Many people have all the variables to take better control of their life. Sound financial nest egg, supportive family and a desire to enhance their independence through business ownership. If you fall into this category, but haven’t taken the plunge there are several factors that hold people back, mostly the consistent paycheck that isn’t guaranteed with being your own boss. So many sacrifice so much for their job and their career nowadays nobody flinches at 50, 60, 70 hour work weeks. In reality what are you gaining for missing out on family time or other events that you are more passionate about? The corporate grind never ends, the travel, the meetings aren’t worth the 3, 4 or 5 weeks of vacation. You’re forgetting the 45+ weeks you have to dig through. Our recommendation is to gain as much knowledge as possible, talk to business and franchise owners, make the right sacrifices for you and your family. Next time you’re standing by the pool unsure if it’s the right time or if you want to tip toe in or jump head first, ask others who are already in there. The initial briskness wears off immediately and you’ll wonder why you didn’t jump in sooner…