Out to Launch

In this podcast, I'm going to share how you can make a smooth transition out of the 9-5 grind. It may help you kind of understand and define when is it the right time for you to make that leap? And if you know me, I always say don't make it a leap- take a step. No need to be leaping here.

I'll also cover some of the puzzle pieces you need to get in place in order for you to leave and then share some tips and tools so that you can shift from feeling stuck to start really seeing the possibilities in your future.

Follow Leslie on TikTok:

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Cutclass' Website:

https://www.letscutclass.com

Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

Ever feel totally stuck? Like maybe you feel like you are never getting anywhere in your life or you just can't get ahead. Maybe you even know what you want to do but still feel like you are going in circles which is impacting your confidence. There are reasons why we feel stuck. Many of us are stuck because we are in what I like to call the Ideation loop. In this episode, let me break down what this looks like and how to get out of this cycle.

Watch Leslie's TikTok that was mentioned in this episode:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZM8CwosB4/

Follow Leslie on TikTok:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/

Cutclass' Website:

https://www.letscutclass.com

Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

When something major happens, oh say like a global pandemic (!), it becomes an opportunity for people to stop, think, and take mental inventory of their lives. In 2020, we all felt a huge shift as we moved from offices to working from home. It gave us time to reevaluate, reconsider, reprioritize, rethink, reset, reconnect, and even realize that maybe it's time for a change. This episode explores The Great Resignation, why so many people are reluctant to return to office life, and some food for thought on why now is the perfect time to learn more about business whether you plan to start a business one day or plan to stay in the workforce.

Follow Leslie on TikTok:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/

CutClass' website:

https://www.letscutclass.com

Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5

Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

So how exactly do you go from being a Financial Analyst managing multi-million dollars inside the comfort of a 9-5 to creating a life full of purpose all while generating a profitable income?

Well that's what Nina Crawford, Intuitive Sales and Money Mindset Coach shares on this Tell Your Story episode on Out to Launch.

After falling ill for over 6 months, it shifted her out of her finance job and more importantly, made her realize she wasn't living inside her purpose. She surrendered to what was calling her: Helping women earn money in their business.

But she didn't immediately leave her job after being ill. It took Nina 2 years to leave her steady 9-5.

During this time she pondered, "How am I going to pay the bills?" "How will I take care of myself and my son?" and "How will all of this work?"

She also learned how her business was going to make money, took several courses and didn't get discouraged when it didn't yield a result because it was a part of her learning.

Throughout her 2 year journey, the one thing that she clearly understood was that everyone, including herself, has a purpose living inside of them that's crying to be let out.

And in this episode, she shares her journey on how she searched and learned to launch the gift that she has.

Hop into this episode now! You won't want to miss this conversation between two people that have a brilliant and beautiful outlook on entrepreneurship.

If you want to get in contact with Nina, you can find her website here:

http://Www.ninacrawford.com

LinkedIn Profile here:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/nina-crawford-82672120

Insta here:

https://instagram.com/nina.e.crawford

Email here:

[email protected]

Follow Leslie on TikTok:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/

CutClass' website:

https://www.letscutclass.com

Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5

Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

If you're passionate about something outside of your day job, yet, day after day you continue suffering at your 9-5, this episode is your ultimate wake up call! As you tune in, you'll realize that you can monetize something you love and access the 5Fs: Freedom, Flexibility, Funds, Fulfilment, and Fun.

But how the hell do you get there if all your life you've been taught to go to school and get a good job? Well, you start from scratch.

Starting a business from scratch can seem overwhelming, especially if you've never been surrounded by entrepreneurial conversations. This episode will give you access to 5 very important conversations you must have with yourself before you plunge head first into business ownership.

The first conversation is around "why" you want to start your business. Your "why" must be bigger than yourself. It's so big that it'll push you through the tough moments in your business journey.

Secondly, find a really strong community. Maybe you team up with people or maybe you join a FB community or hire a coach. Your community adds some structure to your business life and will keep you focused on the "why". Remember, we are not taught as little kids to be business owners so create a strong entrepreneurial community around ya!

Then find your passion and purpose AKA your genius zone. Your genius zone is something like breathing, your genius zone is so easy for you. And the best part is you can find a way to monetise it. Need to find your genius? Ask the people around you these questions: "Hey what do I provide?" or "What do you think is my secret sauce?" I bet you'll be surprised about what value you truly bring to the table.

Next, consider what kind of audience you could impact? Fitness audience? Children? Animals?

Then start thinking of ideas on what you can create. Leslie shares almost 100 ideas in this episode!

Lastly, create a budget so you don't get caught blind sided by costs or even worse, debt.

Dig into this episode now!

Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take this quiz to find out: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Find more business resources here: https://www.letscutclass.com/

Fear. Fear is something that we all deal with because it's fundamentally a part of our lives. Why? Because fear is what kept us alive back in the day, like running from a saber-toothed tiger in a fight to save our lives.

Fear in modern times affects us in many different ways…

Fear of failure. Fear of rejection. Fear that something is out of our league. Fear of judgement. And the list goes on.

The problem with staying in a conversation plagued with fear is that you can't create anything new or contribute your genius to others. So how do you get past it?

On this episode Leslie shares 9 steps that can move you from being paralyzed by fear to truly living the dream life or business you have always wanted for yourself.

Tune in now!

For more business resources:

Follow Leslie on TikTok:

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZMRvaqeTj/

CutClass' website:

https://www.letscutclass.com

Are you an employee or an entrepreneur? Take the quiz now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Want to ditch your 9-5? Watch the training video now!

https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5

Join Leslie's free Facebook Group: Build a Business, Be a Boss for more biz tips and resources.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/buildabusinessandbeaboss/

Employee vs Entrepreneur Quiz: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/9-5-or-build-your-own-business

Ditch your 9-5 job training video: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/ditch-9-5

5-Minute Networking Exercises: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/5-minute-networking

Cutclass' Insta: https://www.instagram.com/lets_cutclass/

Allergic to Small Talk Podcast w/ Cutclass Co-Founder Rochelle Groh: https://cutclass.mykajabi.com/allergic-to-small-talk

Ever wondered what makes people and their projects so successful? In this episode, Leslie breaks down 4 success secrets that will light up your next big adventure:

1. Creating the future.

2. Being resilient and driven.

3. Understanding how to create communities.

4. The willingness to go against the grain.

If you get inspired to take action in your life while listening to this project and want a cheerleader in your corner, pop an email to Leslie at [email protected] or check out Letscutclass.com for free business resources!

On this TYS, Philadelphia Independents' owners, Tiffica Benza and Ashley Peel discuss how their business model supports Philadelphia's independent small business community, they also drop tips on what it's like to start a business with friends and they share details on finding and maintaining a retail store. Tune in now!

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When you start a new business, oftentimes, your friends and family are your first customers, but what happens when the excitement of your business dies off and you're left to figure out how to get new customers through the door? In this episode, Co-Founder of Cutclass and networking expert Rochelle Groh shares how you can mine your network to support you and your business.