Opportunity is everywhere: How to think like an entrepreneur

Some entrepreneurs are made, the product of hard work and grit.

- 

Others, like Steam’s Gabe Newell, say they are just lucky. For them, opportunities came and they were simply fortunate enough to be there when they did. A few entrepreneurs are born businessmen, taking to the business landscape fully formed with an uncanny knack for strategy and an entrepreneurial skill set. Ronnie Siasoyco is one of these born entrepreneurs.

“Born and raised,” Mr. Siasoyco confessed, sharing credit with his entrepreneurial parents. He began his entrepreneurial journey without any inheritance or significant funds, and nevertheless founded a company which quickly became a success.

Today, he is the Chairman and CEO of the Trion Group, a pioneering company in the energy and utilities industries. He is also the Chairman and CEO of Verity Trust, a Dubai-based underwriting firm in the lucrative real estate market of the region — and the world. As if that weren’t enough, he also has other companies, in electronics, mobile communications, and more.

For a born entrepreneur like Ms. Siasoyco, opportunity is everywhere. Throughout his career he has capitalized on each opportunity to build his group of companies, and solve problems for his customers. I spoke with him in my podcast, where we shared a fascinating conversation on too many topics to mention.

What interests me most is: What does Ronnie Siasoyco have that makes him such a natural, almost effortless entrepreneur? Does he have special skills? A different perspective? And can his skills and mindset as an entrepreneur be learned by you and I?

Here’s what I learned.

ARE YOU A PROBLEM-SOLVER?

Early on in our conversation, Mr. Siasoyco zeroed in on problem-solving as one of the keys to business.

He said, “That’s what business should be about. It’s about solving problems. It’s about presenting opportunities. It’s about improving lives.