The Integrated Entrepreneur Stage 2: The Trapped Stage “When Your Business Becomes a Cage: Escaping the Trapped Stage

Written By Gerber Entrepreneur

After the initial high, many founders hit what feels like quicksand: the Trapped Stage. Work piles up, responsibilities multiply, and the once-thrilling venture can start to feel like a cage. Stress levels climb, personal relationships may strain, and the business feels like it’s running you instead of the other way around.

This stage is common—and normal—but it’s also where many entrepreneurs give up. The way through is recognizing the trap for what it is: a signal that something must change. Clarity and outside support are often the first lifelines.

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