The Influence Co.

The Influence Co.

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02/04/2026

Ever been asked if your work as an entrepreneur is just a hobby?

Recently, someone I had literally just met for the first time, asked me, "do you actually make money at what you do?"

Balls-ey, agreed. Yet interesting question.

👉Would YOU ask someone with a job, 'do you actually make money during your hours working for that business you go into every day.'

It made me rethink how we label 'work' ... and value 'set-hours' over 'DIY hours.'

So I'll ask the question to fellow entrepreneurs and business owners.

Why call a revenue-generating venture a 'side hustle' when it's truly a business and it's where you 'work' and 'earn.'

Perhaps we need to shift our mindset and give entrepreneurial pursuits the value they deserve. It’s not JUST a side gig, you dabble in—it's your commitment to your industry, opportunity to support others, and absolutely your $$ freedom lifestyle livelihood.

Keep working hard, loving the DIY hours and never needing to quantify why you choose the 'work' that you do.

Are you making money, yet?
If not, let's chat. Side-hustlers can become full time entrepreneurs and make so much more than a 9-5.

Now that's work, worth it!
Been there, done that.

Jan
Coach
Entrepreneurs
✔️Yes, I eat, drink and travel for a living. Thanks for asking.

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