It took a while, but I eventually learned a better way.
My story isn't common for small business owners, which is why it's been featured all over and it helped me win the Wisconsin Small Business Person of the Year.
And once I was able to successfully remove myself, I began to share it with other small businesses owners. Clearly the message has hit home for many, as my book instantly became an international best seller and my podcast, Well-Oiled Operations, has over 2 million downloads.