312: What is a Lifestyle Business and Why You Should Have One
Release Date: 11/06/2024
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info_outlineIf you want weekends off, a manageable stress level, and a business you love, you just might be looking for a "lifestyle business."
Often disparaged as not a serious business, we deeply disagree and actually think that they require more discipline and excellence than someone who works 80+ hour weeks due to a lack of boundaries or a bigger picture for their success.
In this episode of the podcast, we discuss what is a lifestyle business and why it's a worthy pursuit for vision-led entrepreneurs. You will discover:
- The concept of a lifestyle business and how it offers a balance between work and personal life
- Why the entrepreneur's 60 to 80-hour workweek culture can be detrimental to personal well-being and relationships
- How a lifestyle business can provide freedom, fulfillment, and alignment with one's vision
- The importance of self-investment and the "tending triad" concept from the Superabound book
- Practical steps for transitioning to a lifestyle business, including time management, delegation, and leveraging AI
To get the full show notes and transcript, visit: https://besuperabound.com/podcast/312-what-is-a-lifestyle-business-and-why-you-should-have-one