The BS-Free Business Test: How to Get Your Business Off the Ground Even If It’s Already Mid-Flight

The BS-Free Business Test: How to Get Your Business Off the Ground Even If It’s Already Mid-Flight

Clarity for founders who want a business that works in the real world. Most business books try to hype you up. This one tries to prepare you. I’ve owned enough businesses, and made enough mistakes, to know that passion alone won’t save you. I wrote this book because no one told me the truth early enough, and I’m tired of watching smart, driven people burn themselves out trying to build something meaningful. This is the guide I wish I had before the late nights, the paperwork, the pivots, the burnout, and all the moments where I thought: What the hell did I get myself into? If you’re thinking about starting a business, or already running one, this book helps you slow down long enough to get honest, clear, and grounded before small cracks become big problems. What You’ll Actually Learn Why passion isn’t a business plan (I learned this the expensive way) - How to validate an idea without wasting months on something no one wants - What your numbers are trying to warn you about - How burnout quietly builds, and how to recover before it costs you everything - Why your support system matters more than your business model - How to build a business that doesn’t depend on you for everything - How clarity becomes your most powerful filter, boundary, and compass Every chapter is rooted in real experience, not theory. I’ve lived both sides of entrepreneurship, the excitement, the exhaustion, and the hard work of rebuilding. Who This Book Is For People thinking about starting a business - Founders running a business that feels heavier than it should - Entrepreneurs who are quietly overwhelmed - Creatives, makers, and leaders stuck in the messy middle - Anyone who wants a business that supports their life, not consumes it Why I Wrote This Book Because small businesses are the backbone of strong communities. They create jobs, safe spaces, rituals, connection, and meaning. Whether it’s a café, brewery, shop, studio, or service business, these places become the heartbeat of a town. But small businesses are also fragile. Too many fail not because the founders aren’t capable, but because no one showed them the reality early enough. I believe strong communities are built on strong businesses, and strong businesses start with clarity. That’s what this book gives you. The BS-Free Business Test isn’t here to scare you. It’s here to support you, challenge you, and save you from learning everything the hard way. Your clarity starts here.