WHAT’S YOUR IMPACT CREATION ARCHETYPE AS AN ENTREPRENEUR?

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Quiz Questions

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Q1. I consider myself to be:
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  A) A person who brings people together for a common goal.
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  B) A person who is approachable & a “people person.”
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  C) A person who has exceptional skills & unique insights.
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  D) A person who spearheads trends.
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Q2. If I am to attend a lecture I would:
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  A) Sit all the way in the back
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  B) Sit in the front
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  C) Sit in the middle
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  D) Sit towards the back on the left or the right side
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Q3. People describe me as:
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  A) The girl (boy) next door.
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  B) A helper & advocator
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  C) A tastemaker/trendsetter
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  D) Being different by having unconventional insights
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Q4. What lights me up is:
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  A) Expressing myself & my way of doing things.
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  B) Sharing my views and beliefs openly with others.
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  C) Expressing myself through what I create (product, framework, system, etc.)
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  D) Being around people all the time.
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Q5. My ultimate goal for my business is:
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  A) To serve as many people as I can.
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  B) To stay true to my work & keep it small.
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  C) To build up my brand.
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  D) To create an impact in the underserved market.
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Q6. The biggest challenge I have is:
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  A) Charging the right price for my service.
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  B) Saying no.
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  C) Fear of being judged.
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  D) Playing a bigger game.
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Q7. 3 years from now, my business will look like:
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  A) Having a small reliable team to help me run my business.
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  B) Working to expand my business globally.
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  C) Getting my mission heard is my main work. My team does the rest.
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  D) Doing a lot of affiliated & collaborative projects.
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Q8. If you find one afternoon off with no obligations, you will find yourself:
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  A) Checking in with my friends and family to see if they need anything.
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  B) Being out & about sharing the experience with everyone.
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  C) Immersed in research & investigative work or side projects.
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  D) Relaxing with people I love.

