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title: "The Journey Into the Entrepreneur Revolution"
description: "Seven levels from work to play and then to legacy, to be climbed one at a time."
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updated: 2026-11-03
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# The Journey Into the Entrepreneur Revolution

> Seven levels from work to play and then to legacy, to be climbed one at a time.

Daniel Priestley's framework, from Entrepreneur Revolution, pp. 131 to 156.

Framework 12 of 13 from [Entrepreneur Revolution](https://tomsharman.com/bookshelf/entrepreneur-revolution/index.md) by Daniel Priestley. Category: Personal brand.

## The steps

1. **Level 1: The Newbie.** Learn the ropes and become functional.
2. **Level 2: The Worker.** Perform trained tasks that create value for someone else.
3. **Level 3: Self-Employed.** Work for yourself but carry every job in the business.
4. **Level 4: Key Person of Influence.** See yourself as vital, not functional, and attract a team, investors and customers.
5. **Level 5: Campaign-Driven Enterprise.** Monetise opportunities with promotions, events and launches.
6. **Level 6: The Global Small Business.** Run a brand-led business of 5 to 50 people with strong assets, systems and culture.
7. **Level 7: Making a Difference Enterprise (Made).** Use influence, money and time to leave a meaningful legacy.

## Where it comes from

From chapter: CHAPTER 6: YOUR CORE TEAM, pp. 131–156

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