I Thought Leaving My Stable Job Was Crazy
- laurenvmarketing
- May 3
- 2 min read
Until I built a thriving social media business from the ground up
I still remember how it felt the day I decided to walk away from my steady job.There was a reliable paycheck, a job title people understood, and the comfort of knowing exactly what my next month looked like.
But deep down, I knew I wanted more.More freedom. More creativity. More control over who I worked with and how I spent my time.
Was I scared? Absolutely.
Did I have a perfect plan? Not at all.
But staying where I was no longer felt like the safe option.
So I left.
No clients. No funnel. No backup plan.
Just the decision to figure it out and make it work.
What I did have was this:
A strong work ethic
A willingness to learn
And a whole lot of drive to make it happen
I started small.
One client. One package. One invoice.
Then I repeated what worked.
I focused on relationships.
I got clear on my services.
I kept showing up.
That’s how I went from uncertain and overwhelmed to building a fully booked social media business that gives me the freedom and fulfillment I always wanted.
No secret formula. Just simple, consistent steps and a belief that done is better than perfect.
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