From Side Hustler to Full-Time Founder: Unleash Your Entrepreneurial Journey in 5 Power Moves!
If you’re looking to set yourself up to run your business full time and leave your day job, consider these five steps taken by an entrepreneur who is successfully transitioning from a side hustler to a full-time founder:
Tell everyone
Make it clear you’re serious and start spreading the word about your business idea. The people around you can see both your passion and how motivated you are to bring your ideas to life. This honesty makes it easier when it comes time to ask friends and family to help fund your venture. They know you are dedicated, and they want to help. You also never lie to your co-workers or employer about your side-hustle. Instead, you make your commitment to your new business crystal clear, setting boundaries, such as telling co-workers, “I’m going to work on my business. I can’t do happy hour.” This makes it easier to leave your job behind. When you’re honest with your co-workers, they see how passionate you are about your craft and are more likely to uplift and support you.
Apply to an accelerator program
Once you have the support of the people around you, you feel ready to launch. You turn to an accelerator program to learn the basics of getting a business…
