How to move on from coporate and start your own business with Shannon Russell | Ep. 58. Content Magic with Lindsay Smith
Jan 14, 2025In today's episode of Content Magic I am chatting with my friend Shannon Russell, a career transition coach and CEO of Second Act Success.
She is sharing her transition from her corporate career as a TV producer in New York and Los Angeles to becoming a franchise owner and then again her shift to starting her own business.
We dive into the challenges of leaving a stable job, the unpredicability of entrepreneurship and even find some analogies with Hallmark movies.
Plus, Shannon gives us a sneak peek into her forthcoming book and insights on finding work that aligns with your life.
If you've been thinking about starting your own business and are wondering when to leave your 9-5, you're not going to want to miss this episode.
00:00 Left TV production, bought franchise for flexibility.
05:49 Midlife priorities shift, causing job fulfillment loss.
08:51 Managing hectic mornings led to starting a business.
10:20 Clients take pay cuts for better environment.
13:08 Nobody truly knows; trying is progress.
18:47 Research business needs; hire for weak areas.
20:27 Balancing entrepreneurship with personal life is challenging.
23:23 Overwhelmed by ideas; focus on achievable tasks.
26:02 Subscribe, share, review; stay connected on Instagram.
CONNECT WITH SHANNON!
Instagram: @secondactsuccess
Website: secondactsuccess.co
Podcast: Second Act Success Career
Freebie: Second Act Journal