{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"How to Grow Your Small Business Without Burning Out: The Cost of Overextending Yourself with Jessica Volker","description":"S6:E36 Many founders don't talk about this - but we do. Burnout doesn\u2019t happen all at once. It builds through small, misaligned decisions over time. In this episode, Dr. LL sits down with Jessica Volker to explore what sustainable growth actually requires and why so many entrepreneurs unintentionally build businesses that drain them. If people don\u2019t trust your consistency, they hesitate. If your priorities aren\u2019t clear, your execution suffers. If you\u2019re doing everything, nothing compounds because you and your signal are spread too thin. Jessica brings a grounded perspective on prioritization, energy, and the discipline required to build something that lasts.   Guest Jessica Volker Entrepreneur and business strategist   Core Problems Overextension disguised as ambition Lack of prioritization in growth decisions Building systems that are unsustainable long-term Confusing activity with meaningful progress   Practical Takeaways Focus is a strategic advantage, not a limitation Sustainable growth requires intentional boundaries Decision clarity reduces unnecessary effort Long-term success is built through consistency, not intensity   Timestamps 00:00 Welcome to Small Business Stories 03:00 Burnout and entrepreneurship 08:00 Why more isn\u2019t better 12:00 The role of prioritization 18:00 Sustainable growth mindset 24:00 Long-term success   Who This Episode Is For Founders and leaders who want to grow their business without sacrificing clarity, health, or long-term viability. This episode reinforces a core principle behind the STEERus\u2122 Decision Integrity System: When decisions lack clarity, effort increases but results don\u2019t. And we want to change that for you, just like we changed it for ourselves! Subscribe and share if this resonates. \u2705 Subscribe for weekly conversations on entrepreneurship  \ud83d\udd01 Share this episode with someone who needs to be heard Follow STEERus on social media: YouTube: https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/@DrLLSmallBusiness Instagram: https:\/\/instagram.com\/steerus LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/steerus Twitter: https:\/\/x.com\/steerus_io     #Entrepreneurship #SmallBusiness #Burnout #wellness ","author_name":"Small Business Stories","author_url":"https:\/\/steerus.io\/","html":"