Every day I talk to people who want to get into internet marketing because they are trying to escape their day job. But that makes me wonder how many people are throwing out the baby with the bath water. Most of us have invested years of blood, sweat, and tears in our careers. What if instead of abandoning your day job, you could fix it while building your online business on the side?

I asked Farnoosh Brock to come back on the show because she knows a lot about getting ahead in a corporate environment. Before she became a successful online entrepreneur, she was a top-performing engineer at a Fortune 500 company. Her advice is for anyone who feels stuck in their current position.

What You Will Learn

• Why improving your day job and building a side business are not mutually exclusive
• How to take charge of your career instead of waiting for someone else to promote you
• The power of a giving mentality in the workplace
• Practical mindset shifts you can implement starting tomorrow

Episode Summary

Farnoosh Brock brings a perspective that most internet marketing guests do not have. She was genuinely successful in the corporate world before she left it. That means she understands both sides: how to thrive in a traditional career and how to build something of your own.

Her core message is that there is so much you can do in your current job starting tomorrow. No one is going to take care of your career for you. You need to take charge. She emphasizes developing a giving mentality at work, which naturally leads to more opportunities, better relationships, and positions you for advancement.

The beauty of this approach is that improving your day job creates a better foundation for your side business. You are less stressed, more financially stable, and in a better position to invest time and energy into building something on the side. It does not have to be either-or.

Key Takeaways

1. Do not throw out the baby with the bath water. Your day job represents years of investment. Before you abandon it, consider whether there are improvements that could transform your experience.
2. Take charge of your own career. Nobody is going to manage your advancement for you. Proactively seek opportunities and make your contributions visible.
3. Develop a giving mentality. Help others succeed at work and the returns come back to you in unexpected ways.
4. Your day job funds your dream. A better day job means more resources, less stress, and better conditions for building your online business on the side.

What Has Changed Since This Episode Aired

This episode was recorded in early 2014. The remote work revolution that followed the pandemic has fundamentally changed the relationship between employees and employers. Many people now have more flexibility in how and where they work, making it easier than ever to build a side business alongside a day job. The core principles Farnoosh discusses about taking ownership of your career and cultivating a giving mentality remain timeless.

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Related Episodes

• LNIM061: Interview With Farnoosh Brock — Farnoosh's first appearance discussing her exit from corporate America
• LNIM263: 3 Intentional Productivity Tips That Will 10x Your Success

Keep the Conversation Going

Are you building your online business alongside a day job? I would love to hear how you balance both. Leave a comment below or connect with me on Facebook. If the show has helped you, please leave a review on Apple Podcasts.