E132 - Burnout Is A Business Model Problem—Not A Personal One
Release Date: 08/18/2025
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info_outlineIn this episode, we tackle the silent epidemic plaguing high-performing business owners: burnout. But not from the usual angle.
Because burnout isn’t caused by laziness, lack of motivation, or even overwork. It’s caused by building a business that can’t function without you.
If you’re tired of carrying the weight of the business on your back, this episode will show you a new way forward—one built on systems, not stress.
The most successful CEOs aren’t working harder.
They’ve simplified, delegated, and systemized their way to freedom.
And so can you.
Discover...
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Why hustle isn’t the solution—it’s the trap
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How Fortune 500 CEOs operate (and why you should steal their model)
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The “3-decision week” that rewires how you lead
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Why burnout is a system design failure, not a personal flaw
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How AI becomes the key to escaping overwhelm—for good
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