228: 5 Shifts I Made To Go From Freelancer to CEO When I Started My Business

If you're a new business owner or still in the season where you prefer to call what you do a side hustle, freelance work, or a hobby, this is for you. I’m sharing 5 strategies to help you step into a CEO role, even if that term feels silly to you now. It's okay to feel new and uncertain but to grow your business, you need to act like a business owner. That means letting go of the freelancer and hobbyist mentality and taking things more seriously. Don’t worry - I’m going to help you do just that today!   I originally recorded a similar episode to this in 2019, inspired by this quote: "Treat your business like a business and it'll PAY you like a business. Treat your business like a hobby and it will COST you like a hobby."    In fact, at that time, I had a post go viral on Instagram that said, “You can’t run your business like a freelancer and expect results like a CEO.” - something I still agree with today! Four years later (after working on my own business and with many other businesses!), I’m back to share more insights on this incredibly important topic! This episode is a must-listen!   Links Mentioned:  Check out the full shownotes: https://elizabethmccravy.com/228  Get your next client ASAP: https://elizabethmccravy.com/asap Sign up for Dubsado and use code ELIZABETH30 for 30% Off: https://elizabethmccravy.com/dubsado Sign up for a free Showit trial and get a month free: https://elizabethmccravy.com/showit  Listen to episodes #219 + #220 for more about Profit First Check out the Capital One credit cards I use in my own business: https://elizabethmccravy.com/capitaloneBlack Friday is coming — the BEST SALE ALL YEAR! If you've been eyeing Showit Templates, Podcast Success Blueprint, or Booked Out Designer, you don't want to miss this. Sign up to get notified about these deals at https://elizabethmccravy.com/BF. Sale starts on November 21, 2025.  Thanks to our sponsor, Christian Healthcare Ministries! CHM is a faith-based, budget-friendly alternative to health insurance— at half the cost. And, you can join anytime! My family has trusted CHM for 5+ years through multiple pregnancies and health needs. With CHM, you’ll save money and know that 100% of eligible bills are shared when medical needs arise. Learn more at elizabethmccravy.com/CHM Over my 9 years of business, I have learned some financial skills the hard way and a few years ago, I developed an an 8 step process I go through at the end of each month. This process helps me know how my business is doing financially, pay myself well and allocate money for things like taxes and expenses. And, it's yours for FREE at https://elizabethmccravy.com/profit 

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