#40 Building a Business Without Sacrificing Your Life
Empowering Healthy Business: The Podcast for Small Business Owners
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Does building a successful business really mean sacrificing your health, family, and freedom? In this episode, Calvin Wilder sits down with James Brown, founder of the Business Accelerator Institute, to challenge the myth that growth requires endless sacrifice. You’ll discover:
- Why the “sacrifice myth” leads to burnout and declining revenue
- How delegation turns from an expense into a high-ROI investment
- The three areas owners should focus their time on strategy, marketing, and sales
- Key financial ratios every service business should track (payroll, marketing, occupancy)
- How shifting your mindset helps you build a business that supports your life
- Practical ways to grow without working nights and weekends
James shares his journey of learning to let go, measure results, and focus on what truly drives growth. The message is clear: your business should work for you—not the other way around.
James has made available download resources at https://businessaccelerator.institute/ehb/.
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Thanks for listening!
Host Cal Wilder can be reached at:
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https://www.linkedin.com/in/calvinwilder/
Chapters
1. Introduction and Challenging Business Sacrifices (00:00:00)
2. James Brown's Path to Business Freedom (00:04:46)
3. Mindset Shift: Expenses vs Investments (00:11:51)
4. Mastering Sales and Marketing First (00:18:30)
5. Overcoming Mental Blocks in Business (00:26:50)
6. Understanding Financial Ratios for Profitability (00:34:05)
7. Volunteering and Building a Life Outside Business (00:44:46)
8. Closing Thoughts and Resources (00:54:15)
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