Build a Business That Gives You Freedom—Instead of Taking It
You didn’t start your business to become the bottleneck, the firefighter, or the emotional shock absorber.
Step back into your proper role: creator, owner, and leader—while the business runs without burning you out.
You’re successful by most external measures—but it doesn’t feel like freedom.
You’re carrying too much:
Too many decisions land on your desk
Too many people depend on you for answers
Too much of your time is spent managing instead of creating
The business works because of you…
Which means it can’t truly work without you.
That tension—the pull between what you’re capable of and what the business demands—is The Freedom Gap.
And it doesn’t close itself.
If nothing changes:
- Growth stays capped by your capacity
- Exhaustion becomes normal
- Your best thinking gets crowded out by urgency
- Exit options shrink—even if revenue grows
This isn’t a discipline problem.
It’s not a motivation problem.
It’s not because you’re “bad at delegation.”
It’s because the business trained you into a role you were never meant to keep.
Hi, I'm Dr. John Fulwider.
I help founding business owners reclaim their creative genius and build companies that don’t depend on them for everything.
I don’t motivate.
I don’t rescue.
And I don’t hand you generic frameworks and wish you luck.
I bring:
- Calm, outside perspective
- Clear thinking when everything feels tangled
- Proven tools that turn insight into execution
- And steady accountability while you let go—without losing control
You don’t need more pressure.
You need better structure, better decisions, and fewer things that only you can do.
There are lots of fabulous business books. Without a coach like John it’s just a fabulous business book like all the others. You need a coach to hold you accountable.
Anthony Montag, owner, Montag Manufacturing
We are four times bigger than when we started with John.
Ted Glaser, owner, Summit Lawns
We had a lot of challenges at EyeCare Specialties. John Fulwider guided us to the right decisions to solve each challenge—the dollar investment we made looks tiny next to the growth we’ve achieved. John has a real gift for coaching strong leaders who are decisive and want to grow. Hiring him is a no-brainer.
Brian Brightman, owner, EyeCare Specialties
John Fulwider’s help is 33% of our success.
After a child, every minute on the business is a minute away from my kid. Every minute became valuable and that’s why I’m not afraid to spend money.
Paul Jarrett, owner, Bulu Group
If you are in growth mode, John Fulwider is for you. Capital Cigar Lounge would not be where it is today without John Fulwider.
Tony Goins, owner, Capital Cigar Lounge and Apiary Social Club
I think you're exceptional. Just in the last six months my level of satisfaction with life has increased 70-80% and it’s a result of little changes we have made in here.
Troy Bridgford, owner, Ironhide Construction
The Plan
Clarify Reality
We get honest about where your time, energy, and attention are actually going—and where they should go.
Reclaim Your Creative Role
We define the small set of outcomes that only you should own—and exit you from the rest.
Build a Freedom-Generating Business
We systemize decision-making, authority, and leadership so the business can grow with or without your daily involvement.
This isn’t about doing more.
It’s about carrying less—and choosing better.
Your Transformation
Imagine this instead:
- Your calendar reflects your highest-value work
- Your team solves problems without waiting on you
- Decisions move faster—even when you’re not there
- Growth feels energized instead of exhausting
- You have real options: grow, step back, or exit on your terms
That’s not someday freedom. That’s a Freedom-Generating Business.
Who This Is For
Private coaching is for founding business owners who:
- Are successful—but restless
- Are curious, not cynical
- Know there’s another level—for themselves and the business
- Are ready to let go of what no longer fits
If you’re looking for hacks, hype, or hustle—this isn’t it.
If you’re ready to think clearly, lead calmly, and build something that truly serves your life—this work fits.
Your Call to Action
You don’t need another podcast episode.
You don’t need another book.
You don’t need to push harder.
You need a thinking partner who helps you let go strategically—and build forward intentionally.
Your Options
Compare these with the cost of a failing business—or worse, failed relationships with loved ones—and it’s clear: This is an investment in your future.
Problem-Solving Workshops
$500
per six-week session
- Expert-led training sessions
- Personalized feedback on your biggest challenges
- A supportive network of successful, family-oriented business owners
- Tangible tools and templates to keep you on track
Mastermind
$1,500
per month
Mastermind groups of six for intensive peer problem solving and accountability.
Private Coaching
$3,997
per month
Private coaching for you and your second-in-command.
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