Episode 190 - Starting a Business

Custom Apparel Startups

May 15 2023 • 1 hr 20 mins

Starting A Side Business And Growing To Full Time

Everyone is looking for a way to make more money, achieve financial independence, and enjoy the work they do. One of the ways people accomplish this is by starting a side hustle, and potentially growing it to a full-time gig.

But how do you do this successfully?   If you are brand new, how do you get started? If you already have a side hustle, how do you take it full time?

In this episode we are joined by Amir Bavi, a ColDesi employee and customization business owner. Amir has taken the journey from side business to full time and back around. It’s all about YOUR personal journey and we are here to help.

Here are the steps to starting and growing your side business.

You have an idea, so what’s next?

  • Put it in writing
  • Consider WHO your customer is
  • Consider WHAT you will sell them
  • Determine HOW profitable your products are
  • Pick WHERE you will do the work
  • Schedule WHEN you will do the side hustle work
  • Write down WHY You are doing this (and never forget it!)

Other topics covered in this episode:

  • What are the steps to getting started?
  • What should you watch out for?
  • Once you get started, how can you make sure you don’t grow too fast or slow?
  • How do you know when you are ready to go full time?
  • How do you stay motivated?
  • Did you ever have a time when you wanted to give up?
  • #1 Tips for success