# Mike Dejong

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Ep. 113 Mike DeJong, Restaurateur and Author of Grow Smart joins us today for a conversation about The Operator Trap

What happens when the thing that made you successful becomes the very thing holding your business back? On this episode of The Cutting Onions Podcast, we sit down with Mike DeJong for a conversation about growth, leadership, systems, and one of the hardest transitions entrepreneurs and operators fa…

The Operator Trap: You Have the Controls

Mike DeJong is an author, TEDx speaker, franchise owner, and turnaround specialist. Mike shares his views on the Operator Trap, that many business owners find themselves in, and ways to escape that constraint. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:15), Nothing Bundt Cakes (4:00), Letting Go …

305: Tales from the C-Suite: Entrepreneur Mike DeJong

Patrick talks with accomplished Entrepreneur and Speaker Mike DeJong in this next installment of 'Tales from the C-Suite'. Learn the unique challenges and Leadership tricks from someone who starts successful businesses for a living. Level up your leadership with The Boss Coach! https://www.linkedi…

The Operator Trap: You Have the Controls

Mike DeJong is an author, TEDx speaker, franchise owner and turnaround specialist. Mike shares his views on the Operator Trap, that many business owners find themselves in, and ways to escape that constraint. Along the way we discuss – The Journey (1:15), Nothing Bundt Cakes (4:00), Letting Go o…

From Corporate to Franchise with Mike DeJong Ep. 36

In this conversation, Mike DeJong shares his journey from a corporate employee to a successful entrepreneur and franchise owner. He discusses the challenges he faced, the lessons learned from his mistakes, and the importance of shifting from an operator mindset to an owner mindset in business. In t…

YOUR BUSINESS CAN MAKE $1.2 MILLION AND STILL PUT YOU 60 DAYS FROM BANKRUPTCY

What if growing your business is actually keeping you trapped?In this episode of Business and Beyond’s Feature Friday, Tania Bartolini sits down with Mike DeJong, multi-unit franchise owner, turnaround specialist, and author of Grow Smart: Your Path to Transformation, Master the Transition from Ope…

Episode 18: "From Operator to Owner: Building a Business That Doesn't Need You Every Day" with Mike DeJong

What happens when everything depends on you? For business owners, it can look like answering every question, solving every problem, approving every decision, and working harder as the business grows. Mike DeJong calls it the “operator trap”—building a business that was supposed to create freedom bu…

Escape the Operator Trap w/ Mike DeJong - What's it Worth?

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In this engaging interview, Mike De Jong shares his journey through four business exits, his life as a digital nomad, and insights on transitioning after selling a business. Discover practical tips on travel, lifestyle design, and the importance of understanding personal needs for a successful tran…

Let’s Talk Escaping the Operator Trap: From 168-Hour Hustle to Total Freedom with Mike Dejong

Ever landed on a beach in Mexico, ordered a cocktail, and picked up the phone only to hear your general manager quit on the spot? Turnaround specialist, multi-unit franchise owner, and author of Grow Smart, Mike DeJong, lived that exact nightmare. That brutal wake-up call forced him to realize he d…

Why Working Hard Isn’t Enough — Building Systems Is Your Real Power Move.

Got something to say to this podcast? Send a voicemail, and you might hear yourself on the next episode! Cover Art is His Website. Most entrepreneurs are secretly their own biggest obstacle—trapped in a cycle of working harder, not smarter. Mike DeJong exposes the hidden systems—breaking free from …