Tips for Becoming a Successful Gen Z Entrepreneur | News & Trends
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Date: 02/09/2021

Gen Z blogger Marcus Cook shares tips to help fellow young entrepreneurs jump on the opportunities to build wealth and become your own boss. Watch more Small Business News & Trends videos: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLdg4YtrtIzunoi9ECq7dOotFU3ElwkQcR 

0:00 Who is Marcus Cook?
0:27 Importance of Gen Z workers
0:53 Why Gen Zers should become a freelancer 
1:27 Managing debt and reaching financial freedom in your 20s
2:09 Building wealth as a Gen Z entrepreneur

Those in Generation Z were the first to grow up with social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. That’s why The Success Blog co-founder Marcus Cook says it’s the perfect opportunity for fellow young entrepreneurs to tap into entrepreneurship — you can build wealth and live life on your own terms. Even if you’re pursuing something as simple as managing business Instagram accounts as a freelancer, it’s never been a better time to take advantage of being part of a tech-savvy generation. He also shares wisdom on managing debt and reaching financial freedom, including lowering expectations of what it means to be successful. Regardless if you become a Gen Z millionaire or not, Marcus says it’s highly achievable to make enough money doing what you love and being happy as your own boss. 

References: 
41% of Gen Zers feel anxious about their finances. https://www.nerdwallet.com/blog/generation-z-money-survey
59% of Gen Z are willing to learn a new professional skill if it will help them to earn more money. https://review42.com/resources/gen-z-statistics
81% of Gen Z say money is a stressor for them. https://www.apa.org/news/press/releases/stress/2018/stress-gen-z.pdf
33% said personal debt was a source of anxiety. https://learn.stash.com/money-anxiety-gen-z
54% of Gen Z indicated they wanted to start their own company. https://www.startupspace.us/2020/09/21/gen-z-and-the-rise-to-entrepreneurship

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