EPISODE · Apr 23, 2025 · 30 MIN
Learn how to scale your small business
from Side Hustle to Small Business · host Hiscox
Rachel Donnelly was just starting her career and raising two small children when her parents passed on. As she struggled with settling estates, bank accounts, and other various paperwork, she knew there had to be a better way. It was at this time that Rachel thought of the idea for After Light, an end-of-life and legacy planning service. With six years under her belt, Rachel has now written the book “Late To Your Own Funeral” which is out now. -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 8:05 Finding the first client 10:13 Transitioning from side hustle to small business 11:42 Overcoming nerves 13:32 Balancing life and work 15:26 AD 15:48 Entrepreneurial past 16:43 The future of the business 20:02 Building potential competitors 23:48 Advice for other entrepreneurs 25:53 Reflecting on the business 26:52 Dealing with burnout 27:49 Contact and Rachel’s new book
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Rachel Donnelly was just starting her career and raising two small children when her parents passed on. As she struggled with settling estates, bank accounts, and other various paperwork, she knew there had to be a better way. It was at this time that Rachel thought of the idea for After Light, an end-of-life and legacy planning service. With six years under her belt, Rachel has now written the book “Late To Your Own Funeral” which is out now. -Chapters- 00:00 Intro 8:05 Finding the first client 10:13 Transitioning from side hustle to small business 11:42 Overcoming nerves 13:32 Balancing life and work 15:26 AD 15:48 Entrepreneurial past 16:43 The future of the business 20:02 Building potential competitors 23:48 Advice for other entrepreneurs 25:53 Reflecting on the business 26:52 Dealing with burnout 27:49 Contact and Rachel’s new book
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