Man I was in the exact same spot as you — full time job, kids, wanting to go out on my own but scared I wouldn’t have enough work.
Here’s what actually worked for me:
Start now, while you still have a steady paycheck. Work nights and weekends. Use your current job to pay the bills while you build up customers on the side. Once you’re consistently booked 2–3 weeks out and have some money saved up, then make the jump.
Most people who quit their job first and then try to get customers end up stressed and going back to work.
Slow and steady is the way. You don’t have to go all in on day one.
