Comments on: Taking the Leap from Employee to Entrepreneur

By: Teri

Teri — Mon, 31 Aug 2009 18:45:55 +0000

Great post and close to my heart. The comments have also got me thinking.

I like the idea of making the plan/date that it would happen. Something to reach for; setting real goals to get there.

I agree with Kelly too, not wanting extra baggage. Some day’s seem so hard already.

By: Patrice

Patrice — Wed, 19 Aug 2009 12:15:49 +0000

I think it’s better to follow my heart because I believe that if I will decide to be an entrepreneur from an ordinary employee, then definitely I will do my best to succeed. I would like also to add-follow my gut also in order to complete the ingredients for success.

Nice post by the way. Keep posting.

By: A Dawn

A Dawn — Wed, 12 Aug 2009 11:42:46 +0000

People who gets to do what they love most are fortunate. So I would say go where your heart tells you, take the risk and find that needed support.

By: Brandy

Brandy — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 20:37:35 +0000

I think this is a great post. you see I follow my heart and gut. If you have more time at one, then your ventures as you call them may be able to return more revenue. You see I believe if you are making money but not happy and may have another way to focus on making money then go with your heart and money will follow. Good luck on your decision/journey!

By: Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach

Barbara Ling, Virtual Coach — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 09:17:45 +0000

You can’t make money longterm if your heart isn’t in it.

By: Sharon McMillan

Sharon McMillan — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 22:03:12 +0000

Very good post and not talked about nearly enough in my opinion. Unfortunately I think your “phase” has a significant influence on your decision – well next to being unexpectedly laid of!!

For instance, in my case we made some last minute decisions and sent our eldest to a University that wasn’t in the budget (we were just so happy – surprised!! – she got into this particular school). So my plans to become an entrepreneur FT once the kids left high school have changed somewhat.

While I’m working with great clients, I’m no where near to replacing my income. So I continue to run my business in the evenings and on weekends.

But what I am happy about is that I feel I’m building for the future and ensuring a smooth transition – that for me is pretty inspiring.

By: Kelly McCausey

Kelly McCausey — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:52:42 +0000

Money had to come first for me to take the leap. If I didn’t pay the mortgage, nobody else was and I had a son to support for several more years.

I feel bad for those who leap too soon and carry too much debt and stress with them into their new life as an entrepreneur. There’s so much to deal with already without all that baggage.