The $100 MBA Show MBA2708 Q&A Wednesday: How Did You Make The Leap From Your Job To Starting a Business
12 snips
Nov 26, 2025 Thinking of transitioning from employee to entrepreneur? Discover the inspiring journey of one individual's leap into business. Learn practical steps, from developing a side hustle to managing an 'escape fund' for financial safety. Understand the importance of planning a phased exit instead of a drastic jump. Omar shares strategies like committing fully by quitting strategically and investing in help to accelerate growth. Get ready to take the leap with confidence and clarity!
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Promotion Frustration Triggered The Leap
- Omar left a stable teaching career after becoming frustrated that he wasn't promoted despite acting as department chair for 18 months.
- That frustration exceeded his fear and became the catalyst to pursue entrepreneurship full time.
Frame The Exit As A Bridge
- Think of leaving a job as building a bridge, not jumping off a cliff; plan steps backwards from your quit date.
- This mindset reframes risk into a sequence of manageable actions toward entrepreneurship.
Prove Demand With A Side Hustle
- Build a profitable side hustle as proof of concept before quitting your job so you can scale hours later on.
- Omar made about $2,500 from part-time web work and used that to validate demand and potential earnings.