5 Netflix Picks for Entrepreneurs in 2020
Netflix is king when it comes to original content, binge-worthy mini-series, and indie films that seem to pop up out of nowhere. As of recently, Netflix appears to be putting a large focus on entrepreneurship and business topics.
Entrepreneurship is a heavy (yet powerful) role to embody, so seeing other people follow that journey and come out of it successfully is a magical motivational tool.
Sit back, grab your favorite snack, and pick one (or all) of these popular Netflix picks to enjoy. Each one has its own unique story to tell.
1. The Founder
The Founder tells the story of how Dick McDonald and Maurice opened their restaurant, McDonald’s in Southern California and shot it to success. As a side story, the movie follows a man named Ray Kroc, whose interaction with the McDonald brothers changed his view on how fast food is created and sold.
2. JOY
Joy highlights the struggles women face to achieve success. It also shows the path women are so often forced to follow to gain financial freedom. While JOY might be an unconventional Netflix pick about entrepreneurship, it is still very relevant to the industry as it shows the hustle, determination, and confidence one needs to keep pushing forward.
3. FYRE: The Greatest Party That Never Happened
Calling all budding entrepreneurs, this is the top film to watch so you can learn what NOT to do as a business owner. Fyre is a documentary-style film that tells the story (from exciting start to devastating finish) of The Fyre Festival. It was supposed to be a spectacular, luxury, three-day music festival held on a private island, but it never happened. Watch to find out how one entrepreneur’s ego got in the way of his success and ultimately landed him in a very dark situation.
4. Steve Jobs
Steve Jobs is a common name in the tech world- and everywhere else. Meet the mind behind the man who created Apple and blessed us all with iPads, iPhones, and the Mac computer. This biographical movie shows how Steve Jobs started in his early career years, and where he ended up at the peak of his entrepreneurial journey. This Steve Jobs film offers a peek into his mind, revealing insights about his skill, character, and thought process that any entrepreneur should know about. He makes entrepreneurship real. Hint: anyone, no matter your skill level, can become an entrepreneur.
5. The Wolf of Wall Street
If you want to be entertained while also learning a thing or two about how to be the world’s best salesman, you must watch The Wolf of Wall Street. Watch the story of how Jordan Belfort, a stockbroker scam-artist, skyrocketed his career from rags to riches through the art of persuasion. The real takeaway from this movie is to always be ethical in your business practices.
There you have it: top Netflix picks for entrepreneurs in 2020. Hopefully, one of those films will catch your interest. While watching, try to imagine yourself in their situation, make notes, and use their story as a prime learning opportunity.
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