EPISODE · Mar 10, 2024 · 13 MIN
S3 Episode 8: Get a job, Don’t start a business!
from The Organized Mom Podcast · host Imani DaCosta
This episode of the podcast discusses the need for adequate financial resources while starting a business. Imani talks about the pressure & rush to earn instant income from a quickly-started business could lead to failure. Rather, she recommends acquiring a part-time or full-time job to sustain oneself in the initial phase or times of financial strain. She shares her personal experience of taking calculated risks to financing her first business venture and advocates taking a longer-term view on the sustainability of the business. Links to all programs and services : https://imanidacosta.com/links 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:18 The Reality of Job Hunting 00:32 Starting Your Own Business: Pros and Cons 01:17 Misconceptions of Quick Business Success 02:24 The Importance of Financial Stability in Business 03:54 Investing in Business & Mentorship 07:00 The Reality of Entrepreneurship and Part-Time Jobs 09:06 DaCostAcademy 6 month program 10:17 The Importance of Choosing the Right Program 12:01 Thank You’s DaCostAcademy is based on application only. You must fill out the application and book a free call with Imani to see if you are a good fit for her 6-month program. This program is limited to only 10 spots and only for those ready to start and scale their online virtual assistant business in 2024! LEARN MORE PROGRAM DETAILS + APPLY DIRECTLY HERE : https://portal.imanidacostawellness.com/public/form/view/64763fd22debec83dc198d05 Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻
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This episode of the podcast discusses the need for adequate financial resources while starting a business. Imani talks about the pressure & rush to earn instant income from a quickly-started business could lead to failure. Rather, she recommends acquiring a part-time or full-time job to sustain oneself in the initial phase or times of financial strain. She shares her personal experience of taking calculated risks to financing her first business venture and advocates taking a longer-term view on the sustainability of the business. Links to all programs and services : https://imanidacosta.com/links 00:00 Introduction to the Episode 00:18 The Reality of Job Hunting 00:32 Starting Your Own Business: Pros and Cons 01:17 Misconceptions of Quick Business Success 02:24 The Importance of Financial Stability in Business 03:54 Investing in Business & Mentorship 07:00 The Reality of Entrepreneurship and Part-Time Jobs 09:06 DaCostAcademy 6 month program 10:17 The Importance of Choosing the Right Program 12:01 Thank You’s DaCostAcademy is based on application only. You must fill out the application and book a free call with Imani to see if you are a good fit for her 6-month program. This program is limited to only 10 spots and only for those ready to start and scale their online virtual assistant business in 2024! LEARN MORE PROGRAM DETAILS + APPLY DIRECTLY HERE : https://portal.imanidacostawellness.com/public/form/view/64763fd22debec83dc198d05 Thank you for your continuous love and support 🌻
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S3 Episode 8: Get a job, Don’t start a business!
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