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In this transformative episode of The ThriveWell Journey, L. Michael Burt sits down with serial entrepreneur, mentor, and author Jeremy Shapiro to explore how entrepreneurs can break free from burnout and build businesses that truly fuel their lives. With over 25 years of experience and his brand-new book Your Business Growth Playbook, Jeremy shares the proven strategies that help business owners move from solopreneur to thriving entrepreneur.

Together, they uncover what it really means to get unstuck, scale profitably, and create freedom in both business and life. Jeremy’s insights go beyond hustle culture and quick wins. This conversation is about designing a business that aligns with your health, relationships, and purpose.

Discover how to:

✅ Define success on your own terms and stop mistaking burnout for achievement

✅ Use intentional time management tools like time blocking to regain control

✅ Shift from solopreneur to business owner by learning to delegate and scale

✅ Validate your ideas through MVP testing and incremental improvements

✅ Build community, seek feedback, and find support in the entrepreneurial journey

✅ Create congruency in your marketing so your message connects with impact

Chapters

00:00 Defining Thriving: Personal and Professional Success

02:58 Separating Success from Burnout: Intentional Living

05:54 Time Management: Strategies for Solopreneurs

08:59 The Transition from Solopreneur to Business Owner

12:02 Creating a Business Plan: The Modern Approach

14:49 Testing Business Ideas: Validating Market Demand

17:54 The Importance of Feedback in Business Growth

21:01 The Journey of Writing a Business Growth Playbook

23:55 Connecting Stories and Tactics in Business

26:53 Overcoming Obstacles: The Wagoner and Hercules Story

36:04 Taking Action: The Key to Change

39:03 The Shiny Object Mentality in Entrepreneurship

41:48 Overcoming Fear and Taking the Leap

49:09 The Importance of Community in Entrepreneurship

54:19 Email Marketing: Ensuring Congruency for Success

01:03:01 Customer Lifetime Value: The Three Levers of Business Growth

🔗 Connect with Jeremy Shapiro:

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🔗 Connect with L. Michael Burt

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