Mike & Jered discuss the balance between running a successful business and maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Mike, a traditional entrepreneur who ran various businesses, shares his perspective on the topic. He explains that it’s possible to achieve success without letting your business consume your life. Jered, who is a self-employed contractor, talks about his journey into the workforce. He began working in marketing and eventually worked his way up to managing an app for a company. Although he started as an employee, he had aspirations to improve his resume and prove his worth in the industry.

The conversation delves deeper into Jered’s experience working for an advertising agency. He describes the agency as being grueling and lacking in work-life balance. Jered entered the agency with the intention of improving his resume but found that the work environment was not sustainable in the long run. This highlights the importance of finding a balance between achieving career goals and maintaining personal well-being.

Overall, this episode emphasizes the importance of maintaining a healthy work-life balance in order to achieve long-term success. It also provides insights into the perspectives of both traditional entrepreneurs and self-employed contractors, showing that individuals in both roles can face similar challenges in achieving a work-life balance.