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I Love being too busy to do the things I enjoy... said no one
Episode 3520th July 2026 • The Green Room with Chris • Chris Green
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No business owner sets out to build a life where they're constantly busy, stressed and too time-poor to enjoy the things that matter most. Yet for many, that's exactly where they end up.

In this episode of The Green Room, Chris challenges a simple but powerful question:

Are you building the successful business you say you want, or the one your diary proves you're building?

Drawing on insights from Seth Godin, Michael Gerber and Molly Bloom, Chris explores why so many business owners become trapped working in their business instead of deliberately building one that creates freedom.

You'll discover:

  • Why being busy isn't the same as being successful.
  • The hidden cost of becoming the bottleneck in your business.
  • Four lessons high-performing entrepreneurs have in common.
  • How calculated risk, persistence and challenging the status quo create long-term growth.
  • Practical ways to build a business that works for you—not because of you.

If you're ready to stop surviving your business and start intentionally building one that gives you the freedom you originally set out to create, this episode is for you.

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