One of my biggest goals right now is to stop relying on just one paycheck.
Not because I think having a traditional job is bad. I actually like the security of having a steady income. But I also want to build something that belongs to meβsomething that gives me options, allows me to use my different skills, and maybe eventually gives me a little more financial breathing room.
So lately, I’ve been collecting income streams like they’re side quests. π
Right now, I’m building several different ways to make money.
I’ve officially earned my certification as a Loan Signing Agent, which means I can start pursuing loan signings as part of my notary business.
I’ve also become ordained to perform weddings, which is something I’ve wanted to add to my notary business for a while. Eventually, I would love for Danielle Signs to become more than just notarizations and loan signings.
And because apparently I didn’t have enough going on, I’m now a Mary Kay Independent Beauty Consultant. ππ Beauty has always been something I love, so I’m excited to see if I can turn that interest into another little income stream.
Then there’s The Studio of Danielleβmy blog and YouTube channel.
I’m hoping to eventually make money through content, affiliate marketing, and other opportunities that come from building an audience around the things I genuinely enjoy: beauty, money, creativity, planning, side hustles, and figuring out how to build a life I actually love.
And I’m not done yet.
Coming soon, I’m planning to take additional courses in estate planning and field inspections so I can expand the services I offer through my notary business.
When I look at that list, I have two completely opposite reactions:
βWow, look at me building a business!β
and
βGirl… what are you doing?β π
But I think that’s part of building something new.
I’m not expecting every one of these ideas to become a huge source of income. Some may work better than others. Some may turn out to be things I enjoy more than I make money from. And that’s okay.
The goal isn’t to have a million income streams just so I can say I have a million income streams.
The goal is to build options.
I want to create different little streams of income that can grow over time. Maybe one becomes a major source of income. Maybe another brings in a few hundred dollars a month. Maybe another opens a door I haven’t even considered yet.
I’m learning as I go.
And honestly, that’s one of the things I’m most excited about right now.
I’m not just trying to spend less money.
I’m learning how to make more of it.
And hopefully, I’m building a beautiful life along the way. πβ¨

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