Welcome to another empowering episode of the After Work Entrepreneur Podcast! In this conversation, host Cathy E. Smith tackles one of the biggest challenges facing corporate professionals and aspiring entrepreneurs: knowing when it’s financially safe to leave your 9-to-5 and pursue your business dreams full-time.

Drawing from real-life stories and practical frameworks, Cathy E. Smith digs deep into the concept of “revenue before resignation”—a clear, numbers-driven approach to building financial confidence before taking that big leap. Whether you’re already running a side hustle, thinking about early retirement, or just dreaming of a different future, you’ll learn the three critical questions to ask yourself and the simple steps you can take right now to start building your exit plan.

Tune in for actionable tips, powerful tools, and inspiring advice that can help you turn uncertainty into a structured strategy for entrepreneurial success. Let’s get started on your next chapter!

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