How to Have a Business, Not a Job

How to Have a Business, Not a Job

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Why You Need "No Go Zones" More Than Another Strategy

Your business was supposed to give you freedom, not follow you into the bedroom, the dinner table, and your dreams. In this episode, Mark and Caroline share simple but powerful rituals they use to set healthy boundaries between business and personal life, especially when you're building a business with your life partner.

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Why Work Life Balance Is a Myth and What to Aim For Instead

If more than 60% of your business still runs through you, you’ve got a problem. Work life balance? Forget it. It doesn’t exist. That’s why chasing it just leaves you frustrated. What you actually need is harmony, the kind that lets your business grow without burning out your marriage, your health, or your freedom.

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Still Stuck in the Business You Built? These 4 Levers Fix It

Feeling trapped in the business you built for freedom? These four levers will help you to break free.

In this episode, Mark sits down with Adrian Waller, COO of the Metropolitan Group, to reveal the four levers that drive profit, clarity, and control. You’ll learn how to read between the lines of your financial reports, spot problems before they snowball, and make proactive decisions that buy back your time.

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Escape the Busy Trap and Take Back Control of Your Business

If your business is running your life, this is how you take it back.

Mark and Caroline aren’t just co-hosts — they’re a real-life couple who’ve spent 15 years building a business together without losing their minds (or each other). In this episode, they unpack one small, ridiculously effective strategy that could give you back your time, your focus, and even your evenings.

They call it “bunkering.”

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Start Small, Stay Real, and Stop Getting Stuck

Starting small might just be the secret to finishing big.

In this episode, Mark and Nick unravel why we put things off and what actually gets us going again. From Russian waiters and half-built projects to marketing fails and metaphorical underpants, this conversation dives deep into why business owners feel stuck, and how to unstick themselves.

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The Buffalo Mindset That Will Transform How You Handle Business Chaos

Most business owners run from the storm. But the smartest ones? They charge into it, like a buffalo.

In this episode of Mastermind for Business, Mark and Nick unpack a powerful mindset shift that separates overwhelmed operators from strategic leaders, the ones that run into the chaos instead of hiding from it.

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Why Your Team Isn’t Taking Ownership

You built your business for freedom, not to carry it all alone. So when your team steps up, you get to step back, and finally lead the way you always imagined.

This episode breaks down exactly why your team isn’t taking ownership and stepping up, and how to fix it without burnout, micromanagement, or more stress on your shoulders. We’re talking about practical strategies that give your team autonomy and give you your freedom back.


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5 Ways To Getting Your Team To Care as Much as You Do

If you're the only one acting like an owner, your freedom stays on hold. In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon share five powerful ways to build a culture of real ownership—so your team steps up, takes initiative, and helps your business grow without you carrying it all.

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Empowerment Starts on Day One

You don’t get freedom just by building systems—you get it by building people. In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon reveal why delegation fails, how to empower your team from day one, and what it really takes to step back without your business falling apart.

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You Built the Business, Now It’s Time to Get Your Life Back

If your brain’s still at work while your body’s at home, this episode is for you. Mark and Nick Creedon bust the myth of work-life balance and share practical, real-life shifts to help you reclaim your time, protect your energy, and actually be present—without sacrificing your business.

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The Success Lie You’ve Been Sold - And the One Shift That Changes Everything

“Fake it till you make it” won’t build real momentum. In this episode, Mark and Nick Creedon reveal why that mindset stalls your growth—and what to do instead. From strategic delegation to consistent action, they share simple, powerful shifts to help you reclaim your time, build confidence, and lead with clarity.

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Jigsaw Puzzles and John Farnham

Running a business is like assembling a complex puzzle—each piece matters, and without a clear vision, the process can feel overwhelming, leading to inefficiencies and weak collaboration. Tune in to discover how aligning vision, strategy, and teamwork can help you place the right people in the right roles, retain top talent, and build a high-performing, thriving organization.

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Celebrating Wins and Checking in

You don’t want to be the richest person in the cemetery, but how do you ensure the goals you’re chasing align with your true values and not external pressures like imposter syndrome? We explore how to evaluate your motivations, celebrate wins without complacency, and focus on what truly matters. From redefining success to balancing accumulation with fulfillment, this episode will help you align your efforts with what resonates most deeply with you.

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You'll never make another new year's resolution

Running a business is like assembling a complex puzzle—each piece matters, and without a clear vision, the process can feel overwhelming, leading to inefficiencies and weak collaboration. Tune in to discover how aligning vision, strategy, and teamwork can help you place the right people in the right roles, retain top talent, and build a high-performing, thriving organization.

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Getting the Team to Adopt Your Values

The critical question of how to get your team to not just understand but fully embrace and live by your business values. It’s one thing to have values written down; it’s another to make them the driving force behind your team’s actions and decisions. We’ll discuss the importance of involving your team in defining these values so they resonate on a personal level and align with what your clients truly appreciate about your business. By making values a core part of your business DNA, you can boost productivity, enhance client relationships, and set your business apart from the competition.

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