Twisted, Bent, and Exhausted Why This Podcast Exists — and Why It Matters Now
There was a time when exhaustion felt like proof that I was doing something right.
If you’d asked me how I was doing back then, I would’ve smiled and said,
“Busy — but good.”
The truth was much harder to admit.
I was twisted, bent, and exhausted — and so deep inside it that I no longer noticed the cost.
From the outside, everything looked successful.
The business was growing. Clients were happy. Revenue was steady.
Behind the scenes, it only worked because I never stopped working.
I pulled 36-hour stretches more than once.
I brought my laptop on my honeymoon — and used it.
I slept lightly, always listening for the next call.
Every decision ran through me.
What no one tells you is this:
success can quietly become a trap.
When “Normal” Isn’t Normal Anymore
What twisted me wasn’t failure.
It was dependence.
The business depended on me.
Clients depended on me.
Employees depended on me.
And eventually, I depended on the chaos — because I didn’t know another way to operate.
Instead of building a business that fit my life, I bent myself to fit the business.
And because everyone praised my work ethic, I mistook exhaustion for excellence.
Years later — after hard boundaries, better systems, delegation, and uncomfortable lessons — something happened that once felt impossible.
I left the country for three weeks.
No laptop emergencies.
No constant check-ins.
No fires.
The business ran without me.
That moment was jarring.
And clarifying.
Why This Podcast Had to Exist
Twisted, Bent and Exhausted exists because most business owners aren’t failing.
They’re burning out quietly.
They’re capable, intelligent, dedicated people running businesses that can’t function without their constant presence. I see it every day through my work at Concierge Business Solutions® — owners who feel guilty for wanting freedom, afraid to let go, and convinced that stepping back means everything will break.
This podcast exists to say what rarely gets said out loud:
• You don’t have to earn freedom through exhaustion
• A business that only works when you’re depleted isn’t strong
• Operational independence isn’t selfish — it’s responsible
Burnout isn’t a badge of honor.
It’s a signal.
Why Jeff Is Here With Me
This podcast isn’t just about where business owners have been.
It’s about where they’re headed.
And right now, the ground is shifting fast.
AI is evolving quicker than most business owners can keep up with — like trying to change a tire while the car is still moving. Ignore it and you fall behind. Chase it blindly and you crash.
Jeff Harrison sits at that intersection.
He keeps our conversations grounded in reality — not hype, not fear, but practical application. He’s constantly asking, “How does this actually help a business owner today?”
He’s also my:
• Best friend
• Long-time brainstorming partner
• “What if we tried this?” person
• The voice that challenges my thinking when I get too deep in the weeds
We don’t do surface-level conversations.
We don’t pretend the old rules still apply.
And we don’t ignore tools that can fundamentally change how businesses operate.
Jeff makes sure this podcast isn’t just reflective — it’s relevant.
What This Podcast Is Really About
Yes, we talk about systems, pricing, delegation, differentiation, and automation.
But underneath that, we’re really talking about:
• Why smart people overcomplicate their businesses
• How growth quietly increases dependency
• The emotional weight of being “the one” everything relies on
• How to redesign your role while the rules are changing
Some episodes are funny.
Some are uncomfortable.
All of them are honest.
Why Subscribing — and Sharing — Matters
Subscribing creates space to think about your business instead of just surviving inside it.
Sharing an episode does something even more powerful.
It tells another business owner:
“You’re not weak for being tired.”
“You’re not broken for wanting more.”
“This doesn’t have to be the rest of your life.”
Most business owners never say how bent they’ve become.
They just normalize it.
One shared episode can interrupt that cycle.
If Any of This Sounds Familiar
If you’ve ever felt chained to your business
Believed exhaustion was just part of the deal
Wondered how you ended up here
Or quietly hoped there was another way
This podcast was created for you.
🎧 Subscribe to Twisted, Bent and Exhausted on Spotify
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And if an episode resonates — share it.
You never know who’s quietly twisted, bent, and exhausted…
waiting to hear that it doesn’t have to stay that way.
—
Leslie Spoor
Concierge Business Solutions®
P.S. If content creation feels heavier than it should, connect with Jeff Harrison at SwingPoint Media. His Content Accelerator helps business owners stay visible and AI-optimized — without burning out or chasing every new platform.
