Let's make this a space where founders can be real with each other. What's the biggest challenge you're facing in your business right now? 1. Finding consistent clients 2. Growing revenue 3. Managing time and avoiding burnout 4. Building the right systems 5. Staying focused and motivated Drop your number or share your situation. You never know who in this group might have the experience or advice you need. 🤝

I’m looking forward to learning from everyone and connecting with people who are building businesses around greater freedom, flexibility, and a better lifestyle. What are you currently working toward - more time, more income, more flexibility, or all three?

Howdy Community! I am Darren Pallen. I have spent the last 30 years in Mortgage Banking IT as an engineer and manager on both the development side of the house and operations. Unfortunately, my position was dissolved as part of strategic organization direction. This was 15 months ago. I have experienced the 100s of applications, single digit responses (ATS), and a single in person panel interview that I was not selected for. I spend energy everyday to find someone else to work for and am starting to believe my effort would be better spent figuring out how to become my own boss as an entrepreneur! So, here I am. Ready to absorb as much as I can in this journey.

I’ve been thinking about how I can best contribute to this community. Most of my work is with executives, business owners, and entrepreneurs who are making decisions where the consequences are significant. The wrong decision can affect their finances, relationships, or even their health and well-being. One thing I’ve noticed is that momentum doesn’t comes from just working harder. It comes from thinking more clearly. Some of the things that have helped my clients consistently move forward are: 📍Becoming more self-aware. 📍Being honest about what’s actually working and what isn’t. 📍Letting go of strategies that no longer fit. 📍Taking calculated risks instead of avoiding every risk. 📍Investing in themselves instead of only investing in their business. 📍Building systems that reduce unnecessary decisions and create consistency. 📍Making time to recharge before burnout forces them to. I’m curious, what’s one change you’ve made that had the biggest impact on your business or personal growth?