491 9:33 Weekly Recap

Weekly Recap: When To Leave a Good Job

In our eighteenth recap of Season II, we'll highlight the lessons learned in this week. Also: listener Q&A!

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Episode 491
THEMES & TAKEAWAYS: In today's recap, we look at the concept of when you should leave a good job. I've been thinking about it this week because I'm in the middle of recording an audio version of my first book, The Art of Non-Conformity. The right time to leave a good job is right before you get tired of it. In the long-run, you’ll do your best work when you’re excited about doing it. That’s why I believe so much in planning for your future, or at least building for a future of choice. In today's recap, I'll delve into the best time to leave a good job, and how having a side hustle can help you—listen to the Weekly Recap to learn more! LISTENER UPDATES + QUESTIONS: This week, we received a listener email from a side hustler named Sean:
  • Sean: "Hi Chris! I've listened to every episode since day one. Love the podcast and appreciate your insights.I currently have a 9-5 but put all of my energy and passion into my other business which I hope will replace my 9-5 very soon (but you can technically call it a side hustle for now). I create videos for small, sustainable and socially responsible businesses. Basically, I only do work for companies that I share the same values with. I know—horrible business model! To get to the point... You had an episode about a small, organic energy bar company called Mammoth Bar. They seemed like an ideal company to do work for so I reached out. We had a great first meeting, and I created a short animated video for them about their brand and bars. We still maintain a great relationship and they would like more videos in the future. I can send you a link to the video if you are interested. Just wanted to share this story with you as a huge thanks! Not only are you inspiring people to create side hustles but also connecting people from around the world. [Check out Ep. 219 to hear Mammoth Bar's story!]"
If you have something you'd like to ask me or an update you'd like to share, I'd love to hear from you. Leave me a voice message on the website or call into the Side Hustle Hotline (Dial 844-9-HUSTLE // 844-948-7853), and your question may be featured on the show!
EPISODES FROM THIS WEEK: Here's what we heard this week on Side Hustle School! Listen to this week's recap for a more comprehensive highlight reel.
  • Ep. 485 - A graphic designer and pet lover unleashes a side hustle that earns $84,000 a year. Dog-ear this episode!
  • Ep. 486 - She leaves her job to join a startup, then starts a business of her own—and then starts a side hustle to fund the business. Did you get all that? If not, just listen to hear how she earns $250/hour on the side
  • Ep. 487 - This software developer has always been a stock trading enthusiast. When he invests his time into an app to trade more efficiently, the app becomes a hit with other traders around the world
  • Ep. 488 - Two dog lovers create and grow a wiener-dog themed brand that now provides a six-figure income
  • Ep. 489 - A doctor with a voice worth listening to teaches himself the art of voiceover, then goes on to earn thousands of dollars working for some of the world’s biggest brands
  • Ep. 490 - When a designer quits his job at Apple to travel the world, he realizes that his nomadic lifestyle hacks are a hot topic—and a profitable one, too
Inspiration is good; inspiration combined with action is better. Now get back to work! Yours in the revolution, cg-sig-newsletter
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