The Hardest Part of Running a Business Nobody Talks About

Apr 17

The hardest part of running a business isn't really the marketing or the systems or the hiring. The hardest part is being the only person in charge of every single decision, upholding every boundary, taking every risk. And doing it all alone.

In this episode, Hannah set out to talk about loneliness, but took the off-ramp into how to make decisions so you don't get stuck at indecision station, where to go for trusted support, and why you need to fill your own cup if you're going to sustain this crazy ride.

She dives into why she spent years hiding inside business partnerships instead of betting on herself, what happened when COVID forced her to go all in, and the real work it took to get off the self-worth roller coaster.

This episode covers:

Why so many people enter business partnerships for the wrong reasons
A simple decision-making filter to use when you're stuck and have nobody to ask
The real difference between a mentor, a consultant, and a coach — and which one you actually need right now
Why your results are always a data point, never a verdict on your worth
How to fill your own cup so you can keep showing up for everyone who needs you

If you've ever felt completely alone in the driver's seat of your business, this one is for you.