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#103 - Michael Fritzius of DevOps explains how getting out of his comfort zone enabled him to start his own business and how he balances multiple projects simultaneously.

What you'll learn

• [01:29] Michael introduces Arch DevOps and explains what they do.
• [03:06] Michael talks about how he got involved in technology.
• [04:33] Michael explains his career background.
• [06:27] Why Michael wanted to get out of his comfort zone.
• [08:28] Why you should get out of your comfort zone.
• [10:48] Michael explains why he started thinking about being a business owner.
• [15:14] Michael talks about how being laid off prompted him to start his business.
• [21:45] The differences between contracting and working for yourself.
• [24:49] Where Michael sourced information and advice when starting his own business.
• [26:43] Thinking about scaling within your own business.
• [28:24] Why you need adaptability when you have your own business.
• [32:06] Michael explains scaling up in his own business model.
• [34:10] How Michael’s focuses within his business have developed and evolved.
• [36:20] Michael explains his podcasts and the topics they focus on.
• [39:50] Michael explains the five-year plan in relation to his business.
• [41:54] How to work effectively on multiple projects at once.

Resources mentioned in this episode (some of these are affiliate links and we may get a commission in the event that you make a purchase - this helps us to cover our expenses and is at no additional cost to you):

• Udemy
• The E-myth Revisited, Michael Gerber

For the show notes for this episode, including a full transcript and links to all the resources mentioned, visit:

https://changeworklife.com/why-you-should-get-out-of-your-comfort-zone/

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