
Quitting Corporate Launching Your Online Business into Success with Tasha Booth
Jul 14, 2022
Tasha Booth, the Founder and CEO of The Launch Guild, transitioned from musical theatre to running a successful launch support business. She talks about her surprising journey from hobbyist blogger to making more money as a virtual assistant than in her corporate role. Tasha discusses mindset shifts needed for entrepreneurship, the importance of forecasting slow months, and finding the right balance between sustainability and growth. Plus, she shares valuable tips on consistency and building a supportive network.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
From Stage To Stable Paycheck
- Tasha transitioned from a 12-year musical theatre career to corporate work because of travel strain and feast-or-famine pay.
- She then became a YMCA health and wellbeing director but disliked the low paycheck and instability.
Blogging Led To Virtual Assisting
- Tasha started a hobby blog (The Frugal Fit Girl) and discovered virtual assisting through blogging communities.
- Part-time VA work eventually earned her more than her full-time director salary, prompting a business focus shift.
Rejection Builds Entrepreneurial Resilience
- Musical theatre cultivated resilience and comfort with rejection, which translated to stronger entrepreneurial mindset.
- Being used to hearing "no" made visibility and persistence easier in business.
