What can a former rock star teach you about building sustainable businesses? In this candid and insightful conversation, Debra Pearlman sits down with Eric Egeland, founder of Capacity Consulting and Capacity Bookkeeping, to unpack decades of hard-earned entrepreneurial lessons. Eric shares how he pivoted from government consulting to scaling a profitable bookkeeping business, why diversification matters only after focus, and the dangers of putting all your eggs in one client’s basket. You’ll discover:

• How to spot cracks in your business foundation before they break you.
• Why key employees can make or break your growth.
• The art of creating recurring revenue that runs without you.
• Lessons from failure that fuel long-term success.

Whether you’re a solopreneur, team leader, or CEO-in-the-making, this episode delivers the mindset shifts and practical strategies to future-proof your business and your income.