Are You Working for Free? (Even If You Don’t Realize It)
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Discover the Hidden Truth 21% of Business Owners Face: Is Your “Successful” Business Secretly Bankrupting You?
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You landed here because something in our recent post struck a chord. Maybe Sarah’s story felt a little too familiar.
Maybe that stat—that 21% of small business owners work for free—made you pause.
You’re curious, but part of you might be thinking, “That’s not really me,” or “I’m busy. I’ll deal with it later.”
But what if “later” means another month, quarter, or even a full year of pouring your heart into your business—only to see your personal bank account still not reflect all that effort?
The “hidden crisis” we talked about isn’t just a catchy phrase. It’s the real financial reality for millions of entrepreneurs.
You know the feeling of the feast-or-famine cycle—the rush of client work one month, then the stress of silence the next.
You’ve built something amazing. Now it’s time to make sure it actually works for you.
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This isn’t about working harder. It’s about working smarter—building simple systems that finally ensure your hard work pays you.
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What you can expect from the strategy call
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What You'll Get From Your Complimentary 30-Minute Financial Strategy Session:
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Understanding your current financial blind spots: We'll help you identify why you might be working for free or stuck in the feast-or-famine cycle, even if you don't realize it.
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Your personalized "True Hourly Rate" calculation: Based on your desired income and all your hidden business owner costs, you'll know exactly what you need to charge to pay yourself properly.
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Tailored insights into your feast-or-famine patterns: We'll discuss the specific triggers in your business and how they impact your cash flow.
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Your custom "first step" action plan: You'll leave with 1-2 concrete, actionable steps you can take this week to start breaking free and building a more sustainable business.
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Answers to your most pressing financial questions: This is your chance to get expert advice on your unique challenges.
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Book Your Free Strategy Call NowÂ
Get personalized guidance to move your business forward with clarity and confidence.
The good news? There’s a way out—and it starts with clarity.
The first step out is getting real clarity.
In your free 30-minute strategy session, we’ll look at what’s quietly holding your income back and build a simple path forward.
Here’s what we’ll uncover together:
- Why your pricing or business model might be the reason you're not paying yourself
- How to start paying yourself like a real CEO—not as an afterthought
- Easy, practical ways to stop the feast-or-famine rollercoaster and create steady, predictable income
You’ve worked too hard to keep coming up short.
Let’s make sure your business starts rewarding you for your time, your expertise, and your leadership.
No pressure. No sales pitch. Just a supportive conversation to help you take that smart next step—starting today.