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I started my first on the side, I was 33 and building a family, so I couldn't quit my day job. I hired an intern to handle marketing. Amazingly, he also did support. After a year the company made enough money so I could quit.

My advice: in general, do not invest your buffer in your company. You will be tempted to, but think of it as a buffer for when your life goes sideways, not your company.

PM me if you want, Google my username.




When you quit did you retain ownership and receive any income from the business so it was truly hands off?


Sounds like OP quite his day job not the new business he started




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