I’m often asked why I don’t run my own business. The quickest, easiest answer? I don’t want to.
The longer answer is that I’ve had my own businesses before, and that experience made one thing clear—I don’t want to build and run a business again. It’s not about fear or lack of ambition. It’s about knowing what I enjoy and where I create the most impact.
Some people assume that not running your own business means you’re not an entrepreneur. I disagree. I bring that same entrepreneurial mindset into leadership—driving innovation, solving complex problems, and building something bigger than myself. I just don’t want to be in the business of running a business.
If starting my own company meant I could focus purely on great work, be valued for it, and consistently earn what I want, I might think differently. But that’s rarely the case. Business ownership often means constantly selling your services, convincing people of your value, and managing client relationships where they hold the power. I don’t want my livelihood to depend on others’ willingness to see my worth.
That’s not to say traditional employment is perfect. But for me, there’s less risk in leading within an established brand than in investing in my own venture—especially in an industry where people often don’t fully understand, let alone value, what I do.
Entrepreneurship isn’t just about owning a business. It’s about thinking big, taking risks, and driving change. I do that as a leader. I just choose to do it within companies where I can focus on what I do best.