STP 137 | Your Business Should Fund Your Life, Not Feed on I

STP 137 | Your Business Should Fund Your Life, Not Feed on It

This episode is for therapists and helpers who feel like their calendar is running their life. If you're constantly chasing productivity but feeling further from peace, this one’s for you.

James Marland unpacks how overwork became the norm—and why your business needs to serve your life, not swallow it. Discover how to scale your wisdom, not your burnout.

Who It's For:

• Therapists stuck in a cycle of service and stress
• Coaches craving more space, not more hustle
• Helpers who want to teach or lead without losing their joy

Top 3 Reasons to Listen

• You’ll finally name what’s stealing your time—and what to do about it.
• You’ll learn how to build space into your week without sacrificing your mission.
• You’ll walk away with a simple mindset shift to start reclaiming your calendar.

Highlights

• 00:03 – The cultural trap of overwork and why we mistake stress for success
• 02:00 – That sinking feeling: When you realize your calendar owns you
• 04:12 – The invisible shift: How your mission got replaced by fear
• 05:12 – Are you headed toward success… or resentment?
• 06:36 – Why a full calendar can be quiet damage
• 08:09 – The Fisherman story: A simple parable about chasing the wrong success
• 10:30 – From striving to sustainable: Why rhythm matters more than hustle
• 11:25 – The campfire metaphor: How your business needs space to breathe
• 12:09 – Ways to scale your wisdom without one-on-one burnout
• 13:09 – Reclaim your “why” and stop letting your business steal your joy
• 14:18 – “Your business should fund your life, not feed on it.”
• 15:34 – Protecting margin: How to calendar what really matters
• 16:29 – Join the waitlist for the Beyond Fully Booked workshop

Resources & Mentions

• Beyond Fully Booked Workshop – Small steps to reclaim your business → Reserve Your Seat
• Email James: [e-mail] (use the word “next” to get workshop info)
• Book Mentioned: The Science of Scaling by Dr. Benjamin Hardy → Find it here
• Book Mentioned: 10x Is Easier Than 2x by Dr. Benjamin Hardy → Find it here

Closing Invitation

If this helped you breathe a little deeper, share it with someone who’s been stuck in overdrive. Your course—and your calendar—shouldn’t cost you your joy.

Let’s build something sustainable, together.