This is a message I received this past Friday.
Hi George,
Keep up the posts about successfully exiting. Here’s my story…
A few years ago, I stepped away from my business for two weeks to salvage my marriage of 15 years.
No calls. No emails. No check-ins. Just me and my family.
Here’s what I learned:
- My wife made me a better person, and I had been treating her and my family as less important than my business.
- My business was good at making money, but it wasn’t good at running without me—which, given point 1 above, was a disaster.
The cracks appeared immediately:
- Deadlines were missed.
- Clients called me directly, bypassing my team.
- No one made decisions because no one wanted to “get it wrong.”
In just 14 days, I realized I didn’t own a business—I owned a job disguised as a business.
That realization hit me like a ton of bricks. But it also motivated me to change everything.
I focused on systems, empowering my team, and building a business that could run without me.
The result?
- Profits went up because decisions weren’t bottlenecked by me.
- Clients were happier because my team felt empowered.
- And most importantly, I got my time back—to think strategically, enjoy life, and save my marriage.
Let people know: If they’ve never stepped away from their business for an extended period, they need to try it. The lessons they’ll learn about their business—and themselves—are invaluable.
Warm regards,
Ben W.
P.S I partner with successful business owners who use my Socratic Success System to step up from the grind, scale faster, boost profits, and build a highly valuable company that thrives without them. This system delivers results now—giving you the freedom to live the life you want today while positioning you for a life-changing exit, on your terms, when you’re ready.
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