Work Smarter, Not Harder: The Power of Stepping Back & Working on the Business w/ Tyrone & Pasitaua
The Entrepreneurâs Edge Podcast
Release Date: 06/08/2025
The Entrepreneurâs Edge Podcast
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In this episode of Entrepreneur Edge, Pasitaua and Tyrone break down one of the most important (and most overlooked) shifts every founder must make: working on the business, not just in it.
We share real lessons from our own journeyâwhat we had to let go of, the systems we put in place, and how stepping back actually helped us scale faster, gain clarity, and avoid burnout.
Whether you're a solo founder or leading a small team, this episode is packed with honest insights, practical tips, and mindset shifts to help you grow with purposeânot just stay busy.
đ„ What youâll learn:
-Why âdoing it allâ is a trap
-The mindset shift from operator to owner
-How to create space for strategy and growth
-Real steps to start working on your business today