Take it from us: Building a successful side hustle or business is time-consuming and scary, but being your own boss has some serious perks, and it seems the entrepreneurial feeling is catching on. Gig workers now represent more than 20% of millennials in Canada…you could be next! (And we love that journey for you.) 

If you’ve been thinking about giving your own biz idea a go, this quickie is for you! We’re passing along the most important lessons we’ve learned starting our own business—the good, the bad, the hilarious—and how to set yourself up for success.

Tune in as we launch into:

• Why you need to stop waiting for the perfect time to start
• Defining your mission and value proposition
• Understanding your consumer and audience
• The importance of setting up your finances and legal structure
• Creating killer branding
• How to launch with a bang
• The metrics that matter for your launch
• How to avoid burnout and stay committed 

We hope this episode inspires you to take the leap and launch your dream idea! And remember, the key is to just start and keep learning as you go. 

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