5 Steps to Avoiding Burnout: Creating a Healthy Work/Life Balance
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Claims a shift from 100% project work to about 75% recurring revenue so a business sustains a six-month parental leave with ~15 hours/week of checking in; documents every task in Google Sites, stores email templates in Evernote, uses Boomerang for scheduled replies and Reseller/Affiliate hosting (SiteGround, WP Engine) for passive income. Reports nearly 100% conversion from new projects to maintenance, hires via task checklists for smooth handover, and recommends a starting 20% rate increase on the next project.
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chapters (10)
- 0:00Introduction
- 3:17Why you do what you do matters
- 5:05Five steps to avoid burnout
- 5:55Step 1: Document processes
- 8:07Step 2: Recurring revenue streams
- 11:39Step 3: Raise your rates
- 14:27Step 4: Hire staff
- 17:37Step 5: Set boundaries
- 20:49Extra tips
- 22:41Q&A
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