If you’re thinking about leaving your 9-to-5, you’ve probably had those late-night ‘what if’ moments. What if you take the leap and it doesn’t work? What if you don’t make enough money to cover your bills? And let’s be honest, the financial fear of going full-time entrepreneur is real. But here’s the thing—it doesn’t have to be scary. In fact, with the right plan in place, you can set yourself up for financial success before you ever hand in that resignation letter. So today, we’re talking all about how to do exactly that, step by step.
In this episode…
In this episode, we’re diving into what it really takes to set yourself up for financial success before leaving your 9-to-5 and stepping into full-time entrepreneurship. I’ll walk you through a clear, actionable plan to help you make the leap with confidence, covering everything from funding your side hustle to setting a timeline for your exit so you can quit your job with confidence. Let’s dive in!
Today, I talked about:
[3:24] Start Your Side Hustle While You’re Still Working
[4:58] Use Your Job To Fund Your Side Hustle
[6:20] Use Your Side Hustle To Pay Off Debt And Build A Safety Net
[7:41] Take The Entrepreneurial Metchmaker Quiz
[8:22] Set A Revenue Goal - And Plan To Achieve It
[10:10] Budget Planning Worksheet
[10:57] Develop Your Exit Strategy
[11:59] Do It
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