lang pakinggan that they’re Entrepreneur but they’re overworked and underpaid.
Sometimes, they’re thinking…”Should I give up on this business? Maybe it’s time to quit.”
I know the feeling because I’ve been there for four times. It was really a struggle keeping those businesses.
In 2005, I started a drugstore. I invested nearly P500,000 in it.
Ang botica is very deceiving. Akala mo maliit lang na capital ang kailangan. But that’s because maliliit ang mga gamot. So for you to fill your small store with goods, you need more capital. Maybe P1 Million.
Do you know why I started a drugstore?
Because I have a relative who looks like they’re doing good.
Stupid me.
First, I thought they’re doing well. Akala ko lang so ginaya ko sila.
Second, I have no background or experience in that business.
In less than a year, I gave up that business, sold it for a lost, and migrated to Canada.
Nasayang ang oras at pera ko.
The reason I’m sharing this to you is this.
Before you start a business, make sure you understand it well. Know the entire operation. Look for someone who’s really successful at hindi mukha lang successful.
Get mentoring and coaching. You’ll save a lot of time and money if there’s someone to help you step by step. And it doesn’t have to be me.
Also, start a business where you have an advantage or in a field where you have skills and experiences.
I can’t emphasize this enough.
That’s why my program “First Steps To Freedom” is about understanding yourself. Knowing what your weaknesses and strengths are.
And use that as a compass. A guide on what business to start.
Lahat tayo ay may weaknesses. In school, we were told to improve where we’re weak at.
Kung mahina ka sa Math, you should get a tutor in Math.
Kung mahina ka sa Science, get a remedial class in Science.
If you spend too much time working on your weaknesses, all you’ll end up with is a lot of strong weaknesses.
Get this and accept this: We’re all “disabled” in some areas.
Letting go of these areas to focus on things we love to do and that give us greatest results is the secret to greater confidence, happiness, success, and freedom.
Imagine you’re running a business where you’re having fun, using your strengths, and with superb confidence.
That’s the business you want to be in.
Tnx Jon, i saw myself in this post. I joined many MLM Company before but i failed nont only once but many times, but i learned a lot from those failures. I started my Water Refilling and Roofing services na talagang gustong gusto kong gawin dahil dito ako nag eenjoy and nakakabawi naman ako sa mga talo ko sa MLM. And now you’ve introduced to me the idea of a business online, gusto ko rin dahil nag eenjoy ako. sabi nga nila kahit gaano pa kahirap ang isang gawain kung buong puso mong tanggap at nauunawaan wala itong kahirap hirap.
Kaya, I want to follow your steps in online business dahil mahilig ako sa mga bagay bagay na kakaiba yet nag eenjoy ako at naiintindihan ko kung pano ito gagawin. i am learning from you jon and for that i thank you so much.
if you have time to visit my site here it is benjaminjeofreycorpuz.com and please leave a comment what is lacking and how should it look like to be more attractive. wala kasi akong background in the web. i just love doing it. Godbless.
Everyone started without a background on something. Just keep doing it and soon you’ll be proficient.
I have an on-going business right now. of course it requires my time, capital and more. I’ll be very happy if I’ll spend a little less time and resources to keep the business going.
Hello Sir Jon, actually I’m sickening and tired of my present company and i also having a hard time to do what i hate about this job. but you know I’ve seen your blogged about escape plan but to tell you honestly i am afraid. i really afraid, afraid to loss everything that i have now, the work, salary and other benefit that i get. but i want to try what’s the opportunity you are telling me.. is this the chance that i hoping to GOD.. if that is it I’m going through it but I’m gonna asking you HOW??
Jennifer, don’t be afraid, remember this, “What the Mind Perceives, the Body Achieves” / “What you think is what you will get”.
Ask Jon to be your Mentor, or Me, or any Other Financial /Business Consultants.
I have an on going Project that will help those who want to transition from Working to earn Money to Money Working for You.
I’m in the Finance business, been here since passing the board exams- most of my contemporaries suggests to go abroad since we are paid more there (isn’t most profession compared to the Philippines?) But, i don’t want to work abroad, i want to make it (have financial freedom) here in our Country
but as of now, i’m all over the place, I can seem to get my act together and i’m still clueless on what business to engage in, haaayy I don’t know what I want, but I sure do know what I dont want.
i can feel you jp. most of my friends, as well as my siblings, are already working abroad. and they are asking me if i also want to work there for a bigger salary. however, i believe that we can achieve financial freedom where ever we may be.
I am fully aware that i wanted to be my own boss. but like you, i came to a point that i am very confused…i dont know where and how to start. worse, i dont know what business to pursue since i wanted to do everything that offers the potential to earn big.
very recently, i realized one thing. the reason i wanted to do every business that gives me the opportunity to earn big is that I am chasing after money. while it is true that i want big income (sino bang may ayaw di ba?), i realized that i also want to live a LIFE while i am earning big. i then realized that for us to live a truly successful and abundant life, there should be a balance between PASSION and BUSINESS.
recently, i have been reading articles on how to identify one’s passion. i found one question in one of the articles, and it goes like this “If money is not a problem, what would you be doing right now?” Your answer to that question somehow reflects what is truly close to your heart.
Hope this helps. All the best!
