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For service-based business owners who are tired of being “on” all the time

Grow your business without sacrificing your personal life.

You’re busy all day, but the business still depends on you for everything.

I help service-based business owners fix the boundaries that control their time, systems, and decisions — so growth becomes intentional instead of chaotic.

Clients reclaim 5–10 hours per week and increase profits using real operational frameworks, not motivation or hustle.

Built from 10+ years running operations inside regulated, service-based businesses.
30 minutes. No pressure.
You’ll leave knowing exactly what to stop doing — and what to fix first.
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You’re not lazy,
You're overloaded.

You’re carrying clients, decisions, staff, family, and expectations — all at once.
The business runs because you’re always “on.”

If you step back, things slow down.
If you disconnect, problems pile up.

That’s not a work ethic problem.
That’s a structural one.

You’ve become the glue holding everything together — and no one notices the cost.
And the cost is your time, your energy, — and your peace.

This pace isn’t sustainable.
And deep down, you already know that.

You’re Not Alone. 
And You’re Not Broken.

Most founders don’t wake up thinking,
“I need better boundaries.”

They say things like:

“I’m always on.”

“I can’t ever fully shut my brain off.”

“I’m busy all day, but the important work keeps getting pushed.”

“Clients, team, and family all need something — and I’m the bottleneck.”

“If I don’t stay involved, things slip.”

So you work harder.
You stay available.
You carry more.

And slowly, this becomes normal.

Not because you want to —
but because it feels necessary.

Over time, the days blur together.
Your calendar fills up.
Your energy thins out.

And even when things are going well on paper, it still feels heavy.

That’s not a motivation issue.
It’s not a discipline issue.
And it’s not because you “can’t handle growth.”

It’s because your business has quietly trained you
to absorb everything — without protection.

Most founders don’t call that a boundary problem.

But that's what it is.

You’re Not Alone.
We Help Business Owners
Like You.

“Because of this coaching, I’m now attracting better clients, people who respect my process, my time, and the value I bring.”

Daniel M.

“Setting boundaries with clients used to feel impossible. In the last few weeks, I’ve protected more of my time and energy than I have in the last few years.”

Chris A.

“I didn’t realize how burnt out I was. Coaching helped me reclaim my energy and finally create real work–life boundaries.”

Jonathan R.

“The biggest shift wasn’t in my business, it was at home. I’m more present with my family, and I’m not carrying stress into every room anymore.”

George C.

HOW WE WORK TOGETHER

STEP 1 
Clarity Call (30 Mins)

We uncover what’s draining your time, energy, and focus.
Together we identify the #1 thing holding your business back and give you 1–2 quick wins you can use immediately.

Outcome: Instant clarity + relief.

STEP 2 
A Customized Plan Built for Your Life

If we’re a fit, we build a simple plan tailored to your goals, schedule, and capacity.
This includes boundaries, systems, and structure that finally bring order to your business.

Outcome: A clear path out of overwhelm.

STEP 3
Ongoing Support & Accountability

Bi-weekly coaching to help you implement, stay consistent, and grow without burnout.
We adjust your systems as life changes so your business supports your family,

not the other way around.

Outcome: A business that grows without sacrificing your peace or identity.

What would you do with an extra 10 hours per week?

WHAT WE FOCUS ON

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Time Management That Respects Your Priorities

You’re not short on time,

you’re short on clarity.
We help you identify what’s truly moving the needle in your business so you can stop pouring energy into busywork and start protecting your time like the asset it is. Get back to enjoying your weekends without sacrificing growth.

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Simple Systems
That Scale With You

Chaos is expensive,

for your business and your brain.
Together, we simplify your day-to-day operations so you can get out of constant fire-fighting mode. Whether it’s documenting a process or automating the small stuff, systems give you breathing room and help you grow with less effort.

Want to know which one is holding you back the most?

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Hiring Support &
Boundary Setting

You can’t do it all, and you shouldn’t.
We help you build the confidence and structure to delegate with intention. Whether it’s your first hire or your tenth, we guide you through setting boundaries that protect your time, your business, and your mental health, without guilt.

About Chris

ABOUT ME

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I’m Chris, husband, dad of two, and founder of Unbound Ascent.

Like many parent entrepreneurs, I know what it feels like to be stretched too thin. I spent years trying to grow businesses while raising a family, believing the only way forward was to sacrifice time at home. What I realized is that success means nothing if it costs you presence with the people you love most.​

That’s why I coach parent entrepreneurs who are generating consistent revenue but feel like their business is running them instead of the other way around.

Because your kids deserve more than just “weekend you.” And you deserve a business that grows without burning you out.

TESTIMONIALS

"I was running my law firm like I was still in big law, burning energy and money on the wrong things and hoping it would all click. Chris helped me shift into an entrepreneurial mindset. We restructured how I spent my time, energy, and money. I stopped chasing every networking event and started calculating ROI. I now have clear boundaries, pay myself, and actually enjoy my weekends again. I’m more focused, more strategic, and my business is finally aligned with the life I want to live."

Attorney

J.A

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