--- title: Starting a Profitable Side Business while Employed with Vanessa Zamy description: If you're still working a 9 to 5 but have dreams to start and grow a profitable side business while employed, listen to this right now. image: https://www.darrellevans.net/hubfs/podcast-guest%20(1).png --- [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) [![DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png?width=340&height=40&name=DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1.png "DarrellEvans.net_Logo-Alternate-1")](https://www.darrellevans.net) [CONSULTING](https://go.darrellevans.net/apply) - [ABOUT](https://www.darrellevans.net/about-darrell-evans) - [PODCAST](https://www.darrellevans.net/podcast) - WORK WITH ME - [FREE GROWTH PLAYBOOK](https://www.darrellevans.net/playbook) - [JOIN INNER CIRCLE](https://mindshiftinnercircle.com/plans/1989042?bundle_token=278d3bea1e8a5bca15d8847f0a57cad1&utm_source=manual) - [HIRE MINDSHIFT DIGITAL](https://mindshiftdigital.co) - [PARTNER WITH DARRELL](https://www.darrellevans.net/apply) [The MindShift Podcast](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/tag/the-mindshift-podcast) # Starting a Profitable Side Business while Employed with Vanessa Zamy By [Darrell Evans](https://www.darrellevans.net/blog/author/darrell-evans) 1/19/23, 2:58 PM 1 Minute Read > Keep it simple, then keep it movin’! > >  -Vanessa Zamy ![photofilter-683x1024](https://www.darrellevans.net/hs-fs/hubfs/photofilter-683x1024.jpg?width=333&height=500&name=photofilter-683x1024.jpg)   ## Episode 47 If you’re still working a 9 to 5 but have dreams to grow a side business while working your day job, you’re in the right place. Vanessa Zamy is a business expert, keynote speaker, and bestselling author dedicated to helping full-time employees transition to entrepreneurship by starting a side business while employed. Her consulting company, Your Vision’s Catalyst, coaches and advises 9-to-5ers on how to build a profit-producing, purpose-driven business without the overwhelm. It’s not hustling that’s bad, it’s how you’re hustling that they fix. With a focus on efficiency and effectiveness, Vanessa Zamy works with you as a new entrepreneur on taking care of your life while also taking care of business. Vanessa’s background includes a Management Science and Engineering Degree from Stanford University, and strategic leadership roles at Fortune 500 companies.   #### Topics Discussed: - - The day she didn’t want to get out of bed - Her journey to entrepreneurship - How to build a profitable side hustle - The common trap most solopreneurs fall into - Her “Hot Mess” moment - The power of one person in your life (dark times) - How to avoid overcomplicating your business ### Resources mentioned - [Skyrocket Your Side Business Bootcamp](http://bootcamp.vzamy.com/) - [Skyrocket Your Side Business Facebook Group](https://www.facebook.com/groups/skyrocketyoursidebiz) - [VanessaZamy.com](http://vanessazamy.com/) ## Connect with Vanessa - [Facebook](https://www.facebook.com/ZamyVanessa) - [Instagram](https://www.instagram.com/zamyvanessa/) - [LinkedIn](https://www.linkedin.com/in/zamyvanessa/) ### **Rate, Review, & Subscribe on Apple Podcasts** Please consider [subscribing, leaving a rating, and review](https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-mindshift-podcast-with-darrell-evans/id1473902927). 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