New Here Is Entrepreneurship Right for Me?
Nov 15, 2023
A consultant turned podcaster discusses the challenges and excitement of pursuing entrepreneurship, including financial risks and major lifestyle changes. They explore the benefits of flexibility and the importance of community in the workplace. They also delve into the financial challenges of working for oneself and offer advice on getting professional support. The podcast concludes with updates, audience engagement, and a sponsored ad.
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From Consultant To Reluctant Podcaster
- Gemma juggled a full-time consulting job while growing her podcast and had almost no listeners for the first year and a half.
- As the audience grew, opportunities overwhelmed her and pushed her to consider quitting consulting.
Get An Industry Ally
- Work with industry insiders who understand your field and can show you the ropes.
- Gemma's agent convinced her the podcast could be a full-time job and helped her plan the transition.
First Day Without Office Structure
- Gemma's first day without a nine-to-five felt lonely and disorganized because she lost automatic calendar structure.
- She realized personal and work time now overlap and she needs new systems like Google Calendar.