10 Lessons from 10 Years of Entrepreneurship: Lesson Eight - Your Ego Is Holding You Back

In this episode of This Mother Means Business, Laura shares Lesson 8 from her “10 Lessons in 10 Years of Entrepreneurship” series — and it’s one that hits home for many of us.This one’s called “No Ego, Amigo” — a reminder that while confidence is necessary in business, ego can quietly sabotage your success if you let it.Laura breaks down how ego doesn’t always look like arrogance; it often hides behind overworking, perfectionism, and control. Through real stories from her 10-year journey — from delaying delegation to chasing validation — she explains how letting go of ego creates space for growth, ease, and better leadership.In this episode you will hear:00:00 – Introduction: 10 years, 10 lessons, and why “No Ego, Amigo” matters01:00 – Ego isn’t arrogance: how it hides as overworking, perfectionism, and control02:25 – The subtle ways ego shows up in entrepreneurship03:00 – Delaying delegation: how Laura learned the hard way that letting go brings growth04:48 – Why refusing help keeps you stuck in admin mode instead of CEO mode06:30 – When ego stops you from course correcting and costs you time (and peace)07:11 – Vulnerability vs. polish: how showing your human side builds connection08:40 – The importance of receiving feedback without defense09:15 – Chasing validation instead of values: saying no to misaligned opportunities09:37 – Reflection after 10 years: ego as a liability, not an edge11:00 – Three reflection questions to keep your ego in check12:00 – Freedom on the other side of letting goTickets for This Mother Means Business LIVE - Presented by CIBC Business Banking on April 1st, 2026 are available now! Get yours here: https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/tmmb-2026Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok