Why I’ve Gone Back to Building My One-Person Business Empire Part-Time
I got red-pilled when it came to starting a one-person business.I used to believe you had to quit your 9–5 job and go all-in. Anything short of this standard wasn’t good enough for me. Otherwise, you were just another 9–5 wage slave LOL.I wrote articles a few months ago that I cringe at now. I’m not afraid to admit that I was a total wanker (maybe I still am).But hey, that’s life.If you don’t look back at the person you were 6–12 months ago and cringe, you haven’t grown enough.So, this brings me to my big news: my first one-person just got acquired.As part of the deal, I sold my client list and intellectual property, and I’ll now be working for another consultancy on a salary (I’ll also get a decent chunk of equity too).This means I’ll be back in the 9–5 and creating on the side. Here’s why having a 9–5 job is the best way to build a one-person business.The industry I wanted to serve was traditional and conservative — They also completely shut down from December — February every year. This means I can’t make any money for one quarter (or 25%) of the year. This significantly impacts planning and forecasting.The problem I wanted to solve; I knew I didn’t want to solve forever — This was the biggest realization. While I had the skills to solve this problem, I knew long-term that the service I provided wouldn’t match my ideal lifestyle (i.e., digital nomad or remote work). The clients I work with no longer align with my life mission — I want to surround myself with internet entrepreneurs, side hustlers, and creators who are at the cutting edge of their field. Most of my clients are in the 45+ bracket and still don’t know how to use email properly.
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