This masterclass is designed for the long-haul leaders who want to build a sustainable, high-performing business without burning out. You’ll learn practical strategies to thrive in the long run, focusing on personal mastery, nurturing relationships, engaging in impactful work, and prioritizing recovery. If you’re ready to lead wisely, make an impact, and enjoy the journey, you’re in the right place!
You didn’t build your business to feel exhausted. You built it for freedom, meaning, and impact.
But somewhere along the way, the long hours, relentless pressure, and constant demands started to wear you down. Now, you’re questioning how much longer you can keep going like this, and whether something needs to change.
Burnout isn’t a sign you’ve failed. It’s a signal: it’s time to reset.
Not that long ago, I was running a “successful” business from the outside — but on the inside, I was running on fumes. I’d built something that looked great on paper, but behind the scenes, I was stuck in a cycle of overwork, obligation, and never quite feeling like I’d done enough.
The business I created to give me freedom had quietly become the biggest source of pressure in my life.
Eventually, burnout hit hard. And I had to face the truth: something had to change. I didn’t want to burn it all down, but I knew I couldn’t keep going the way I was. So I pressed pause, took a hard look at what I’d been tolerating, and started rebuilding from the inside out — this time, with peace, profit, and purpose at the core.
This guide is the reset I wish I’d had back then.
Chris Ducker is a serial entrepreneur, business mentor, keynote speaker and bestselling author bestselling books, Virtual Freedom, Rise of the Youpreneur and his forthcoming book, The Long-Haul Leader (Hachette, Sept. 2025).
As the founder of three multi-7-figure businesses over the course of his 20-year entrepreneurial career he has helped thousands of entrepreneurs build personal brand businesses that stand the test of time.
Chris is also an active angel investor and advisor to multiple startups and is regarded as one of the top experts in the world on the subjects of remote team building, personal branding and scaling an expert business.
He spends most of his time mentoring successful entrepreneurs around the world to build their businesses with balance, not burnout!
The Long-Haul Leader is about more than just growing a business. It’s about building a life that sustains you.
This book delves into personal mastery, hobbies and pastimes, love and relationships and impactful work, giving you actionable strategies to protect your energy, prioritize recovery and lead with purpose.
It’s designed for those who want to do more than just hustle and are ready to build a business and life that last without falling into the burnout cycle.
Whether you’re in the middle of a slow unravel… or just sensing that something’s off, The Business Burnout Reset Guide gives you the clarity and confidence to start again — without starting over.
You’ll learn the same shifts I used to recover from burnout and rebuild a business that’s spacious, aligned, and built for the long haul.
Our website address is: https://chrisducker.com, a site owned and operated by Chris Ducker & 4C Media Limited.
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