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EPISODE · May 4, 2026 · 31 MIN

For Ex-Marine, Front Lawn is the New Battlefield

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He served his country. Now he’s fighting a different battle — building a business that’s taking over his life. Jacob is a Marine veteran, husband, and father with another child on the way. He started a landscaping company to support his family — but instead of freedom, he’s drowning in work. Working late nights. Answering every call. Chasing every lead.The truth? He didn’t build a business — he built a job. And he’s not alone.There are over 33 million small businesses in the United States — making up nearly half the private workforce. But about 50% fail within five years… not because of lack of demand — but because of lack of systems.In this episode of Dr. Phil’s Small Business Playbook, Dr. Phil steps in to help this Marine veteran: Reclaim his time Build real systems Create a business that actually supports his life — not consumes it. If you’re a small business owner, entrepreneur, or side hustler trying to scale — this is for you. Watch now and take back control of your business.Sponsored by HighLevel: If you own a small business, don’t skip this. Reclaim your life. Automate your business. Transform your overwhelmed business into an automated powerhouse in just minutes. Go to https://DrPhil.com/Business and get your life back on track.Diabetes doesn’t wait. And the cost of waiting can be devastating. But there is another option you need to know about. Learn more: https://drphildiabetes.comDon’t wait! If you’re on Medicare or will be soon, reach out to Chapter: Call: (352)-845-0659 or go to https://askchapter.org to learn about your Medicare options and get help finding ways to save money.#SmallBusiness #Entrepreneur #BusinessGrowth #WorkLifeBalance #StartupStruggles #DrPhil #Marketing #Automation #Leadership #ScalingSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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