What do you think is the single biggest obstacle to success for an entrepreneur? Money? Ineffective marketing? Incompetent employees? Too many responsibilties? Nope. None of these. Peter Shallard, the guest on today's episode of ETR Radio, shares the truth: The biggest obstacle to entrepreneurial success is psychological. Shallard was once a traditional pyschotherapist (more on that when you listen to the episode), but he discovered that entrepreneurs form a clientele that's absolutely unique—a group of committed, high-achieving individuals who struggle with many mental hangups, but are always ready to find solutions and push on. On the show, Peter talks about... Getting beyond the stigma of mental health—and how critical this is for entrepreneurs who need support The positive and negative effects of technology on the business set How managers often miss the boat on the psychological road blocks of their employees—and why a mental health expert may be more helpful in this situation than a traditional corporate trainer or coach The importance of continual self-improvement in mental health—and why entrepreneurs may be uniquely gifted with this ability Peter calls himself the "Shrink for Entrepreneurs," but his wisdom goes way beyond the couch. He's built his own business helping other business owners succeed, and continually leads support groups to address the emotional and psychological needs of gung-ho entrepreneurs. Why? In his words, "It's incredible to see entrepreneurs go from good to great. It sounds cheesey, but it really appeals to me." But I've already given away enough... >>> Listen in to epsiode 71 of ETR Radio to get all of Peter's "shrink" wisdom. To your entrepreneurial success, Craig |