Episode 179: How To Go From Side-Hustle To Thriving Business Without Losing Your Sanity With Jacqueline Fisch

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The Startup Sessions with Michael Knouse

Michael Knouse: Empowering Visionary Entrepreneurs to Create a Life of Meaning Through a Business with Soul

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Episode 179: How To Go From Side-Hustle To Thriving Business Without Losing Your Sanity With Jacqueline Fisch

The Startup Sessions with Michael Knouse

1 hour 3 minutes 31 seconds

7 years ago

Episode 179: How To Go From Side-Hustle To Thriving Business Without Losing Your Sanity With Jacqueline Fisch

“I need to think like a business owner!”
How many of us have felt this way? Today I’m talking with Jacqueline Fisch, a copywriter, editor, and author from Chicago. We’re diving into Jacqueline’s journey from being laid off three times, to making a name for herself as a successful entrepreneur and freelancer. Jacqueline will be talking about how to set boundaries and stay sane while turning your side hustle into a thriving business.
Tune in for some great tips on strategy, mindset, and getting the work done.
Highlights of This Episode:

* The journey from corporate employee to thriving business owner (3:25)
* Setting yourself up to win in business (14:35)
* Building a side business as a mom and full-time corporate employee (21:28)
* Going from writer to business owner (25:11)
* Outsmarting the hustle and setting boundaries (29:55)
* The power of stability (39:48)
* Strategies for setting revenue goals (44:03)
* Upleveling with a coach (46:18)

Insights from Jacqueline:
What’s a must-read for impact entrepreneurs?

* Die Empty by Todd Henry

What’s the single-most important trait for entrepreneurs?

* Focus and Deep Work.

Who’s the most interesting person you’ve ever met?

* I want myself to be the most interesting person I’ve met. If I’m bored, I’m probably boring and need to keep things interesting for myself.

What are you better at than anyone else?

* Balancing business and emotion.

What idea or belief do very few people agree with you about?

* My opt-ins on my website are totally free, and a lot of coaches and experts don’t agree with me on that.

What’s the best business advice you’ve ever received?

* Get out from behind your laptop, get off the couch, and go out there and do stuff.

Do you have any ‘asks’ or requests of the audience?

* If anyone in your audience is having a hard time with their writing, I’m offering 30 minutes to chat and work through whatever has you stuck – I’ll help you write your way out of that sentence.

Mentioned in This Episode:

* SPECIAL OFFER FOR LISTENERS: 30 minutes of strategy on your writing!
* Follow on Facebook
* Connect with Jacqueline on LinkedIn
* Follow Jacqueline on Instagram
* Send Jacqueline an email
* Check out Jacqueline’s website
* “Deep Work” by Cal Newport

About Jacqueline Fisch:
Jacquline Fisch is a writer for creative entrepreneurs who don’t have the time or patience for writing and have a business to grow, helping them make money in their business and attract their dream clients.