How to Quit Your Job and Go Full-Time with Your Wood/Lumber Business

“you need a certain level of organizational skills you need. You need to have some clarity as to, start and finishing projects, being disciplined and knowing how to if you Oh, my God, if you've managed people this is like this is one of the best things that you can do is to start your own business”

-Steve Larosiliere

Welcome to a brand-new episode of the Woodpreneur Podcast, we discuss about quitting your job to go full-time with your wooden lumber business. I'm Steve Larosiliere, your host, and I'm also the President and Founder of Builder Growth IO. We specialize in helping wood, lumber, furniture, and millwork companies scale their businesses through effective marketing systems. Over the years, I've had the privilege of mentoring and coaching several woodpreneurs, assisting about eight of them in making the leap from the corporate world to full-time wood-based entrepreneurship.

Today, I'm thrilled to share insights and strategies on how to transition from your day job to living your passion as a woodpreneur.

Now is the time to listen and hear the whole story!

My Journey:

My journey into full-time entrepreneurship began while I was working a 9-to-5 job at a marketing agency. As I became proficient at my role, I started a side hustle with a partner, leveraging our network to secure new clients. One of those clients happened to be a record company, and our commitment to delivering exceptional value led to an offer that allowed us to start our business. This was my first taste of quitting a job to pursue a dream.

The second time I left a job was to start a nonprofit organization. I had a job at a nonprofit, but my passion project required more immediate funding. I had saved up four months of living expenses to bridge the gap, and quitting my job provided the time I needed to launch the nonprofit successfully.

My third transition came while working full-time at a nonprofit. On the side, I had built a company using the skills I had honed. By this point, I had learned how to delegate, build teams, and manage efficiently. Eventually, my consulting and podcast work in the wood industry provided enough income to replace my job, allowing for a natural transition.

Inspiring Client Stories:

Matt: Matt, a father of six from Minnesota, began his wood journey part-time while working at a factory. With a well-thought-out freedom plan, he continued to save money and expand his business until he reached a point where his day job was costing him more than he was making from his lumber business. When your side gig becomes more profitable than your day job, it's a clear sign it's time to take the leap.

The Foundation for a Seamless Transition:

• Now, let's delve into the key elements needed for a successful transition from employment to full-time entrepreneurship:

• Skill Development: To go all-in on your wood-based business, you must have the necessary skills and experience. This might involve mastering woodworking, furniture-making, or millwork. If you lack these skills, you'll need to invest time in learning and honing them.

“Some people are lucky. But and I would say that I'm fortunate but it hasn't always been easy. And so you kind of have to like go in and just be patient, be patient with yourself, be patient with the process. If you are doing things for yourself, oftentimes it does take longer. “

-Steve Larosiliere

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