Let’s not sugarcoat it. A lot of business owners say they’re running a business but what they’ve really done is buying themselves a job… with longer hours, more stress, and no time off.

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I’ve been there. Early days at iQuest, I was the business. I still remember walking around Disneyland with my laptop open, placing orders, invoicing, replying to emails and answering phone calls.

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Here’s how to tell if you’ve built a business or just a job in disguise 👇

1. What happens if you don’t show up for 3 week?

If everything slows down or stops… you’ve built a job, NOT a business.

2. Are you working in the business or ON it?

If you’re stuck working 50+ hours a week, chasing clients, invoicing and putting out fires, you’re not a business owner. You are an employee carrying all the risks.

3. Can your team make decisions without you?

If every decision flows through you, you're the bottleneck. It's a JOB.

4. Do you have systems and a playbook your team actually uses?

If you’re still getting 5+ work emails A DAY asking how to do stuff, work schedule, or check project status etc, you’re the system. And that’s a job.

5. Is your business funding your personal vision?

If you’re not getting time and money to spend on yourself and family, it's a JOB.

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I know these questions sting. But they’re necessary wake-up call. If you're ready to become a business owner, let's have coffee

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