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Anna Burgess Yang: Why Self-Employment May Be More Secure Than a Traditional Job
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In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Anna Burgess Yang to discuss her journey from corporate banking to solopreneurship. We explore the skills that helped her make the leap, how she approaches business decisions and financial management, and what it really means to navigate risk as a self-employed business owner. Anna also shares practical insights on freelancing and building a sustainable solo business while having effective financial planning.
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“It's stressful to work for an employer and it's stressful to work for yourself. It's just like choose your stress.” – Anna Burgess Yang
In this episode of the Sunlight Tax Podcast, I sit down with Anna Burgess Yang to discuss her journey from corporate banking to solopreneurship. We explore the skills that helped her make the leap, how she approaches business decisions and financial management, and what it really means to navigate risk as a self-employed business owner. Anna also shares practical insights on freelancing and building a sustainable solo business while having effective financial planning.
Also mentioned in today’s episode:
00:10 Introduction to Solopreneurship
06:01 Transitioning from Corporate to Freelance
10:25 Common Mistakes Solopreneurs Make
12:26 The Risks of Employment vs. Self-Employment
17:10 Current Economic Landscape for Freelancers
22:20 Navigating Career Pivots
28:04 Financial Management for Solopreneurs
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About Anna Burgess Yang:
Anna Burgess Yang is a freelance content marketer and journalist specializing in B2B SaaS and fintech. She is also a solopreneur educator focused on back-end business operations. A former corporate executive, she now writes long-form content for clients. She also maintains her own blog, newsletter, and a tutorials site. Within her content, she teaches other solopreneurs and marketers how to use AI and automation to work more efficiently.
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