I think the energy and curiosity that I really was able to access when I got excited about this was more than anything I've ever experienced up to this point. It just felt ever since I've made this decision and had the realization it just feels like the doors keep opening for me. Some days the business piece of it feels like a lot of research, it's a lot of learning. And then I think so I think just realizing that we just got to keep going and the alternative is to do what I was doing and I don't want to do that anymore. I want to build something and focusing also on doing something I'm proud of keeps me going.
Starting your own business has become quite the buzz these days, but let's be real—it's not for everyone. Sometimes people confuse their desire for more freedom and flexibility with the need to become their own boss. However, there are certain folks and situations where starting a business could be the perfect career move. The question is, how do you know if entrepreneurship is the right move for your career? Our guest, Amy, shares how she came to the realization that opening her own business was the right move for her, and how she built a support system that allowed her to take the leap into creative entrepreneurship.
What you’ll learn
- How to know if you should open your own business or if you just need to make a career change
- Where to find your biggest supporters and motivators when starting a business
- Questions to ask yourself if you’re considering becoming an entrepreneur
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