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Three Traits of Successful Entrepreneurs

Levon Termendzhyan

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The equity owner of Viscon USA, Levon Termendzhyan has been working in the clean-air and energy industries since he was 14 years old. He began his career providing service at a local gas station in California and went on to own and operate a dozen truck stops for a time. Beyond that, Levon Termendzhyan has maintained numerous commercial rental properties and been involved in a variety of business ventures around the world.

Being a successful entrepreneur requires a great deal of work, and not everyone is cut out for it. Here are three traits of those who succeed in their business ventures:

Sociable
Great entrepreneurs don’t work alone. Instead, they brainstorm new ideas and solutions with like-minded individuals. This social aspect of entrepreneurship requires business leaders to be capable of engaging with others comfortably to obtain the support they need. Beyond this, they need to motivate and communicate with their employees and customers with ease.
Passion
When entrepreneurs love what they do, they have an easier time putting the extra hours into making their business succeed. This sort of intrinsic motivation helps business leaders stay the course when they come upon a problem or an obstacle. It also helps them adapt to new situations and encourages them to work constantly toward new goals.
Competitive
Starting a business is one of life’s greatest challenges, so it’s important that entrepreneurs have a competitive spirit if they want to succeed. They must believe that they can be the best at what they do and beat their competition; otherwise, there is no real point in starting a company. Further, having a competitive nature helps entrepreneurs focus inward and grow their business.