Building a Business Before Graduation, with Jake and Holly

How to build a business before you graduate. Holly speaks with Cardiff Met strength and conditioning graduate Jake about growing a successful coaching business while studying for his master's. He explains how creating content on Instagram helped him attract clients and what it's really like being self-employed.Jake shares practical advice on building an online presence, staying consistent and managing your time. He also talks about how Cardiff Met's Careers Service helped him launch his business, and why helping people matters more than chasing likes and views.In this episode…00:00 Episode Teaser00:26 Meet Jake00:50 Graduation Plans01:38 Choosing Masters02:58 Money Worries03:55 Running The Business04:46 Niche Rugby Clients06:14 Content Strategy08:17 Grow Social Channels09:28 Time Management Struggles10:34 Careers Service Help12:44 Entrepreneur Advice13:30 Quickfire Questions17:37 Jake’s Inspiration18:32 Purpose Beyond Numbers20:20 Finding A Career Path26:30 Skills Spotlight29:01 Cardiff Student Life32:34 Favourite Cardiff Spots33:07 Wrap