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February 13, 2025 43 mins

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Are you dreaming of turning your side hustle into your full-time business? You’re not alone! Many entrepreneurs struggle with knowing when and how to make the leap.

In this episode of The SideHustlHER Podcast, I’m joined by Chelsea Lester, a commercial realtor, law student, and co-founder of Bloom, a faith-based community for women. Chelsea took her real estate business from a side hustle to her main hustle, and today, she’s sharing the real, honest truth about what it takes to do the same.

We’re covering the financial, mental, and strategic steps to transition into full-time entrepreneurship, plus lessons on time management, avoiding burnout, and creating a business that truly supports your lifestyle.

If you’re stuck in your 9-5 and ready to go all in on your business, this episode is for you!

In This Episode, We Cover:

  • How Chelsea went from an HR Manager to a full-time real estate entrepreneur
  • The biggest fears & challenges of leaving a stable job
  • How to financially and mentally prepare for full-time entrepreneurship
  • Finding clients and growing a profitable business
  • Balancing multiple roles—entrepreneur, student, and faith-based community leader
  • Avoiding burnout while scaling your business
  • Chelsea’s best advice for side-hustlers ready to take the leap

The Time Toolkit – Master Your Schedule & Productivity Struggling to balance all the moving pieces in your life? Chelsea created The Time Toolkit to help entrepreneurs and career-driven women stay productive, manage their time, and turn ideas into action. Grab your copy here: The Time Toolkit

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