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How can you tell if burnout means you need rest or a full business pivot?
Notes from Chris
Episode 3251
Side hustles often start as joy projects; success can morph joy into drudgery. Adrienne’s calligraphy boards became a hit with brides, then a calendar jam of last-minute name lists and smudged ink panics. She’s exhausted—but is that fixed by a week in Sedona or a reinvention of her creative business? Today we’ll run a three-question diagnostic, share pivot experiments that keep revenue alive, and outline how to pause without ghosting existing clients."My side hustle—hand-lettered wedding signage—took off during the pandemic and now supplies half my income. Lately, though, I dread every order, even after taking weekends off. I’m torn: do I just need a real vacation, or is the dread telling me this niche isn’t right anymore? I’ve heard burnout can mask a deeper need to pivot your offer or target market, not just rest. How do I tell the difference between normal exhaustion and a sign that it’s time to change direction completely??"Listen to today's episode to learn more...
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