Who’s in Charge: You or Your Business?
Take Control and Thrive
Reclaim Your Business, Reclaim Your Life.
Too often, entrepreneurs become slaves to their own creations. But what if you could flip the script?
Discover how taking control of your business can lead to not just financial success, but a fulfilling life where you’re in the driver’s seat.
Take Control and Thrive
In our fast-paced world, it's easy to fall into the trap of letting your business control you rather than the other way around.
This post tackles that harsh reality head-on.
Watch our most recent YouTube episode on this same topic HERE
Sean and I dive into the tough questions every entrepreneur needs to ask themselves to avoid becoming a prisoner to their business. It's a wake-up call for anyone feeling overwhelmed, exhausted, or just plain stuck.
The Battle Between Business and Freedom
In the early years of running his insurance brokerage, Sean was all about the hustle—constantly working, stressed out, and disconnected from what truly mattered. He hit his financial goals, but at the cost of his health, relationships, and happiness. He remembers thinking:
‘This is not right. I shouldn’t be on my phone, I shouldn’t be emailing my customers, I shouldn’t feel like I have to do this.’
This realization was the turning point where Sean understood that his business owned him, not the other way around.
Are You a Prisoner to Your Business?
Many business owners don’t realize they’re trapped until it’s too late. If you're:
Constantly responding to emails during vacations — or can’t even go on vacation!
Taking calls at dinner
Unable to disconnect and be present in the rest of your life
. . .it’s a clear sign that your business owns you. The fear of missing out on opportunities, or dealing with consequences if you don’t respond immediately, keeps you tethered to your work, even when you should be relaxing.
“If you have to take a call or respond to an email at a time when you should be present elsewhere, that’s a symptom that your business owns you.” — Ewan
The Mindset Shift: From Business Operator to Strategic Owner
The first step to reclaiming your business is recognizing that something needs to change. A simple mindset shift can make all the difference. Delegating tasks and letting go of control is crucial in this transition. By focusing on what the business should do for you rather than what you must do for the business, you start to regain control.
When you get clear on what you want your business to do for you, delegation becomes a small obstacle.
This clarity allows you to focus on the big picture, leading to greater freedom and long-term success.
The Role of Mindset: Shift Your Perspective
Taking control of your business starts with shifting your mindset. Moving from a "busy" mentality to a "being in control" mentality is key to achieving long-term success.
It's not about how much you do, but about doing the right things that move you towards your long-term goals.
Focusing on long-term growth rather than just daily tasks allows you to build a sustainable business that serves your personal and professional goals.
Practical Steps to Take Ownership of Your Business
Audit Your Time: Track where your time goes during the day. Are you spending it on tasks that drain your energy?
Delegate and Outsource: Once you’ve identified where your time is being wasted, delegate those tasks. Whether it’s hiring a virtual assistant or empowering a team member, start small and build trust. Watch our YouTube Playlist “New Business Owners & Entrepreneurs Playbook” to learn more about Hiring and Delegating here
Fill Your Time with High-Impact Activities: With the mundane tasks off your plate, focus on activities that drive growth and fulfillment.
Create Systems: Develop processes that allow your business to run smoothly without your constant input. This is crucial for scaling and achieving long-term success.
Invest in Your Mindset: Continuously work on developing a mindset that supports growth, resilience, and strategic thinking. Learn more about our Mastermind Group!
Embracing the Power of ‘No’
Part of taking ownership is learning to say no to the things that don’t align with your vision. It’s about setting boundaries and not letting the demands of the business—or others—dictate how you spend your time. In fact, we think this topic is so important, we just did a podcast and blog post about “Mastering the Power of No” last week!
Final Thoughts
Ready to take ownership of your entrepreneurial journey? Download our free Core Values guide to help you clarify your vision and start saying "no" to the things that don't serve you. And if you haven't already, check out our other posts on the importance of guidance and overcoming blind spots to further support your journey.
Take the Next Step
Download our free Core Values guide to align your business with your true goals. Check out our other posts on guidance and overcoming blind spots for more essential tips on your journey to success.
You don’t have to do it alone. Join our LU+L mastermind group for the support and accountability you need to create a business that works for you.
👇TUNE INTO OUR LEVEL UP AND LIVE PODCAST EPISODE ALL about taking back the power from your business.
Do you own your business, or does it own you?
We’re all guilty of hearing something we desperately need, yet internally dismissing it with, ‘That’s not me.’
In this episode, we uncover the signs that suggest what you’re hearing might actually be what you need to take action on.
It’s tough to admit, but sometimes we’re not truly in control of our business—or even our lives. That’s exactly why we created this episode. We may not want to hear it, but embracing the truth and accepting what we’ve been resisting will ultimately set us free and give us the very thing we’ve been seeking all along.
