A new client signs on, and your first thought is, “How am I going to handle one more thing?”

You’re grateful for your business. You believe in what you do. But somewhere along the way, the business you wanted started requiring more than you wanted to give.

In this episode of Unstuck Your Business, Edith and Inez have an honest conversation about something entrepreneurs don’t always feel comfortable admitting: sometimes, we resent what it takes to keep our businesses running.

Speaking from their own experiences as business owners, they explore how outdated pricing, scope creep, constant availability, and too many responsibilities can turn meaningful work into a source of frustration.

Together, they discuss:

• How to recognize the difference between a difficult season and a recurring problem that needs attention.

• Why wanting more revenue while dreading more clients is a signal to examine how your business operates.

• How clearer boundaries, better support, and changes to your services can make growth feel more manageable.

Your takeaway: Finish the sentence, “I resent my business most when…” Then choose one thing within your control and schedule the action or conversation needed to change it.

You can be proud of what you’ve built and still decide that parts of it need to work differently.

Resource mentioned: Wondering whether you’re ready to delegate? Explore Inez’s Are You Ready for a VA? assessment.

Being exceptional at your craft doesn’t automatically prepare you to run a business.

Many entrepreneurs start companies because they’re talented at delivering a product or service—not because they love managing finances, building systems, leading employees, or reviewing performance reports.

In this episode of Unstuck Your Business, Edith and Inez speak with Rob Young, founder of Stage 3 Group and author of Stage 3 Success, about the skills business owners need beyond their craft.

After spending 20 years in the high-tech corporate world, Rob left an 80-hour workweek behind and began renovating historic homes. While working alongside talented contractors and tradespeople, he noticed a recurring problem: They knew their craft, but many had never been taught how to navigate the business behind it.

Rob shares his three essential business functions:

• Making the product

• Getting the customer

• Navigating the business

He also introduces his Know, Monitor, and Do framework and explains how business owners can identify the best and highest use of their time and talent.

In this conversation, we discuss how to recognize when you’ve outgrown your current way of operating, monitor the numbers that matter, improve meeting efficiency, and focus your energy where it creates the greatest value.

Listen to Episode 122 and learn how to move beyond being great at your craft to becoming a more confident business owner.

Connect with Rob and explore his resources:

• Visit the Stage 3 Group website

• Read Rob’s book, Stage 3 Success

• Connect with Rob on LinkedIn

• Complete the free Business Health Assessment

• For Central Ohio business owners: Register for the free Build a Biz Workshop—From Chaos to Control, a five-week program beginning September 25 at Innovate New Albany. Space is limited to 20 participants.

Talking to your CPA shouldn’t feel like you need an accounting degree just to participate in the conversation.

Yet many capable business owners feel intimidated, embarrassed, or unsure of what to ask when finances come up. That uncertainty can prevent them from getting the guidance they need to make informed decisions and plan for growth.

In this episode of Unstuck Your Business, Edith and Inez speak with Kirsten Graham, owner of 6 Figure Business Coaching, about how business owners can communicate more confidently with their CPAs and take a more active role in their financial health.

Kirsten explains why you don’t need to understand every detail to have a productive financial conversation. Instead, you need a basic understanding of your numbers, the confidence to ask questions, and financial professionals who are willing to help you understand your options.

In this conversation, we discuss:

• Why so many business owners feel intimidated by their CPAs
• What you should understand about your finances before a CPA meeting
• How to prepare so you leave the conversation with greater clarity
• The different roles of a bookkeeper and a CPA
• Why separating personal and business finances matters
• How year-round financial conversations can support better business decisions
• One manageable step you can take if you’ve been avoiding your numbers

Kirsten also shares a practical framework inspired by Profit First and explains how better financial habits can help business owners feel more prepared, empowered, and in control.

Connect with Kirsten and learn about her bookkeeping, virtual assistant services, and upcoming tax optimization masterclass at lessmathmoremoney.com.

Listen to Episode 121 and learn how to approach your next CPA conversation with more confidence—and better questions.