Trying to Build a Side Hustle | Fighting Imposter Syndrome | Working my way to $200,000.
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- Опубликовано: 18 окт 2024
- Follow my journey as I start my PPC Management side hustle. I'm grappling with imposter syndrome, focusing on building a solid foundation, and aiming to achieve a $200,000 income by 2025.
Analytic Marketing Courses Mentioned
1. Measurement Marketing - measurementmar...
It’s pricey but worth it in my opinion if analytics is important to you. I will make a video on this soon so stay tuned.
Other notable mentions
1. God Tier Ads - Perfect for people who already have a level of proficiency in Search Engine Marketing.
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I’m sorry about the video quality on this one. I’m not sure what happened during the upload process. I will make it better for next time.
looks fine to me. Sometimes when videos are uploaded they don't show up in the highest quality immediately but they do later. Maybe that's what happened here.
@@Jumpman67yeah especially if it was uploaded and pushed right away. Takes a while on YT's end to get it all indexed and optimized. Even for short videos.
When I see the pixel-y stuff on a new video I just try to remember to check back later.
Video quality was fine for me as well
I am a nurse practitioner who left a good paying full time job because of sexual harassment. After 25 years at one company, I took a leap and applied for all sorts of jobs. I was truly bored in my last NP job along with the horrible, icky harassment by my two physician colleagues. Everything just seemed to fall into line once I had the courage to quit and make a change, even though I really had no plan at that time (but lots of savings$$, to get by awhile thankfully). Now I work in a hospital-based urgent care which is never something I ever planned to do. I love it so much. I am way more capable than other people in my life have led me to believe. I have been bullied and beat down. Keep going. Keep being honest with yourself. Sending good vibes out to the Universe for your time to come!
please tell your boyfriend about the channel, in a good relationship there is no space for secrets. He will appreciate that your honest......🙏🏼🥰
You’re so right. I just did last night and he’s very supportive. Thank you 💛
@@dbalemon great job 😘
@@dbalemon ❤❤
Ohhhh he didn't know?!
Coming here to say the same thing… gotta tell him. Glad you did. ❤
You can do this! Greetings from the UK! 🇬🇧
Welcome, thank you! 💛🙂
@dbalemon - When dealing with imposter syndrome I always think of a quote from Jim Rohn. It's a paraphrase but it helps, "The main question to ask, isn't what are you getting. The main question to ask is, what are you becoming". It's so easy to not feel accomplished or good enough without getting or hitting some kind of goal. However we must remember that the steps we are taking to become the person that will hit those goals is what makes us worthy. You are not an imposter, you are just on the journey to becoming who you've set out to be and every day you are more and more that person. Keep up the great work ❤
I love this comment and love Jim Rohn. Thank you💛
Don’t get too obsessed with making a $200,000 income. The majority of millionaires only earn $50,000 annually. They just live on less than they make, don’t use credit cards, only buy used cars, and invest their extra money into 401ks, Roth IRAs, and real estate instead of liabilities. The reality is that the more money you make, THE MORE MONEY YOU SPEND.
I appreciate your unique take on budgeting videos. I also love your style. I would love to learn how to be a "girl " on a budget. You certainly have the wheels turning in my head. RUclips is going in a direction that is concerning. I find you refreshing.
*consumer girl
Yay, she's back! Diggin your content. Lovin your journey and can't wait to see what's coming!
Thank you!!!!
Hi, would you consider doing these types of videos as a series "Building My Side Hustle" including the steps you're taking? I think its really motivating for people in the same position. Love your videos 🍋🌟
I discovered you this morning and had already watched ALL your videos! 💜
This is inspiring! Also to note, I make way less than you 85k a year, paid off small condo, I’m the same age as you and have half a million ij investments, my lifestyle is simple and modest but comfortable. So all to say you can definitely reach your goals, do it aggressively starting now, the saving and investment aspect. Dont over think it.
I think most of us feel like you..self doubt and think we will not succeed. We can’t be negative, we need to remind yourselves everyday that we can do it. We woman are way stronger than what we think of ourselves.
One other thing I would recommend (not that you asked but from my own experience)…be open and tell your partner what you are going thru. In a committed
relationship, we shouldn’t be hiding from our partners. It’s better to come clean now than when it’s too late.
