Welcome to Beyond The Grind, where we're having a candid conversation about the dark side of entrepreneurship. We're cutting through the social media glamor and getting real about what it actually takes to succeed. It's not always about the flashy wins; it's about the hard truths no one talks about.

In this episode, we talk about the mindset shift required to be a true business owner. We confront the sobering reality that as a "chief of everything", you pay everyone else before you pay yourself. We share a personal story about the immense responsibility of hiring someone and becoming a source of livelihood for their family. This episode is a wake-up call for ambitious employees and aspiring entrepreneurs alike, challenging the common misconception that being a great employee automatically makes you a great business owner.

What was your biggest wake-up moment as an entrepreneur?