You started your business for freedom. Freedom to set your own schedule, work from anywhere, and create something meaningful. But does it really feel like freedom anymore?

In this episode, Kari Lotzien dives deep into the hard truth that many entrepreneurs face: When your business relies completely on you, it’s not scalable. Kari walks you through the mindset shift required to evolve from business owner to true leader and why now is the perfect time to make that shift.

This is a powerful conversation for solopreneurs and online business owners who are starting to feel the limits of doing it all themselves. If you’re resisting growth because it means more work, or you're stuck juggling too many roles, Kari helps you recognize the signs and what to do about it.

Key Topics Discussed:

• The freedom paradox - why success can make you feel stuck
• How to tell if you’re owning your business or just owning your job
• The internal tug-of-war between scaling and protecting your time
• Questions to uncover what you really love in your business (not just what you’re good at)
• A fresh look at how your business and life goals have evolved
• The danger of ignoring opportunities because you're maxed out
• Why resistance to growth is often tied to a broken business model
• The two key questions:
  • What opportunities are calling you?
  • What have you been avoiding?
• Why leadership is the next step in reclaiming your freedom

If anything in today’s episode sparked a sense of recognition or even a little discomfort, that’s not a bad thing. It means you're ready. Ready to move beyond just running your business and into truly leading it. You’ve already built something amazing, but if you’re feeling stretched, stuck, or like you’re trading time for freedom, then it’s time to take the next step.

You don’t have to do this alone. The next round of the Anchored Leadership Academy starts September 22nd, and it’s built specifically for online and virtual business owners who are ready to scale with strategy, purpose, and support. 

Apply to the Anchored Leadership Academy – This fall, Kari is launching a specialized cohort designed exclusively for virtual business owners. If you're ready to grow your team, scale your services, and lead with confidence—this is for you.

Listen and subscribe on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—start building a business that works for you—not just because of you.
 

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Work with Kari: 

• Anchored Leadership Academy
• Private Business and Leadership Coaching

Contact Kari Lotzien | Be the Anchor: 

• Website: BeTheAnchor.ca
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• Linked In: Kari Lotzien

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