Jan 26 2025 47 mins
In this powerful episode of The Christel Crawford Show, I get to speak with my business coach and founder of Modern Maker, Jacob Pegs, who reveals the untold truth about the cost of his success and the secrets to his rebirth.
From burnout to breakthrough, Jacob takes us on a raw and vulnerable journey of how he went from hustling to creating a life and business that truly aligns with his values.
Some of the key bits:
→ The Price of Hustle: Jacob opens up about the extreme stress he experienced while building his business and how it nearly cost him his health and relationships.
→ The Moment of Clarity: Learn about the pivotal moment that made Jacob realize that chasing money just for the sake of it was unsustainable—and how it led him to redefine his approach to work and life completely.
→ Aligning with Your True Purpose: Jacob shares how he went from corporate grind to entrepreneurship by following his creative passions and embracing alignment over profits.
→ Breaking Free from the "Money Trap": Discover how Jacob shifted from being controlled by money to using it as a tool for freedom, happiness, and meaningful work.
→ Healing Inner Wounds: Jacob talks about confronting his childhood trauma and the role that self-awareness and therapy played in healing his relationship with success and money.
→ Creating a Business by Design: How Jacob went from a thriving web agency to founding Modern Maker, designing a business and life that nourish both his soul and his bank account.
If you're stuck in hustle culture or overwhelmed by the demands of your business, Jacob’s story offers hope and a blueprint for how to step into a more peaceful, aligned, and impactful life.
Resources Mentioned:
Jacob Pegs on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacob-pegs/
Modern Maker: https://swipemymojo.com/
Follow Jacob on Twitter & Instagram: @mostmojo
Jacob’s Newsletter: https://swipemymojo.com/
A free mini-course on functional consciousness: https://christeljoycrawford.com/
Don’t miss this eye-opening conversation that will challenge how you view success, money, and your purpose in the world.
Less really can be more.