Are you tired of the corporate grind and dreaming of breaking free to start your own business? If so, you won't want to miss this episode of the Self-Employed Success Podcast where I sit down with Andrew Zimmer who took the leap and started a successful law firm with his wife, Tracy.
During our conversation, we explore the challenges Andrew faced while transitioning from a corporate job to self-employment and how he achieved work-life harmony through careful planning and goal-setting. We also discuss strategies for maintaining productivity and resilience while pursuing goals outside of a corporate job, such as using ninety-day maps and seeking accountability through coaches.
It’s time to propel your own self-employment journey!
Chapters:
(0:00:00) - Breaking Free From the Corporate Mold
(0:09:57) - Resilience and Efficiency for Success
(0:22:28) - Achieving Self Employment Success
Chapter Summaries:
(0:00:00) - Breaking Free From the Corporate Mold (10 Minutes)
In this episode, we explore the journey of breaking free from the corporate mold and starting a law firm. Andrew, shares his story of transitioning from working in corporate to joining his wife Tracy in starting their own law firm. Andrew discusses the challenges they faced and the importance of creating a plan, setting milestones, and working in 30, 60, and 90-day sprints to achieve work-life harmony. He emphasizes the importance of taking risks and making tough decisions, and how this can lead to greater rewards and a more fulfilling life.
(0:09:57) - Resilience and Efficiency for Success (13 Minutes)
In this part of the conversation, we delve into strategies for maintaining productivity and resilience while pursuing goals outside of a corporate job. Andrew shares the concept of ninety-day maps and emphasizes the importance of setting clear milestones and seeking accountability through coaches or public commitments. We also discuss the challenges and opportunities faced by Andrew's law firm during the pandemic and his goals for the future, which include increased delegation and shifting to an executive leadership role. Connect with Andrew on Instagram and LinkedIn to stay updated on his journey
(0:22:28) - Achieving Self-Employment Success (1 Minute)
In this segment, we express our gratitude for the opportunity to discuss self-employment and the importance of surrounding oneself with motivated individuals. As we continue to explore the path to self-employed success, remember that it's a journey filled with challenges, but with focus, action, precision, and strategy, you can achieve your goals. Join us for more inspiring conversations and valuable insights to propel your own self-employment journey
Connect with Andrew Zihmer
azihmer@zihmerlaw.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrew-zihmer/
https://www.linkedin.com/company/zihmer-law-firm/
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