When Should You Leave Your Job
Episode 122 of the The Lifestyle Builders Podcast podcast, hosted by Tom & Ariana Sylvester, titled "When Should You Leave Your Job" was published on May 27, 2019 and runs 33 minutes.
May 27, 2019 ·33m · The Lifestyle Builders Podcast
Episode Description
With more and more opportunities to become an entrepreneur and a low barrier to entry into online business, it can be a struggle to figure out the right time to leave your 9-5 job. In today's episode, we chat about how you can prepare yourself, and some of the milestones to hit before handing in that resignation letter!

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Key Insights & Timestamps
- [00:18] – Welcome
- [03:10] – Mitigating risk
- [06:02] – Understanding the reality
- [08:00] – Safety
- [10:17] – Planning your expenses
- [11:06] – Prove your projections first
- [11:31] – Hating your job does not necessarily mean you should open a business
- [14:18] – Oftentimes, your job can actually give you experience and tools needed to become an entrepreneur
- [20:49] – Creating a "Runway"
- [26:28] – Milestones
- [28:35] – Action Items
Your Homework

Ariana's Homework
- Thinking of leaving your job? Share your "quit" date with us for some public accountability!

Tom's Homework
- Spend some time figuring out your Runway
Resources Mentioned
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