Episode 1 Quitting Your Day Job

December 25th 2006

It’s the very first episode of Tweak! In this weeks episode we get to know each other a bit and explore the topic of quitting your day job. Have you been thinking of taking the plunge into the freelance lifestyle fulltime? Do you want to make money from home, be your own boss and-whoa this is beginning to sound a little too much like an infomercial. Tune in as we ask some tough questions and find out if we’ve got what it takes!

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When you’re getting ready to take the plunge into full time freelancing there’s a lot to consider! Below are the three questions I discuss in this episode.

  • Is it a hobby or is it a career?
  • Are you ready to be the boss?
  • Do you have what you need?

Tune in next time for part two in our discussion on quitting your day job, as we discuss some things to keep in mind if you’ve decided to make the switch.

 
 
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29 Responses to “Episode 1 Quitting Your Day Job”

  • I wanna take the plunge! Podcast sounds great. Any subscribers yet? Or am I #1?

    Nat on December 28th, 2006 at 10:40 pm

  • I think I’ll follow your lead Nat. #2

    Aaron on December 31st, 2006 at 6:53 pm

  • That’s awesome, can’t wait to hear more! :)

    Wynter on January 1st, 2007 at 12:28 am

  • This whole idea with the podcast is amazing. Great job, the topic was very interesting and I’m looking forward to more.

    Jorgeq on January 1st, 2007 at 5:28 am

  • I like the original (Media Artist Secrets) better… This was kind of boring. Good clear voice and delivery though… Hopefully will get better w/ time :)

    yann on January 1st, 2007 at 12:24 pm

  • Loving this - informative and practical advice from someone whos already freelance is always useful! I looking forward to hearing more soon.

    Rich Archer on January 1st, 2007 at 1:00 pm

  • I look forward to see how this website is evolving. I have just made the big step …

    Razvan Girmacea on January 1st, 2007 at 1:42 pm

  • Hi Joshua, I found this podcast in a CSS gallery, crazy, but I think I stay tuned :)
    I like the it’s length - short and clear, small - but big steps. I enjoy this concept. I’m looking forward the next episode.

    depi on January 1st, 2007 at 2:25 pm

  • You make some excellent points…especially the ones about being your own boss. Great job!

    Will be looking forward for the updates.

    Harsha on January 1st, 2007 at 8:38 pm

  • Great Great Great podcast!

    Looking forward to future episodes.

    Hal! on January 1st, 2007 at 10:20 pm

  • Great concept. Reminds me of Anthony Robbins and his 30 day program to success. Looking forward to the next episode. Keep it up!

    Laszlo Mag on January 2nd, 2007 at 12:41 am

  • Great podcast, Josh. Really good points.

    Looking forward to the next episode.

    Keep it up!

    Emil Nikov on January 2nd, 2007 at 1:32 am

  • This is great! Ive already taken the plunge, and I’m already a full time freelance contractor working for myself. Along the way, I learned a lot of things the hard way, and there is still so much to learn. I wish I would have had this at the start, but certainly maybe I can get a few tips on how to stay in biz once Im well established!

    TheSTIG on January 2nd, 2007 at 10:14 am

  • I’m looking forward to future episodes. What I heard sounds pretty good. Just keep it informative and entertaining because some podcasts get boring really quick. I one day hope to take the same step so I’m subscribed and ready to listen.

    Tony on January 2nd, 2007 at 12:19 pm

  • Good concept and good job on the site…it looks great…simple and effective design!

    Looking foward to future podcasts.

    Cheers.

    Antoine on January 3rd, 2007 at 2:16 am

  • This podcast is great! I’ve been asking myself this question for years. Haven’t had the guts to yet…keep up the podcasts

    Leslie on January 3rd, 2007 at 11:35 am

  • Thanks Josh, this was very helpful. Can’t wait for the next one.

    Neal on January 3rd, 2007 at 2:10 pm

  • Love it! Just added the site to my feed. I’m excited to see how things will come along here. More updates : )

    Lara on January 4th, 2007 at 2:22 pm

  • I was sent to your site as an example of what a client wanted to see in his next design I’m doing for him, but now that i’m here, I’m definately going to keep up with it. This was a great idea, and everything in your first episode I’ve already faced in my personal experience. Keep up the great work, and I look forward to all the episodes as they come.

    Tammy Hart on January 4th, 2007 at 2:47 pm

  • Josh, great site. Downloading the podcast now. I sent you an email too.

    Bryan on January 5th, 2007 at 10:01 am

  • Josh,

    Great tweak! You’re right, quitting my day job seems like an endeavor worth taking seriously. Don’t get me wrong, the dream of someday telling my boss where he can “put it” makes me want to take the plunge. But there are other factors to consider like job security in such a huge market, constant work and long hours…not to mention doing something “boring”. I like the fact that my job filters all that out for me. So at the end of the day, when the kids go to bed, I can escape to the “hobby”…and if I’m lucky, it will make me a couple of bucks!

    ))|((
    (-J-)

    Janus on January 5th, 2007 at 6:41 pm

  • Really informative. I’ve been thinkin about going solo … It’s nice to have a little insight. Would you say there is a lot of local competition in your area for work … or have you found location isn’t much of an issue for freelance/solo web work? Reason asking: I was also thinking about making a move to portland.

    Also, did you have to factor a significant amount of money for self-promotion/marketing? If so what would you say is the best method; SEO, word-of-mouth, professional reference? As you mentioned, you can’t pay the bills without clients.

    krecker on January 16th, 2007 at 8:06 am

  • Found your site when - oddly - my brain was searching for the types of questions you were suggesting to ask myself. I’m a little ways off from taking the plunge, but very interested to hear the rest of the tweakcasts as the first two have been amazing!

    Jamie on February 28th, 2007 at 9:46 pm

  • Excellent Podcast, I recently started freelancing 2 weeks ago and this is an excellent resource.

    Keith Donegan on March 9th, 2007 at 2:52 am

  • Excellent information. I own a cleaning company and work full-time in Corporate America… so I definitely relate to the topic of taking the plunge. I hope you keep it up! have you considered expanding the site to capture the stories/experiences of entreprenuers in other industries? Good luck.

    Will on September 17th, 2007 at 12:13 pm

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  • I’ve just starting out in web design (self taught) and this is the first pod cast I’ve listened to, I think its great and I’m going straight onto Episode 2.

    All the best John

    John McFarlane on April 29th, 2008 at 1:25 am

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