Michael Harn - The Entrepreneur's Source

Real career guidance starts with listening. A recent client testimonial reminded me how important it is to slow down, ask the right questions, and truly understand what someone wants for their future.

My goal is never to rush the process or push someone toward a particular decision. It is about understanding their goals, exploring the possibilities, and helping them find a direction that feels right for them. I am grateful for the trust my clients place in me and the opportunity to be part of their journey.

If you are ready to explore what could be next for your career, let's connect. Schedule a call with me: https://bit.ly/4whLDJC

AI makes Ownership More Possible. The Question Is Whether It's Right for You.

The headlines frame artificial intelligence as something coming for your job. Another way to read the same data: as evidence that the barrier to ownership has dropped further, and faster, than most people realize.

Stripe found thousands of solo operators generating over $1 million in revenue with no employees at all. That group more than doubled between 2023 and 2025, and the number clearing $10 million nearly tripled.

A one-person company is a specific life. You're the sales team, the support desk, and the person fixing things at 9 p.m. on a Friday. Some people thrive on that. Others don't.

Read More: https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/blog/?utm_source=SOCI_Parameter

The real question is which version of ownership fits your goals . The career coaching process starts with you, not with a business. AI is going to keep getting better. Whether that's a threat or an opening depends almost entirely on whether you've looked at what's available to you and most people haven't looked at all.

Take our Assessment and find out if Your Current Career Aligns with Your Goals: https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/assessments/?utm_source=SOCI_Assessment

Are you staying in your job because you want to be there or because leaving feels too risky?

If it's the second one, you're in the majority. ResumeBuilder.com survey found 57% of U.S. workers now identify as “job huggers”.

The July 2026 jobs report shows why. The U.S. economy lost 23,000 jobs in July, and the unemployment rate only fell because 264,000 people stopped looking for work altogether.

Job hugging feels safe, but it isn't free. Six months of waiting quietly becomes eighteen. The raise doesn't come. The skills don't grow. And eventually the decision gets made for you.

There is a third option: Together we can explore what you want your career to look like in five years and the many options that exist for someone with your background. Is it another role, a different leadership path, or something you build and own?

Holding on isn't the same as moving forward. What's really keeping you where you are?

Take the Possibilities, Dreams and Options assessment: https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/assessments/?utm_source=SOCI_Assessment

Learning about Ownership from Christopher Nolan’s movie The Odyssey

First day of shooting, Matt Damon hiked 25 minutes up a hill in Greece to a cave location and got there early.

Then he looked back down the path and saw the guy handling his wardrobe carrying his armor up for him — while every other actor was wearing their own. He apologized on the spot. By his account, it never happened again. (Today Show, July 14, 2026) Read More: https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/blog/?utm_source=SOCI_Parameter

It’s a small story about a movie set. This is what changes when you go from employee to owner. The load becomes yours. So does the direction.

In the TES Generational Career Confidence Survey, 80% of employees said business ownership gives a person more control over their career. Worth asking what you’d be willing to carry for it.

I can help you think that through.

Take our assessment and determine if it is time to leave your job! https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/assessments/?utm_source=SOCI_Assessment

If your job ended this month, what would your number be?

Not your severance package. Your number of applications.

The job search has quietly become a full-time job that doesn’t pay. Thousands of applications. Months of unpaid work. Odds that keep getting longer.

In the TES Generational Career Confidence Survey, 66% said they believe business ownership offers more job security than a traditional job, and 80% of employees said it gives a person more control over their career.

You don’t have to decide anything today. However, it goes much better when you’re choosing rather than reacting.

That’s the case for having a Career Ownership Coach® as a partner. Someone helping you weigh your needs and goals while you still have an income. It’s an exploration, not a sales pitch. Are you a candidate for change?

The best time to ask the question is while it’s still yours to ask.

Take our assessment to evaluate your risk factor: https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/assessments/?utm_source=SOCI_Assessment

What if the right career decision starts with understanding yourself first? A recent client testimonial reminded me just how meaningful this work can be. Career decisions are rarely just about finding the next opportunity. They are about understanding what matters most to you, what you want your future to look like, and what path can bring those pieces together.

I am grateful to be able to guide people through that process by asking thoughtful questions, offering perspective, and helping them uncover possibilities they may not have considered. The goal is never to push someone toward a particular answer. It is to help them find the answer that is right for them.

If you are facing a career crossroads and looking for clarity on what comes next, let's talk. Schedule a call with me: https://bit.ly/4whLDJC

Have you considered the F.I.R.E. movement?

The Financial Independence, Retire Early (F.I.R.E.) movement gets one thing right: financial preparedness. If pursuing F.I.R.E. encourages disciplined saving and investing, that’s a positive—especially in a job market where layoffs seem never-ending. Through April, U.S. employers had announced more than 300,000 job cuts, according to the BLS.

But one thing gets underestimated: F.I.R.E is a strategy for escaping something. It rarely answers what you are running toward.

That is the gap I work in. The starting question is not "how fast can I leave?" but "what do I actually want my life to look like?" And then building backward to meet your income and lifestyle goals

Financial independence is a number. Career Ownership is a destination. So what are you optimizing for — the exit, or what is waiting on the other side of it?

Take our Workplace Wellness Assessment and find out if a new destination is the right answer. https://mharn.esourcecoach.com/?utm_source=SOCI_Assessment