From Hobbyist to CEO: How I Shift My Mindset for Success (Podcast Episode 1)
Mar 11, 2025Episode Summary
Many entrepreneurs start their businesses with passion, but passion alone doesn’t build a thriving company. To truly grow and scale, you need to shift from thinking like a freelancer to thinking like a CEO. In this episode of Hobby to Profitability, Jacqueline Green shares the key mindset shifts that transformed her business from an exhausting job into a scalable company.
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure how to take your business to the next level, this episode is for you. Learn how to step into your role as the CEO, stop trading time for money, and build a business that works beyond just you.
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What You’ll Learn in This Episode
- The biggest mindset shift that separates hobbyists from true business owners
- Why working harder won’t get you to six or seven figures—and what will
- How to identify and eliminate the bottlenecks keeping you stuck
- The CEO mindset shift that changes everything
- Practical steps to build a business that runs beyond just you
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Episode Timestamp Breakdown
[00:00] Introduction: Why mindset is the key to growth
[02:10] How I started my business—and what kept me stuck
[05:30] The major realization that changed everything
[08:45] Why trading time for money is holding you back
[12:15] The difference between working in your business vs. on your business
[15:20] How to think like a CEO and scale your business
[18:40] Practical steps to start making this shift today
[21:50] Final thoughts & what’s coming next
Final Thoughts
Your business can only grow as much as you grow as a leader. If you’re stuck in the cycle of overwork and underpayment, it’s time for a shift. Which mindset shift do you need to make? Let me know by DM me on LinkedIn.
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