The Jill James
It’s time to move from founder to CEO.
Written by
Jill James
Connect
May 7, 2026
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5 min read
Banks don’t accept sweat equity.
Profit Without Selling Out
Apr 29, 2026
6 min read
Enter stage left: licensing and franchising
A Business That Works for You
Apr 15, 2026
12 min read
The answer isn’t always ‘hire a person,’ and it’s not always ‘automate it.’
Confidence in Yourself
Apr 9, 2026
13 min read
If you’re waiting for ‘normal’ to return, you’re going to miss something.
About Jill
Apr 1, 2026
Some can say what they do on a billboard. I need a podcast.
Keep Your Sanity
Mar 25, 2026
No, you’re not lazy. Yes, you need a vacation.
Mar 12, 2026
Do you even want to buy a horse ranch?
Nail the Fundamentals
Mar 4, 2026
Retirement savings benefit future you. But most of us want money we can touch right now.
Feb 25, 2026
11 min read
If it’s a maybe, it’s a no.
