25 years in business for myself.
People always say, “Must be nice to make your own schedule.”
The truth is, my schedule is dictated by everyone else. I can’t miss a phone call that could be three months of mortgage payments. I can’t ignore an email that could cover half of next year’s marketing budget.
I stay up late making sure I’ve done the jobs of six different people, just to wake up the next morning and start all over again.
I am the marketing team. I am the CFO. I am accounts receivable. I am the accountant. I am the scheduler, the laborer, the receptionist, and the list goes on and on.
Making your own schedule sounds great.
Until you realize owning the business means you’re always on it.
2026-09-18 11:30:39
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PrecisionTreeNC :
say it louder. for the people who clock out at 5pm
2026-09-17 23:05:07
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Andy Stewart :
entrepreneurs are just people that dont know how to relax, some if them are just slave of money.
2026-09-18 11:02:41
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Simon Squibb :
True
2026-09-20 05:56:17
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Matt Watson :
It's called ADHD
2026-09-18 23:46:24
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Jazz :
Most entrepreneurs hit rock bottom so the drive comes fromtrying to never go back to that bad place!
2026-09-17 21:01:04
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SocialBrand :
Don't forget the looooong lectures and explanations. 😂
2026-09-20 07:33:32
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Devon Lewis4973 :
not just marriage even just dating lol. its always my warning to new partners
2026-09-17 18:26:59
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CommunityAV :
So true. That’s me.
2026-09-17 14:27:38
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DetailCraft 🇲🇼 :
"we're sharing a dream that we'll never let die" [Gesture OK]
2026-09-20 06:41:13
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Bryan Clark :
I needed this…. I thought I was crazy [Tears of joy][Tears of joy]
2026-09-18 23:25:58
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Demetrius :
That’s me. That’s why I’m single. But my true love is being an entrepreneur and my dream is a reality. Always blessed 🥹 💚🙏✝️
2026-09-20 02:52:10
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DIAMOND DISTRICT ™️ :
It’s hard 😂 but you jus gotta do it coz nothing else can replace it
2026-09-20 08:04:49
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Iron mike :
she's 100% correct ......I know...
2026-09-18 03:15:37
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Robizle :
Facts 1000%. It never shuts off, we party fucking HARD, but work even harder.
2026-09-18 03:39:59
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Christie Lewis, CA Realtor :
So true…I never clock out, I wouldn’t have it any other way🫶🏻
2026-09-18 04:32:19
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Mr Johnny | Therapist & Mentor :
Best video ever
2026-09-20 08:16:16
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PolarisOne | Business Coaching :
entrepreneurship is VERY close to insanity. you need to understand that
2026-09-19 16:47:01
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SharpGreek_44 :
i used to own bars restaurants and now iam into investing . The most important aspect is to have a partner that supports your mission. That means everything to us.
2026-09-17 17:41:06
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Noperfectpaths :
My husband has patience like a god. He deals with my manic racing brain. Thankfully he gets excited when he sees my hard work with me. He pushes me when I feel like a failure. He truly is my partner in this!
2026-09-20 05:19:51
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Davarn :
I don’t think a girl can love you like that
2026-09-20 01:14:08
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Jamie Hannan :
If only more people understood this!! 💯💯💯
2026-09-19 13:32:24
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Callaway & his Brother Tucker :
So fucking true
2026-09-19 13:39:04
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Flats&Bay :
It’s a prison. I’m a prisoner to my business/ I’m just working toward having some trustee handle my load so I can do my time in peace
2026-09-18 13:15:25
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LivinglifeOneFU@aTime :
I love how people with ADD or ADHD are called entrepreneurs. Can you imagine how much more could get done if we helped focus a lot more of them
2026-09-19 17:46:42
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