EPISODE · Jul 9, 2025 · 36 MIN
From Burnout to Blueprint: Building Sustainable Growth
from Business Roundtable · host David W. Carr
What if burnout wasn’t the end, but the beginning?In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Jesse Gilmore, founder of Niche in Control, to explore how creative agency owners and service professionals can stop the cycle of feast and famine—and build scalable, profitable businesses that actually support their lives.Jesse’s journey from overworked to optimized is filled with actionable insight. Drawing on his experience helping over 900 agencies, Jesse breaks down the frameworks, mindset shifts, and automation strategies that enable founders to systematize growth, delegate with confidence, and regain control of their time.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why most creative agencies get stuck—and how to break freeThe three pillars of business control: Sales, Fulfillment, and RetentionHow to create space for strategic vision, not just client workWhat systems work to reduce founder overwhelmHow to design a business around your desired lifestyleWhen to automate, delegate, or eliminate tasksWhether you’re scaling a marketing agency, coaching firm, or service business, this conversation will help you move from reactive to proactive leadership. Learn more about Jesse and Niche in Control at: https://www.nicheincontrol.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business
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What if burnout wasn’t the end, but the beginning?In this episode of the Business Roundtable Podcast, David Carr sits down with Jesse Gilmore, founder of Niche in Control, to explore how creative agency owners and service professionals can stop the cycle of feast and famine—and build scalable, profitable businesses that actually support their lives.Jesse’s journey from overworked to optimized is filled with actionable insight. Drawing on his experience helping over 900 agencies, Jesse breaks down the frameworks, mindset shifts, and automation strategies that enable founders to systematize growth, delegate with confidence, and regain control of their time.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why most creative agencies get stuck—and how to break freeThe three pillars of business control: Sales, Fulfillment, and RetentionHow to create space for strategic vision, not just client workWhat systems work to reduce founder overwhelmHow to design a business around your desired lifestyleWhen to automate, delegate, or eliminate tasksWhether you’re scaling a marketing agency, coaching firm, or service business, this conversation will help you move from reactive to proactive leadership. Learn more about Jesse and Niche in Control at: https://www.nicheincontrol.comBecome a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/business-roundtable--6049255/support.Connect with Steward Your Business:Book a Leadership Clarity Call: https://calendar.stewardyourbusiness.com/ccCall: +1 909.404.9865Website: https://stewardyourbusiness.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidwcarrWatch more episodes and subscribe on YouTube:https://www.youtube.com/@steward_your_business
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