“You don’t have to leap to leave. Start part-time. Let your job be the sponsor for your future business.”

Everyone Wants to Be Their Own Boss—Until They Realize What It Really Takes
 
Overview:
Everyone says they want to “be their own boss”... until they meet the real test — consistency, courage, and self-belief.

In this episode, Stephanie gets honest about the difference between being self-employed and being an entrepreneur — and what it truly means to build a business that honors your peace while you grow your profit.

She shares what she loves about being self-employed, the realities no one talks about, and why starting part-time is not playing small — it’s building smart.

If you’re thinking about making the jump from employee to entrepreneur (or you’ve already leapt and you’re learning to land), this conversation will help you see that freedom isn’t fast — it’s layered.

In this episode:
•The real difference between being self-employed and being an entrepreneur
•How to build confidence through stability, not chaos
•The power of starting part-time and learning before you leap
•The quiet perks no one tells you about self-employment
•Why “training, tools, and coaching” are not luxuries—they’re leverage

About the Quiet Impact Podcast:
Hosted by Stephanie Oden, founder of The Introvert Achievers Network and creator of The Quiet Impact Method™, this podcast celebrates leaders and entrepreneurs who make waves—quietly and with purpose. Each episode spotlights the mindset, systems, and stories that help introverts thrive without sacrificing authenticity or peace.


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