Sir ano po ba talaga kasi d ko maintindihan nang maigi anong negosyo po ang dapat kung pasukan na Maya lang ang puhuñan nang isang ordenaryong tao ka gaya sa akin is a po along construction worker
Roger, suriin mo ang sarili mo, ano ba talga ang gusto mo sa buhay, san ka mahilig, ikaw ang makakas sagot ng tanong mo, ma e gaguide k lang ng mga books at training course, pero ikaw parin ang mag dedecide kung ano ba talaga ang gusto mo sa buhay.
Subukan mo umatend ng mga seminar ni Jon, marami ka matututunan.
i wanna try that sir.how?thanks.
how?.i want to earn more for my children.
Set.ano po bayang buss. Nyan? At pano po gawin yan. Gusto ko pong simulan kaya lang po hnd kopo maintindihan. Panu po ba yan? isa lang po akong magsasaka.
All facts that are stated are true. Galing naman, Jon. inaral mo talaga. I am excited to hear more, know more.
Sir,
I’m so much interested
pano po ba gawin itong sinasabi mo, ofcourse isa rin akong sumubok ng mga ilang business, at kahit pa piramiding ay nasalihan ko pero wala rin kc po di nman po ako mboka tulad ng ginagawa
ng iba para mkapagpasok ka ng tao e kailangan mapabilib morin cya e d nman po ak ganun.
kong naexperience ko cguro at true na i can earn much e hindi mahirap magtestify but out of my experience, it was not aplicable s mga katulad ko kaya hindi ako nagsaksid s nsalihan kong negosyo.
Any way, i prefer doing busines like buy and sell ay enjoy but only walang puhunan kya dna mi
nangutang pagpuhunan.kc mahal interes cla n ang kumikita hindi ako.
Thanks a lot sir kong ano man yang i share mong idea.
God bless
Beth
I want to start a business of my own but i dont know how or let me say im scared of loosing. But when i came to learn about you by accident i got an interest so here i am seeking help and hoping to learn from u. Thank you and God bless.
sir,
interesado po ako sa una ko nabasa I work hard for 10yrs sa company at sa tingin ko napagod na ko gusto ko mag start ng bisnes pero kulang pa ko ng lakas ng loob dahil maraming umaasa sa akin ayoko po sumugal, although nag sisidline din ako pang dagdag kita ayoko mawalan ng regular n trabaho.. na inspire po ako sa una ko nabasa thank you..
God bless,
angie
Good day sir Jon,na inspire po ako sa mga tinuturo nyong bisniz,Kahit hindi ko maintindihan sa palagay ko maganda,gus2 ko rin sana maiba ang hanap buhay ko,I’m a scty. Guard officer at hndi sapat ang kinikita sapangangailan ng pamilya ko.I need complete guide para makapag umpisa ako sa tinuturo ninyong online bisniz.thanks po sir.
Hi Jon,
I have already saw your emails, blogs etc about the business but until now im still holding my decision to join you. Well after so many months Im still struggling with my present job although its with in my experience but I am not enjoying it anymore (employed). So i will jump in with your on line business. Excited to start soon.
Ty,
George
Hi Jon,
Grabe sapul na sapul ako parang ako talaga ang pinagsasabihan mo.. nagbusiness ako para makapag enjoy naman ako para may free time na ako para sa sarili ko pero lahat kabaliktaran ang nangyayare…sabi ko sa misis ko pwede ba magtrabaho nalang ako uli.. Guess What! ano sagot nya?
isang malakas na “abay OO” kasi ngayon nga naman kung di ako magbukas wala akong kita overwork na underpaid pa, dati sa kumpanya may may sahod na fixed at may restday pa…
Ay ang hirap talaga… naisipan ko mag gawa ng blog baka sakali makatulong kaya lang di pa yun kumikita about to sa work ko . Sir joh paki visit naman ung blog ko baka po may maitulong kayo sakin para mag move on din siya… http://powerswitchconcept.blogspot.com/ need your advice sir…
Good day! Sir pls advise me what to do because im planning to start a business..to tell you honestly im gettig bored with my job being a govt employee for 20 years.My husband is a fomer OFW and we are still childless, but of course positively looking to have one in God’s perfect time.
Good day! I’m a call center agent for 2 years but still I’m not satisfied with my salary. I don’t have time for myself and to enjoy with my friends but what I’ve experience is stress, don’t have enough time to rest or to sleep. I want to escape this kind of job but still i can’t because of fear that always dominates in me. I want to start a business with my own without any pressure and much have time to relax but still I can’t think what the best business for me. When i read of this blogs I’m totally amazed and awaken because I’ve found the answer of all my questions. What I discover to start a business is you need to think of yourself of what you can do. “You first have to know yourself and from there decide what kind of business is right for you” according to Jon Orana. Now I know what to do and believe what i can do and what God can do as well. Thank you so much for your testimony Jon Orana its really inspire me to pursue my dreams to be a successful entrepreneur someday. Think positive and act positive. God bless us always.
I want to engage this online business. Hopefully this will help my financial problem and set me debt free…
Sir ang gànda share NY I’m interested n pasokin din online business kht zero knowledge k s mga blog gst k k ung eBook kht hrp k mag English sir a I ask ur guidance matagal n akong ofw pero w parin ng yyari thank u
isa po akong seaman ano po magandang negosyo simulant??