474: The CEO Mindset Shift: How to Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer and Start Thinking Like a Founder

Are you building a business, or did you accidentally create a high-demand job that’s giving you less return than your 9–5 ever did? In this episode, Natalie is breaking down the most important mindset shift you can make as an entrepreneur: thinking like a founder instead of a freelancer. Because even if you're working solo, your business still needs systems, structure, and scalability - otherwise, it’s just a hustle with a new title. If you’re ready to reclaim your time, build something that works for you (not just because of you), and finally stop doing it all alone, this one’s for you. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Are you running a business… or just a really demanding job? 01:10 - Why even solopreneurs need a founder mindset 02:10 - Freelancer vs. founder: what’s the difference, really? 03:51 - How founders design systems that scale their impact 05:12 - The question that reveals if your business is actually free 06:38 - Shift : From doing to delegating (even if it’s just 5 hours/week) 07:53 - Shift : From selling time to selling outcomes 08:49 - Shift : From hustle to systems (and where to start) 10:06 - Shift : From income to profit - why revenue is a vanity metric 11:20 - Shift : From busyness to leadership 13:42 - What freedom actually looks like when you step into CEO mode 14:38 - How this mindset shift supports ambitious women + mothers 16:03 - What kind of business are you building + is it building you back? RESOURCES + LINKS Get Natalie’s AI-Powered Email Tool For Inbox Delegation Right Here. Join The Société: Build Your Freedom-Based Business™ With Systems, Templates, Coaching + Community. Just $97/Month. Imagine Having Natalie As Your CMO, On Call 24/7 To Help You Make The Right Moves In Your Business. That’s Exactly What You Get With Bossbabe AI The Freedom Engine™: AI-Powered Strategy And Systems That Show You What To Sell, How To Sell It, And How To Scale - Without All The Guesswork. Learn More And Unlock It Here. Sign Up For Our Free Weekly Newsletter & Get Insights From Natalie Every Single Week On All Things Strategy, Motherhood, Business Growth + More. Drop Us A Review On The Podcast + Send Us A Screenshot & We’ll Send You Natalie’s 7-Figure Operating System Completely FREE (value $1,997).

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474: The CEO Mindset Shift: How to Stop Thinking Like a Freelancer and Start Thinking Like a Founder is an episode from The BossBabe Podcast by Natalie Ellis.

This episode is 19:41 long.

This episode was published on Jul 31, 2025.

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