If you've ever wondered how you could start your own business as a side hustle while being employed full time, this episdoe is for you. Especially if you actually like your job, but dream of more freedom.
Mike Cotty started The Col Collective while working for Cannondale, and he loved what he was doing. But the open road and opportunity beckoned, meeting him around every bend in the road. Our first conversation lasted more than three hours long, and was simply too much to edit down, but was a great discovery call. For this podcast and the upcomind Part 2, I had better questions to ask, and we nailed it.
In Part One, we talk about how he found his dream job early on, but unknowingly started planting seeds that would grow into his own gig. Why is this worth listening to? Because it shows that even if you really enjoy your job, sometimes you need to reevaluate your personal goals and make sure they're aligned with your current heading. It also illustrates how you can start the process of launching your own company way, way before jumping ship, how you can leverage your experience to become a consultant or contractor for your former employer, and learn the skills you need in the future while still on someone else's payroll. It's the long game, but it makes jumping ship a lot less scary and keeps the income flowing while you start up. If you're wondering how to start a side hustle while at a full time job, this is one way to do it right!
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