Use Your Severance Package to Start a Business and Invest in Yourself | #211

Were you recently laid off and handed a severance check... but no clear plan for what’s next? Don’t just spend it—flip it. In this powerful episode of the Second Act Success Career Podcast, business coach Shannon Russell shares how your severance package can become the startup capital you need to finally launch your dream business.

What you'll learn in this episode:

• How to reframe a layoff as a business opportunity
• Budgeting your severance to cover essentials and business investments
• How to create a side business with flexibility and freedom
• The benefits of hiring a coach to fast-track your entrepreneurial journey
• Why investing in yourself is the smartest move after a career shakeup

If you’ve ever dreamed of being your own boss, your severance could be your springboard. Let this episode inspire you to start building something that belongs to you—and only you.

👉 Ready to take the leap? Explore the Second Act Accelerator program: secondactsuccess.co/course

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