Taking the Leap of Faith Into Entrepreneurship

Toni Johnson

Taking the Leap of Faith Into Entrepreneurship

Thinking about ditching your 9 to 5 to find your passion? Perhaps you feel threatened by the thought of mass layoffs. Maybe you’ve found yourself “quietly quitting” to take back your sanity, or you realized you’ve been “quietly promoted” (that’s when you’re such a reliable producer you’re awarded more work and responsibilities with zero rewards) — and feeling the effects of burnout. Or maybe, after a deep look inward, you’re simply ready to chart a new journey that fully resonates with your inner self, allowing ownership of your financial future.

No matter how you ended up on the edge of a new life chapter, it’s exciting to think about the path forward. Still, any leap into the unknown is scary!

Antoinette (Toni) Johnson, lending team manager at DreamSpring, knows all about helping people achieve their dreams — along with financial wholeness. Toni will offer her expertise and insights into what you should consider before embarking on your entrepreneurial adventure.

During this live chat, you’ll learn:

The items you should evaluate before making a transition
How to analyze healthy business opportunities
Tips to create financial stability
The pros/cons of business ownership vs. staying in a corporate role
How to make your economic profile attractive for loans
Different lending solutions to accommodate customized needs
The value of regular check-ins to keep your goals on track

No matter where you are in your quest, there are options and avenues to get there. Toni and DreamSpring are excited to support you.

Meet The Speaker

Toni Johnson

Lending Team Manager, DreamSpring

With a passion for uplifting communities through economic development and racial equality, Toni first joined DreamSpring as a Community Lending Officer in 2019. She has grown with the company to manage a team of lending supervisors and loan officers across multiple states, where she cultivates new relationships and builds strong referral networks. A small business owner herself, Toni loves to use small business loans and business coaching to create resilient business owners, provide a path to financial wellness, and fortify entrepreneurs with their goals and brand visibility.