What does it mean to be a multipassionate entrepreneur? And how can you succeed if you have multiple passions?
That’s what we’re going to talk about in this article.
As an eight-figure entrepreneur, I know this firsthand: You don’t have to do just ONE thing to be successful.
Want to learn how? Let’s get into the details.
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Quick overview:
- Embrace being multipassionate, but to maximize your results, scale one business at a time
- Side hustles, courses, and mentors can help you develop and commit to business ideas
- Skip the guesswork by learning from successful multipassionate entrepreneurs (I’ll sharing a few examples below)
What does it mean to be multipassionate?
As the name suggests, a multipassionate person has several passions. This is in contrast to being a specialist and focusing on just one business.
And being multipassionate is not necessarily a bad thing. It can mean you’re multipotential and could succeed in several different areas.
The challenge? Not being able to focus on one thing can lead to procrastination.
I’ll talk about how to avoid that in a bit. But first, let’s take a look at how to determine if you’re multipassionate.
Top 4 signs you’re multipassionate
Growing up, I was taught that success meant climbing the corporate ladder.
So, that’s what I did: I got into Princeton and majored in engineering to have a “safe” career. By 25, I was in a managerial position, earning six figures. But something was missing…
I wanted more out of life than working a 9-5.Fast forward to today and I run this business, have co-founded a marketing agency, sit on an investment committee, and am in the process of launching a software business.
In short, I’m living proof you can go in many different directions and be successful.
But if you’re still unsure you’re multipassionate, here are some signs…
- Multiple interests: You have a lot of interests and can’t settle for just one.
- Curiosity: You’re inherently curious and are always looking for new knowledge and experiences.
- Creativity: You’re creative and find solutions to problems.
- Difficulty focusing: You have a hard time focusing on just one thing and tend to jump around.
That said, being a multipassionate can also keep you stuck if you have a tendency to procrastinate or suffer from analysis paralysis.
With that in mind, let’s talk about how to stop procrastination and monetize your passions.
How to make money as a multipassionate entrepreneur
So, you think you’re multipassionate and want to make money from all your ideas. Here’s how to do that.
1. Get started
When you’re interested in a variety of things, the hardest part about being an entrepreneur is getting started.
With so many things to learn about, how can you pick just one?
Look, I get it. But here’s the thing…
If you don’t commit to one thing at a time, you won’t make progress.
💡So, here’s my advice: Start something and see where it takes you.
Don’t stay stuck in the same place for months or years because you can’t decide what you want to explore.
But how can you choose that ONE thing?
Think about your existing skills and do market research to find out if there’s a demand for what you’re already good at.
That’s what my student Mara Freilich did. She went to a top law school and now helps others do the same.
✅Pro tip: If you’re a new entrepreneur, service-based businesses are ideal because you can get started with your existing skills.
2. Don’t do everything at once
Focus is how you’ll get results.
If I had tried to start the different businesses I’ve had all at once, I wouldn’t have been nearly as successful.
So, scale one business before going in a different direction.
Keep in mind you can always change course later on if you decide you want to try something else.
3. Get a team
By offloading certain tasks, you’ll have more time for what matters to you most.
Why is that helpful? Because, again, focus is how you’ll get traction.
If you can reduce your workload, that’ll help you get better results because you won’t be pulled in a million different directions.
💡Here’s how to offload your tasks:
Make a list of the main things you do as an entrepreneur. Then, go through your list and ask yourself, “Could I pay someone to do this?”
If so (and you can afford it), consider outsourcing.
Check out this video for more info:
4. Increase your productivity
Quick stat: It can take over 20 minutes to get back to your original focus after an interruption.
Want to be much more effective?
✅Try this: Instead of jumping from one task to another, batch similar tasks together and complete them all before moving on to something else.
Here’s an example:
Instead of answering emails at all hours, set aside a specific time to go through your inbox and respond to messages.
Next up: choosing a marketing channel.
