Working as a CEO, being and entrepreneur

Still, "I run a small company" gives me a certain picture just like entrepreneur does. I think entrepreneur in that sense are more open, yet positive.

I identify myself as running a small company as well, and while it's likely to give some people a particular impression, I think that impression is likely to be a bit more accurate than "entrepreneur," which to me could have much more vague bounds for interpretation.

"Barista" seems to fit the bill.

I just say im unemployed. People dont ask anything else after that.