What do you think?
Rate this book
Entrepreneurs Anonymous: A Workaholic’s Guide to Building a Business That Runs Without You
You built the business. Now it is running your life.What began as drive, vision, and possibility has slowly turned into long nights, constant pressure, and a pace no human can sustain. Somewhere between “just one more client” and “I will rest later,” the work that once felt exciting started to feel heavy, and you are not sure when you stopped feeling like yourself.
If that sounds familiar, this book is your turning point.
In Entrepreneurs Anonymous, accountant and business operations expert Kelli Lewis draws on nearly two decades in accounting and operations to help you fix what is breaking your business and burning you out. She does not just talk about feelings. She shows you, step by step, how to rebuild the way you run your company so it works in real life.
You will discover how
Recognize the emotional and financial signs that your business model is unsustainableEscape the ownership trap and stop being the bottleneck in your companyBreak free from hustle culture without sacrificing income, impact, or ambitionUse a simple ninety day plan to regain focus, energy, and mental clarityBuild systems, hires, and boundaries that protect both profit and peace
This is not theory and it is not fluff. It is a practical playbook for founders who want a better business and a better life at the same time.Through real stories, clear frameworks, and grounded tools, Entrepreneurs Anonymous helps you clean up the back end of your business, reclaim your time, and create a company that supports the life you actually want to live.
If you have ever whispered, “I cannot keep doing this,” this book is for you. It is time to stop surviving your success and start building a business that truly works.
If that sounds familiar, this book is your turning point.
In Entrepreneurs Anonymous, accountant and business operations expert Kelli Lewis draws on nearly two decades in accounting and operations to help you fix what is breaking your business and burning you out. She does not just talk about feelings. She shows you, step by step, how to rebuild the way you run your company so it works in real life.
You will discover how
Recognize the emotional and financial signs that your business model is unsustainableEscape the ownership trap and stop being the bottleneck in your companyBreak free from hustle culture without sacrificing income, impact, or ambitionUse a simple ninety day plan to regain focus, energy, and mental clarityBuild systems, hires, and boundaries that protect both profit and peace
This is not theory and it is not fluff. It is a practical playbook for founders who want a better business and a better life at the same time.Through real stories, clear frameworks, and grounded tools, Entrepreneurs Anonymous helps you clean up the back end of your business, reclaim your time, and create a company that supports the life you actually want to live.
If you have ever whispered, “I cannot keep doing this,” this book is for you. It is time to stop surviving your success and start building a business that truly works.
196 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 23, 2026
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews
May 5, 2026
Most business books tell you to hustle harder. Kelli Lewis tells you the truth: somewhere between "just one more client" and "I will rest later," the work that once felt exciting started to feel heavy. If you have been there, this book will feel like someone finally put words to something you could not quite name.
Lewis draws on nearly two decades in accounting and operations to help founders fix what is breaking their business and burning them out. She does not just talk about feelings. She shows you, step by step, how to rebuild the way you run your company so it works in real life.
What makes this book stand out is that Kelli is not speaking from a whiteboard. She built a thriving firm from the ground up while raising two sons as a single mother, and her own journey through overwork and self-realignment fuels her mission to help business owners build companies that support their lives instead of consuming them.
The result is a book that is equal parts honest and actionable. Through real stories, clear frameworks, and grounded tools, it helps you clean up the back end of your business, reclaim your time, and create a company that supports the life you actually want to live. Highly recommended for any founder who has ever whispered, "I cannot keep doing this."
Lewis draws on nearly two decades in accounting and operations to help founders fix what is breaking their business and burning them out. She does not just talk about feelings. She shows you, step by step, how to rebuild the way you run your company so it works in real life.
What makes this book stand out is that Kelli is not speaking from a whiteboard. She built a thriving firm from the ground up while raising two sons as a single mother, and her own journey through overwork and self-realignment fuels her mission to help business owners build companies that support their lives instead of consuming them.
The result is a book that is equal parts honest and actionable. Through real stories, clear frameworks, and grounded tools, it helps you clean up the back end of your business, reclaim your time, and create a company that supports the life you actually want to live. Highly recommended for any founder who has ever whispered, "I cannot keep doing this."
