Episode 77

Escaping the Prison of Your Own Business: Reclaiming Vision and Freedom

About the Host:

Jamie Shanks, Founder and CEO of Get Levrg and Pipeline Signals, is a leader in offshoring, sales enablement, and business growth. He founded Sales for Life, training 250,000+ professionals globally for companies like Microsoft and Oracle. Jamie specializes in scaling profit growth through strategic offshoring and account-based intelligence. A sought-after thought leader, he empowers businesses with actionable insights to streamline operations and drive sustainable success in competitive markets.

About the Guest:

Josselyne Herman-Saccio is a transformational coach, speaker, and founder of United Global Shift, a nonprofit driving impact across 20+ countries. With over 30 years of experience, she has coached 200,000+ individuals—from CEOs and entrepreneurs to artists and activists—helping them break through limitations and lead with vision. Creator of the Be Unmessable With method, Josselyne specializes in empowering founders to escape burnout, reclaim time, and build intentional businesses.

Guest Info:

Name: Josselyne Herman-Saccio

Designation: Founder

Organization: United Global Shift

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/josselyne-herman-saccio-9b9752a

Episode Summary:

In this episode of Outsource to Profits, host Jamie Shanks is joined by transformational coach Josselyne Herman-Saccio to talk about a common founder dilemma—when the business you built starts to feel like a burden instead of a breakthrough. Josselyne breaks down why so many entrepreneurs shift from being visionary creators to overwhelmed managers. She shares why founders often get stuck doing everything themselves, how the myth of the “lifestyle business” creates pressure, and what to do when success starts to feel like a trap. You’ll learn how to audit your time, identify energy-draining tasks, and refocus on high-value work that aligns with your vision. This episode also covers mindset shifts, delegation strategies, and how to design a business that supports your life—not swallows it. If you're feeling stuck, spread too thin, or constantly in reaction mode, this conversation offers real, practical insights to help you reset and lead with clarity.

Key Takeaways:

1. Founders often become prisoners of the businesses they create by holding onto too many responsibilities.
2. Vision is the foundation of leadership—losing sight of it leads to burnout and disengagement.
3. The term “lifestyle business” is unfairly stigmatized, though it often reflects a sustainable, intentional model.
4. The management mode drains energy and disconnects leaders from creativity and strategic focus.
5. Founders must transition from doing everything to building systems and empowering others.
6. Time audits are critical—track tasks, energy levels, and outcomes to eliminate low-value activities.
7. Focus on $500/hour value creation, not $5/hour tasks like admin or manual follow-ups.
8. Set non-negotiable boundaries to protect your energy, vision, and time.
9. Leadership is not just about output—it's about creating space for long-term impact.
10. Build your business from the start with freedom and scale in mind, even before hiring.

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