Should I Be My Own Boss? Listen to this before you quit.

“You don’t have to leap to leave. Start part-time. Let your job be the sponsor for your future business.”Everyone Wants to Be Their Own Boss—Until They Realize What It Really Takes Overview:Everyone says they want to “be their own boss”... until they meet the real test — consistency, courage, and self-belief.In this episode, Stephanie gets honest about the difference between being self-employed and being an entrepreneur — and what it truly means to build a business that honors your peace while you grow your profit.She shares what she loves about being self-employed, the realities no one talks about, and why starting part-time is not playing small — it’s building smart.If you’re thinking about making the jump from employee to entrepreneur (or you’ve already leapt and you’re learning to land), this conversation will help you see that freedom isn’t fast — it’s layered.In this episode:•The real difference between being self-employed and being an entrepreneur•How to build confidence through stability, not chaos•The power of starting part-time and learning before you leap•The quiet perks no one tells you about self-employment•Why “training, tools, and coaching” are not luxuries—they’re leverageAbout the Quiet Impact Podcast:Hosted by Stephanie Oden, founder of The Introvert Achievers Network and creator of The Quiet Impact Method™, this podcast celebrates leaders and entrepreneurs who make waves—quietly and with purpose. Each episode spotlights the mindset, systems, and stories that help introverts thrive without sacrificing authenticity or peace. ===========================Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe and join the movement of introverts harnessing their unique strengths for powerful, quiet influence.===========================**Ready to connect with other quiet achievers?**  If you’re an introvert building a business or blazing your own trail and want a community that “gets it” and gets you. —the **Introvert Achievers Network** is waiting for you. This is your space to find inspiration, accountability, and practical tools designed for your unique journey.👉 Check out The Introvert Achievers Network:successwithstephanieoden.com/tian===========================RESOURCES FOR QUIET ACHIEVERS: www.stephanieoden.com  RESOURCES FOR ENTREPRENEURS: www.readysetengage.com===========================Join me, Stephanie Oden, executive coach, experienced corporate senior leader, entrepreneur, thought leader and bestselling author every week as my guests and I share real life experiences and valuable insights into how the introverted quiet achiever can confidently and successfully navigate life with full-time jobs, pursue career success and expand into entrepreneurship if that is their desire. =========================== DISCLAIMERS AND DISCLOSURES: This description may contain affiliate links that allow you to find the items mentioned in this video and support the channel at no cost to you. Thank you for your support.Order your copy of Quiet Power: Guided Journal for the Introvert Achiever Connect with Us - www.stephanieoden.comFacebook: www.facebook.com/stephanieyodenLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/stephanieyodenYoutube: www.youtube.com/@quietimpactpodcast