March 31, 2026
Wonderfull book!
I was pleasantly surprised at how much better this book was than I anticipated. I thought that "Entrepreneurs Anonymous" by Lewis would be nothing but a long boring book about business or self-help and instead ended up being much more laid-back and relatable. It really feels like you’re listening to others talk about their trials and tribulations and their little successes. I thought some of the stories really hit home while other stories had a less emotional impact.
Overall, though, each story keeps your attention and I think is a good easy read if you're looking for motivational material that does not feel heavy or too overwhelming! It's not very profound or changing; however, it does provide an alternative viewpoint of what it is actually like being an entrepreneur.
I was pleasantly surprised at how much better this book was than I anticipated. I thought that "Entrepreneurs Anonymous" by Lewis would be nothing but a long boring book about business or self-help and instead ended up being much more laid-back and relatable. It really feels like you’re listening to others talk about their trials and tribulations and their little successes. I thought some of the stories really hit home while other stories had a less emotional impact.
Overall, though, each story keeps your attention and I think is a good easy read if you're looking for motivational material that does not feel heavy or too overwhelming! It's not very profound or changing; however, it does provide an alternative viewpoint of what it is actually like being an entrepreneur.
March 25, 2026
There are many people who want to become entrepreneurs, and some succeed. However, once they have a business that’s up and running, they may find that it swallows their life. They don’t know how to extricate themselves from what they have created, and they desperately want to, so they have the time to take part in and enjoy a variety of other activities again.
If you have gotten yourself into this situation, this is the book for you. It tells you how you can decide whether the company you created or you’re running has become harmful to your health, even if the business itself is thriving. You’ll also learn how you can keep the company on the right track and moving forward, even as you take a step back from it to achieve a better work-life balance.
If you have gotten yourself into this situation, this is the book for you. It tells you how you can decide whether the company you created or you’re running has become harmful to your health, even if the business itself is thriving. You’ll also learn how you can keep the company on the right track and moving forward, even as you take a step back from it to achieve a better work-life balance.
March 31, 2026
The process of creating a business or starting a venture can often be exhausting and frustrating for the owner, but what happens once that business is up, running and thriving? Author Kelli, through real-life stories and case studies, helps us optimize the management of such a business. She also presents a 90-day model to regain focus, energy, and mental clarity.
I found this author's approach very interesting, since all the books I've read on the subject emphasize the creation of the company and not its maintenance. I recommend this compelling reading because of its content and because it has clear and concise explanations.
I found this author's approach very interesting, since all the books I've read on the subject emphasize the creation of the company and not its maintenance. I recommend this compelling reading because of its content and because it has clear and concise explanations.
April 1, 2026
Clear information and useful book
If you are a business owner or CEO and feel overwhelmed by your company, this is the perfect book for you. Accountant and business operations expert Kelli Lewis will show you what the flaws in your business are that are preventing you from enjoying it. In ‘’Entrepreneurs Anonymous’’, Kelli shows you a guide that you can follow step by step. In it, you will discover how to identify what is failing, how to break free from "hustle culture", a ninety-day plan to regain focus, energy, and mental clarity, among other things. An excellent book that will undoubtedly help you clear your mind and better organize your business. I highly recommend it.
If you are a business owner or CEO and feel overwhelmed by your company, this is the perfect book for you. Accountant and business operations expert Kelli Lewis will show you what the flaws in your business are that are preventing you from enjoying it. In ‘’Entrepreneurs Anonymous’’, Kelli shows you a guide that you can follow step by step. In it, you will discover how to identify what is failing, how to break free from "hustle culture", a ninety-day plan to regain focus, energy, and mental clarity, among other things. An excellent book that will undoubtedly help you clear your mind and better organize your business. I highly recommend it.
June 1, 2026
This is a well written book with clearly described methods to help entrepreneurs avoid being overworked and burnout. I would highly recommend to anyone who can relate. I received a Kindle version as part of a Goodreads giveaway, but as a small business owner found many great tips to help me in my work.
Displaying 1 - 6 of 6 reviews