Quiz Outcomes

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YOUR IMPACT CREATION ARCHETYPE: "ACQUIRED TASTE"
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Overview: Loves to cater to a specific group of people and solve their problems. Acquired Taste takes pride in finding unconventional solutions & doesn’t skimp on doing the immersive work. Some are considered to be innovators. Business Examples: Artisanal product producers, inventors, obscure hobbyists, researchers, consultants (in a specific niche) & engineers.Pros: It’s easy to attract your target market because your offers are super niched down. Once it catches on, your main source of leads is through referrals and word-of-mouth. Customers are loyal.Cons: Because you are content with the quality of work you produce, you have the tendency to stay small with your business. You might also think promotion, marketing & selling are the activities you want to avoid. What You Can Leverage: Your superpower is your expertise & creative problem-solving skills. Lean into these & don’t hold back!Room for Growth: Thinking & playing a bigger game to attract more people if you are considering scaling your business.Consider Implementing:#1: Come up with a list of reasons as to why more people should know about your business so that you can motivate yourself to get out of your comfort zone. Going beyond referrals & word-of-mouth by doing more marketing will provide more consistency in your business.#2: Get granular about how you want to grow your business. It’s OK to stay small, but is there any help that you can get from others that would make your life easier? What does your organizational chart look like? What’s your priority in life that you want to do more of? Include all of these in your plan.Check Out: The Ultimate Roadmap: How to Instantly Reduce the Amount of Uncertainty in Your Entrepreneurial JourneyCreated by:
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YOUR IMPACT CREATION ARCHETYPE: "CROWD PLEASER"
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Overview: Loves to help many types of people with their problems and challenges that are somewhat universal. Crowd Pleasers generally enjoy being around people at all times and are energized by others.Business Examples: Marketing/PR services, fitness & wellness, hair stylists, event planners & meal prep ideas for busy moms.Pros: Less testing & validation required to validate your offers because you are solving universal challenges. Because of your friendly personality, you attract a lot of people who are curious about what you offer.Cons: You may end up battling in the saturated market if you don’t niche down. You also may be burned out by saying yes to everything that comes your way. Filtering and weeding out unfit customers can take up a lot of time.What You Can Leverage: Your superpower is having a magnetic personality that makes people feel comfortable sharing their challenges & problems with you. When imposter syndrome creeps up, remember that you are serving people who would be intimidated by so-called specialists.Room for Growth: Saying no to things that do not serve you and stop seeking external validation & acceptance to recognize your worth. Consider Implementing:#1: Create a shortlist of things you would turn down in order for you to pursue bigger goals in your business. You can start small so that saying no doesn’t become a burden in your life.#2: Get clear on who you serve by solving a specific problem so that you don’t come across as too generic and unmemorable. Understand that niching down does not have to mean that you are going to help less people and diminish your impact. That’s a story that many people-pleasers have but is not based on the facts.Check Out: How to Niche Down Your Offer When You Have So Much to Offer Pt. 1Created by:
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YOUR IMPACT CREATION ARCHETYPE: "COMMUNITY BUILDER"
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Overview: Loves to advocate for a specific mission and/or movement. Community Builders prefer leading a group of people by being a facilitator rather than a leader and have a strong belief in being a conduit or the glue that helps others.Business Examples: Farm-to-table catering, social enterprise for education, homesteading & empowering women to be financially independent. Pros: It’s easy for Community Builders to create an audience based on a cause people care about as much as you do. Providing clear messaging is your second nature. Cons: Because it comes easy to you, you may be undercharging for your services. You are more likely to be exposed to burnout because of your desire to help & not wanting to delegate. You tend to put others before you.What You Can Leverage: Your superpower is possessing a high level of empathy and reliability when delivering your promises. When the going gets tough, remember that you are inspiring many with these superpowers.Room for Growth: Create boundaries so that you will protect your time and energy.Consider Implementing:#1: Set aside some time for yourself. Consider getting help from your friends and family to ensure that you don’t skip it. Having an accountability partner can also help you stick with the plan.#2: Reassess your pricing. You are making a difference and are helping people with your expertise. If you are hesitant to charge for the value you are providing, consider getting coached on it. There may be some hidden money stories you may want to uncover. Check Out: 5 Super Effective Tips on Setting Boundaries Without Sacrificing Relationship-Building Created by:
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YOUR IMPACT CREATION ARCHETYPE: "MY WAY ALL THE WAY"
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Overview: Loves to share everything to do with him/her, his/her life & what he/she believes in. My Way All the Way is willing to take the risk of not being accepted by the masses to be authentic to oneself. You are a brand and a catalyst in your own right. Business Examples: Influencers, thought leaders, creatives & chefs.Pros: You won’t do what’s not aligned to you, so, decision-making can come easy. People who follow you tend to be very loyal. At the same time, you attract those who love to hate you. The main reason your customers will come to you is because they want you and no one else.Cons: It may take a long time to be accepted & catch on. Timing and positioning play a crucial role in your success. Also, being the face of your business (literally) can hold you back from delegating some of the work to others.What You Can Leverage: Your superpower is being the living proof that it’s perfectly OK to give yourself permission to pursue your dreams. Share your journey including the good, the bad and the ugly to empower those who follow you.Room for Growth: Be consistent in showing up unapologetically. Consider Implementing: #1: Although you have a strong innate desire to show what you can offer to the world, you may be battling with fears of being judged or criticized. If you are, always remind yourself of the people you serve & empower by sharing your unique style. Be sure to come up with your own board of directors including mentors, peers & coaches who can support you along the way.#2: Understand that consistently showing up is the key to success regardless of how long it will take to acquire loyal followers and buyers. Create a simple system that makes it easier for you to show up regularly i.e. documenting your creative process to be shared with people who can help you, creating a content plan that allows you to do batch work.Check Out: How to Identify & Overcome Resistance to Change – 7 Game-Changing Questions that will Instantly Get You Out of a Perpetual “Resistance” RutCreated by: