Books Build a Business Not a Job: Grow Your Business & Get Your Life Back  by David Finkel (Author), Stephanie Harkness (Author)

"Build a Business Not a Job: Grow Your Business & Get Your Life Back" by David Finkel and Stephanie Harkness provides a strategic roadmap for entrepreneurs to transform their businesses from owner-dependent jobs into scalable and self-sustaining enterprises. The book confronts the common challenge many small business owners face: working excessively long hours without gaining the freedom or financial security they envisioned.

Key concepts include:

The distinction between being a business owner and simply having a high-paying job within your own company.

The "three levels of business evolution": starting with survival, moving to owner-dependent operations, and finally reaching a fully independent business that runs smoothly without the owner’s constant presence.

Building systems that maintain business operations reliably even when the owner is absent.

Developing a strong leadership team and creating a culture of accountability to support growth.

Real-world success stories illustrating how business owners reclaimed their time, increased profits, and achieved freedom.

Practical advice on shifting mindset from working in the business to working on the business, increasing owner independence and reducing stress.