Entrepreneurship is often sold as freedom.
But for most founders—especially in the early or growth stages—it doesn’t feel like freedom.
It feels like friction.
We surveyed hundreds of entrepreneurs inside the Mindvalley community, across industries and revenue levels—from early-stage solopreneurs to 7-figure founders scaling to their next level.
And what we found was loud and clear:
The biggest blocks to scale aren’t strategy or tools.
They’re misaligned mindset, unclear offers, lack of systems, and outdated identity.
So if you’re feeling stuck, burned out, or plateaued—you’re not alone.
And you’re not broken.
Here are the 7 most common hurdles entrepreneurs face and how to break through them, based on feedback from our global community and insights from the speakers of the upcoming Entrepreneurship Mastery Summit, happening Sept 26–28.
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Here are the 7 big blocks and lessons to help you overcome them
1. Too many ideas, no clear path
“I have five business models in my head and no idea which one to commit to.”
“I’m doing too much… and nothing’s working.”
What’s really going on:
- You’re drowning in decision fatigue
- You’ve consumed dozens of courses but lack integration
- You’re in permanent beta mode, not execution
What breaks it:
Clarity is a system—not a mood.
On Day 1 of the Summit, billionaire Naveen Jain and I will walk you through how to anchor your vision, clarify your path, and build a business that actually serves your life—not consumes it.
We’ll talk about how to find clarity even when you’re flooded with ideas, how to filter what’s truly worth pursuing, and how to design a future that pulls you forward.
One powerful question we’ll teach you to ask:
Does this idea serve the next version of me—or just distract me from it?
2. Revenue that’s inconsistent or capped
“I can’t seem to break past $10K/month.”
“My income is random—feast or famine.”
What’s really going on:
- You’re selling but not scaling
- Your pricing doesn’t reflect your value
- There’s no system for repeatable revenue
What breaks it:
Day 1 of the Summit is your Monetization Makeover—featuring:
- Kim Perell, a self-made serial entrepreneur, bestselling author of “The Execution Factor,” and one of the most influential women in tech. Kim scaled her first company from a $10K investment to over $100M in revenue—and eventually sold it for over $250 million. She’s been named one of the most powerful women in business by Forbes and has helped dozens of founders do the same.
- Sonia Ricotti, a master of digital content sales and the creator of one of the most successful webinar funnel systems in the personal development industry. She’s built a multimillion-dollar coaching and training business using her signature “Unsinkable” system—and even Mindvalley has adopted some of her methods because of how well they convert.
You’ll walk away with:
- A full audit framework for your revenue streams
- A roadmap to build a simple evergreen funnel
- A blueprint for your Ascension Model to grow LTV
If you’re always chasing cash, you’re always in survival mode.
My goal is to help you move into strategy, where cash flow becomes a design—not a guess.
3. An offer that’s unclear or unsellable
“People say they love what I do—but they never buy.”
“I can’t explain what I sell in one sentence.”
What’s really going on:
- Your offer is too broad or abstract
- It doesn’t solve a painful, urgent problem
- You’re not positioned with clarity or proof
What breaks it:
Clarity = magnetism.
If your offer isn’t selling, it’s probably not clear enough, powerful enough, or structured to scale.
That’s why on Day 2, I invited Dave Asprey to teach you what it means to build a product and message so sharp, it slices through the noise.
This is a man who:
- Took butter coffee and turned it into a $100M+ brand, Bulletproof
- Coined an entirely new industry: biohacking—now a global movement
- Then built one of the world’s top health podcasts
- Then scaled multiple new brands in wellness, supplements, and longevity
- And through it all, kept creating clear, bold, category-defining offers
He didn’t stop. He kept building brands that scale with story, strategy, and soul.
And that’s exactly what he’s teaching you:
How to make your offer unforgettable—and magnetic.
If you’ve ever struggled to explain what you do…
If you’ve ever felt like “my stuff is good, but it’s not selling”…
This session alone might change everything.
4. Marketing that feels like screaming into the void
“I’m posting, but no one’s engaging.”
“I’m doing all the things—and nothing is converting.”
What’s really going on:
- No clear brand narrative
- No authority engine
- You’re missing the bridge from content → conversions
What breaks it:
Day 3 brings Daniel Priestley, one of the world’s top marketing minds (and most frequent guest on Diary of a CEO).
You’ll build your:
- Authority Engine (your content → lead system)
- Magnetic Message (truth-based positioning)
- Minimum Viable Funnel (built to convert with soul)
Daniel was one of the highest-rated speakers at Mindvalley U for a reason.
5. You’re doing everything yourself
“I’m the CEO, the admin, the coach, and the content team.”
“If I stop, the business stops.”
What’s really going on:
- No delegation or ops system
- No hiring process or SOPs
- You haven’t built a machine—you’ve built a cage
What breaks it:
On Day 2, we’ll dive into:
- The $10K/hour filter: What you should never do again
- How to hire your first (or next) A-player
- How to build AI agents that run tasks for under $10/year
- When to use humans vs. automation
I’ll also show you how I scaled Mindvalley past $100M in revenue without VC funding, using exactly these principles.
6. You’re smart… But you’re still stuck
“I know what to do. I just can’t seem to do it.”
“I’m terrified of launching.”
What’s really going on:
- Fear of visibility or failure
- Inner identity misalignment
- Self-sabotage via perfectionism
What breaks it:
A recent study shared by Predictable Profits showed that:
Entrepreneurs who focused on mindset and psychological training grew profits by 30%, compared to just 11% growth in those who focused only on technical business skills.
On Day 2, you’ll meet:
- Shade Zahrai, who helps founders overcome imposter syndrome and step into leadership
- Verne Harnish, founder of EO (Entrepreneurs’ Organization), sharing strategies from thousands of top entrepreneurs
This day will reboot your mindset and rewire your fear—from the inside out.
7. You’re out of time, energy, and headspace
“I love my business, but I feel like it’s running me.”
“I don’t want to burn out building this thing.”
What’s really going on:
- Poor calendar design
- No clear “Founder Operating System”
- Scaling chaos instead of scaling flow
What breaks it:
On Day 3, you’ll learn from:
- Miki Agrawal, founder of 3 $100M+ companies
- Kwame Christian, negotiation expert and one of the top speakers on our stage this past year.
- And I’ll share how I rebuilt my own calendar and team to create more energy and ease—even while scaling
You’ll design a new rhythm for your business that supports joy, not just output.
Ready to break through?
If you saw yourself in even one of these hurdles, this is your invitation.
Join me and 10+ incredible speakers at the Entrepreneurship Summit:
September 26–28
Live on Zoom
Free to attend
12 transformational shifts
3 days of live training
Real systems + deep mindset rewiring
Claim your FREE ticket now
Final word: You’re not behind. You’re just at the beginning.
You don’t need another tactic.
You need a complete upgrade in how you think, build, and lead.
That’s what this summit delivers.
Let’s get you unstuck—and scaling.
— Vishen
PS. Follow me on Instagram. I’ll be sharing a host of insightful videos on entrepreneurship starting this week.
We’d love to hear from you
Which of these 7 hurdles are you facing right now?
DM us or drop it in the comments. We read every one.
You’re not alone—and we’ve built something for you.
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The subject that resonates most with me is number 6.
I have a hard time explaining what i do in a clear concise manner.
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