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The coronavirus shutdown can be the perfect opportunity for you to to become an entrepreneur, according to best-selling author Patrice Washington.
Washington lost her real estate business in 2008 and spent the next decade building a new career helping others with their finances. She is also the host of “The Redefining Wealth Podcast.”
The 39-year-old author recommends that you start you identifying your natural talents and building a business tailored to your specific skills.
Check out this video to learn her four-step process to starting a new career and to see examples of companies she’s helped others start.