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Q&A: “When’s the right time to scale up?”

Here’s a new one: this caller wants to create customized 3D-printed prosthetics for marine animals like sea turtles and dolphins. Crazy or brilliant? Let’s investigate!

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Episode 2300

In today’s episode, we'll be tackling a question from Carlos, who's in the exciting but uncertain phase of considering whether to transition his growing freelance web design side hustle into a full-time business. We'll discuss the factors to consider when deciding if it's time to take the leap and scale up, as well as how to navigate the transition while maintaining financial stability. This conversation will offer guidance for anyone thinking about turning their side hustle into their main gig—or maybe if you want to do this sometime in the future!
"Hey there, I'm Carlos from Austin. I came across your podcast while browsing for business tips online. I've been working on my side hustle, a freelance web design service, for a while now, and it's starting to gain some traction. I'm considering quitting my day job, but I'm unsure about the timing. How do I know when it's the right time to scale up or consider transitioning my side hustle into a full-time business without jeopardizing my current job and financial stability? I just want to make sure I'm making the right decision for my future."
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