Blog Post
October 5, 2025
Freelancer or Entrepreneur? How to Tell the Difference (and Why It Matters)
Struggling to decide whether you’re more of a freelancer or an entrepreneur? This post breaks down the key differences, highlights lessons from The E-Myth, and even shares an AI-powered self-reflection prompt to help you find clarity. Perfect for anyone navigating career choices or considering their next step.
Are you a freelancer, an entrepreneur, neither, or somewhere in between?
A friend recently was wondering about his own path and had hard time deciding.
What's actually the difference between these two?
Here is a handy chart that summarizes it, but the most important lesson is from the book "The E-myth": differentiate between working 'on' the business and 'in' the business.
For my friend, I eventually suggested this AI prompt:"
I want to clarify for myself, whether I am more of an entrepreneur or a freelancer. To help me with this self reflective exercise I want you to ask me 9 clarifying questions and wait for my answer to each and when that is done, I want you to give your honest and realistic assessment of which one do you think I rather am?
"Hope this helps those who may be facing similar dilemmas.
(If you know such persons, please share it with them.)
This was originally posted on Andras Baneth's LinkedIn account.
