That’s the focus of the latest episode of FFS: For Finance’s Sake, titled Love Actually, hosted by Rachael Chadwick-Harrison of Chadwick Accountants, who is joined by James Brookes, founder of marketing agency Llumor Systems, for a refreshingly honest conversation about the emotional reality of entrepreneurship.

In Love Actually, Rachael and James dig into what happens after the honeymoon phase of business ownership ends. James reflects on the chaos of his first year, describing how quickly a promising idea can snowball. “When you create a monster, you have to control the monster,” he explains, capturing the moment many business owners realise their company has begun to run them, not the other way around.

Together, they explore why founders often fall out of love with their businesses: poor systems, underpricing, demanding clients and the inability to truly switch off. Rachael draws on her own experience growing Chadwick Accountants, sharing candid lessons on pricing confidently, putting boundaries in place and investing in the right systems early, even when it feels uncomfortable.

The conversation also tackles burnout, sleepless nights and the guilt that comes with taking time away from the business. Both guests are open about moments they questioned everything, alongside the practical changes that helped them regain control, reconnect with their “why” and start enjoying the journey again.

Honest, relatable and full of real-world insight, Love Actually is a reassuring reminder that struggling with your business doesn’t mean you’re failing. Sometimes, it simply means it’s time to take back control of the monster you’ve created and make it work for you, not against you.

The regular series of For Finances Sake podcasts from Chadwick’s are available on Spotify, Amazon, YouTube, Apple and Podbean. For more information, go to the website at https://chadwickaccountants.co.uk