In this episode, we discuss the conflicting leftist desires behind wanting to start or scale a business in order to avoid working for the man – and fearing you might turn into “the man” you’re trying to avoid in the first place. We look at the anxieties that come up: exploiting others, making enough money / charging, earning money feeling somehow inherently wrong, being a good boss not a shit one. We also talk the ways running your own business can still be better than other options: sourcing locally, paying living/thriving wages, creating a workplace that doesn't suck. There is no gold star in capitalism - but there might be ways to create work that doesn't make it worse. Is that good enough? Listen to the episode, and you decide. As always, let us know what you think on Instagram (@bottomlinestopdollars) and if you want to send us questions or episode ideas, email us at [email protected]. Bottom Lines Top Dollars is a podcast about all the money things you suspect might be ruining your life, hosted by Hadassah Damien from Ride Free Fearless Money, and Laura Boo MacDonald, CPA. This episode was recorded in March 2022, and edited by Erica Ricketts. More information about us and this podcast can be found at ladieswhocrunch.club.