Quitting your 9-5 and launching a business is both worshipped and glamorized. Building a lifestyle business is the new American Dream. But as those who’ve taken the plunge will tell you, it’s never an easy or seamless journey upward. This is especially true if your goal isn’t just to escape the corporate grind, but to build a life doing what you love.
Nine months ago, Alexis Teichmiller was losing money. She’d just quit her full-time job and was beginning to question whether she was cut out for entrepreneurship. And though she eventually found a sweet spot and consistent revenue, it wasn’t without its challenges.
In this episode, our hosts talk with Alexis about the ups and downs of building a dream job, experimenting as an entrepreneur, and learning to fill your calendar with work that matters.
“The biggest piece of advice in your career, whether you’re an entrepreneur or not, is to do an evaluation every six months of where you’re at. ” ~ @alexisteichmiller
Main takeaways
- [06:39] Everything you do as an entrepreneur is an experiment. You’re constantly gathering information that either affirms you’re moving in the right direction or hints that you need to pivot.
- [09:19] Are you spending your time on things that align with what you claim to want and what life you’re looking to build? If not, it may be time to reassess.
- [10:46] Because there are endless opportunities to pursue, narrow your focus to work that aligns with your long-term goals. This helps you avoid decision paralysis.
- [26:22] Taking a side hustle full-time is a privilege. Quitting a full-time job is often romanticized but it’s important to be realistic about what works for you.
- [33:57] Invest in external feedback. Sometimes you need other people in your corner to remind you of your power.
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