Transitioning from traditional employment to owning your own WSI franchise can be daunting.

Many people every year miss out on the chance to have the life and employment style they most want because they aren’t sure they can make this transition. Admittedly, it does take work, and it would be a lie to say everyone is successful. However, there is nothing innately impossible about it. In fact, with the right mindset and approach, most who make the leap do so quite well.

With that in mind, here are a few concrete things you can do to help yourself make the change.

Contact people — You know people at your job, most likely. Managers, administrators, financial officials and so on. Talk to them. Ask them what their advice is for managing a department or maintaining a schedule that lets them accomplish things. Furthermore, talk to small business owners in your area. Ask them what short, straightforward advice they have for running a business. People like to help others, and you would be surprised what a short interview with someone who knows what they’re doing will tell you.