About Me — My Journey to 9 to 5 Freedom

Hi, I’m William Rislov — and I believe it’s never too late to build a life with more freedom, purpose, and opportunity.

For more than 30 years, I’ve worked in technology, solving problems, supporting businesses, and continuously learning new skills. My career has taken me through computer operations, systems administration, programming, IT support, and technical field service.

But behind the career, I’ve always had a bigger dream.

I wanted to create something of my own. Something meaningful. Something that could eventually give me more control over my time, my financial future, and the moments that matter most.

As a husband and father, I’ve spent years balancing the responsibilities of a full-time job with family life, personal growth, and my passion for technology and entrepreneurship.

And like many people, I’ve asked myself an important question:

What if there were a way to build something of my own without giving up everything I’ve worked so hard for?

That question became a driving force behind Your 9 to 5 Freedom.

I’ve always enjoyed learning how things work and finding creative ways to solve problems.

Over the years, I’ve explored software development, online business opportunities, automation, and artificial intelligence. I’ve earned a Bachelor’s degree in Information Technology, continued developing my programming skills, and worked on turning my own ideas into real applications.

One of those projects is GravyTime, a recipe and meal-planning application I began developing to solve everyday challenges.

I’ve also started BASK Forge, a business focused on helping entrepreneurs and small-business owners bring their digital ideas to life.

But here’s something I’ve learned along the way:

Having knowledge, ideas, and ambition isn’t enough. You have to turn them into consistent action.

For years, I spent time learning, researching, planning, and preparing. Sometimes, I found myself waiting until I knew just a little more before taking the next step.

Eventually, I realized that building a different future wasn’t about waiting for the perfect moment.

It was about starting where I was, using what I had, and making steady progress.

Freedom isn’t just about money.

It’s about having choices.

It’s about spending more quality time with family, pursuing work that feels meaningful, and creating opportunities that aren’t entirely dependent on a traditional paycheck.

It’s about waking up with a sense of purpose and knowing you’re building toward something that matters.

I’m not here to tell you that building an online business is easy or that success happens overnight.

I’m still on my own journey, learning, building, testing ideas, and working toward greater independence.

And that’s exactly why I created Your 9 to 5 Freedom.

I believe everyday people deserve a practical, understandable path toward exploring online business ownership.

You shouldn’t need to be a technology expert, have unlimited resources, or understand every marketing strategy before you begin.

Through The Freedom Builder Method, my goal is to help people move from feeling overwhelmed by possibilities to taking focused, meaningful action.

It’s a nine-milestone approach designed to help you explore your purpose, develop your direction, build practical skills, and take steps toward creating an online business.

The emphasis is on progress, not perfection.

Because I’ve learned that small, consistent actions can be far more valuable than spending years waiting until everything feels perfect.

I’m doing this for my family, for myself, and for people who feel there’s something more they want to accomplish.

Maybe you’ve spent years working hard but feel like you’re building someone else’s dream.

Maybe you have ideas for a business but aren’t sure where to begin.

Or maybe you simply want to explore what’s possible with today’s technology, online tools, and AI.

I understand those feelings because I’ve experienced many of them myself.

My goal isn’t to promise you instant financial freedom.

It’s to share practical guidance, useful resources, and lessons from my own experience so you can make informed decisions and begin building your own path.

You don’t have to quit your job tomorrow to start creating a different future. You can begin building while you’re still working your 9 to 5.

I believe it’s never too late to learn, grow, change direction, or pursue a dream you’ve carried for years.

You don’t need all the answers today.

You need a reason to begin, a practical plan, and the willingness to keep moving forward.

I’m glad you’re here, and I invite you to explore The Freedom Builder Method as you consider your own next chapter.

Your future doesn’t have to be limited by your current schedule.

Let’s start building toward more freedom, one step at a time.

William Rislov
Founder, Your 9 to 5 Freedom
Creator, The Freedom Builder Method

Build with purpose. Grow with confidence. Create your own path to freedom.