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How to Build a Lifestyle Business

Mark Thompson
4 min readJan 31, 2025

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I like to think that I have a lifestyle business, I work for a few hours a day and then do what I want for the rest of the day, after I finish this article I’m off into town for a meet up with an old friend, no pressure to get back to my office.

Let’s look at what a lifestyle business is and how you can build one.

What Is a Lifestyle Business?

Here is my definition of a Lifestyle business.

A lifestyle business is designed to support the owner’s ideal lifestyle rather than focusing on endless growth, investor demands, or high-stress scaling.

The goal is to create freedom, flexibility, and sustainable income, allowing you to work on your terms while enjoying life.

Unlike traditional businesses that strive for expansion, a lifestyle business aims to generate a comfortable income with minimal stress, giving you control over your time and work-life balance.

Why Choose a Lifestyle Business?

Many people dream of financial freedom, but the typical “hustle culture” promoted online isn’t for everyone. Most people don’t need millions to be happy; they just want:

  • Enough income to cover expenses and enjoy…

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Mark Thompson
Mark Thompson

Written by Mark Thompson

Veteran Content Marketer, Keeping it Simple and Sharing What Works in my regular newsletter: https://substack.com/@simpleisprofit

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