Happy Tuesday! While doing my once-per-month scroll-through of Threads this week, I was reminded why you should never look to strangers for advice on social media. (If you're unfamiliar with Threads, it's Facebook's parent Meta's version of Twitter). As I scrolled through my feed, I came across the following "Thread": "I NEED MULTIPLE STREAMS OF INCOME. What's your best side hustle?" Over 150 replies followed their question. I scrolled through about 20 or 30, stopped, and shook my head....
4 days ago • 3 min read
My wife and I recently visited with a friend who had just completed her MBA in mid-career. She had spent over two years studying, balancing her coursework with a demanding corporate job and being a Mom. I cannot imagine how challenging it must have been. I was ready for even more good news about how getting her MBA had resulted in a big promotion or that she was being considered for more senior roles in the company. Instead, she told us how frustrated she was. She had already been turned down...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
I was confident my fitness would improve when I left the 9-5 in 2022. After all, I was trading in an hour-long commute and sitting at a desk 40 hours a week for complete control over my time. With a more flexible schedule, it was a foregone conclusion that I would have more time to eat well and exercise. Or so I thought. One of the challenges of being self-employed is that you tend to think about your business around the clock. When you're not doing the work, you're thinking about the work...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
I've heard stories lately of people who quit their jobs and dove into entrepreneurship prematurely, only to fail and have to return within months. It reminds me of an experience I had a few years ago as I was building my business. It was 2019. My monthly side hustle income had just crossed the $2,000/month mark, and my only client asked if I could jump on a call. He then asked me if I would be interested in leaving my job as a bank manager to work for him full-time. He offered me the same...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
Hey everyone! Just over a week ago, at the Raising Generational Wealth virtual summit, I shared the 7-step road map I followed to build a remote business and leave the 9-5. I know some of you attended the summit and watched my presentation. (Thank you!!) I'm planning to break the video up and create a free 6- or 7-day email course for new subscribers, but I wanted anyone interested to have a chance to watch it as well. Here's a link to the video, or you can click on the image below. By the...
2 months ago • 1 min read
There are two dangerous positions for a freelancer: 1) Needing work and 2) feeling like you have enough work and don't need to look for more. Thankfully, I learned this lesson about six months after going full-time. I lost a $3,000/month client as quickly as it took to read the two-line email I received. While I still had enough income from other clients, I hadn't been actively networking—building relationships or reaching out to potential leads—and suddenly felt very vulnerable. That...
3 months ago • 1 min read
You can take your business to the next level through outsourcing. However, you can't hand off every job. You have to choose carefully the tasks you assign to others. You must always do the work you are uniquely qualified to do. For example, as a freelance writer and editor, I refuse to delegate the writing and crafting of content. I am relentless about delivering the highest-quality work for my clients on time. I work on between 70 and 80 articles each month, examining and carefully reviewing...
3 months ago • 1 min read
A few weeks ago, I mentioned that one of the themes for my work this year is to "bloom where I'm planted." As a freelancer, this includes being able to say no to opportunities that aren't the right fit. Even if the money is good. Because if you say yes to every opportunity, you may have to say no to other, better ones down the road. I'll share a recent real-life scenario I encountered to provide a clear example. ___________________ I recently began writing YouTube scripts for one of my...
3 months ago • 1 min read
Hey everyone! I'm interrupting regular programming this week to let you know about an upcoming virtual summit from May 2-4th, 2024. The event is completely free and features 20+ speakers, including yours truly! : ) The summit's theme is: Raising Generational Wealth: Transforming Your Family's Financial Future. As the parent of three kids (now 23, 21, and 17 years old), this topic is close to my heart. I know how hard it is for parents to navigate the many financial challenges of raising a...
3 months ago • 1 min read