The Diamond Life Mentor

DLM Uncut: The Mindset Shift from Employee to CEO Starts Before You Quit

Apr 2, 2025

Balazs discusses the benefits of keeping a steady job while launching a business, emphasizing that it provides financial security and valuable skills. He stresses the importance of having a clear plan before fully transitioning to entrepreneurship. The podcast delves into lead qualification, urging listeners to revamp their sales funnels and set clear criteria for prospects. A mindset shift is vital, where sharing both successes and struggles on content platforms helps build authenticity and attract the right clients.

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Quick takeaways

Maintaining a regular job while building a business provides essential income and skills as a foundation for future entrepreneurship.

Refining the lead qualification process and addressing audience readiness can significantly enhance engagement and conversion rates in business.

Deep dives

Navigating Full-Time Employment and Entrepreneurship

Full-time employment is recognized as a common starting point for many aspiring entrepreneurs. While it can drain energy and feel like a limitation, it also serves as a temporary bridge to a more fulfilling career. Maintaining a positive mindset during this phase allows individuals to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Acknowledging that this current job is a stepping stone can be transformative and rewarding in the entrepreneurial journey.

Intro

4min

Shifting Mindsets: From Employee to Entrepreneur

24min

Crafting a Clear Path from Employee to CEO

3min

Having a regular job while starting a business can be beneficial. Although it may feel like you're juggling two different paths, having a steady income during your business launch is valuable.

Since you may not make sales immediately, maintaining a job enables you to cover your bills and buy essential items while you focus on generating leads and growing your business.

Second, you learn a lot of things at a job. You engage with people, manage projects, or handle money. These skills are super relevant in a high-ticket network marketing business.

But, it only serves as a bridge towards a bigger goal. Soon, you'll have to leave the rat race, but before you do that, have a clear plan for how long you should work double to create a buffer to invest more and go full-time business owner/CEO.

In another Diamond Life Mentor Uncut episode, Balazs W Kardos answers lead generation and entrepreneurial mindset shift questions with Accelerator members. He advises that the first step in qualifying leads is fixing your sales funnel and revamping your application process.

"Are you ready to invest $5,000 to $10,000?" Yes or no. "Which best describes you? Financially ready? Finding financing? Not ready?" If they pick "not ready," Balazs wants you to disqualify them to save time and frustration.

Next, because you're not ready to quit your job yet, Balazs encourages you to shift your mindset and continue creating content that shows your wins and struggles. Do not be afraid to show people where you are and what you want your future to look like. Your honesty is priceless. You don't have to pretend you're making millions. There is no need to fake success. Just be transparent and show your leads the plan.

These next two to three years? They're your golden opportunity. You're relatable. You're real. And that's when more people will want to partner with you as the CEO of your lifestyle business.

"It doesn't matter how much time you're putting in. What matters is how you're showing up with your identity, and you are using your job to invest into your future, into your business, where you're going next." - Balazs W Kardos

Catch this episode to use your job to your advantage, shift your mindset to see the opportunities for skill development, networking, and strategic planning, and become a full-time CEO living your dream lifestyle.

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