Ramit’s interview with Pam Slim of Escape From Cubicle Nation
Escape From Cubicle Nation’s Pam Slim discusses entrepreneurship with Ramit
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1:13 Being an entrepreneur: There’s nothing glamorous about the life of an entrepreneur. And money is not the common hurdle to taking the leap.
[audio:PamSlim/moneyentrepreneur.mp3]5:46 Passion: What should you do with your life? Your career is an onion, and you should be a heat-guided missile.
[audio:PamSlim/passion.mp3]9:30 Biggest fears of entrepreneurs: Will you end up living in a van down by the river? Does job security exist anymore? Do you feel that no one will take you seriously because of your age?
[audio:PamSlim/women.mp3]23:00 The economy and your plan: The economy is tough. Is it realistic to switch jobs right now and leave your full time job? Where are you going to be in a year? Are you in a job just for the paycheck?
[audio:PamSlim/economy.mp3]31:55 The unknown: How bad is the worst case scenario? Don’t burn your bridges Jerry Maguire style.
[audio:PamSlim/unknown.mp3]39:15 Your first $1000: How do you earn $1000 on the side when you work a 9-5 and have 2 toddlers at home?
[audio:PamSlim/1000.mp3]43:06 Starting a company: How do I get funding/venture capital? When do I jump ship? Do your research, take people out to lunch and have a plan b.
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