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Sustainable Self-Employment

Taking the Leap

by John MacAdam ยท 2025

ISBN: 9798998871405

Category: Business & Economics / Small Business

Page count: 216

<p>Transform Your Side Hustle Into a Sustainable, Independent Career</p><p>Have you spent years dreaming of working for yourself but feel uncertain about making the leap? You're not alone. Most aspiring entrepreneurs never achieve the independence they desire-burning out from trying to balance their day job and side business, or failing to build sustainable systems that generate consistent income.</p><p></p><p>Sustainable Self-Employment: Taking the Leap offers a realistic roadmap for transforming your side hustle into a rewarding, independent career without sacrificing financial stability or work-life balance.</p><p></p><p>Drawing on his 15-year journey as a professional engineer who strategically developed a side business before successfully transitioning to full-time self-employment, John MacAdam shares the proven disciplines that made his leap possible-and sustainable. Through candid stories and hard-won insights from multiple successful independents, you'll discover exactly what it takes to build your dream career.</p><p></p><p>Through Real Stories, You'll Discover: </p><ul><li>How an awkward encounter with the Governor taught the power of standing out professionally</li><li>How his least successful side hustle project became the catalyst for a six-figure client relationship</li><li>The painful $100,000 mistake he made in pricing negotiations (and how you can avoid leaving money on the table)</li><li>How a disastrous first public speaking attempt transformed into a valuable business skill</li><li>The daily routine that allowed John to build his business while maintaining excellence at his day job</li><li>The raw emotions of finally achieving his 15-year dream of independence</li><li>Insights other successful independents who've sustained their businesses for decades</li></ul><p></p><p>You'll Learn How To: </p><ul><li>Develop valuable, niche skills that position you as a sought-after expert (not just another freelancer)</li><li>Build authentic professional relationships that become your primary source of new business</li><li>Master effective communication-from storytelling to active listening-that sets you apart</li><li>Price for value instead of time, allowing you to earn 2-3x more per project</li><li>Navigate the challenging overlap phase while excelling at both your day job and side hustle</li><li>Create powerful daily habits and systems that guarantee consistent progress</li><li>Transform from a technician into a trusted strategic advisor</li></ul><p></p><p>This isn't another get-rich-quick scheme or a story of overnight success. It's a practical guide filled with real struggles, proven disciplines, and the systematic approach that leads to sustainable independence. Whether you're just starting your side hustle or ready to make the leap, you'll find disciplines and insights to support your journey.</p><p></p><p>Are you ready to stop dreaming and start building? Pick up your copy today and discover the disciplines that will transform your side hustle into the independent career you've always wanted.</p>