I Started A Business Because I Was Depressed (Now I'm Financially Free)


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Mar 03 2025 25 mins   2

Welcome to another thought-provoking episode of the Building Your Money Machine Show. Today, I’m sharing a deeply personal journey, one that transformed my life from feeling stuck in a high-powered career to reaching financial freedom by aligning my passions with my values. If you've ever felt trapped in a life that you didn't design or yearned for a career filled with more meaning, this episode was made for you.

I take you back to 1989 when I stood on one of the tallest buildings in downtown Los Angeles, realizing that despite having the career and path I was told I should want, I was unfulfilled and living someone else's expectations. Fast forward, I quit my job as a CPA with no plan and no backup, an experience that taught me invaluable lessons about transitioning from a career that is merely transactional to one that is truly fulfilling.

In this episode, I introduce you to my effective transition formula, a framework born from my journey to help you move from a job that drains you to a calling that fulfills you, without being reckless. We explore three major steps — Exploration, Evaluation, and Execution — to ensure a confident, successful transition.

IN TODAY’S EPISODE, I DISCUSS:

  • How to effectively transition from an unfulfilling job to a life aligned with your calling
  • Building the confidence to move from a simple idea to a financial reality
  • Strategies to create unmistakable passion that translates into value for others
  • Developing a vetted plan, microtesting your ideas, and utilizing meaningful assessments
  • Understanding financial viability, engaging strategic players, and determining your scale threshold

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