Abandoning the Rat Race for SMB & ETA -The Intentional Owner #1

In this inaugural episode of The Intentional Owner, Sam and Kaustubh discuss their transitions from high-pressure corporate careers in law and finance to owning small businesses. They delve into the emotional and practical challenges they faced during their searches, the importance of having a clear 'why,' and how they manage time and productivity as business owners. With personal anecdotes and actionable tips, they aim to provide a candid view into the realities of entrepreneurship and small business ownership.   Links: Kaustubh on LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/kaustubh-deo/ Sam on X - https://x.com/Sam_Rosati Watch this episode on YouTube - https://youtu.be/b2NbK-XP-bM Topics: (00:00:00) - Intro (00:03:06) - The Journey to Small Business Ownership   (00:06:48) - From Law School to Big Law (00:14:40) - The Decision to Pursue Entrepreneurship   (00:19:44) - Launching a Self-Funded Search   (00:30:10) - Starting the Search for a Business   (00:31:21) - Defining Roles and Strategies   (00:32:45) - Balancing Introversion and Leadership   (00:35:28) - Work-Life Balance and Career Choices   (00:39:23) - Operational Challenges and Solutions   (00:44:10) - Time Management and Productivity Tips   (00:52:21) - The Reality of SMB Ownership   (00:57:22) - Tactical Tips for Business Owners