Are you tired of the nine-to-five grind? Do you yearn for the freedom and fulfillment that comes with running your own business? If you've ever considered quitting your day job to pursue your jewelry business full time, then you're in for a treat.  In Episode 415 of the Thrive by Design podcast I’m interviewing Amy Porterfield, an ex-corporate girl turned online marketing expert, author of the New York Times bestselling book Two Weeks Notice, and CEO of a multimillion-dollar business.  In her new book, Two Weeks Notice Amy shares her journey from the corporate world to building a multimillion-dollar business. It’s an inspiring story with a fresh perspective on transitioning from a “job” into entrepreneurship. Leaving Your 9-5 Job Takes Courage More Than Confidence Leaving the security of a nine-to-five job can be daunting, but Amy advises relying on courage rather than waiting for confidence to kick in. Confidence comes with experience eventually, but you may not have that at first. So intead take the leap of faith and trust in your abilities.  Building Your Runway is Part of Your Exit Plan Transitioning from your 9-5 day job to entrepreneurship will go more smoothly with some planning. Amy shared her three-step runway approach to help you leave your day job with integrity and confidence: Choose your exit date: Write down the specific date you plan to leave your job. Display it prominently where you’ll see it. Then each day, ask yourself what actions you can take to move you closer to leaving. Prepare Financially: Examine your finances, identify ways to cut expenses, and start building a nest egg. It doesn’t have to be huge, but some financial security will ease the transition and provide peace of mind. Start a side hustle: Develop a starter idea or project that allows you to dip your toes into entrepreneurship while still working your day job. This will build your confidence and help you gain valuable experience before taking the plunge. The Power of Clarity Around Your Dream Client  Amy emphasizes that finding your niche doesn't exclude others who may benefit from your offerings; instead, it helps you cut through the noise in the crowded online marketplace and attract the right people who resonate with your message. Embracing Your Freedom  The worst days as an entrepreneur are still better than the best days in a nine-to-five job because of the freedom and autonomy it brings. Being your own boss allows you to design your life according to your dreams and values.  If you've been considering quitting your nine-to-five job to focus on building and growing your jewelry business, you’ll love this episode. Have a listen, take the leap, and start creating the life you've always envisioned! Here are the resources mentioned in the show: Follow Amy Porterfield on Instagram! Two Weeks Notice Book An Inside Look at a 7-Figure Jewelry Brand - On Demand Masterclass Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week.  Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platform Select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” Share your favorite insights and inspirations   If you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.   xo, Tracy Matthews   Follow on Instagram: Follow @Flourish_Thrive on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/flourish_thrive/ Follow @TracyMatthewsNY  Instagram - http://instragram.com/tracymatthewsny Follow Flourish & Thrive Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/FlourishThriveAcademy   Follow us on Tik Tok: Follow @Flourish_Thrive Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@flourish_thrive Follow @TracyMatthewsNY on Tik Tok - https://www.tiktok.com/@tracymatthewsny