In this episode of The Dr. Des Show, Dr. Des breaks down exactly how to start and grow a consulting business while keeping your full-time job. From checking your employee handbook and avoiding conflicts of interest, to managing your time, subcontracting tasks, and pricing your services confidently—this episode is your roadmap to building consulting income without sacrificing financial stability. Dr. Des shares her own journey of running multiple side hustles, growing her consulting practice alongside her career, and finally transitioning full-time into entrepreneurship. Whether you want a steady side hustle or dream of eventually going full time, this episode gives you the strategies, tools, and mindset to make it happen.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

-Why consulting is the perfect side hustle for public health professionals.

-How to use your 9-to-5 paycheck to fund and stabilize your consulting business.

-The importance of checking your employee handbook to stay ethical and compliant.

-Practical time management strategies (like time-blocking and email scheduling).

-How and when to subcontract work to protect your time and energy.

-Smart ways to price your services and avoid undercharging.

-Tips for those who need to move in silence while keeping their day job.

-How Dr. Des knew she was financially and mentally ready to go full-time.