What a Solutions Engineer and Business Owner Wishes They Had Known Before Entering the Entrepreneurship Industry
Shafqat, a Solutions Engineer and Business Owner, wishes they had known earlier that starting their own business sooner, even during college, would have been "a lot more advantageous" than initially working for someone else. This realization highlights the value of early entrepreneurial experience gained through working with smaller clients, advocating for a quicker, more effective skill development than traditional employment.
Entrepreneurship, Early Career Development, Business Ownership, Client Management, Experience Development
Advizer Information
Name
Job Title
Company
Undergrad
Grad Programs
Majors
Industries
Job Functions
Traits
Shafqat Huq
Solutions Engineer & Business Owner
AAZ Consulting, LeadBuddy, & Go Task-Free
Arizona State University (ASU) - W. P. Carey
N/A
Finance
Technology, Advertising, Communications & Marketing
Operations and Project Management
Took Out Loans
Video Highlights
1. Starting your own business earlier than expected can be advantageous, even during college.
2. Gaining experience with smaller clients early on is a valuable skill-building opportunity.
3. Working for someone else doesn't always provide better experience development than starting your own business.
Transcript
What have you learned about this role that you wish someone would have told you before you entered the industry?
One realization I had is that I wish I had started earlier. When you are in college or even early in your career, there's this idea that you have to work for someone else for a few years to get experience before starting your own business.
I don't think that's actually true. I think the earlier you get started, the more experience you can gain working with smaller clients. That's a much better technique for development than working for someone else with a safety net.
I see agency owners who started in high school or college. The experience they gained from throwing themselves into it was much more advantageous than if they had worked for someone else.
So, I just wish I'd learned that earlier and started specifically within college instead of waiting.