Thinking About Quitting Your Job to Become An Entrepreneur: Read This First!

Joann Mayo
Nov 26, 2025
2 min read

If you’re dreaming about leaving your 9–5 to start a business, you’re not alone. But quitting without a plan is one of the biggest mistakes new entrepreneurs make.After coaching entrepreneurs for years, I’ve seen the same pattern:

People don’t fail because they lack passion—they fail because they leap unprepared.

Before you turn in your notice, make sure you’ve covered these essentials:

1. Know If You’re Truly Ready

Get clear on whether you’re running away from a job you dislike or running toward a business you’re prepared to build. The desire to be your own boss is powerful, but desire alone isn’t enough. You need clarity, stability, and realistic expectations.

2. Validate Your Idea

The #1 rule: don’t quit your job to test your idea—test your idea while your paycheck is steady.

Too many entrepreneurs quit their job only to discover—three months later—that nobody wants what they’re selling. Talk to potential customers. Test demand. Prove people want what you offer.

3. Build Strong Time Management Habits

Entrepreneurship won’t magically give you more time—it demands better time use. Build discipline now, before you step out on your own.

4. Prepare Your Finances

A buffer (runway), organized expenses, and realistic startup expectations will protect you from stress and rushed decision-making. A strong financial plan can make the difference between sustainable growth and panic-driven decision-making.

5. Set Up Your Business Before You Resign

Your legal structure, systems, early marketing, and audience-building can—and should—start while you’re employed. Doing these early gives you an incredible advantage. Walking into entrepreneurship with momentum changes everything.

Why I Wrote This eBook

Working with entrepreneurs taught me that most struggles happen because people skip the preparation phase.

So I created a guide to help you make the transition the right way — with clarity, confidence, and strategy.

Ready to Make a Smart, Strategic Leap?

If you’re serious about becoming an entrepreneur:

Download Before You Quit Your Job: From Employee to Entrepreneur: Your roadmap to a confident transition starts now!