How do you achieve entrepreneurial success without sacrificing health, family, or hobbies? In this episode, Anna Lundberg sits down with James Healy, communications expert and co-founder of The Shift, to explore how he built a profitable business - all while never having a boss. Tune in for a candid conversation about redefining success, making intentional business choices, and ensuring work fits your life (not the other way around).

Key takeaways:

• Success Is Personal and Intentional: James shares his early vision of work shaped by family history and how he deliberately built a business that values time, balance, and self-determination.

• Navigating Business Evolution: Learn how James strategically moved from a thriving solo consultancy to a partnership, embracing risk and new skills (especially tech and AI) for a sustainable future.

• Co-founder Dynamics and Clear Vision: The episode dives into the benefits and challenges of co-founder relationships, explaining why equitable ownership and aligned values are crucial for lasting success.

• Mindful Growth and Saying No: Discover how James manages business development, client selection, and personal boundaries, ensuring growth never comes at the cost of well-being.

• Blending Work, Family, and Joy: The conversation offers practical insights on maintaining interests, spending time with family, and designing a flexible, fulfilling lifestyle.

If this conversation got you thinking about your own business model… let's talk. You don't have to wait for burnout to make a change. Book a call to explore what proactive business design could look like for you — so your business supports the life you actually want. onestepoutside.com/call