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How I Went From College Dropout To 8-Figure Entrepreneur

Last Updated: February 10, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 1 Comment

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Hello! Today, I have a great personal story to share from Stephen Somers. You may remember Stephen from his past guest post How to Quit Your Job & Build An Incredible Side Income on Amazon. Enjoy!

Winston Churchill once said “success consists of going from failure to failure without loss of enthusiasm.” 

My career as a musician failed, miserably.

My 9-5 was a rocky ride, but I eventually left and found a firm foundation.How I Went From College Dropout To 8-Figure Entrepreneur

And my third venture, I managed to succeed in many of the ways I hoped my first and second would.

The moral of the story: Try, try again and no matter what, never give up. But remember, giving up isn’t the same thing as hitting the restart button.

I’m Stephen Somers, and this is my journey to complete lifestyle freedom.

Note: Free Webinar: How To Quit Your Job And Become Your Own Boss By Selling Simple, Low Competition Products Globally On Amazon

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Being an entrepreneur can be extraordinarily rewarding.

It’s probably why most people who start a business think they’ll be able to make an instant, overnight success — but the honest truth is quite the opposite.

90% of new businesses fail within the first year, and many others never make it past year five.

It’s why so many ‘wannabe entrepreneurs’ give up so quickly!

For me though? I was hungry — actually, no — I was STARVING for success and was prepared to do whatever it took to make it happen and create the life I knew I was destined for.

So this is my story. [Read more…]

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How To Take Maternity Leave When Self-Employed – What You Need To Know

Last Updated: December 6, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 13 Comments

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Are you self-employed and pregnant? Are you wondering how to handle maternity leave when self-employed?

Big news if you haven’t heard yet – I am pregnant!

When I announced this news, I received many questions, especially ones revolving around what I am going to do for maternity leave since I am self-employed.Maternity Leave When Self-Employed

I am very grateful for the life that I get to live, and I realize that I run a truly amazing business that will allow me to focus a lot of time on this next exciting part of my life.

That being said, there are so many things about maternity leave when self-employed that I want to talk about!!

One of the first things I thought about when I found out that I was pregnant was what am I going to do when it comes to running my business?

As a self-employed person who is currently pregnant, I am in charge of my own maternity leave – there’s no official blogger maternity leave, haha!

Yes, the Family Medical Leave Act gives employees in the United States up to 12 weeks of unpaid maternity leave.

However, that doesn’t exactly apply to me, as I want to take a self-employed maternity leave (there are a couple of states that do offer paid leave for self-employed workers, but that’s not the norm). [Read more…]

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How To Work And Go To College: 10 Tips That Will Help You Succeed

Last Updated: October 11, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 2 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to work and go to college at the same time?

According to the U.S. Department of Education, 43% of full-time undergraduate students also work at the same time, with 10% working 35 hours or more each week, 17% working 20 to 34 hours per week, 7% working 10 to 19 hours per week, and 6% working less than 10 hours per week.how to work and go to college at the same time

I usually worked anywhere from 35 to 45 hours per week while I was in undergraduate and graduate school.

I did this from when I first started until I graduated, and I also side hustled several hours a week on top of my full-time job.

Due to that, I really understand what it’s like balancing it all. I had to learn how to work full time and go to school full time.

It wasn’t easy, but it is possible.

If you’re reading this article, I imagine you are thinking about going back to school. Or you’re about to start college and want to work a full-time job while you’re in school. Either way, you’re here wondering how to balance full-time work and study. [Read more…]

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How To Go To College In Europe For $8,000 Or Less A Year

Last Updated: October 11, 2021 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 3 Comments

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Do you want to save money on college, such as by learning how to go to college in Europe?

Yes, you can actually save money by going to college in Europe, and today’s article will show you exactly how.how to go to college in europe

The average cost of programs for college abroad in Europe is around $8,000 per year, which is a huge savings over what you may pay in the U.S.

There are also hundreds of options under $4,000 per year, and there are even 50 programs that are tuition-free for international students.

Plus, bachelor’s degrees in Europe tend to only be 3 or 3.5 years long, which makes the cost per year even better.

And, you don’t even need to know a foreign language as there are over 3,000 bachelor degree programs taught completely in English in Europe. [Read more…]

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How To Become A Freelance Writer

Last Updated: May 5, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 4 Comments

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Want to learn how to become a freelance writer with no experience? Here’s how you can find freelance writing jobs and make money at home.

Finding a freelance writing job is a dream for many. Being able to make money writing from home can be a great career choice.How To Become A Freelance Writer

Today, I have a great interview about how to become a freelance writer with Alexander Webb. Alexander is a freelance writer for National Geographic, the New York Times, and more.

Alexander Webb and Kristin Wong (writer for New York Times, Glamour, Lifehacker, and more) created Come Write With Us, an online course for writers. This course teaches everything Alexander and Kristin have learned from writing for top newspapers and magazines.

Their course delivers real results and students have become freelance writers for magazines, websites, and one even writes for the New York Times.

Are you wondering questions such as:

  • What is a freelance writer?
  • How do freelance writers get paid?
  • What do you need to become a freelance writer?
  • How can I find my first writing job?

Today’s interview will help you get started and perhaps even introduce you to a new way to make money from home. [Read more…]

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13 Early Morning Jobs If You Want To Jump-Start Your Day

Last Updated: March 17, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 6 Comments

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Whether you are looking for full-time early morning jobs, or if you are looking for a side hustle that you can squeeze in early in the morning, there are definitely early morning jobs out there.early morning jobs

I know many people who side hustle in the morning as a way to make some extra money before they start their day job. Some people work a side job in the morning because it’s when they feel the most motivated.

I had several different early morning jobs when I was paying off my student loans. I usually woke up a couple of hours before I had to leave for my day job so that I could make extra money.

Finding jobs with morning hours allowed me to pay off my debt much more quickly. I was able to put all of my extra time towards making extra income, even if it meant I had to wake up very early.

While it was very tiring at times, working side jobs early in the morning is something that I am very happy I did because it helped me change my life! [Read more…]

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How To Sell Printables Online And Make Money As A Beginner

Last Updated: January 31, 2022 BY Michelle Schroeder-Gardner - 9 Comments

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Do you want to learn how to sell printables online? Here’s how you can find printable ideas to sell, how to create printables as a beginner, how to make extra money, and more.

I first talked about selling printables online in How I Make Money Selling Printables On Etsy. Today is time for part two!how to sell printables online

Many of you are interested in this, so I asked Cody, the co-founder of E-Printables Side Hustle course, to come back and answer more of your questions. I also asked him to connect me with some of his students of his printables course, so that I could ask them for their best tips.

Learning how to sell printables online can be a fun side hustle because it not only brings out your creative side, but you also only need to create a printable once, and you can sell them an unlimited amount of times.

Cody started with zero graphic design skills and didn’t know how to create printables when he first started. It’s something he learned as he went along.

Are you wondering questions such as:

  • What is a printable?
  • Why do people buy printables from Etsy? Is selling printables on Etsy profitable?
  • What printables sell best on Etsy?
  • How do you know what to price each printable?
  • How do I get started selling printables on Etsy?

Today’s article will help you learn how to sell printables online.

Also, you can sign up for Cody’s free ebook that helps you figure out where to start when it comes to selling printables on Etsy. This can be a great way to get started and learn how to sell digital downloads on Etsy. [Read more…]

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