Leah Phifer.

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Leah Phifer is an employee-engagement consultant who helps organizations retain their staff. She left her job in the government in May to focus exclusively on her small business. She knew it was time to quit once she recognized burnout and was able to cover her needs.

Like many first-time entrepreneurs, I started my employee-engagement consultancy, WhyWork, as a side hustle. I had a solid nine-month plan to transition it into my primary employment,...

Continue Reading I burned out trying to juggle a side hustle and full-time job. Here's the 5-step plan I used to decide when it was time to go all-in on my business.