I started doing affiliate marketing and building websites on the side for about two years before handing my notice. I could have quit after few months where my

I started doing affiliate marketing and building websites on the side for about two years before handing my notice. I could have quit after few months where my revenues from the side job exceeded what I had in my day job as a software developer. Nevertheless it took about 2 years because I was scared, I should have quit much sooner. Now 4 years later we are doing 7-figures a year. I think its the best way to start a company because you are only risking sweat-equity. The danger is that your day job holds you from growing your startup more.