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July 10, 2025 21 mins

What if you could hit $1M in revenue working just 15 hours a week? For most entrepreneurs, that's the dream. For Chris Miles of Money Ripples, it was the reality that forced a critical decision. He joins Harmonious at Lunch to detail his journey from a national ballroom dance competitor to a marathon-running entrepreneur who achieved a staggering 79% profit margin as a solopreneur.

But this isn't just a success story. Chris explains the pivotal moment he chose to build a team before burnout, deliberately scaling to protect his time and freedom. We explore the mindset required to trade solopreneur control for sustainable growth, why "retirement" isn't the end goal for driven founders, and how to structure your business for maximum profit without sacrificing your life.

In This Episode:

[00:00] - Intro: The Myth of Working 80 Hours a Week for Success

[01:45] - Meet Chris Miles: From Ballroom Dancer to $1M Entrepreneur

[04:30] - The Framework for 79% Profit Margins on a Part-Time Schedule

[08:15] - Why He's "Retired" Twice and Keeps Coming Back to Business

[11:00] - The Critical Decision: Scaling a Team Before You're Overwhelmed

[15:20] - Shifting from Solopreneur to Leader to Avoid the Growth Trap

[19:00] - Actionable Steps to Increase Your Business's Efficiency and Profit

[21:18] - How to Connect with Chris Miles

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For strategies to achieve greater clarity in yourself and your employees, visit the HumanOp Website: https://humanop.com/

Learn more from Chris Miles: Visit Chris's website to discover strategies for building financial freedom and creating your own "money ripples": https://www.moneyripples.com

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