Maja Taylor is a Career Ownership Coach with The Entrepreneur’s Source where she helps people explore opportunities outside of the traditional job market such as business ownership. She is passionate about positive transformations and continuous learning. She enjoys watching people experience “AHA” moments and live up to their full potential.

For over 15 years, Maja has partnered with individuals to go through career, life and leadership transformations successfully by working through those tough questions together. She is a certified professional coach with a background in talent development and science education. She has worked for global organizations in Europe and the United States as a team leader, scientist, strategic HR professional, trainer, coach and mentor. Her primary focus is for her clients to reach higher levels of success and happiness by helping them turn challenges into opportunities and obstacles into growth.

While Maja was born, and raised in Germany, she now lives outside of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania with her husband Dan and their 2 cats. They have 3 grown sons. Maja considers herself a world citizen, loves to go on outdoor excursions and global travel adventures with her family and friends. She has a passion for serving the highest purpose, loves languages and exploring diverse cultures as well as curling up with a good book.

Life motto: Learn something new every day and expanding. Trust your process!

Key Takeaways:

1.You’re Not Stuck in Corporate—Franchising Offers a Proven Exit Path After 30+ years in corporate with 9 bosses in 5 years, Maya discovered franchising as a way to build her own equity instead of someone else’s dream. The education-first approach helps you explore whether business ownership aligns with your goals before committing, with no sales pressure.

2. Budget Conservatively—Plan for at Least One Year of Working Capital The #1 reason businesses fail is lack of funding. Maya strongly recommends having 12 months of working capital (both personal and business budgets covered) because the first year is a builder year—you’re creating awareness and relationships, not generating immediate cash flow.

3. Bring Your Spouse/Support System Along the Journey Don’t make this decision in isolation. People who haven’t gone through the discovery process will give “good advice” that derails you (“get a steady job!”). Having your partner understand the opportunity and support you emotionally through tough days is critical—entrepreneurship is a team sport, and you need people in your corner who believe in your vision.