You Don’t Have a Business – You Have a Job. Here’s How to Fix That (Podcast Episode 5)
Mar 19, 2025Episode Summary
Many business owners believe they’re building a company, but in reality, they’ve just created an exhausting job for themselves—one that pays less than they’re worth and demands far more hours than a 9-to-5. In this episode of Hobby to Profitability, Jacqueline Green breaks down how to shift from overworked solopreneur to true CEO. Learn the strategies to systemize, automate, and scale your business so it can run even when you’re not working.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:
- How to tell if you’ve built a job instead of a business
- The three major signs that you’re stuck in job mode
- How to shift from being the worker to becoming the owner
- The power of automation and systemization to create scalability
- Why scalable offers are the key to business growth and sustainability
- The importance of building a team (even if you’re not ready for full-time employees)
- Why your mindset is the biggest factor in moving from self-employed to CEO
Key Takeaways:
- If Your Business Stops When You Stop Working, You Have a Job, Not a Business – A true business generates revenue beyond you.
- Systems and Automation Are Critical – The best businesses scale by creating repeatable, efficient processes.
- You Must Create Scalable Offers – Find ways to generate income that don’t require your direct involvement.
- Hiring Help is Essential – You don’t need full-time employees, but you do need support (freelancers, VAs, or AI-powered assistance).
- Your Mindset is the Game-Changer – You must think like an owner, not just a worker.
Resources & Links Mentioned:
- Marketing Momentum Workshop – Book Your Free Marketing Health Check
- Recommended Reading: Who Not How by Dan Sullivan
- Watch: The Founder (Movie about McDonald’s growth through systems)
- Follow Jacqueline Green on LinkedIn: LinkedIn Profile
- Subscribe to the Hobby to Profitability YouTube channel: YouTube Channel
Next Episode:
“The 5 Hard Truths No One Tells You About Running a Business”
Entrepreneurship is not all freedom and easy money. In this next episode, we’ll get real about the toughest challenges that no one warns you about—and how to overcome them. Don’t miss it.
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