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Why start your own business: It’s not just about financial security, it’s also an investment in your own happiness

12/24/2016

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When I was working for Canada's biggest furniture store The Brick I knew that it will not be long term. Although I saw a very clear path to upper management. I was young and had energy to climb up the corporate ladder in order to earn a good living and afford a million dollar home + a good lifestyle. But I was not happy and feeling fulfilled. Beside that I didn't wanted to turn 50 and ask this question to myself what did I do with my whole life? Did I pursue my passions? Did I live the life I wanted to live? 

Most of us drag ourselves to work + Job can be very unpredictable, a
t any point you can lose your job.  The company could decide to sell, could go out of business, could no longer need your position… you just never know! 

How did I transitioned from a comfortable job (financial) to a new business:
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Mid 2012 my brother and partner in Rapid Boost, Sam came to me and showed me how digital marketing is set to grow in next 5 years. After doing more research we saw a huge opportunity. Only problem was how can we replace 8 to 10k in monthly income which was paying the bills. 

We started Rapid Boost as a side business and started to generate some revenue. First year we did around 130k and there was no profit. But we were building a business from groundup and we took it to 6 figures in the first year. 

In Dec 2012 I quit from Brick to focus on Rapid Boost Marketing. My first cheque was $2500 although at the Brick I was use to seeing $5500 salary per month. Within 3 months my monthly income was $4000 and I was much more happier and was spending quality time with my family and doing things which I love. 


My journey from job to business:

2012  Feb, Started Rapid Boost part time 
2012  Dec, Left my job as Rapid Boost was doing 6+ figures
2013 income was just 38,000
2014 income went above 80,000
2015 income incresed further when I personally made 6 figuers
2016 we took Rapid Boost to 2+ million in sales


That's me and Tania on our 4th trip in 2016
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This transition was not easy, but it was totally worth it. 

3 kind of businesses you can start today working part time or as a side hustle using your own skills and with minimum investment:

- Provide services (Tutoring, Walking a dog, Writing, Photographer etc.)

- Sell physical products (Ecommerce store)


- Sell digital products (Books, courses, ebooks, paid content etc.)
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