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| September 4, 2025
S1. E5. The Hidden Costs of Being the Boss - Ad Valorem
1 minute
Podcast
In this episode of Let’s Figure It Out, hosts Luke and Sophie sit down with Alex Black, Director of Client Services at Ad Valorem, to uncover the hidden costs of running a business – the ones no one warns you about.
We’re diving into:
- The emotional weight of being responsible for everything and everyone
- Financial pressures even profitable business owners face
- The challenge of managing people (and doing it without burning out)
- Why succession planning is so much harder than it looks
- Fun segments like “Would You Rather: Boss Edition” and “If Only They Knew”
Whether you’re a business owner, future founder, or someone supporting one, this episode brings honesty, insight, and a few laughs about what it really means to be the boss.
👉 Tune in and get real about the pressures behind the success.
