The life journey of an entrepreneur can be quite challenging, but it is also rewarding at the same time. However, there are certain qualities that have the potential to make one a successful entrepreneur, which involve dedication, perseverance, commitment, and a risk-taking ability. The success stories of some well-known founders can serve as an inspiration and a boon to upcoming entrepreneurs who wish to launch themselves into the market.Â
Starting is always tough, but starting the right way is what matters. Planning and implementation form the cornerstone of how successful a business is likely to be. Capital investment and adequate funding are yet another prerequisite that an entrepreneur needs to consider. But there are very few entrepreneurs who start anyway and play it by ear. One such personality is Filip Boksa, the founder of King of Maids and BookingKoala, who started his bootstrapped initiative with the intention of making it a unicorn. This Polish entrepreneur grew King of Maids from $0 to over $5,000,000 in sales by the time he turned 22, imparting a message to everyone that patience and consistency are the keys to achieving any goal.
Boksa started his entrepreneurial journey while he was still in college doing his projects and assignments. As a progressive thinker and an action-taker, Filip allocated some time to his dream project to make it a reality. He took small steps while maintaining a perfect balance between his startup and college studies, and dropped out of college when he started seeing the fruitful results of his efforts. It wasn’t an easy journey for Boksa. He had to perform all the menial tasks and sacrifices on his yearly tours and even stay away from any relationships to stay focused and dedicated. Filip worked every ounce of effort before he started delegating tasks after reaching a certain level. “I still remember back to the first morning when I woke up to clients booking our services overnight. It was something special, and we figured out how to make money while we were asleep, “says Boksa.Â
Filip’s journey is filled with many life lessons which one could incorporate into their lives. He advises the young to think outside of the box and come up with creative and innovative ideas to make their venture stand out. Boksa also suggests they utilize the power of social media to increase customer engagement and get themselves more business. “It just goes to show you that if you keep on working hard, doors will open themselves up for you.” “I never thought of building something like BookingKoala, but when the opportunity opened up, I went for it,” says the Polish entrepreneur.Â