Make MORE money in LESS time, and get off the treadmill with Chuck Blakeman who
bootstrapped thirteen businesses in ten industries on four continents, and now advises others from his decades of “misses” and “makes”.
What if you built a business that that supported your desire to live your version of a significant life, without being a hostage to that business? You might never want to sell it. These podcasts are focused on helping us all find freedom IN our business, not from it.
We’ll also work through the principles, practices and tools every business owner uses to
become wealthy (money plus time), not just rich (money). Everything here has helped thousands of business owners become their own version of successful.
Tune in to hone your own version of moving from Survival, right through Success, to a business and life of Significance.
Episodes
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
Tuesday Jan 06, 2026
What does it really take to start and grow a business when you don’t have all the answers?
In this energizing conversation, Chuck sits down with Jessica Agopian, founder of 33 Services & Consulting and multi-center Sylvan Learning franchise owner, along with 3to5 Club facilitator Mark Bellestri, to unpack what it means to lead with action instead of anxiety.
Jessica shares how she went from employee to owner, opened her first Sylvan center, expanded to a second location, and continues to scale, all without waiting for perfect conditions. The discussion dives into why momentum matters more than mastery, how systems beat hustle, and why most of business success has far less to do with industry expertise than people think.
Together, Chuck, Jessica, and Mark explore the mindset shift that separates stalled business owners from builders who keep moving forward, especially when things feel uncertain, messy, or unfinished.
If you’ve ever felt stuck waiting to be “ready,” this episode will challenge that thinking and remind you why movement creates clarity, confidence, and growth.
In this episode, you’ll hear:
- Why you don’t need everything figured out before you start
- The difference between being a craftsperson and being a business owner
- How systems, culture, and leadership drive scalable growth
- Why execution beats perfection every time
- How confidence is built after action—not before
About Jessica Agopian
Jessica Agopian is the founder of 33 Services & Consulting and a multi-center Sylvan Learning franchise owner. Known for culture-driven growth, community engagement, and connection-based sales, she helps teams thrive while building businesses that scale through systems, not hustle. Jessica is passionate about intentional leadership, strong processes, and creating organizations that change lives.
Connect with Jessica: [email protected]
No comments yet. Be the first to say something!