Most founders face at least one dark night of the soul. The Beginning: Why Start a Business? You’re smart and talented. You value freedom and autonomy. Working for others feels restrictive. So, you start a consulting business. You’re great at what you do, and the business grows. But then: The Growth Challenges The workload becomes

Here’s why you avoid delegating: It’ll take too long to explain. You might forget something. You tried before and it backfired. You don’t trust yourself to: Clearly describe the results you want. Assess the outcome. Take emotion out of it. You also don’t trust others: They’ve let you down in the past. You’ve had to

All achievers are wired for action. The successful ones use energy as fuel—and that energy comes from how they feel. When you feel confident, you push yourself because you enjoy it. You don’t need external validation, so you: • Move fast• Take more risks• Focus on 80/20• Have your own back• Don’t care what other

Most founders have a bias for action. It’s almost always a superpower. More action = more results. But sometimes it works against you. Especially if you don’t believe. It looks like this: You launch a new product/service and take massive action. But doubt creeps in. You start and stop. Change directions. Get distracted by competition. Doubt is deadly. Manage your mind instead.

Founders fight a daily battle. Steven Pressfield calls it resistance in his great book, “The War of Art.” It’s the invisible force that keeps you from doing your most important work. Resistance shows up as procrastination, fear, self-doubt, and excuses. In my book, ‘Loving Your Business,’ I describe how to manage your mind and overcome

Owning a professional services business generating 7 figures/yr in revenue with a +30% profit is common. But being able to exit that business is not. Service businesses are difficult to sell because: 1. They’re not predictable2. They depend on the owner3. Growth requires hiring people All three are liabilities. Acquirers want assets. So do you.