Sending you lots of love, luck and all positive vibes!❤😘l🐞🍀
I suffer from dysmorphia too. I don't have a spending problem but I'm overcome with negative thoughts about my appearance and those thoughts keep me from doing a lot things and they severely affect my confidence. I rarely look in the mirror or at pictures of myself because it causes me too much distress. Editing a RUclips video of myself would be an impossible task. Not comparing to say my condition is worse or anything just to say that the same problem impacts me in a different way and I really understand how painful it is to live with this issue.
I love your transparency. Don't give up! You can do it!
nice video and very motivating. Can you share how you manage schedule and energy for 9-5, hustle and everything else - groceries, cleaning etc? 😊
Absolutely, I’m planning on making a video on this soon. But honestly, I don’t have this figured out yet. I’ve been listening to a ton of podcasts on it trying to figure out the best way to manage my time but something always gets neglected.
I relate to everything you said. I still feel like an impostor and I’ve been in my industry for 30 years. But for some reason, I still think I don’t know anything. Even though if I logically think about it, I know a lot and I’ve done a lot and my work history proves it. But once the inner- sabator starts talking to me in my head, my confidence just flies out the window.
It’s the worst, a constant struggle.
please keep making videos (: Even if it's just a day-to-day or vlog-style video we would love it!
thanks for being so authentic!
This is great…new subbie. Just took the leap and got my LLC, domain, bank acct. I struggled to know what to charge but after asking around I am going with a retainer vs per hour or per project. Thank you for sharing the resources. Limiting beliefs are absolutely holding me back right now. I go back and forth like you between fear and “I got this!”
That’s amazing congrats! The pricing is a huge challenge. Are you in the marketing field? I’m also considering an LLC but haven’t gotten to that step.
@@dbalemon no I provide back office/admin and project mgmt. services for small businesses within my industry. This is all still very new for me but exciting..never imagine owning my own business.
You really don’t give yourself enough credit. You are enough. ❤ it is good that you are gaining additional education and skills. But jump feet first because I really think that you have what it takes! Comparison is the thief of joy. Just keep that in mind as you pursue other opportunities. ❤❤
Love your transparency! Your journey is very different from my own, but I appreciate your perspective.
Thank you!
I think your competitive advantage is you have less clients and therefore you can dedicate more time to ensure the ads are working
I really enjoy your videos! I love learning about how others pay down their debts and what inspires them to make a difference in their own lives! Keep on going! ❤❤❤❤❤
So happy to wake up to your video, I feel like I'm on the same trajectory (and age)! I'm also freelancing doing social media management :) Ps. MANY people love a small business and connecting with one person versus big companies. Plus you have all the experience and are resourceful! You got it!
I needed this and can definitely relate. I decided to start freelancing recently and I’ve found myself paralysed. Thank you for being vulnerable! Love from Australia ❤
I have felt and still do feel like you do sometimes, but one thing I discovered is the Dunning-Kruger effect term which put into words exactly how I observed others' confidence and doubted my own.
When you know that you know yourself and your content, just keep building, quiet confidence speaks volumes ❤
Im lovong your channel. I like that you dont lecture or act like you know it all and instead we can hear your thought process and feel like youre being real. Also youre super transparent which is more interesting to watch
Thank you. My hope is that someone can learn from my mistakes.
I love your channel! I really love how honest you are and how you're sharing from the lense of someone with a shopping addiction/ needing to fees the consumer machine. It honestly made me realize that I have these tendencies too and if I don't reel it in I'll be broke. Keep going with what you're doing ❤
I’m so happy and thank you!!! 💛
I am excited for you…why? Cause I can’t wait to follow you, follow your journey step by step…because one day you will achieve it and so much more. And we as women can celebrate your success. You will look back at these videos and be like…wow I’m helping women as I help myself too. Thanks for documenting your journey.
Appreciate your honestly and vulnerability in all of your videos.. Just curious why you are so focused on increasing your income? You're a dual income relationship without kids, correct? You can absolutely do this on your existing salary. I believe in you!! ❤❤❤
i go through the EXACT same cycles and honestly for me it happens when I'm PMSing...literally a monthly struggle
Oh my god, I was when I was going through this. Hormones are tough.
I was wondering if anyone else had mentioned this. As you go through a full cycle, our hormones go up and down and 100% affect our mood and how we feel energy wise etc. It's worth keeping certain tasks until you're in the follicular and ovulatory phases especially when networking etc 💛
Oh the self limiting beliefs! I really want to make a pivot and do interior design. I have a huge passion for it and a talent. But the fear and imposter syndrome is real. And then i feel like i can do it. And then I slip backwards. So i feel you!
Im going to make the plunge and offer design services in my next several videos. Get a side hustle and then make it my real work.
