Entrepreneur who scaled a 7-figure business finds more happiness running a nonprofit for less pay
This person has scaled multiple companies to seven-figure . Their runs with just 2 employees yet brings in more money in a week than they earn annually from a nonprofit job. They built the into a self-running asset by systemizing it, so they no longer draw a wage from it directly.
Meanwhile, managing a 50-person nonprofit pays far less (six figures a year) but gives them a stronger sense of purpose and greater happiness. They're puzzled that they feel happier at the lower-paying nonprofit role than running a now generating seven figures per quarter, and they're asking if others have had a similar experience.
Key points
- Has scaled multiple companies to seven-figure annual
- has only 2 employees, earning more per week than a nonprofit salary per year
- Turned the into a self-sustaining asset that doesn't require drawing a wage
- Running a 50-person nonprofit pays far less (six figures) but brings more happiness and purpose