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In this episode, I share my personal journey of quitting a secure full-time job during COVID to go all-in on my web design business. I explain why so-called "job security" is often a myth and how running your own business—with multiple clients—can actually offer more stability. I also break down the common mistakes freelancers make when transitioning, and why the subscription model is the future of sustainable web design.

00:00 – Intro & My Leap From Full-Time Job
03:45 – The Myth of Job Security
08:30 – Why a Full-Time Job = One Client
11:50 – Taxes & Compensation Packages Explained
17:10 – Trading One Job for Another
20:40 – Scaling vs. Staying Solo
24:15 – The Power of Subscription Web Design
30:10 – Why Websites Are a Service, Not a Product
36:20 – Moving From Transactional to Relational Clients
40:00 – Why Subscription Revenue Creates Real Freedom
45:00 – Final Thoughts & Next Steps

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