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Jul 2023
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#133: Curing The Overworked, Overwhelmed...

StoryBrand.ai
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Are your revenue goals for 2023 slipping away? Don't worry, you're not alone. Join us on August 3, 2023 for the Mid-Year Revenue Accelerator and learn the same steps we used at Business Made Simple to grow into a $15 million operation.

 

Regain control of your growth and finish the year with more money! Just go to BusinessMadeSimple.com/Accelerator to register.

 

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Success as a business owner can feel like a double edged sword. You are accomplishing your dream and growing a business you're passionate about, but you're also overworked and overwhelmed. You bear the weight of making sure everything runs as it should, and as your business grows, this becomes an even bigger burden.

 

Today we continue our Summer Replay Series, highlighting our top episodes of all time. In today’s replay, Donald Miller talks with the founder and CEO of the Healthy Workforce Institute, Renee Thompson. Renee’s organization is all about eradicating bullying and hazing in the healthcare industry – but Renee needs help fighting her own personal bully of overwork and overwhelm. Tune in now to learn how you can avoid burnout and stay healthy for your business – and your life – for the long haul.

 

Learn more about Renee Thompson and the amazing work she's doing at HealthyWorkforceInstitute.com.

 

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