Ready to ditch the 9-5 and go all-in on your beauty biz but also kinda sweating over health insurance, savings, and whether this whole “being your own boss” thing will actually pay the bills? You’re not alone, friend. In this episode, I pull back the curtain and get real about what it looked like when I left my 9-5 job in 2018 to go full-time in my lash business - as a brand new mom with big dreams and a tiny human who wouldn’t sleep.

I also share how my husband and I are prepping as he gears up to go full-time in his electrical business. Yep…two self-employed parents, three kids, one mortgage, and a whole lotta spreadsheets. We’ll talk financial prep, mindset shifts, and what it actually takes to make the leap.

If you’re in the thick of planning your exit strategy or already made the leap but need to find your footing, this episode is your permission slip, pep talk, and practical guide all in one!  

In this episode, you’ll learn:

• What I wish I knew before leaving my 8-5 job to go full-time in my lash business
• How having a partner with a steady income impacted my journey (we need to talk about this more!
• What are the money planning moves we’re making as a two-entrepreneur household?
• Why consistency is the key to predictable income
• Tips for buying a home when you’re self-employed (from my personal experience)
• How to create a marketing and visibility plan that doesn’t rely on hope and hashtags

Hit play and let’s talk about what it really looks like to make your beauty business your full-time gig.

Resources:

• Grab Your Free Social Media Content Guide: https://ericaschramm.kit.com/c85536608c
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Where We Can Connect:

• Let's be friends on Instagram! www.instagram.com/xoericaschramm