Could you be the next person to turn your hobby into a business and begin pursuing your passion professionally from home? It's an intriguing idea - but before you write in a date with a loan officer on your dry erase calendar wall decal, there are some important considerations that you should look at first.
One of the most common questions I get asked from budding entrepreneurs is how did I know when it was time to commit to my business full time? Before I answer that question, I want to share my journey of how I arrived to start my marketing consulting company, Chipperfield Media.
Her Secret? "Just fake it". Beatrice Fischel-Bock wholeheartedly believes that failure isn't the end—it's just the beginning. The 26-year-old CEO and co-founder of the home decor tool Hutch (it mixes 3D technology with online shopping to let you virtually decorate your space) took the company from a college side hustle to business venture with over $17 million in funding. All in just six short years. And the secret to her success? The failures along the way.