What No One Tells You About Leaving Your 9–5 to Build a Business

Leaving your 9–5 to run your own business full time is exciting, freeing, and something to be proud of. It’s also emotional, chaotic, and sometimes a little lonely. No one really prepares you for what it feels like to walk away from the "stability" of a corporate job and step into entrepreneurship full time.In this episode, I’m sharing the four things that caught me completely off guard after I left my full time job, plus the lessons I wish I’d known back in 2018. Whether you’re getting ready to make the leap or you’ve already quit and are navigating the ups and downs, this conversation will help you feel seen and a little more prepared for what’s ahead.👉 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:Why judgment from friends, family, and coworkers can sting more than you expect, and what it actually says about them, not youThe emotional rollercoaster that comes after quitting (even if you’re usually pretty level-headed)How an unexpected identity crisis led me to rebrand my entire business just one month inWhy having more time in your business can actually make things feel slower, and how to push through itThe reminders I’d give my younger self if I could go back to the day I left my 9–5🎧 Tune in if you’re getting ready to leave your 9–5, or you’ve already made the leap and are wondering why it feels so different than you imagined.🔗 Links & Resources:➡️ Follow me on Instagram @spechtand.co➡️ Grab The Stand Out Brand Foundations Workbook➡️ Book Your Stand Out Brand Strategy Session (use code SFBPOD for $100 off)➡️ Search for Ep. 26 Behind the Scenes of a Decade’s Worth of Rebrands in My Online Design Business on your favorite platform for a deep dive into all of the rebrands I've done in my business☕️ Get a coffee on me: If you loved this episode, I’d be so grateful if you’d subscribe, rate the show, and leave a review. Screenshot your review, share it, and tag me on IG @spechtand.co, and I’ll send you a $5 Starbucks gift card as a thank you!Let’s build your six figure brand together. 🖤The Stand Out Brand™ Audit is an AI powered guided audit that shows you exactly what’s working, what’s not, and how to strengthen your brand using my proven Stand Out Brand™ System.If you’ve been feeling like your brand needs a little love, but you’re not sure where to start, this tool will give you clear next steps to move your brand forward with purpose in 10mins or less!Get started here!