In this episode of the NursePreneur Academy Podcast, I’m getting raw and real with you about one of the biggest mistakes I made when I transitioned from my full-time NUM role to full-time entrepreneur – quitting too soon.

I’ll take you behind the scenes of my cinematic, dramatic hospital exit (yes, there was a uniform throw involved 🙈), but more importantly, I’ll unpack what happened next... when reality hit, the paycheck disappeared, and the financial pressure turned my dream into a survival hustle.

Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 💥 Why quitting your nursing job too soon could sabotage your success

💥 The impact of making business decisions from desperation (and how to avoid it)

💥 How burnout will follow you into entrepreneurship if you don’t manage your energy

💥 What I wish I had done instead to create both financial freedom AND business success

💥 How to design a hybrid nursing-business model that sets you up for long-term growth (without the panic attacks)

Spoiler alert: You DON’T have to gamble with your stability to build a thriving business.

Whether you’re thinking about walking away from nursing or you're already side-hustling on your days off, this episode will show you how to play the long game like a pro – so you don’t burn out twice.

Ready to build your nursing side hustle and business?

FREE RESOURCES

🚀 Want to start your own nurse-led business with the skills you already got?

✅ Download the Bedside to Business Roadmap – a step-by-step launch guide for nurses ready to build an online income stream.

🎓 Watch the Make Nursing Optional Masterclass – discover the 6 steps to turn your nursing skills into a profitable business (without needing another certificate).

CONNECT WITH ME

📲 Follow me on Instagram: @nursepreneuracademy

📩 Got an aha moment from this episode? I’d love to hear from you!

Email: hello@liamcaswell.com

If you’re a nurse who knows you’re made for more—and you’re craving bold conversations about building a freedom-based, impact-driven business using the skills you already have—The NursePreneur Podcast is for you.

You’ll love this show if you're already tuning into The NursePreneurs Podcast with Catie Harris for nurse entrepreneur spotlights, the Gritty Nurse Podcast with Amie Archibald-Varley and Sara Fung for advocacy and raw honesty, The Nurse Break by Jackson Heilberg for real career stories, Scrubs and Stocks by Ellaine Maala for nurse wealth and investing, or Nurse John’s I Beg Your Pardon for comedic truth-telling from the bedside trenches.

Here, host Liam delivers behind-the-scenes strategy, belief-busting mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you build a soul-aligned nurse-led business—without needing another certificate to get started. This is the podcast for nurse entrepreneurs who are done waiting and ready to lead.