How to Strategize Bold Transition Moves from 9-5 Employee to Full Time Entrepreneur

By: Miranda VonFricken

With great freedom comes great responsibility! That’s totally what Uncle Ben would have said to Spiderman had he become an entrepreneur. It’s so true. There are amazing benefits of entrepreneurship like time and location freedom, unlimited financial growth, and of course no one telling you what to do, but those same things we longed for as an employee can become quite the burden while running your own show, especially in the beginning. At first, it’s all “I do what I want” until it quickly becomes “who’s supposed to do all this?” Oh yes, you are. As an entrepreneur, all the business responsibility falls to you: sales, marketing, finance, client experience, fulfillment, administration, HR, and operations. Sounds awesome, and it is, once you go through the initial shock of the transition. Here are a few ways to turn the burden into BOLD moves! 1. Set up a schedule for yourself: It can start and end whenever you want but set it. Getting into the habit of having “office” hours will keep your mind set on business. Then when you’re done, be done! Have a life, too! That’s so important 2. Think progress… not perfection: This is all new, no way you’re going to get it all right in the beginning. Allow yourself to make mistakes, enjoy the process, and celebrate every little win. 3. Ask for help: This is key! Don’t hold so tightly on having all the answers. There are a lot of people who have been where you are. Find them. Ask them for help. Make it easier on yourself. 4. Charge what you are worth… then add tax! You may be a newbie entrepreneur, but you’re not new at your craft. Remember that! Own your awesome and charge for it. People will pay. 5. Take risks: BIG success requires BIG decisions and BOLD moves! Don’t let fear hold you back from being who you’re meant to be. Surround yourself with BOLD movers and let their confidence rub off on you. There’s not much to lose in the beginning so bet it all on you! Becoming an entrepreneur is one of THE best decisions I’ve ever made. I don’t take it lightly and I didn’t get here alone. Surround yourself with people who support you and who are making moves just like you. Be a sponge! Take it all in. Learn from those around you. Be the entrepreneur you always dreamed of! You made this decision for a reason, now go prove yourself right!