My guest today went from prison to building multiple million-dollar businesses, only to realise his success was becoming his prison. In this episode, Ryan Stewman, known as The Hardcore Closer, reveals why everything you think you know about scaling a business might be wrong. He shares his journey of building the "dream" business with dozens of employees, then consciously choosing to scale down to regain his freedom. We dive deep into the uncomfortable truths about entrepreneurship that nobody talks about: -Why building a bigger business often means making less money -How success can secretly destroy your freedom -The real reason most entrepreneurs end up trapped by their own companies -Why firing 2/3 of his team didn't hurt his revenue -The truth about scaling: when to grow and when to slow -How to build real wealth without sacrificing your life -Why most "empire builders" are actually miserable Ryan shares raw insights about the reality of running a business in 2025, including why the old models of constant growth are dead. If you're an entrepreneur feeling trapped by your own success or wondering why more money isn't bringing more freedom, this episode is your wake-up call. --- Download Michael's FREE Success Blueprint! --- This is the exact framework Michael uses to help high performers reclaim their energy, clarity, and MOJO. 👉 Download Your FREE Success Blueprint Here: https://bit.ly/MojoSuccessBlueprint Follow Me on Social Media: 📘 Facebook: https://facebook.com/MichaelMojo00 📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michaelmojo_success 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@michaelmojo_success 🔗 Website: www.MichaelMojo.com