People often tell me that “I’m livin’ the dream.” And you know what? I am! I get to work on my schedule and do what I love – which makes me very happy.
There isn’t a big secret — you can do this, too. Here are my 5 easy steps to Livin’ The Dream:
1. Know What You Love. If you pick the wrong type of business, you will be just as miserable in that business as you are in a job you hate. Owning a business should be FUN, and it should energize you. You’re not going to work on it if you don’t like it, and you’re not going to make any money if you’re not working on your business.
2. Get Over Your Fear Of Sales! A lot of people tell me that they don’t like sales. No one is going to pay you to breathe. You have to sell a product or service within your business, but you can do it in a way that feels natural and not like a 70s used car salesman.
3. Make A Plan. You don’t have to write out a 700 page business plan, but you do have to know what you’re selling, how much you’re selling it for, and who you’re marketing to.
4. Get To Work. Now, you have to dig in your heels and make it happen. This can be tricky! It’s hard to be the boss when you’re used to being the employee. You have to get rid of the distractions, quit procrastinating, and do the work.
5. Believe In Yourself. A lot of people might tell you that your idea is stupid. (Trust me, I had a lot of people telling me that when I first started working on my site!) But you just have to believe in yourself and keep going! Get it out there. Test it out and see what happens!