Entrepreneurs on Fire

How to Build Portfolio Career & Income with Ilana Golan

Dec 11, 2024
Ilana Golan, a tech executive and the founder of Leap Academy, shares insights on cultivating a portfolio career. She discusses the shift from singular job roles to diverse income streams, emphasizing intentionality in career decisions. Ilana highlights the ripple effect of personal branding and how setbacks can lead to transformative success. Listeners will learn about balancing financial stability with passion-driven goals, and the importance of connecting with inspiring individuals for overall growth and fulfillment.
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INSIGHT

Era Of Portfolio Careers

  • The modern career is a portfolio of multiple income streams rather than one lifelong job.
  • Building diverse roles creates financial safety, impact, and lifestyle flexibility.
ADVICE

Start With One Stable Stream

  • Start with one stable income stream before adding other pursuits to avoid instability.
  • Add strategic ripples like speaking, advising, or teaching to amplify reputation and earnings.
ADVICE

Create An Umbrella Brand

  • Build an umbrella personal brand when you're unsure what to specialize in to avoid blocking future options.
  • Create content and take action; clarity will emerge from testing and consistent movement.
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