CASE STUDY

How Nathan Went From 80-Hour Weeks to Taking Real Saturdays Off in 90 Days

Discover how he transformed his schedule from constant client demands and 3:30 AM starts to achieving true business autonomy while deepening client impact

The client

Nathan Kloster runs Dunn Wisely, a specialized finance firm helping agencies unlock between $100,000-$200,000 in additional annual profit. With 15 years of experience, Nathan evolved his practice from basic bookkeeping and tax services into strategic financial consulting. His deep expertise in identifying hidden profit opportunities for agencies made him highly sought after, but this demand came at a significant cost.

The challenge

Nathan’s schedule had become unsustainable, starting each day at 3:30 AM and working until 9-10 PM. Client meetings, team management, sales calls, and actual work were constantly overlapping, leaving no capacity for strategic growth. Working 6-7 days per week eliminated any possibility of maintaining physical fitness, personal relationships, or social connections. The breaking point came when his friends staged an intervention after not seeing him for eight months. Despite running a successful practice helping others optimize their profits, Nathan’s own business model had trapped him in a cycle of constant availability and reactivity.

How we helped

The transformation began with implementing the Perfect Week Framework to regain control of his schedule. Rather than trying to change everything at once, Nathan focused exclusively on schedule optimization for the first year. This methodical approach allowed him to restructure client interactions, team management, and work execution into a sustainable system. Through quarterly strategy sessions and ongoing framework implementation, Nathan established clear boundaries and processes that preserved his high-value client interactions while eliminating the constant accessibility that was draining his energy and time.

Result

Within 90 days, Nathan experienced his first work-free Saturday – a simple yet profound milestone that validated the framework’s effectiveness. The initial discomfort of not working transformed into a new normal, evolving his business model from constant availability to structured autonomy. Today, Nathan can fully disconnect during retreats and events without fielding a single team or client question, demonstrating true business sustainability. The systems and frameworks have enabled him to maintain his business impact while reclaiming his personal life, health, and relationships. His success continues to compound after two years in the program, proving that profit and personal fulfillment can coexist with the right business model.

Achieve more, work less

Feel the freedom of a wildly profitable business and enjoy life on your terms

Easily the best investment I made in my business.

Chris Baylis