From burnout to turnover
in 6 months

How Jeroen and
Underdog restored the balance
AND doubled the profit.

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The core at a glance.

Route:

Balance Breakthrough

What played:

Too much work, too little grip, and constantly on the edge of exhaustion.

Approach:

Create focus, let go of what didn't work, and create space - in agenda and head.

Impact:

A 32-hour work week that does work - and a company that once again fits who he is.

The route to results

"I was working 70 hours a week and was on my toes. Within three months everything was up and running: more peace of mind, tighter processes and an increase in sales I never expected."

- Jeroen, Founder

Challenge

Jeroen ran a creative agency with a small team. His days began before sunrise and ended after midnight. New assignments piled up, but profits and energy lagged. Deadlines felt like an endless sprint and strategic thinking got snowed under.

Turning Point

When even privately the strain was gone, Jeroen noticed: it can’t go on like this. He wanted to keep his passion, but not at the expense of health or growth. Via a network intro he ended up at our Balance Breakthrough route.

Approach step by step

Figure Analysis

We started with a thorough analysis of all hours, projects and personal energy leaks. By putting numbers and energy side by side, profit leaks and stress sources became visible an essential first step for targeted change.

Workflow sprint

Then we brought structure. We streamlined processes, rearranged responsibilities and introduced clear focus blocks in the work week. This gave space, rhythm and calm.

Mindset coaching

In weekly sessions, we worked on prioritizing, learning to delegate and monitoring boundaries. Small, concrete micro habits supported this process and made behavior change sustainable.

Strategic growth plan

Finally, we designed a renewed revenue model based on subscription forms. This provided stable revenue, predictability and room to continue building growth.

Impact on culture

The team gained not only new tools, but a new language around priorities and well-being. Monthly “energy check-ins” replaced long, inefficient meetings. The atmosphere shifted from firefighting to purposeful building.

Results

  • 50% more sales in the first half of the year
  • 38% lower costs thanks to more efficient operations
  • workweek reduced to 32 hours in four months
  • team satisfaction increased by 25 points

What this case taught us:

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Automate smartly

Automating small tasks = big focus gains

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Measure double

Measuring energy and numbers gives the real picture

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Train your limits

Setting boundaries is a skill, train it like you train sales

Rest. Rhythm. Results.

Profit begins with well-being

The Balance Breakthrough provides structure, peace of mind and sustainable growth.

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