Step four: Find a mentor and team of advisors.
This is critical because you will have a lot of questions and support is important. Make sure your mentor has a business similar to what you envision for yourself in terms of number of employees, whether it is goods and/or services offered and target consumer. Your team of advisors is people that are “experts” in areas you may need advice in, such as lawyers, web designers, accountants, business advisors, sales gurus and so on. Use the rule of six degrees of separation and reach out to your contacts. Don’t be afraid to ask strangers; the worst thing that could happen is they say no (and most people are flattered to be asked).

Step five: Do it part-time.
Pursue turning your hobby into a career part-time by everyday doing something that takes you closer to your goal. It can simply be adding a picture to your vision board to setting up a meeting with a bank for a business loan. Just keep the energy of your goal in constant motion, visualize success and remember to pay your bills along the way.

Above all, remember what we do is NOT who we are, so treat yourself kindly, set attainable goals, maintain hobbies that have nothing to do with work and trust your intuition. And if your hobby remains “just” a hobby—that is 100% okay too.

Christine Hassler is an author, a speaker and a coach. For information on her coaching services, visit www.christinehassler.com. To reach Christine, e-mail christine[at]christinehassler.com.


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