Welcome to Episode 5 of Business Diaries - Real Startup Stories. In this episode I’m joined by Brett Barnes, who made the decision many people talk about… but very few actually do. He left employment behind to pursue content creation full time. But the reality of being your own boss isn’t always what people think. In this episode we cover: • Brett’s journey into social media and how it all started • The moment he decided to leave his 9-5 job • The risks and pressure of relying on content for income • The challenges of being your own boss • How social media has changed his life • What he’s working on right now and where he wants to go next This episode is about taking risks. It’s about betting on yourself. And it’s about understanding that building something of your own comes with real pressure, uncertainty, and responsibility. Social media might  ...