Mike Smerklo offers five reasons why you should not become an entrepreneur\n Episode 359: Just DON\u2019T Do It: Five Reasons NOT to Become an Entrepreneur by Mike Smerklo on Downsides of Entrepreneurship\n Mike Smerklo is an experienced entrepreneur, investor and business leader driven by the desire to turn ideas into reality. Having bought and scaled a small business into a publicly traded company worth nearly a billion dollars in value, he has a deep understanding of the hard work, dedication and grit that truly powers successful entrepreneurship. Today, as the co-founder and managing director of Next Coast Ventures, Smerklo is a champion for a new generation of entrepreneurs building disruptive companies in big markets. His new book,\xa0Mr. Monkey and Me\xa0(Scribe Media, Nov. 17 2020), is a \u201creal talk\u201d guide for entrepreneurs who want to cut through the noise to cultivate a mindset that supports greatness.\n The original post is located here: https://www.mikesmerklo.com/just-dont-do-it-five-reasons-not-to-become-an-entrepreneur/\xa0\n Please Rate & Review the Show!\n \xa0Visit Me Online at OLDPodcast.com\xa0and in\xa0The O.L.D. Facebook Group\n \xa0Join the Ol' Family to get your Free Gifts\xa0\n \xa0\n Interested in advertising on the show? Visit https://www.advertisecast.com/OptimalStartUpDaily\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices