The Mindset Shifts Every 9 to 5 Founder Needs to Become a Business Owner | Ep 159

Ready to build the business that replaces your 9-to-5?👉 Join the Clocked Out Collective I think one of the biggest lies we tell ourselves as women building businesses is this:"I'll go all in once I quit my job."Or..."I'm just being realistic."But what if "being realistic" is actually just fear wearing a really convincing outfit?In this episode, I'm sitting down with mindset coach Olivia Smith to unpack the stories running in the background of your business—the ones quietly making your decisions before you even realize it.Because here's the truth: if you're trying to start a business while still working a 9-to-5, you're not just building a side hustle. You're building an entirely new identity.We talk about imposter syndrome, confidence, money mindset, corporate conditioning, and why so many women think they'll magically become CEOs the day they finally quit their job. (Spoiler alert: it doesn't work like that.)If you're a female entrepreneur who's been feeling stuck, overthinking every move, or waiting until you feel "ready," this conversation is for you.In this episode we talk about:Why waiting until you quit your job is keeping you stuckThe mindset shift from employee to CEOWhy imposter syndrome feels different when you're still working a 9-to-5The corporate conditioning that's quietly affecting your confidenceWhy every woman needs another stream of income (whether that's a business or not)The difference between being realistic and letting fear make your decisionsHow to actually reframe your mindset (instead of just thinking positive)Why self-trust matters more than confidenceThe money mindset blocks keeping entrepreneurs playing smallThe simple exercise Olivia uses to uncover the stories that are really running your businessConnect with OliviaIf you loved Olivia's perspective on mindset and identity, be sure to connect with her on Instagram: Follow her HERE  Ready to build the business that replaces your 9-to-5? Join us inside the Clocked Out Collective at start.clockedout.media.Free 5-Minute TrainingEvery woman I know who successfully built a business while working a 9-to-5 followed the same four steps — and almost all of them tried to skip step one.So I created a free 5-minute training specifically for the woman who is still clocking into work every day while trying to build something bigger on the side.➡️ Watch the free training here👀 Join the Clocked Out Collective ClockedOUT is a business and productivity podcast for the high-achieving female entrepreneur building a side hustle while working a 9-to-5. Each week we deliver business building tips, work-life balance and self-care strategies, and real talk on hustle culture so you can grow your business, hit new revenue milestones, and beat burnout while still on payroll.Follow us on Instagram: @clockedout.media