Entrepreneurial Midlife Crisis – Are You Trapped in Your Own Business?

🚨 You started your business for freedom, but now you’re working 80+ hours a week and wondering… is this what success is supposed to feel like? 🚨

In this episode of Dope Conversations with Dave, we’re talking to all the business owners who have made it past the 7-year mark—the ones who have kept the doors open, scaled their revenue, and survived the chaos of entrepreneurship. But now comes the real question:

👉 Are you still doing what you love, or have you built yourself a high-paying job instead of a real business? 👉 Are you stuck doing things you hate or aren’t good at, simply because you’ve always done them? 👉 Have you lost sight of why you started in the first place?

We break down how to reclaim control, delegate effectively, and shift from survival mode to a life that actually aligns with your vision. Plus, we reflect on a powerful lesson from Jerry Jones about success, family, and making decisions that serve the bigger picture.

💡 If you're at a crossroads in your business, this episode is for you.

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Episode 16: The Entrepreneur’s Evolution – Lessons from Year 3 to 7

Many entrepreneurs make it past the startup phase, but the real challenge comes in years 3 to 7—where growth, hiring, and profitability become make-or-break factors. In this episode, we break down the critical lessons of this stage, from learning to delegate and letting go of control to building predictable systems that drive long-term success.

Host Dave shares personal insights from 15 years of entrepreneurship, discussing how to avoid common pitfalls, leverage experience, and create a sustainable business model. Whether you're feeling stuck or want to accelerate your growth, this episode will help you rethink your strategy, embrace leadership, and build a business that doesn’t rely entirely on you.

Tune in to learn how to transition from an overworked business owner to a strategic leader—so you can work on your business instead of in it.

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Welcome to Dope Conversations with Dave & Friends – the show where real entrepreneurs share real experiences to help you break through barriers and level up in business.

In this episode, we tackle the key phases of business growth and how to transition from hustling non-stop to building a scalable, profitable business. If you’ve ever felt stuck in the grind, unsure when to hire, or overwhelmed by all the moving parts of your business, this episode is for you!

🚀 Topics We Cover:

✅ The zero to three-year grind – balancing culture vs. making money

✅ How to delegate tasks and focus on revenue-generating activities

✅ Breaking through the year 3-7 plateau and creating real growth

✅ Avoiding the trap of staying stuck in hustle mode forever

✅ The power of self-awareness, accountability, and leadership in scaling a company

✅ The difference between working IN vs. working ON your business

✅ How to buy back your time and freedom with smart hiring and strategy

If you're a business owner, entrepreneur, or leader, this episode will challenge you to rethink how you're running your company and give you actionable steps to scale successfully.

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