# She Left Her "Dream Job" to Bet on Herself - And 6x'd Her Income

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Podcast: [CMO School](https://stenobird.com/podcast/cmo-school-7223344)
Published: 2026-08-07T09:00:00+00:00
Episode link: https://www.risewithnavi.com/podcast
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I think a lot of us have been there, - sitting in a job that looks amazing from the outside, the kind where people go "wow, you work THERE?" - and slowly realizing it's just not filling your cup anymore. That's exactly where my guest this week was. Sydney Hagel left a big-name corporate job to start The Cozy Agency, and just over a year in she's on track to 6x her income. But the part I loved most about our conversation is how real she gets about that first year - the mistakes, the imposter syndrome, and what it really took to get to where she is now. In this episode of the CMO School podcast, we get into: How Sydney Hagel knew it was time to leave corporate - and what made her quit with no plan What her first year in business looked like (including the money mistakes she made) How she lands high-ticket clients (it’s SO much simpler than you might think) The one thing she cared about more than profit in year one - and why it ended up building her whole client roster How she went from "I'll never make good money again" to 6x-ing her income in a single year If you're waiting to feel ready before you go after the big thing - the new niche, the bigger client, the leap out of your 9 to 5 - this is a conversation I want you to hear. Because you don't have to have it all figured out. You just have to be willing to bet on yourself before it feels safe. Learn more about Sydney: Instagram LinkedIn GetCozy Learn more about Callan Faulkner , AI expert Ready to take the next step? If you’re ready to step into the Fractional CMO role but want support as you do it, Fractional CMO School is a 6-month coaching program + community to help you confidently land high-ticket clients and build a 6-figure (and beyond) business as a Fractional CMO. 🎓 Learn More → http://www.fractional-cmo-scho…

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