Build a Business That Won’t Break You: Toby Myles & Kris Ward on Working Less and Leading Better
Kris Ward shares her journey from exhausted entrepreneur to founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day, plus how a personal tragedy revealed the power of building a business that runs without you.
Her Origin Story · Guest: Kris Ward, Host: Toby Myles, Editor: Ilorah Dela Cruz, Original Cover Art: Isabel Paterson
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Kris Ward used to wear hustle as a badge of honor until long hours started taking a toll on her health, relationships, and joy. Then, when her husband was diagnosed with colon cancer, the systems she had put in place allowed her to step away from her business completely… without her clients ever realizing she was gone. In this episode, Kris shares how she went from overworked to intentional and how that shift changed everything.
We talk about her signature Super Toolkits, the myth of multitasking, and why you need a team before you think you're ready. Kris also opens up about writing her book Win the Hour, Win the Day, how she learned to tell her story on her own terms, and why the key to freedom is structure, not more hustle.
About Kris Ward:
Kris Ward is a business strategist, podcast host, and founder of Win the Hour, Win the Day. She helps overworked entrepreneurs build scalable businesses with smart systems, powerful support, and more freedom to do what matters most.
Connect with Kris:
🌐 Website: https://www.winthehourwintheday.com/
💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kriswardscalewithvirtualassistants/
🎙 Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/now-your-business/id1484859150
🎁 Free Resource: www.freegiftfromkris.com
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