Ep 314: How to know when it's time to start a business.

1. You’re willing to be a student.

No one starts out naturally gifted at business. You learn as you go—just like learning a new instrument or a new language. It’s awkward at first, and that’s okay.

Your first live video, your first offer, your first outreach email… probably won’t be perfect. But that “cringe” moment? It’s not failure—it’s evidence that you’re learning.

When you treat your mistakes as data, not drama, you grow faster. You stop expecting yourself to know everything right away and start building real skills like copywriting, customer discovery, pricing, and simple marketing one step at a time.

The business owners who move forward aren’t the ones who wait until they feel ready. They’re the ones who are willing to be bad at it before they’re good.

2. You want a different future.

This is the tug you can’t ignore—the desire for more freedom, flexibility, or fulfillment.

Maybe you want to design your days around family, health, or creative work. Maybe you’re tired of pouring energy into a job that drains you.

Ask yourself:

• What feels off about my current season?

• What would life look like a year from now if I started building today?

You don’t have to quit your job or make a huge financial leap. You just need a vision that makes the effort worth it. Maybe that vision is paying a bill or two with early income, cutting back hours at work, or proving to yourself that your skills can create value.

When your desire for change becomes stronger than your comfort with the way things are—you’ve found your fuel.

3. You believe your dream is worth it.

This isn’t about hype—it’s about honesty.

You know that thing people always come to you for—baking, organizing, designing, coaching, teaching? That’s not random. It’s purpose trying to get your attention.

If you’ve been sidelining your dream for too long, it’s probably because it matters to you deeply. And that’s worth listening to.

Starting doesn’t mean risking everything. It means giving your dream the respect of trying. It’s believing your work can make someone’s life better—and letting that belief move you forward.

From Clarity to Action

Once you know you’re ready, here’s how to build momentum:

• Create a simple offer people can say yes to.

• Clarify who you help and what result you create.

• Keep your setup light: a one-page site, a payment link, a calendar, and an email list are plenty.

• Start with real conversations before worrying about algorithms.

• Test, learn, refine, repeat.

You don’t need to spend big—you just need focus, feedback, and consistency.

And if you can find a supportive community (like this one!) that keeps you encouraged through those first messy reps, even better.

The Bottom Line

Treat your early work like a draft, not a verdict.
Set boundaries that protect your energy and your belief.
And when doubts creep in, come back to the three signs:

Are you still learning?
Do you still want a different future?
Do you still believe your dream is worth it?

If the answer is yes—you’re ready.
Start small. Stay consistent.
You’re just getting started.