I discovered you about a week ago, I absolutely love your vulnerability and honesty! You’re growing !! What is your advice on how you started your channel and how did you build your audience/ get more views?
I wish I had great advice but I only have what I have learned so far.
Start a channel on a topic you’re incredibly passionate about, something you can talk about for hours and know intimately, and be honest.
I thought my videos would get less than 100 views for a while and I was okay with that. I had kind of hoped for it because I was so honest, I thought by the time people found me those would be buried.
I watch a lot of Think Media and Jay Clouse’s RUclips videos for RUclips learning.
I think you are well on the way. Your presentation seems very honest and very passionate. Might suggest that you make as many sales pitches in person as possible. Maybe by live video is adequate also. Most people typically don't eventually buy by the idea or product or even buy by the benefit. Most often by the person selling. Think with the right pitch, you'll have a big advantage. Biggest risk I see is that you get overloaded with stuff. Maybe set initial sights reasonably lower. If you just get a few new accounts. Then under promise and over deliver. These satisfied new accounts will refer other new accounts. Then these plus organics and you get a compounding effect going. But the key is under promise and over deliver. If you get one unsatisfied customer, have to do a major analysis. Think your chances of getting there are excellent.
The hustle culture leads to more money, sure, but then Lifestyle Creep leads to that bigger house, bigger mortgage, bigger bills, a family, nicer cars, great schools, then you have to hustle even more to keep it all going. It can be exhausting. Sometimes less really is more. We have all the former (now in our fifties) and only have our mortgage remaining as debt. but we tell our children to go smaller and have more money to enjoy things. It’s never been about keeping up with anyone else to show off, you just grow up being told these things make you a success and are expected. Honestly our consumption is lead by others who want to take our money away for themselves. Don’t fall for it! 😂
I'm loving your content!!! ❤
Thank you!!! 💛
So relatable. Thank you for sharing! I’m 41 y/o and I’ve also worked in marketing (agency side) for the past 10 years. So inspired by the timeline you’ve set for your goals. And it’s encouraging to see you taking concrete steps to get there.
Please share the marketing analytics course! I explored one on Coursera and it was very thorough, but not super relevant.
PS - LinkedIn might be a good place to start for overall impression lift and brand awareness. In person networking sounds like a great idea for you, though, especially since you present so well! You’d be a slam dunk at a local Chamber of Commerce or Rotary club meeting.
Great to see you here Christiana😄 hope you're well!
Hi! The marketing analytics course is measurement marketing.io - They have a RUclips Channel so you can check them out first. It’s expensive but so incredibly good. I’m going to do a video on it soon so everyone can see behind the scenes what the platform looks like.
@@dbalemon thank you!
I just recently found your page and I find you inspiring. I am 33 years old and constantly am finding myself in major self-doubt and just defeat because we are no where near where we need to be financially for now or in the future. I make significantly less ($45k gross- literally gross lol) and we are a family of five. This gives me hope for not only growth, but maybe one day we won't have to live in a paycheck to paycheck routine. It's stressful and I just want to enjoy our babies. Thank you for the real and the raw! Can't wait to see you bloom.
Just the video i needed! I am also on a journey to improve my finances, especially reining in my spending. After or along side that, is to increase income. Im stuck in a contract job! I have had an extremely hard time finding employment my whole life. Hoping to bridge the income gap with a side hustle. Tried freelancing, but never got a client, had a website, documents, profiles, networked but to no avail. Im looking to take another stab but via another strategy. Please share your journey with us!!!
Remember: "Whatever the mind can conceive and believe, it can achieve" - Napoleon Hill
Love your channel. I don’t have a business, but a successful in my career. The best advice I heard is that in order to start you just have to be a step ahead of the person you are targeting. What about coaching people to do their own ads or get educated about it? Word of mouth is amazing also so just start. You’ve got this! Also better to figure out who your ideal client is and get some feedback before putting effort into a website and making something it the marketing isn’t right for what they really want.
yes everything you said is so true
Love this one, you will be able to do everything you want, believe in that ❤
Keep up the great work! Excellent video that grabs people's attention.
Thanks so much!
Keep doing the amazing job you are and you will make a good income here on RUclips as well!
Great video, best of luck I am sure you can do it.
Thank you!
Relatable. ❤
@antondaniels made a video about you- the comments are not kind. I hope this works in your favor! People are so ruthless. Thank you for sharing your story , because you are helping and inspiring people who are struggling and those who feel alone.
