This week on the podcast, I’m fortunate to again welcome a returning guest, someone I think is simply an awesome individual. Her name is Natalie Sisson, and you’d have to go all the way back to Episode #023 to hear our first chat together. Hard to believe it’s been over 5 years. Natalie’s new book is one I’m learning a lot from, and I believe you will too, especially if you’re attempting to run your own business, or you plan to one day. It’s called The Freedom Plan: Redesign Your Business to Work Less, Earn More and Be Free. In it, you’ll learn exactly how and what you need to create your own unique freedom plan that allows you to do the work that matters, that gives you purpose and puts a dent in this world–all while living your perfect day, every day. Just click the play button below to listen now. And make sure you subscribe (links below). Join in on our chat below Subscribe: Apple Podcasts | Google Podcasts | RSS In today’s episode, I ask Natalie to share: * How to create and design your perfect day * The important distinction between being self-employed and running a business * How to scale your virtual team and the pitfalls to watch out for    This Episode is Sponsored By Gusto Gusto is refreshingly easy payroll, benefits, and HR for the modern small business. They make it easy, with modern technology doing all the heavy lifting. You no longer have to be a big company to get great technology, great benefits, and great service for your team. Gusto is offering Read to Lead listeners an exclusive, limited-time deal. Sign up today and you’ll get 3 months free once you run your first payroll. Just go here to get started. Natalie’s Latest Book You can order The Freedom Plan: Redesign Your Business to Work Less, Earn More and Be Free right now! Natalie in Action Books Natalie Recommends Deep Work: Rules for Success in a Distracted World by Cal Newport High-Performance Habits: How Extraordinary People Become That Way by Brend0n Burchard Shoe Dog: A Memoir by the Creator of Nike by Phil Knight Check Out These Resources Mentioned Visit Natalie’s website for more about her and her work. Grab a copy of Natalie’s