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What happens when burnout lands you in the hospital?

In this episode, Rusty Fulling shares how overwhelming stress and unhealthy work habits pushed him to completely rethink his career and eventually launch his own accounting and fractional CFO business.

Rusty opens up about the early years of entrepreneurship, balancing faith, family, and business, and the lessons he learned about saying “no” to the wrong opportunities — even when they looked financially attractive.

We also discuss running, health, purpose-driven work, mentorship, and why entrepreneurs should never try to build alone.

What you’ll learn:

• Why burnout can become a wake-up call
• The importance of defining your ideal client
• Why saying “no” can protect your business
• How purpose improves health and performance
• Why entrepreneurs need strong community and support systems

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