Rics on Nostr: I’ve been working in web development for almost 30 years. I started my career ...
I’ve been working in web development for almost 30 years. I started my career working for other companies, and after some time, I thought it would be a good idea to start my own business.
For over 15 years, I was an entrepreneur, but I never really made any real money with my company. Eventually, I had to accept defeat and return to the job market as an employee again.
And why all this? Because I never knew how to sell my work. I’m not a good businessman, nor a good salesperson. I’m definitely not a good businessperson!
Now, after a lot of trial and error, I’ve managed to learn a few things and I take on independent projects, freelances, but I still work for a big company that guarantees my paycheck every month.
Self-awareness is so important! This is what I should have done from the beginning: worked in big companies, built a network, improved technically and financially, and tested the market on the side without risking everything else.
For over 15 years, I was an entrepreneur, but I never really made any real money with my company. Eventually, I had to accept defeat and return to the job market as an employee again.
And why all this? Because I never knew how to sell my work. I’m not a good businessman, nor a good salesperson. I’m definitely not a good businessperson!
Now, after a lot of trial and error, I’ve managed to learn a few things and I take on independent projects, freelances, but I still work for a big company that guarantees my paycheck every month.
Self-awareness is so important! This is what I should have done from the beginning: worked in big companies, built a network, improved technically and financially, and tested the market on the side without risking everything else.