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Struggles: Entrepreneur Challenges & Small Business Stories presented by NCBI
Ever feel like the 'entrepreneurial dream' is actually a series of endless fires? Welcome to Struggles, the podcast that goes behind the highlight reels to reveal the raw, unvarnished truth of running a business. We dive into the scaling pains, financial hurdles, and leadership dilemmas that keeping you up at night. Each episode features candid interviews with real-world founders who share their failures, triumphs, and the exact lessons they learned the hard way. Stop guessing and start navigating your journey with practical insights from those who have been there. Subscribe to Struggles, and let’s tackle the tough issues together.
Struggles: Entrepreneur Challenges & Small Business Stories presented by NCBI
The Real Struggles of Solo Entrepreneurship with Laura Hardin & Chris Inman
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Solo entrepreneurship is often celebrated as freedom, flexibility, and control. But the reality is far more complex.
In this episode of Struggles presented by NCBI, Chris Inman and Laura Hardin have an honest conversation about what it actually feels like to run a business alone. From being responsible for everything in the business to the mental weight of never truly turning it off, they unpack the challenges that don’t get talked about enough.
They explore the difficulty of working on the business while buried in client work, the constant mindset battle of trying to step away without guilt, and the unpredictable financial cycles that many solo owners face. Along the way, they share practical ways they are learning to manage time, build structure, create financial stability, and stay connected to a support network.
If you’ve ever felt like you’re winning and drowning at the same time, this episode is for you. You are not alone in the struggle.
Let us know what you are struggling with as a business owner