9-to-5 Exit Strategy: How to Start Building Your Marketing Agency While Still Working Full-Time

In this episode, Anastasiia dives into how to start building your marketing agency while still holding down a full-time job. If you’re ready to transition into entrepreneurship but need the security of your current job, this episode is for you. Learn actionable tips on time management, setting boundaries, landing clients, and setting a realistic timeline for when to take the leap into full-time business ownership.   Key Takeaways: How to Find Time: Learn how to manage your time effectively while balancing a full-time job and your growing side business. Anastasiia shares her 5 AM routine and how waking up early can set the tone for your day. Building the Foundation: Whether you start as a freelancer or create a company, discover how to set up the basics—such as registering a business, opening a bank account, and setting up a simple landing page. Setting Boundaries: Avoid burnout by prioritizing time for yourself, your family, and your business. Anastasiia shares how she manages her work-life balance and the importance of setting boundaries. Getting Your First Clients: Start landing clients through your network, outreach, and online presence. Anastasiia shares her own client-getting strategy and how her first client came from word-of-mouth. Setting a Timeline for Your Exit: Anastasiia talks about how long it took her to feel ready to leave her 9-to-5 job and the steps she took to make the transition, including saving and securing recurring revenue. Plus, learn from her mistakes to speed up your journey.   Resources Mentioned: Book Recommendation: The 5 AM Club by Robin Sharma Download Anastasiia’s free guide on “Mistakes I Made When Starting My Business” FloDesk - the easiest, most beautiful email marketing tool out there. Stunning templates. Simple automation. No limits on subscribers or emails. Best part? You get 50% off your first year — that’s just $19 a month! Grab the deal here.   Join the 1-Hr Workshop | The 48-Hour Plan: Launch Your Marketing Business This Weekend   If this episode has you thinking, “Okay, I’m ready to do this, but where do I actually start?” — I created something just for you. It’s called The 48-Hour Plan: Launch Your Marketing Business This Weekend — a one-hour workshop that walks you step-by-step through turning your skills into a clear, client-ready service package.In just 48 hours, you’ll be ready to pitch your services and take on your first client — without the overwhelm or overthinking. Save your seat HERE.   Connect with Anastasiia: Instagram @anastasiia_mann Linkedin Anastasiia Mann Website: www.marketingyourwayhub.com   Don’t miss what’s next — be sure to subscribe, leave a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify, and share this episode with someone who needs the nudge.   *This page contains an affiliate link, which means I may earn a commission if you sign up through it. I only share tools I trust and recommend. Visit Episode Page