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How to Transition from Employee to Entrepreneur

Avoid the shiny objects and stay on track…

Rick Martinez
4 min readMay 17, 2022
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In February of 2001, I unknowingly went from a $12.25 per hour bedside nurse to a business owner.

As I reflect back, I can begin to see the steps. A pattern, if you will. While I want to believe it was all fate, luck, and right place, right time stuff.

The truth is that success leaves clues.

Transitioning from employee to entrepreneur may seem complex and overwhelming, but it’s actually quite simple. At least simpler than one might think. It takes a little bit of planning and understanding of what is required to be a successful entrepreneur before starting the journey.

Don’t transition to entrepreneurship without the funds needed to be successful. However, you need to follow specific steps first to ensure you have what it takes to succeed.

I mention funds, or dough, right off the bat because before anyone even thinks about leaving a 9–5, you have to be able to support your day-to-day expenses.

Feel me?

The following are five steps to follow to easily transition from employee to entrepreneur.

Step One: What’s your passion?

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Rick Martinez
Rick Martinez

Written by Rick Martinez

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