Well, that was risky.

Well, that was risky.

I was working for a digital marketing agency.

And a former client from a different agency approached me.

They asked if I was interested in helping with biz dev on a freelance basis.

I was intrigued by the opportunity.

This agency was one of the most prominent in the world.

However, financially, I couldn’t afford to leave my full-time job.

The pay for the freelance gig was less.

I needed financial stability.

Since I had closed my first business a decade earlier, I wanted to start my own company again.

However, I knew I needed at least one more freelance gig.

I could then justify leaving my full-time job.

But where would this opportunity come from?

I pondered this question for a while and came up with an idea.

What if I change my arrangement with the current digital agency?

If I became a contractor instead of an employee, I could take on both as freelance clients.

Between the two, I could make ends meet.

However, this was a significant risk.

What if I asked, and the digital agency said no?

What if they were upset that I was considering starting my own business and let me go?

Despite the risks, I saw an opportunity.

This was during the pandemic.

Many agencies were struggling.

I knew agencies needed services like mine more than ever.

So I gathered up the courage and made my proposal to my boss.

They agreed to the new arrangement!

And to my surprise, their sister agency also wanted to work with me.

Suddenly, I had not one but three clients.

This gave me the confidence to pursue my dream and start the business.

I made the leap and never looked back.

Are you facing uncertainty or fear in your career?

Maybe you’re contemplating…

Asking for a promotion.

Quitting.

Breaking into a new market.

Starting your own business.

Or acting on some other career hunch.

Have the courage to take risks and seize opportunities.

Don’t be afraid to give up the good to go for the great.