I guess that’s to be expected when you put all of your issues and insecurities on the internet. Thank you 💛
He did?? I can't find it.
@@karamckaraton ruclips.net/video/9tpbEiTJdhU/видео.htmlsi=nxzaGvHf_N5ax06r
@@karamckaraton I didn’t realize he had more than one RUclips, heres the link!
I love that I found your channel. I definitely don’t have the same story, yet find you very relatable. I also can’t tell you how many years (😬) I’ve been putting off starting a RUclips channel of my own. I’d be interested in learning about course you mentioned in the video!
I’m going to make a video about the marketing courses I’ve been taking.
You have to start your channel! I waited years to make mine and it took me about a month to hit publish on my first video once it was filmed.
There are negative comments so you have to be prepared, but the benefits far outweigh the downsides. It’s so worth it. If you do it, let me know.
Have you ever listened to The Minimalists? Not even to become a minimalist but to change your mindset and the way you think about having things. I’m not a minimalist but I have changed the way I think about only having what I NEED.
Oh my god I just looked them up this morning! If I’m right with who you’re referring to, I’m on the hunt for a female version of those two guys. They’re great but I feel like females face different external societal pressures. I’m going to keep looking until I find what I’m looking for.
@@dbalemonwould that be Marie Kondo? Tidying Up.
@@dbalemon can recommend too The Financial Diet and Christina Mychas!
This channel is unfortunately very much needed!! A couple things I retired at 50 a multi millionaire not especially smart but I saved more than spent and invested every month.. also if you are married stay married (37) years.. just those things are a great start ( and a little luck and blessing) keep up the great information.. one tip DCA into palantir
I love ur honesty. ❤ from southafrica
Thank you! 💛💛
Commercial cleaning for myself. Helps
Have you heard of the concept of capsule wardrobe? It has really helped curb my shopping habits :) and Allison Bornstein’s book “Wear it well”
Yes! I haven’t heard of the book but I’m very familiar with the capsule wardrobe. I think I’m going to try project 333, then transition to a capsule wardrobe.
The worst thing you can do , is compare. Comparing yourself to others will make you doubtful and miserable, do NOT do it to yourself. You have done this business for years.
What makes women not obtain the wealth they deserve is fear. Girl step out , and do it afraid. You are going to be so happy with yourself a year from now. Take a page from Nike, just do it. 🎉🎉🎉. You are building a community that in invested in you. 😂😂 Lets go.🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤😊
Very interesting content. Greetings from Poland :)
Thanks so much!!
Love your content!! Can you share the marketing course you are in? sooo interested!
I’m going to add the information to the description and I will likely make a video on it so everyone can see behind the scenes of the platform. But the best money I’ve spent so far is on the courses made by measurementmarketing.io. They focus entirely on analytics and how to track and measure all marketing efforts so you can see where to improve and what’s working well. They have a RUclips channel so you can check them out before you try.
Hun i honestly think you are not being real enough with yourself yet, and I get it because getting real with your circumstances can be mentally crippling. The fear aspects you talked about…you didn’t even mention the fear of the debt getting further stacked whilst you waste your time learning skills you’ll probably never earn money from or use again (website building etc). Cut that crap and go on upwork or one of those platforms where your small to medium sized company customers are already. Remember you are offering a service based business and this sort of business relies totally on reputation. You will not get that on a stand-alone website. Also just start hustling and save the learning for when you have a paying client and at that point work doubly hard to learn and produce quality work that will earn you the reputation.
We all feel that way. Sometimes.
There is an old phrase that goes along as; To save money is to make money. You can not have one without the other.
Good job! You are really motivating me to get started. What is the marketing course you’re taking?
Thank you! I’m going to add it to the description of the video and will do a video on it. The one I’m in now is by Measurementmarketing.io. It’s all about measuring your marketing efforts with analytics. God Tier Ads is great for PPC management but you need to have knowledge of the platform first.
Start the channel!!!
Have you looked into adult ADHD? I agree with so many points!
I actually REGRET telling my friends & family about my channel. That’s the main reason I stopped posting.
It’s not about being broke it’s about your lifestyle and purchases. You make six figures and have a boyfriend that pays for everything. You aren’t struggling like other people. Very privileged you just have out of control spending.
Wow you look fit! Take us on your diet and fitness routine.. I just watched all 5 Of your videos and I like what you’re posting! Stay pretty🤩
Do you have relationships with any businesses or sole proprietors who would benefit from your services and already trust you? They might be happy to help you develop your skills at a discounted rate and offer testimonials! Wishing you all the best!
