Breaking Free: The First Step to Getting Out from Under Your Business (EP 88)

You didn’t build your business to feel trapped. But if you're constantly putting out fires, carrying the weight of your team, and secretly wondering if it’s all worth it… it’s time for a reality check. In this episode of The Biz Doctor Podcast, Lauren Goldstein delivers a powerful wake-up call for 7- and 8-figure business owners who are exhausted from doing too much and getting too little in return. The real problem isn’t your team, your strategy, or your systems. It’s that you’ve built a business that no longer fits the life you want. This conversation will help you hit pause, zoom out, and get clear on the business you actually want to build—one that works for you, not because of you. What you’ll walk away with:The mindset shift that frees you from the burnout cycle—for goodThe exact question to ask when you’re too deep in the weeds to see a way outA 3-part roadmap to create more space, more clarity, and a business that finally feels alignedCan’t-Miss Moments:[03:30] – The question that every overworked business owner must answer before making their next move[07:30] – How one simple shift in your calendar can unlock exponential growth[13:00] – The buyback principle that will forever change how you think about team and timeThis is the beginning of your escape route from overwhelm—and the first step toward the freedom, space, and satisfaction you started your business for in the first place. Listen in now, then download the Golden Key Scorecard to start making strategic shifts that get you out from under your business: GoldenKeyPartnership.com/go If the episode hit home, pass it on to a business owner who’s ready to trade burnout for freedom—and connect with Lauren Goldstein on Instagram @itslaurengoldstein or LinkedIn to keep the conversation going. ------------------------- Meet your host. Lauren Goldstein is founder and CEO of the award-winning and globally-recognized business consulting firm, Golden Key Partnership. Her clients lovingly call her “The Biz Doctor” (which also happens to be the way this podcast got its name). Her superpower is helping 7-figure service-based entrepreneurs uncover what is keeping them stuck in the trenches of their business, so that they can have more freedom, profitability, impact, success, happier teams, and can breathe a much needed sigh of relief. She’s been featured in Thrive Global, Huff Post, Authority Magazine and is a trusted expert to Fortune 500 companies like Apple, Nike, and AT&T, among others. For more from Lauren, and to learn more about her signature diagnostic framework or how she helps business owners get out from under their business, visit her website GoldenKeyPartnership.com. You can also connect with her on Instagram or LinkedIn. The Biz Doctor Podcast is produced by Story Studio Network.