In this episode, Anna and I discuss the trap of building a business that replicates the worst parts of being an employee, but gives you none of the benefits. We have friends and clients who have made that mistake!
Below are a few questions you should ask yourself. Note: We dive deep into each one in the podcast audio. Scroll up, hit play, and listen.
Do you own your time?
If you’re always reacting to client work, you’re not running the business. It’s running you.
Do you have pricing power?
Jobs pay for your time.
Businesses charge for outcomes.
If clients push your rates around, you’re still in employee mode.
Can you say no without panicking?
The ability to decline a project without anxiety = business maturity.
Are you building systems?
A business builds assets: processes, IP, offers, funnels, and client lists.
If everything breaks without you, it’s a job with more overhead.
Do you work on the business or always in it?
Time spent thinking, planning, or optimizing = actual business-owner work.
If you never zoom out, you’re just self-managing burnout.
Do you have an acquisition engine?
If you rely on luck, referrals, or job boards, you’re a contractor, not a business owner.
➡️ Are you worried that your business model has become an unpleasant trap? You can always schedule a call with Larry or Anna. See links below…
Larry Cornett is a business coach who works with ambitious professionals to help them reclaim their power, become more invincible, and create better opportunities for their work and lives. Do more of what you love and less of what you hate! You can schedule a complimentary call with him at any time.
Anna Codina is a peak performance coach who helps busy owners detach from work to live better personal lives. Are you feeling overwhelmed, burnt out, or struggling to find that elusive work-life harmony? You’re not alone. Her coaching philosophy is simple: Focus on your strengths, not your weaknesses. Get unstuck in 15 mins!
