If you’re building a business while working a full-time job, this episode is for you.

There’s a strong message online that says you aren’t truly serious until you quit your job. That full-time entrepreneurship is the real goal.

In this episode, Danielle R. Harris challenges that belief and redefines what it actually means to take your business seriously — even if you still have a 9–5.

This is Part 1 of a new series for business owners growing their business alongside a full-time job.

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Timestamps

00:00 – Introduction & Podcast Overview

00:33 – Growing a Business While Working a 9–5

01:00 – Marketing That Fits Your Whole Life

02:00 – Do You Believe Your Business Is Real?

03:00 – The “Go Full-Time” Pressure in Online Business

04:00 – The Side Effects of Full-Time Messaging

05:00 – Not Everyone Wants to Leave Their Job

06:00 – Success Beyond Quitting Your 9–5

07:00 – Building a Business Before Going Full-Time

08:00 – Serious Means Intentional

09:00 – Intentional Business Owners With 9–5 Jobs

10:00 – Getting Support for Your Business

11:00 – Working With Clients Who Have Full-Time Jobs

11:39 – Next Episode Preview: Visibility at Work