Tips on Giving Up Your 9-to-5 to Start a Passion Project

On this episode of #AOPI – Join Mark and Scott as they talk with the co-founder of Marketplace SuperHeroes, and serial entrepreneur, Stephen Somers.

Listen in as they discuss:

-Stephen's journey into real estate and how he became a serial entrepreneur.

-The importance of stepping outside of your comfort zone.

-The benefits of doing accurate market research before starting your business.

-Sifting through all the advice, tips, and hacks available for a specific industry to see which ones are more applicable to you.

-The impact of practicing effective financial management at every phase of your business.

-How to be patient with your business growth, but not complacent.

-Setting realistic goals and doing a frequent evaluation.

-Partnering with like-minded people who have the skills and resources to help your business grow.

-The art of re-investing in your business.

-Creating passive income that doesn't turn out to be another job.

-The importance of ensuring your business is something you are passionate about.

Stephen discusses the importance of ignoring societal norms and working in a field, on a passion project, or passive income idea that brings you peace of mind and has room for excellent ROI.