All You need Is to never sleep, never get sick, and go bankrupt on vacation.
If you’ve ever thought, “Running my own business? Why not? It’s so simple!”—know this: you’ve just joined the ranks of the blissfully mistaken. And if you still believe business owners spend their days lounging on a beach sipping cocktails, welcome to an intense reality check—served with a side of irony and humor.
A Day in the life of a business owner: Sick Leave? What’s That?
Picture this: you wake up with a 39°C fever, your body pleading, “Let’s binge-watch Netflix and stay in bed!” But hold on—who’s going to respond to overdue emails? Who’s going to call back that client who’s upset because the Facebook post wasn’t ‘emotional enough?’
In an entrepreneur’s world, sick days don’t exist. If you don’t do it, who will? And don’t fool yourself into thinking your dedication will be appreciated. That client who calls at 9:30 PM to discuss an urgent project for… two months from now? They won’t ask if you have a fever—they’ll ask, “When can this be ready?”
Vacation? More Like Working on a Beach.
Ah, vacations—the mythical time when you relax and forget about work. For business owners, vacations look more like this: you’re lying on the beach, one hand scrolling through last-minute deals to the Maldives, the other replying to emails. “Of course, the report will be ready by Monday!” you type, sipping coffee because cocktails are a luxury there’s no time for.
As Joe Rogan recently said in an interview, “People think business equals freedom. But in reality, it’s a constant battle—with time, responsibilities, and people. It’s not a 9-to-5. It’s a 24/7 grind.” Couldn’t have said it better myself.
How Much Do I Earn? No Idea. But I Know My Costs.
In the business world, simple math doesn’t exist. You know your VAT invoice total, how much you pay in taxes, and the cost of ads, but you have no idea what’s left in your account. Why? Because there’s always something that needs paying: new equipment, employee salaries, or, worse… penalty fees. “Oops, we missed that clause in the contract. The client is right. Pay up, my friend!”
And running a business in Poland? It’s not just dealing with clients but also with a steady stream of surprises from government offices. “VAT regulation change? Sure! New social security rules? Why not?” It’s like an endless chess game where the rules change every few moves.
Clients: Your Best Friends and Worst Enemies.
They say the customer is always right. But sometimes, the customer is… demanding. “The change is minor; it’ll only take five minutes,” they say. Reality? “Redesign the entire strategy, change the color palette, add unicorns and 3D animations—but I need it by tomorrow, okay?”
Clients are both a source of inspiration and frustration. At Lab360.com.pl, we’re fortunate to have been in the creative industry for 11 years, facing diverse challenges head-on. Every campaign and strategy is not just work but an art form—and, at times, an extreme survival sport in a world where everything needed to be done yesterday.
Lab360: 11 Years of Challenges (and Successes).
Is it easy? Absolutely not. But it’s immensely rewarding. At Lab360, we’ve built a space where passion for creativity meets the daily grind of overcoming challenges. Each day brings new ideas, activations, wild campaigns, and unexpected twists. And that’s what keeps us going.
Running a business isn’t a fairy tale. It’s hard work, sleepless nights, and constant adaptation to ever-changing realities. But it’s also about fulfilling dreams—both yours and your clients’. And while you might sometimes feel like throwing in the towel and escaping to the mountains, you know the next project could be the one that truly makes a difference.
Think Running a Business Is Easy?
Before you say, “Running a company? So simple!” make yourself a coffee, sit down, and think about all the little details that make up an entrepreneur’s daily life. Then… come visit us. At Lab360, we know how to turn madness into creativity. And we do it at full throttle. ????
