{"podcast":{"title":"The Journey with Morgan DeBaun","slug":"the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549","podcast_index_feed_id":6376549,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/472383/rss","website_url":"https://www.instagram.com/thejourneybymdb/","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/a/9/f/0/a9f010614c2ded0fd959afa2a1bf1c87/TheJourney_CoverArt.jpeg","author":"Morgan DeBaun","episode_count":124,"summary":"Welcome to The Journey podcast, a weekly podcast that delves into the captivating stories of purpose-driven achievers on their quest for living their best lives. Hosted by serial entrepreneur and Founder & CEO of Blavity Inc., Morgan DeBaun, and features a diverse lineup of guests such as Emmy-nominated actors, elite athletes, experienced doulas, viral social media influencers, eco-conscious pioneers, and more. Tune in for empowering conversations sharing personal growth and self-discovery experiences. Embark on The Journey with us!","last_synced_at":"2026-07-28T02:19:36.418667+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549"},"episode":{"title":"5 Non-Negotiables When You Go Self-Employed","slug":"5-non-negotiables-when-you-go-self-employed","published_at":"2026-07-17T22:08:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549/5-non-negotiables-when-you-go-self-employed","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549","url":"https://d445058f-61a3-4386-b441-7dd9e2548bb6.libsyn.com/5-non-negotiables-when-you-go-self-employed","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/d445058f-61a3-4386-b441-7dd9e2548bb6/Morgan_DeBaun_WorkSmart_Sprint_V1.mp4?dest-id=4003203","summary":"Feeling stuck trying to figure out your next move as a business owner? You're not alone. In today's episode, we're breaking down the exact 5 things I'd do first if I were starting my business over from scratch. 👉 This episode is for you if: You just went full-time and feel buried in every task, from content to contracts You're making more money but somehow working more, not less You're ready to build a business that grows without you trading your time for money 🔗 MENTIONED IN THE VIDEO Audit your business: worksmartadvisor.com ⏱️ CHAPTERS & TIME STAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:35 Open two separate bank accounts (personal vs. business) 01:15 Identify what only you can do as CEO 02:00 Build your delegation org chart 03:00 The reinvestment mistake that keeps you stuck 04:00 A real example: scaling past $100K 05:00 The two-question filter for every hire or tool 05:45 Build partnerships that grow your business without you 📌 FOLLOW ME TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@morgandebaun WorkSmart → https://www.patreon.com/MorganDeBaun Get More Frameworks in My Book → https://www.amazon.com/Rewrite-Your-Rules-Achieve-Freedom/dp/0593725050/","meta_description":"Feeling stuck trying to figure out your next move as a business owner? You're not alone. In today's episode, we're breaking down the exact 5 things I'd do…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":422,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549/episodes/5-non-negotiables-when-you-go-self-employed/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-journey-with-morgan-debaun-6376549/5-non-negotiables-when-you-go-self-employed.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}