Joey Vitale: Stop Being a Business Owner and Become a Founder

12/08/2025 40 min Temporada 1 Episodio 55

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Have you ever felt like you're running a successful business on paper, but inside, you're constantly fighting the "fog" and fearing you're drifting? You've followed all the advice, bought all the software, and tried all the "proven paths" , but they feel like a straightjacket, choking your creativity instead of freeing you. You know you're a visionary, but you're also tired. You're stuck between a constant push for growth and the quiet suspicion that you've left something essential behind.If this sounds familiar, you are not alone. My guest today is someone who not only understands this feeling but has built a thriving business by helping other visionary founders navigate it.Meet Joey Vitale, a legal expert who specializes in giving people peace of mind. Joey isn't your typical lawyer; he's a self-proclaimed "oxymoron" who built his practice around proactive business and brand protection, not courtroom drama. He has a unique perspective that will challenge everything you think you know about running a business. He'll show you why some legal issues are just a single flat tire, but others can be an "all flat" situation that brings your entire business to a screeching halt. He’ll teach you why planning for success isn’t just about making money; it’s about making a foundational investment in the future you want to build.In this episode, we go beyond the standard business advice and dive into the mindset shifts that will truly transform your entrepreneurial journey. We explore how Joey, a law firm owner, runs his business with only about five billable hours a month. He’ll reveal the "who, not how" philosophy that allows him to take extended vacations without the business missing a beat. He'll share his powerful insights on delegation and why the biggest obstacle to growth isn't a lack of resources, but the mindset that keeps you fighting for years over a $10/hour VA.We also get into the deeper questions that most business podcasts ignore. What happens when you've achieved success, but it feels empty? How do you find a new vision that is personally motivating and not just about vanity metrics? We talk about building a legacy that goes beyond your own bottom line, with Joey sharing an incredible story about a founder who created 11 millionaires in one day through an employee stock option plan. This is a conversation about moving from a small business owner who owns a job they hate, to a true founder who creates a lasting impact.This episode is for you if you're tired of chasing 17 things at once and feeling like you're moving nowhere. It's for you if you're ready to stop fighting the fog and start learning how to navigate within it. It's a conversation that will help you remember how you were always meant to move—by feel, by curiosity, and by something real.Don’t just watch this episode; let it be the signal that helps you find your way back to your creative spark.Subscribe to The Lighthouse Sessions for more transformational conversations!

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