Before You Quit Your Job Important Lessons Learned Episode 908

Published: Sept. 14, 2020, 10 a.m.

If you are someone that\u2019s working a full-time job, but you want to do real estate full-time, then gather round because I have ten things you need to get straight before you strike out on your own. I worked as a civil engineer building power plants while I built up my real estate investing business, so I know a few things about making that jump into full-time investing.\nDon\u2019t freak out your spouse by making that jump blindly. If you want to get your partner on your side, then you need to be prepared for the amount of hard work it takes to have your own business. Not having that regular paycheck can be one of the scariest issues your marriage has ever had to face.\nI\u2019m going to be honest about some of the preparation I didn\u2019t take before I quit. I wasn\u2019t always the hardest worker when I was at my W-2 job. Don\u2019t be like me. You\u2019re going to quit and work harder than you ever have in your life, but it\u2019s going to be worth it.\nAs an added bonus, I\u2019m including some of my favorite books about entrepreneurship and mindset that you should read to get your mind right. I know I recommend these books all of the time, but they are amazing because they\u2019ll help you take your business idea and improve on it.\nWhat\u2019s Inside:\n\u2014Why you absolutely must read Profit First if you\u2019re thinking even just a little about quitting your job.\n\u2014What is the most important skill for an entrepreneur?\n\u2014Your work ethic before you quit your job matters a ton.

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