Have you been thinking about quitting academia but you're terrified of how you'll replace your income?

In this episode, I share 3 steps you can take to launch and grow your editing or coaching business before you leave your academic job.

I share:

📌 Why editing and coaching are a great fit for academics (and low-risk!)

📌 3 things you can do right NOW to get started (and bring in real money)

📌 3 mistakes I see people make that hold them back from success

📌 Why you shouldn't wait until your “ready” to launch your business

Plus, I spill the deets on my free live class that's coming up: "How to Replace Your Academic Salary as an Editor or Coach" 🎉

📅 Save your seat for the free workshop: https://acadiaediting.com/live

📚 RESOURCES:

→ Free Workshop: https://acadiaediting.com/live

→ BAE Program Info: https://acadiaediting.com/becoming-an-editor

→ Instagram: https://instagram.com/acadiaediting

→ LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/paulinacossette

2:13 - Academia's Uncertainty Should Fuel Your Move to Business

1:45 - Editing and Coaching are the Safest Businesses

4:34 - Info on My Free Training on How You Can Replace Your Salary

9:16 - Step 1: Craft Your Offer

12:29 - Step 2: Work Your Network

15:28 - Step 3: Start Saving Money💰

17:15 - Mistake 1: Don't Be Embarrassed To Start

20:46 - Mistake 2: Perfectionism

23:42 - Mistake 3: Overthinking Business Basics

25:08 - Why Do Some Academics Burn Out?

28:58 - Reclaim Control Over Your Life

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