Noah Kagan

If you’re starting from zero, keep your job.

Build a side hustle and slowly replace your income.

Once you have enough savings, then consider going all in.

Quitting your job is a BIG deal.

Don’t let the freedom gurus put you in a poor financial position.

9 months ago | [YT] | 1,453



@noahkagan 

A long time ago, I was a cubicle monkey who didn’t enjoy his career. But then I started AppSumo, where we help entrepreneurs kick more ass. I collected the top 25 books that have helped me the most on my journey: noahkagan.com/top-25-books

9 months ago | 7

@debraburke3018

This is excellent, sound advice from a man who is a business genius. A lot of people think starting a business is a piece of cake so they quit thinking they will make it rich only to fail and not have their job security. Better to do what Noah said. Get his book, "Million Dollar Weekend" for more great advice and wisdom.

8 months ago | 0

@YaNeK92

Quitting your job can give you a driving force of going down a path of no return. It's a great way to get yourself into ACTION and choosing a new direction! 💯

9 months ago | 8

@Brucebradburyfilmmaker

I did this. I agree with you, Noah. I quit my day job after I wanted to jump full-time into a company. I just started a few months prior, videography company. I didn’t have enough clients and it kind of collapsed when I didn’t have enough money to pay the bills, just a failed attempt.!! But it’s all right, we’re coming back strong in Q3 of 2024!

9 months ago | 13

@TarikShares

Totally agree on that. It can also help finance your business needs as well like purchasing a subscription, a camera etc.

9 months ago | 20

@PrehistoricMagazine

I’ve been trying to build my side hustle publishing and media company 15 yrs while working full time as a teacher. It can be very difficult to juggle both. Mike

8 months ago | 0

@UnderpaidProducer

Built out my business while working a full time job. Have a business partner who helped while I was too busy. Just brought myself on payroll a month ago for 20k more a year than I was making before 😎

8 months ago | 0

@timidchanteuse

Thanks for being honest about this. I’ve been beating myself over my head that I haven’t been trying enough.

8 months ago | 1

@MrJuliankilla

I learned this the hard way. It also sucks because you don’t take big enough risks (unless you’re insane) Like, you could spend $1000 on ads and see if you get sales and that would be moderately risky if you have a job, but if you have quit your job that $1000 is a chunk of your rent and it turns a moderately risky decision into a fucking hail mary

9 months ago | 1

@joefuentes2977

Yeah remember if you have a decent job and can pay your bills, you're already doing a lot better than most people.

8 months ago | 1

@shafiq_ramli

It's hard to find a job once you're 35+

8 months ago | 0

@chanyoung3725

Some people are barely making anything with the 9-5.

8 months ago | 0

@JEROME_BLACKSTONE

Saving enough to buy time then quitting is what I’ve done. I have a decent runway but I know it’s not infinite which means I’ll do whatever it takes to

9 months ago | 6

@jeremiahreynolds8183

The issue or question is what type of business tho

8 months ago | 0

@tomawey2141

Bruh I can't even get hired for a full time at the moment 💀

9 months ago | 2

@thedappercook

Agree, got fired and had to go in head first, I whole heartedly reccomend as you say

8 months ago | 0

@hardcase501st8

You and Ken Coleman speak many true words of wisdom!

9 months ago | 0

@tw8464

Good work telling the reality. It's often a big mistake to quit your job without bring about to truly replace it and do better. You have to have a real plan if you want to have some real chance and be able to maintain a level of security you worked for into the future

9 months ago | 0

@physicsimpossible73

There are people who travel around the world living off savings and do odd jobs to survive, why are office people so risk averse

9 months ago | 3

@Edward-bn2vw

That's good advice, especially if you get lunch included in your job.

9 months ago | 0