Smart Growth vs Burnout - The Real Path to Time, Freedom, and a Sellable Business

In this episode of Freedom to Exit, Lani Dickinson explores the hidden cost of “growth” when it’s not backed by scalable systems. If you’ve been hiring, hustling, and stacking clients—but still can’t step away from the day-to-day—this one’s for you.

You’ll learn why most founders who think they’re scaling are actually just adding more weight to their own shoulders. Lani unpacks the key shifts that turn burnout into real business freedom—and explains what buyers actually look for in a business that runs without the owner.

This episode is your wake-up call to stop babysitting your business and start building one that can stand (and sell) on its own.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why growth without systems leads to burnout—not freedom

• The true definition of scale (and how it builds lift, not weight)

• How to make your business run without you—using systems, team, and automation

• The 4 hidden costs keeping most businesses unsellable

• What private equity and serious buyers want to see before making an offer

• A better way to grow that funds your future and increases your valuation

Links Mentioned:

✅ 7 Ways AI Can Boost Your Sales and Save You Time – Free Guide

✅ The Changes Assessment – Is Your Business Exit-Ready?

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