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A Google employee stumbles upon an accidental new career.
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Episode 1871
Welcome! Happy 14th. Today’s episode is part of a new feature we’re doing in 2022 called ‘Your First $1,000.’ As you might surmise from the title, this is all about how someone made their first $1,000. How did they get to that point? Not their first $100,000—that’s cool, but it would probably be a long story. One thing I’ve learned is that once you begin to earn real money, the steps required to go to the next level—whether it’s $1,000 to $2,000, or even to $5,000 or $10,000 are often easier than that first real paycheck. With that in mind, today’s feature comes from Lindsay Gordon. We first featured her back on Episode #1179: Google Employee Becomes Career Coach for “Analytically-Minded People.” She’s now on track for a multiple six-figure business. But what about her first $1,000—how did they make that happen, what did it feel like, and what did they learn? Listen to today's episode to learn more...MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:
- Thanks to Lindsay for telling us about her first $1,000. I hope you found it encouraging. Check out her website at ALifeOfOptions.com or connect on LinkedIn @LindsayGordon.
- Google Employee Becomes Career Coach for “Analytically-Minded People”: While working at Google, a technical support employee gives unofficial career advice until her colleagues encourage her to start coaching more formally.
- “Decision Coach” Makes Money By Making Decisions: After being asked by her friends and family to give them straightforward advice, a writer decides to see if she can get paid to make decisions for other people.
- Public Health Employee Earns Extra $2,000/Month with Salesforce Consulting: An enterprising nonprofit employee bids for consulting contracts, earning a steady second income each month.
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