Destination: Dream Job

8 | Transitioning from Employee to Entrepreneur: A Journey of Growth and Mindset Shift with Roy Van Der Mull

Transitioning from being an employee to an entrepreneur requires a significant mindset shift.

With Roy's expertise, he shares his journey from Employee to Entrepreneur.  His journey showcases the challenges and rewards of embracing an entrepreneurial mindset, thinking outside the box, and fostering a growth mindset.

As an employee, we work within a structured framework and follow the company's vision. However, as an entrepreneur, we become responsible for creating our own vision and thinking outside the box. Entrepreneurs need to learn to think critically, solve problems, and explore different angles to seize opportunities.

A growth mindset is so important, which encompasses curiosity, thinking outside the box, and critical thinking. Having an open mind and a willingness to explore different possibilities and solutions is crucial. 

The journey from employee to entrepreneur requires a transformation in mindset. It involves embracing a growth mindset, thinking outside the box, and being open to new opportunities and solutions.

By understanding one's personality, aligning with a suitable business model, and seeking guidance, individuals can unlock their entrepreneurial potential and create their own vision for success.

Developing critical thinking skills, setting ambitious goals, and adapting to different business cycles are essential aspects of this transition. Whether self-employed or working within a company, cultivating an entrepreneurial mindset can lead to success and innovation in various professional endeavors.

 

Connect with Roy: https://www.linkedin.com/in/royvandermull-harvestingresults/

Personality Code: https://my.bankcode.com/royvandermull 

10 Deadly Sins of Small Business: https://harvesting-results.ck.page/09c467c346 

 

Next Steps:

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7 | Pros and Cons of Starting a Business

I love business.  I think everyone deserves the freedom that comes with owning your own business but business is not for everyone.  If you have been considering whether business is right for you, check out today's episodes: Pros & Cons of Starting a Business.

These pros and cons are personal to me.  They are why I stay in business and also what I struggled with most at the beginning.  

Pros:

1. Control over schedule and time: you get to choose what's important to you and how you want to spend your time.

2. Unlimited earning potential: ditch the glass ceiling and make your financial goals a reality.

3. Pursue a purposeful career: do something you love and define your own purpose.

 

Cons:

1. Business can be unpredictable and your income can fluctuate but you can start a side hustle and build your business while you still have a full-time income.

2. Self-promotion can be awkward at first but I have met some really great people through networking and promoting my business.

 

Evaluate your current situation, do the pros and cons outweigh starting a business? 

 

Download your free guide: 5 Steps to Starting a Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

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6 | What is my Business Idea? 5 Questions to Ask Yourself

I’m not an expert in anything so I don’t know what business to start.

 

I hear this so often from my clients.  You don’t need to be an expert in your field to start, you just need a 10% edge.

 

We all have something we are good at that we can share with the world.

 

Here are 5 questions to ask yourself to get started with some business ideas:

1. What are you passionate about?
2. When do you experience flow?
3. What life experience have you walked through?
4. What do your family and friends say about you?
5. What do people ask you about?

So many businesses are built on past experiences.  What is your idea? What is one thing you can think of that will make a difference?

 

Remember, your business doesn’t have to be something you plan to do for the rest of your life.  Sometimes you just need that one idea to get started.

 

If you have a business idea, I would love to hear from you.  Fire me an email and share your idea so I can cheer you on!

 

Don’t have an idea or know where to start? No problem, book a discovery call with me and I can help you get started.

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

5 | What Career Coaching & Resume Writing Taught Me

I started my business as a Career Coach and Resume Writer and have learned so many amazing things from my clients.

 

I have been inspired by their courage, determination to follow their dreams, and their ability to pivot at any time.

 

Here is what I learned:

-You can pivot at anytime

-There are endless career and business ideas

-You don’t need higher education to grow into leadership roles

 

Tune in to hear some amazing client stories and hear more about what I learned as a Career Coach and Resume Writer.

 

If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and leave me a review on Apple podcasts!

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

4 | Does your Business Feel Like a Prison: How to have Business Boundaries

Have you heard the saying, I quit my job to have more freedom and now I work 24/7 for myself?

 

I have and I hate it!  I don’t believe that is what business is about.

 

Yes, in the beginning, it can require more time to build systems and grow your business, but you should always have boundaries.

 

When I first started, I had been working day and night, responding to messages the minute they came in, afraid to take breaks from my phone in case I missed something. 

 

I hired a business coach who told me to have business hours, just like a regular business. 

 

I took her advice, created business hours, and responded to messages and emails only during those times and it completely changed my life.

 

Here are a few ways I gain control over my time:

-Don’t share my phone number with clients

-Determine how much money I needed to make

-Remember my Why

-Paid myself right away

-Set Business Hours

 

Take a listen and learn more about the ways I set boundaries and how it changed my business and life!

 

If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and leave me a review on Apple podcasts!

 

LinkedIn Post I mentioned in the Episode 

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

3 | Stepping out of your Comfort Zone

Have you ever had to do something that you were absolutely dreading but it was also something you knew you had to do? 

 

We can get comfortable in our everyday life and forget to try new things and dream of a better life.

 

I work with people starting a purpose-driven business because I believe we all have a purpose in this life.  We all have something that keeps us up at night, something that we wish we could change.

 

Are you ready to get out of your comfort zone and do something that gets you excited?

 

Here are 3 ways to get out of your comfort zone:

1. Do something new every day for the next week
2. Dream about your future
3. Start a new habit

 

Listen in and try one thing to move out of your comfort zone this week!

 

If you enjoy my content, please subscribe and leave me a review on Apple podcasts!

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

2 | 5 Steps to Starting a Business with no Start-Up Costs

Are you interested in starting a purpose driven business? Do you crave freedom from your 9-5 and want to start something that you are passionate about?

 

In 2020, I was laid off from my full-time job and decided to take a risk and jump into starting a business, and I’m so glad I did!

 

Starting a business doesn’t have to be expensive.  There are so many great ways to get started and I’m excited to share them with you today.

 

Here are 5 simple ways I used to start and build my business to 6-figures with minimal start-up costs.

 

1. Pick an online business in an area of expertise
2. Tested my Idea
3. Built Partnerships with Business Owners
4. Took on Part-Time Contract Work
5. Used LinkedIn as a Website and Marketing Platform

 

The one thing I did spend money on was a business coach.  Navigating the world of business is hard on your own.

 

Let me show you how to do each of these steps and start your business!

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/

1 | Employee turned Entrepreneur: Steph Gillies Introduced

Were you taught to go to University, get a job and work until you retire?  I was too. 

 

Check out this episode where I share my story of how I went from being an employee to an entrepreneur.

 

I am a business coach, empowering women to start and grow a purpose-driven business.

 

Everyone needs purpose and being an employee is not as stable as it once was.  I want to help walk you through the first steps of starting a business.

 

I will help you figure out your purpose-driven business idea and create a business strategy to help you launch and market your business.

 

I want to be there for you, to cheer you on, promote your business and keep you accountable to your goals.

 

Let’s get started!

 

Next Steps:

Download your free Guide: 5 Steps to Start your Business: https://stephgillies.com/freebie

 

Join Passion to Profit: https://stephgillies.com/businesscoaching

 

Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/stephgillies/