How To Go Full Time With Your Business

Everyone’s situation is so different.

For example, my situation was unique because of The Pandemic. I would have waited a bit longer, working my 9-5 for a period of time so I could save up some more cushion money before going full time with Native Brush Design, but unfortunately I was let go because of Covid. Looking back, I’m glad that I was pushed into finally going full time because it sort of launched me into my dream. I decided to run with it rather than trying to apply for the mess that is unemployment and looking for another job as a graphic designer when companies all over were trying to cut expenses didn’t sound fun to me. So, Native Brush Design was born. 

I always say, you have to start somewhere.

So maybe that is doing your business as a side gig while you work your regular 9-5 for a bit, or just diving into it and taking a leap of faith. It’s going to be scary regardless of when you start, but it’s oh so worth it. 

Have a timeline in which you would like to start being full time and finally quit your 9-5. Give yourself a date: I want to be full time by October, 2022.

Think about your finances.

If you have a good amount of cushion money set aside so you can get the ball rolling on your new full time business, this is a great first step. 

You’ll grow quickly.

Once you do actually go full time, you’ll see that you will grow pretty quickly because you have the time and energy to put into it. Plus once you go full time with it, you sort of have to make it work in order to avoid applying for another job you hate. 

Go with the flow.

Understand that it’s perfectly okay to get a part time job while you get fully on your feet with your new full time business. I had to get a part time job in the beginning of going full time because the funds weren’t rolling in as abundantly as I needed. At first I felt defeated, like it was a setback, but it’s all part of the process. You have to learn to go with the flow, and everyone’s journey is different.