5. Choose one marketing channel
It takes time to master different marketing channels. Remember: What works on one platform might not work on another.
So, instead of trying to do it all, here’s what I recommend:
Focus on one option at a time.
If you like social media, pick a platform that speaks to you and learn the ins and outs of how it works.
Prefer ads? It’s the same deal.
And once you’re successful, move on to something else. That’s what I did.
I joined relevant Facebook groups and even started my own.
And these days, I’ve switched my focus to growing my YouTube channel.
Ultimately, choosing one platform will reduce your overwhelm and help you get better results.
6. Combine your passions to create a bundle offer
One benefit of being multipassionate? You can package your different interests.
For example, let’s say you enjoy writing. But you ALSO love graphic design. In that case? Sell both.
That’s the strategy Kayla Warner uses.
Instead of offering just one thing, she…
- Does graphic design
- Creates digital product templates
- And sells a bundle of everything you need to start your own online planner shop
By combining her interests, she’s created a thriving business she loves. Want to do the same?
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How to create a multipassionate career
Building a career for even one passion is difficult without a structured plan, let alone multiple passions.
So, here’s what you can do to get started.
1. Explore side hustles
If you have more interests than you know what to do with, starting a side hustle can help you decide what direction to go in.
The advantage of side hustles?
They’re often low-risk and low-cost, especially if you start a service-based side hustle like coaching or copywriting.
That’s what I did: I didn’t quit my job until I had earned over $106k in my side hustle (which took just four months, even though I was working full-time).
And now, I help my students get similar results.
2. Take courses to learn something new
There are a lot of ways to explore new interests WITHOUT going back to college or shelling out thousands of dollars.
For example, Coursera offers courses on a variety of different topics, from cyber security to project management.
Want to learn an in-demand skill like coding?
Then platforms like Codecademy are a great option.
Ultimately, exploring different interests on the side can help you get a clearer idea of what you really want. You could also get a mentor instead (or do both!).
3. Get a mentor
Learning from someone who’s been there and done that can save you a lot of trial and error.
I know that firsthand because I started my businesses from scratch, and there are definitely things I’d do differently if I were starting over.
That’s why I put a lot of time into making my program, Employee to Entrepreneur (ETE), as valuable as possible for my students.
I wanted to help them skip the guesswork and create successful businesses faster.
And the results speak for themselves.
Okay, now that we’ve seen how to create a career as a multipassionate entrepreneur, let’s look at some real-world examples.
Multipassionate entrepreneur examples
Here are three multipassionate business leaders who didn’t do just one thing and made it work.
Luisa Zhou
First up, hi, it’s me, Luisa. 👋 As I touched on earlier, my entrepreneurial journey has been anything but linear.
The first business I started was a tutoring company that I scaled to six figures. After that, I went in a completely different direction and co-founded a mobile payments startup.
And today?
I have an eight-figure coaching business that I started while working a demanding 9-5. Even now, I’m not done learning and exploring new interests.
For example…
✅I co-founded a marketing agency
✅I sit on an investment committee
✅I’m building a SaaS product
And even within my site, I’m able to work on a lot of different interests. But again, if I had tried to do all those things at once, I would have burned out.
💡My advice? Build a solid foundation for future growth by scaling one business at a time.
Marie Forleo
Marie Forleo actually coined the phrase “multipassionate entrepreneur.” As someone with a lot of interests, she didn’t like the idea of having to “pick a lane.”
So, she didn’t.
Instead, she used her passion to create a brand that’s as unique as she is. And now? She’s a #1 New York Times bestselling author, dancer, business leader and coach.
Richard Branson
As a serial entrepreneur and billionaire, Richard Branson co-founded the Virgin Group, which now controls numerous companies in completely unconnected industries, from aviation to health.
Branson is the perfect example of someone who made his career work around his varied interests and had a lot of fun doing it.
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Next steps
And there you have it!
Now you know what being a multipassionate entrepreneur means and how you can succeed as one.
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