Hustle-Free Entrepreneur

Balancing a 9–5 and Building a Sustainable Event Business

Jese Gary Season 2 Episode 5

In this episode of Hustle Free Entrepreneur, host Jese Gary sits down with Aarika Rose Cofer, an inspiring event professional who shares her journey of managing a full-time job while building a sustainable event planning business.


Aarika opens up about her transition from weddings to corporate events and the mindset shifts she made along the way. From utilizing tools like Google Calendar and HoneyBook to balancing family responsibilities and business boundaries, this episode provides practical advice and empowering encouragement for anyone working toward business growth while managing a 9–to–5 job.


What You’ll Learn:

  • How to balance entrepreneurship with full-time employment
  • The mindset needed to shift from weddings to corporate work
  • The tools and systems that help streamline an event business
  • The power of boundaries and planning in business and life
  • Why finding your niche leads to sustainable growth
  • How to stay passionate and encouraged during tough seasons


This episode is perfect for event planners, service-based business owners, and anyone committed to building a business without burning out. If you’re ready to grow your event business in a way that’s purposeful, structured, and rooted in passion, this one’s for you.


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 📌 Resources Mentioned:
🔗  Learn How To Get More Bookings With Less Hours - https://chipper-creator-3415.kit.com/timeworkshop
🔗 Honeybook Setup Services - https://businessconsultantcompany24914.hbportal.co/public/HBcreation

Connect with Aarika:
https://www.instagram.com/aarika_rose/?hl=en
https://www.instagram.com/roses.rnt.red/?hl=en


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