Top 5 Questions that I get as an Entrepreneur
So today marks exactly one month since I have started working for myself. It’s all still so brand new to me considering that I have held a steady job since I was in college. Figuring out my schedule, priorities–so different! If you asked me a year ago, if I would be in this position I would have said NO WAY.
But things change.
Now that I am an officially entrepreneur I have had so many different reactions to my life decision, from a person close to me reacting with a very strong a skeptical “good luck“, to my amazing friends and family supporting me 100%. With all the support though, one thing is clear, it is up to ME to make this dream happen.
I’m ready.
Here are 5 Questions I get (almost daily) as a New Entrepreneur
Are you Scared?
This question floored me at first because DUH of course I’m scared. I willingly left a very well paying job to be the creative I have always been–full time. The day I woke up for my last day I was trying to talk myself out of it. In the end though, my heart won the battle. Since I have been working for myself I’ve had a couple of scared moments, but I’m learning that the opportunities will always come as long as you make room for them. I’ve been able to almost match my salary in blogging income for the past month AND continue to market and build my business on the side. I don’t know if this is how it will be going forward but I know I am working hard to keep it that way, at least until the business gets off the ground.
How does your husband feel about it?
Every time someone asks this question, I was a bit taken aback. Being with my husband for 18 years, I would never be able to make a move like this unless I had his support 150%. He is extremely happy for me and trusts my ability and decision making whole heartedly. I am so spoiled by his love that I have never once thought that he would not be happy about me making such a decision. He is happy. Plus I can do more now–take care of the house, our kids, and other things that were simply impossible when I was blogging full time AND working outside of the home full time.
Do you miss it (corporate life/daily grind)?
Not even a little bit. I loved working, I’ve always felt validation in my work. I have learned SO much from people…but not having to commute into the city daily (unless I WANT to) and not having to smile politely to co-workers I don’t like is a blessing.
Plus I have been able to be creative all day long. This is simply how I’m wired. Writing posts, creating pitches, and editing pictures is probably the most natural “job” I’ve ever had. Don’t get me wrong, working for myself is definitely a LONGER day.
What are you doing all day?
So this depends on the day! I have my kids now, so I do a lot of work from the comfort of my home. The thing is that I definitely work longer and harder during the day than I ever did at my day job. Sometimes I don’t break for lunch and my day could start as early as 7am and end at about 11pm. There will be more of a schedule for things like pickup/dropoff, homework time, and etc once school starts but for right now I am taking advantage of not having those responsibilities.
Do you have any clients for your startup yet?
I do not, but I have had some really great leads on the table. I’m noticing that the more I go to events and get myself out there the more client leads I get! The business is only officially 3 weeks old so I know it may take some time to build up speed. But I am putting in work and learning a lot from free entrepreneurial classes in NYC where I learn from people who have been there and done that. There is still so much to learn!
I hope you enjoyed my first update on my life as my own boss–I hope to share more of the ups and downs as I move forward in this new journey!
What questions do you have for me? Have you ever made a huge transition in your job life? What did people ask you the most?
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HUH
Im so surprised people ask what you husband thinks!!!
And yet? NOT in the sense of you two seem like a tight, supportive unit.
Which I adore.
<3
Oh you have to love the “what does your husband think?” as I’m sure absolutely no one would ask HIM the same if the situation were reversed…or maybe they would? No one asked me that when my husband went out on his own 🙂
I also love the “what do you do all day?” which I was also asked after I sold my Personal Training studio and STILL get asked as people have no clue what “freelance writing” means 🙂
I love that you are educating the masses one by one!! You GO Nellie because I love watching you shine!!
Im so happy for you!! The question what are you doing all day would get a serious side eye. LOL
Seriously, so happy for you once again and you summed up the questions I got when I first started and even now at times the questions, I still get working for myself at home. But like you I am happy and wouldn’t trade it for the world 🙂
I’m just happy for you and fully believe that you will be successful! I’m super excited to see how it all unfolds!!
Ah, I love this update! You’re so new, but you have totally got this already. I really get the longer hours working for myself! I have never been happier, career wise, though.
And the one who said, “Good luck” but in a rude way? Dork.
It was so hard to find leads at first because people want to see your work and when you don’t have a lot of clients it’s like well what do I show you so I did some free stuff to get me rolling (don’t do what I do) Once you get rolling though and get the clients the rest is history!
I am so spoiled by his love that I have never once thought that he would not be happy about me making such a decision.<<< Just melt my heart why don't you!
I am so happy for you. FEAR can be so crippling, NOT FOR YOU! You have stepped out there and I know it will continue to grow. There are so many people looking up to you right now. We are rooting for you. You got it.
I recently REQUESTED a position that is a 50 minute commute (I know this is nothing to a New Yorker) however, everyone in the company keeps asking "how are you doing that drive?"…it's so annoying! I'm like, I asked for this man!
So awesome Nellie! I support you 100%! I completely agree with you about not missing my day job! Although I’m only working part-time teaching classes, I totally don’t miss sitting in an office all day. Plus, being with my son is the best!
“Sometimes I don’t break for lunch”<— This. Every day.
I'm still so proud of you for taking the leap. I know you'll be fantastic. Just seeing how much you were able to do when you worked full time outside the home shows how dedicated you are and the success you can have.