The 6 Sacrifices You Need to Make NOW to Succeed as a Service Based Business!

6 sacrifices you will make as a service based business in 2025
If you want to hear my insights along my journey as a Social Work entrepreneur you can watch from the beginning, or skip to 5:01 to get to sacrifice #1

Hey Social Workers!

Let’s talk about the 6 sacrifices you might need to make as a social worker, therapist, or helping professional running a service-based business. I know it’s not easy balancing your passion for helping others with the realities of running a service business—but trust me, you’re not alone in this!

This isn’t about doing it all; it’s about doing what matters most. So, if you’re ready to create a business you love while staying true to your passions, then this is for you!

And I really do believe the you don’t have to give up serving those you love—once you learn to make intentional choices that align with your career goals.

In this video, I’m breaking down:
✨ The hard choices that actually help you grow
✨ How to set realistic expectations AND your stay true to your career goals
✨ What it takes to build a business that works for you—not the other way around

Whether you’re thinking about starting or growing your service-based business as a social worker, therapist, or helping professional, or maybe you’ve already started but feeling like it’s harder than you expected, trust me, the trade-offs are worth it when you’re building something meaningful.

So don’t forget to subscribe and share this with a fellow social worker or therapist who’s ready to build a business they love —I’m here to help you build a community of Social Workers who are ready to turn their passion for the profession into a sustainable, successful business. 💼✨

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00:00 Introduction
01:38 Misconceptions about being an entrepreneur
04:12 My evolution as a service based business
04:59 Sacrifice #1: Consistent Income
05:27 Sacrifice #2: Traditional Employee Benefits
07:59 Sacrifice #3+:4 Your Reputation and Your Credibility
09:45 Sacrifice #5+:6 Increased Accountability and Increased Stress

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