You’re burnt out from the grind, drowning in noise, and questioning whether the version of success we were all sold was ever worth it.

Sound familiar?

Hustle culture promised us freedom, but all it delivered was stress, overwork, and businesses that feel more like a trap. We’ve been told that bigger is always better, that scaling is the only way forward, and that if we’re struggling, we just need to “hire more” and push harder.

But what if the real secret to success isn’t more—it’s less?

In this episode, we’re tearing down the myths of hustle culture and exploring a radically different approach: building a "boring" business that works for you.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Why chasing endless growth, big revenue, and scaling at all costs leads to burnout and dissatisfaction.

• How the entrepreneurship industry profits from pushing unsustainable success models.

• Why a simple, stable, and sustainable service business is the smarter, long-term choice and how a more intentional business can be more fulfilling.

• Why a well-structured business provides peace, stability, and long-term success.

• Why you should shift from expansion to strategic, values-aligned, and sustainable growth.

• How cutting unnecessary complexity creates a more efficient, drama-free business.

• Managing concerns around boredom, growth, and ambition.

• Actionable steps for building a boring business.

• How prioritizing well-being, boundaries, and balance leads to long-term success.

For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com.

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Adaptation is key if you want to run a sustainable service business as a team.

What worked a year (or even a month) ago may be ineffective in the current market. What your clients want may have evolved, and your personal goals may have changed.

The tricky part can be understanding when it’s time to change things up or when it’s best to stay on your current course.

In this episode, we’re diving into how you can figure out your next move. Whether it’s refining what’s already working or reimagining what’s next, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you make a confident decision.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• How the market has changed in the past few years why now may be the time to evolve.

• Signs you should persist on the path you’re on, including questions to determine if your business model is still working.

• Surefire signs it may be time for a pivot.

• Four key actionable steps you can take to help you decide between persisting or pivoting.

For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com.

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Traditional planning often fails solo business owners…

Yet, everywhere you look, it’s the same old thing: big, bold goals, detailed action plans, and endless hype about setting yourself up for your “best year ever.”

The problem?

You don’t have endless resources to make all these big, lofty goals a reality. You’re a team of one, meaning your time and energy are finite resources, so you must plan accordingly.

In today’s episode, we’ll explore the three pillars of the Staying Solo Framework—space, salary, and strategy—to help you build a sustainable plan for the new year.

Topics discussed in this episode include:

• Why planning tends to go wrong for solo business owners.

• Defining what ‘enough’ looks like for you.

• How to plan for specific pillars of the Staying Solo Framework:

• • Space - protecting time and energy and managing your capacity.

  • Salary - setting financial goals that matter and ensuring you’re paying yourself appropriately.

  • Strategy - aligning your business with your goals.

• Focusing on what really matters in your business.

For detailed show notes and links to everything in this episode, please visit bsfreebusiness.com.

Be sure to subscribe to the show so you never miss an episode, and you can get Staying Solo updates by email by signing up here.