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Podcast: Ask April Porter Podcast
Episode: 239. Why Small Business Owners Feel Constantly Overwhelmed—and How to Break the Cycle
Description: Overwhelm is the silent threat facing small business owners and franchisees—and most don’t even realize it’s driving their decisions.In this episode, April Porter breaks down why business ownership feels like a constant emotional tug-of-war between customers, employees, family, and personal health. She explains how our nervous system reacts to guilt, urgency, and pressure—and how that reaction keeps business owners stuck, exhausted, and neglecting what truly matters.April introduces a simple but powerful reframing tool that helps business owners pause in high-stress moments and make decision...