I do but for some reason I feel so uncomfortable introducing the idea to them. It’s something I have to get over. Thanks for the suggestion 🙂
Interested in marketing video, please
I would like to hire you for my google ads for my business how can I get in touch?
Hi! I’d love to have a conversation. At the very least I’m happy to do a free site audit to give you clearer picture of your SEO. You can email me elle@convertadmedia.com.
Sounds like your biggest problem is your relationship with your boyfriend. How can "open yourself up to the world" and yet not to the person you share your bed? Doesn't make sense. Your most important financial decision is who you share your life with.
I think it makes more sense to share with the world and not the people you’re closest to. Debt and money is a very embarrassing shameful thing to most, especially when it’s only your debt and not mutual debt. It wasn’t until I paid off all my debt, that I was able to comfortably talk about it with my boyfriend.
Recession was postponed by monetary manipulation. I'm sorry for the people who thought it was a new normal.
Have you tried Dave Ramsey baby steps in your financial journey?
No, I’ve only been exposed to Dave Ramsey through his RUclips channel. I had a hard time connecting with his approach so I didn’t dig further. Is that a specific program or model he created?
This is where the system is explained : ruclips.net/video/6DoGbBQ1Eao/видео.htmlsi=NwYC6JirVFxi_f5I
Yes, it is. He created a system to get out of debt. It is not debt management, it is getting out of debt as fast as you can.
@@dbalemon maybe you have hard time connecting to his approach because you need it!
@@dbalemon Yes he has a program called Financial Peace, but if you are comfy with Ramit that's fine, do what works! :)
Are you living in your bf house or his parents house?
his parents house
Why are you so focused on the numbers,you already make 110000dollars a year?i think that you can not relaese your old lifestyle...and if you can not handle the dollars...it will not make a difference 110000dollars of 200000dollars...
Agree. Side hustles are a cult thing
You don’t know if this is before or after taxes and if she pays state and federal that’s a high percentage like 20-25 percent.
I disagree! That’s almost double the income. If she builds habits like budgeting, automatic savings, automatic investments, paying off debt etc. having that extra $90,000 a year will make a HUGE difference. She clearly enjoys having nice things and if she can enjoy those things in moderation while ALSO achieving her financial goals then that’s LIVING. It’s okay to not want to be frugal.
@@GabbyPeterson17 I agree!
@@GabbyPeterson17exactly
Thank you for this video. I was searching for a contact method for you, how can one privately contact you please?
Sure, you can contact me at dbalemon@outlook.com
Best wishes to you on your journey, to be a piece of arm jewelery. And be a kept woman.
You should get a microphone
Yep you’re right. I filmed the first four minutes on a whim so I didn’t have one on. I’m wearing a mic for the rest of the video. Thanks for letting me know regardless.
You live with someone else's parents with a 110K income. You should be able to save at least half already.
Her budgeting video will shed some light as to why she continues to struggle.
Do you belong to a women's entrepreneur group? It may be helpful to connect with likeminded folks for guidance and accountability.
That’s been something I’ve been thinking about but haven’t taken the next step to researching it. I’ll likely look into it soon.
I’d have an interest in taking part. I’m just launching a small business and haven’t found a good group of people to collaborate with yet. It can be lonely, and it’s easy to get sucked into costly business-building training programs.
In My case i will never not tell my husband, because I will get positive feedback from him. I’m not saying that your boyfriend will not do that, but maybe you want that way, it’s your personality but me, never he will know it from the begging 😉
Transparency is good and well but continuing to chase trust fund babies/millionaires as an arm candy isn’t going to improve your real worth. The underlying issue is you haven’t changed. You just shifted from manic spending state to a money manic state without actually resolving the real issue. No amount of money will fix that and it will cause you to jump from relationship to relationship looking for your worth.
Hahahha “continuing to chase trust fund babies/millionaires as arm candy”. My life would be much easier if that were my goal 😂
Hi,I enjoyed watching the first and second video. I have struggled to watch this one in particular because it feels like a marathon like oh my God I need to get to do this,I need to this and do this and do this by this time by this time. My anxiety levels spiked. I am not blaming you,I think I am triggered and I need to check that. I have unsubscribed.
I wish you well
Would love to see you in that dress a bit more ;)
Grow up!!!😮
Your salary is 110,000 🙄🙄🙄🤣 Girl. I hope you meet your goals but please don’t blow your money again.
Super interesting videos. So open and honest. I think you have great potential in this area…. Grow here for the extra income boost(?)