Burned Out, But Still Bootstrapping: Why Grit Isn’t Enough Anymore

Feeling overwhelmed by your business—but too busy tofix it? This episode is your wake-up call.

In today’s can't-miss conversation, Kim and Hal take on one of the most glorified lies in entrepreneurship: that hustle alone is the secret to success. Spoiler alert—it’s not. In the age of AI, grit without leverage leads to one destination: burnout.

You’ll hear:

• Why “working harder” is no longer enough—and what smart business owners are doing instead
• The hidden dangers of hustle culture (and how it turns entrepreneurs into bottlenecks)

• The true cost of being “too busy” to implement AI
• A raw, relatable story of one small business owner stuck in survival mode
• How to spot the moment your grind starts working against you
• The first two steps of the IMPACT Framework for transforming burnout into breakthrough

• Why your identity as a hustler may be the #1 thing holding your business back
• Simple, practical ways to start using AI today—without getting overwhelmed

 

Whether you’re a solopreneur juggling a dozen roles or asmall business owner scaling fast, this episode will challenge how you work—and inspire a smarter, more scalable future.

Who This Episode Is For:

• Entrepreneurs feeling exhausted, stuck, or overwhelmed
• Founders and consultants still doing everything manually
• Small business owners curious about AI but unsure where to start
• Anyone clinging to the grind—and secretly wondering if there’s another way

 

Ready to Take Action?

• Join the AI Insiders Community for Exclusive Tips & Resources → Request to Join our Private Community
• Have a question or an AI success story? DM us on LinkedIn or Facebook!
• Ask us about the Small Business Transformation Model (SBTM)—a simple, step-by-step framework designed for business owners → Email Howard & Howard Holdings, Inc.

 

Listen Now If You’re Ready To:

✅ Stop confusing 'busyness' with business✅ Reclaim your time, energy, and strategic focus✅ Turn burnout into breakthrough✅ Finally use AI to scale—without losing control

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Music Credit: “I Am with You” by Dream Cave; EpidemicSound via iStock.com

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