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I’m Having a “Pinch Myself” Moment: 6 Perks of Being Your Own Boss
Okay, things got a little heavy last week as I shared the real and gritty downsides to running a business. While those seven pitfalls are certainly true, there are many wonderful perks to being your own boss! It’s no wonder so many people dream of quitting their jobs to do exactly what I’m doing. After …
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It’s Not Always Sexy: 7 Things That Really Suck About Running a Business
Before I started JL&Co, when I only daydreamed about what it might be like to be my own boss, I often envisioned the following scenarios: Waking up slowly, no pesky alarms, places to be or bosses to answer to Working remotely from an exotic destination, sipping on a fruity drink, casually answering emails Going to …
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From Side Hustle to CEO: A Year 2, Quarter 1 Update & Income Breakdown
In 2015, I resigned from my job working in public relations to take my side hustle (freelancing, blogging and teaching) full time. Throughout my first year in business, I documented every step in my Becoming CEO series. I wrote monthly reports documenting my income, lessons learned and highs and lows. As I enter year two, I’m no …
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The Brutally Honest Truth About What Happens When You Turn Your Passions Into Your Career
I’m in a rut. Running a business has so many perks: schedule flexibility, the ability to choose the type of work I want to do, no “boss” to report back to…and, it’s worth repeating again, schedule flexibility. However, running a solo business also has its pitfalls: lack of structure, loneliness, little-to-no collaboration, and a general feeling …
Read More Behind-The-Scenes of the Launch of The Writer’s Bundle (And How You Can Grab $1,667 worth of writing resources for $99)
Since starting my business, I’ve had the chance to work on some seriously cool projects. It’s the beauty of being your own boss; I get to choose the type of work I want to do and the people I want to work with. That’s why I felt extra lucky in September when I began working with a …
Read More How I Landed My First Freelance Client + The Exact Strategy I Use To Find New Business
When I tell people I quit my safe job in public relations to start my own business, the first question they ask me is, “How do you find clients?” It makes sense. Figuring out how to land clients and find paying work is often a huge barrier for those who want to freelance, start a side …
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