A New Direction

A New Direction


Does Your Business Feel Like a Prison?

August 07, 2024
Can Your Business Run without You?

Richard Walsh author of Escape the Owner Prison - Are you a slave to your business? A New Direction with Coach Jay IzsoAs I am writing this, I had just finished talking to an entrepreneur/business owner who said, “I’ve got too much on me… And only I can do it.”


So often, the very thing that they created for freedom from having to work for someone else becomes the very thing the imprisons you.


Because you have become the very center of your business, everything revolves around you. It’s all about you. And when that happens, you don’t have a business to sell, because it can’t run without you.


You come to realize that you don’t run your business, it runs you. You are no longer working on the business because you’re working in it.


There must be an answer to grow and be able to expand your business without being so dependent on you.


And that is where Best-selling author and U.S. Marine Richard Walsh comes in on this episode of A New Direction for Part 2 of “Escape from Owner’s Prison”.


Richard Walsh Amazon.com: Escape the Owner Prison: The Contractors new way to scale ...book “Escape the Owner’s Prison” is a no nonsense read that gets right to the point of practical guidance to help you have a business that does not feel like a prison from the rest of your life.


Escape the Owner’s Prison is straight talk about hiring, firing, marketing, and more.  However, the point of the book is being able to create the margins you need to be successful in business and have a life.


The book takes you through stages of growth and what you need to know to at every stage, so that you don’t lose yourself in the prison of your own business.


Great book!  Get your copy by clicking Escape the Owner’s Prison.


If you are a small business and want to reach out to Richard Walsh, go to Sharpen the Spear Coaching


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Coach Jay here!  Thanks for listening to and reading about this episode of A New Direction.


Maybe your wondering, “Why should I hire you as a coach”.  Well here are some things others have said about me as their coach.



As a mindset coach, author, and speaker, I am passionate about empowering individuals and organizations to reach their full potential. With a background in psychology and years of experience in coaching, I specialize in helping clients break through mental barriers and achieve both personal and professional success.


On my TV show, radio show, and podcast “New Direction,” I explore innovative ideas and strategies that inspire growth and transformation. My work is grounded in the belief that with the right mindset, anything is possible.


What I Offer:



  • Mindset Coaching: Personalized sessions focused on developing a growth mindset and overcoming challenges.
  • Professional Development: Tailored strategies to enhance career growth and leadership skills.
  • Motivational Speaking: Engaging talks that inspire and motivate audiences to take action.
  • Workshops & Seminars: Interactive sessions designed to foster teamwork, communication, and innovation.

What are the Benefits for YOU?



  • Improved Decision-Making: Enhancing clarity and confidence in making complex decisions.
  • Increased Resilience: Cultivating the ability to adapt and thrive in challenging situations.
  • Enhanced Leadership Skills: Strengthening communication, empathy, and motivational skills.
  • Greater Self-Awareness: Encouraging reflection and understanding of personal strengths and areas for growth.
  • Stress Reduction: Teaching techniques to manage stress and maintain work-life balance.
  • Innovation and Creativity: Promoting open-mindedness and creative problem-solving.
  • Goal Achievement: Providing tools and strategies to set and reach personal and professional goals.
  • Improved Relationships: Enhancing interpersonal skills and team dynamics.


Click on the link, fill out the form, and let’s see if I am fit for you!  Coaching Mavericks – Unlock Your Potential with Jay Izso.


I look forward to talking with you!


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