5 Lessons I Learned in NursePreneurship in 2025 (And What I’m Doing Differently in 2026)
Tue Dec 16 2025
This is the final episode of the Nursepreneur Academy podcast for 2025, and we are closing the year with a honest behind the scenes debrief.
In this episode, Liam shares the five biggest lessons he learned in nursepreneurship this year, how an adult ADHD diagnosis changed everything, and what he is intentionally doing differently in 2026 to build a sustainable, multiple six figure nurse led business.
This is not a highlight reel. It is the real, messy, human truth of growing a business, getting sick six times in a year, navigating ADHD burnout, reconnecting with creativity, and learning to build a business that supports your nervous system instead of burning it out.
In this episode, Liam talks about:
Why 2025 was his highest income year in business, even while being sick more than everHow managing his energy and nervous system created more growth than trying to manage time perfectlyGetting diagnosed with ADHD and finally understanding years of burnout, crashes, and self doubtWhy doubling down on one offer and one ecosystem worked, and where that advice was too rigid for a neurodivergent brainThe tension between focus and novelty, and how he plans to honour both in 2026How having fewer clients but more support (coaches, editors, trainers, teachers) grew his income and joyWhy simple, human content often outperforms polished, overly strategic contentWhat it really takes to build a long term, personal brand based business in a nervous system informed wayHow reconnecting with creativity and play singing, piano, dance, theatre is now a non negotiable business strategyWhy your nervous system capacity and ability to receive support will determine your success more than your niche, funnel, or offer
By the end of this episode, you will feel seen in your own 2025 journey, have language for some of the challenges you may have faced, and walk away with practical lenses to take into 2026 so you can build a business that is profitable, sustainable, and kind to your brain and body.
FREE RESOURCES
🚀 Want to start your own nurse-led business with the skills you already have?
✅ Download the Bedside to Business Roadmap – a step-by-step launch guide for nurses ready to build an online income stream.
🎓 Watch the Make Nursing Optional Masterclass – discover the 6 steps to turn your nursing skills into a profitable business (without needing another certificate).
CONNECT WITH ME
📲 Follow me on Instagram: @nursepreneuracademy
📩 Got an aha moment from this episode? I’d love to hear from you!
Email: hello@liamcaswell.com
If you’re a nurse who knows you’re made for more—and you’re craving bold conversations about building a freedom-based, impact-driven business using the skills you already have—The NursePreneur Podcast is for you.
You’ll love this show if you're already tuning into The NursePreneurs Podcast with Catie Harris for nurse entrepreneur spotlights, the Gritty Nurse Podcast, The Nurse Break by Jackson Heilberg for real career stories, or Nurse John’s I Beg Your Pardon for comedic truth-telling from the bedside trenches.
Here, host Liam delivers behind-the-scenes strategy, belief-busting mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you build a soul-aligned nurse-led business—without needing another certificate to get started. This is the podcast for nurse entrepreneurs who are done waiting and ready to lead.
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This is the final episode of the Nursepreneur Academy podcast for 2025, and we are closing the year with a honest behind the scenes debrief. In this episode, Liam shares the five biggest lessons he learned in nursepreneurship this year, how an adult ADHD diagnosis changed everything, and what he is intentionally doing differently in 2026 to build a sustainable, multiple six figure nurse led business. This is not a highlight reel. It is the real, messy, human truth of growing a business, getting sick six times in a year, navigating ADHD burnout, reconnecting with creativity, and learning to build a business that supports your nervous system instead of burning it out. In this episode, Liam talks about: Why 2025 was his highest income year in business, even while being sick more than everHow managing his energy and nervous system created more growth than trying to manage time perfectlyGetting diagnosed with ADHD and finally understanding years of burnout, crashes, and self doubtWhy doubling down on one offer and one ecosystem worked, and where that advice was too rigid for a neurodivergent brainThe tension between focus and novelty, and how he plans to honour both in 2026How having fewer clients but more support (coaches, editors, trainers, teachers) grew his income and joyWhy simple, human content often outperforms polished, overly strategic contentWhat it really takes to build a long term, personal brand based business in a nervous system informed wayHow reconnecting with creativity and play singing, piano, dance, theatre is now a non negotiable business strategyWhy your nervous system capacity and ability to receive support will determine your success more than your niche, funnel, or offer By the end of this episode, you will feel seen in your own 2025 journey, have language for some of the challenges you may have faced, and walk away with practical lenses to take into 2026 so you can build a business that is profitable, sustainable, and kind to your brain and body. FREE RESOURCES 🚀 Want to start your own nurse-led business with the skills you already have? ✅ Download the Bedside to Business Roadmap – a step-by-step launch guide for nurses ready to build an online income stream. 🎓 Watch the Make Nursing Optional Masterclass – discover the 6 steps to turn your nursing skills into a profitable business (without needing another certificate). CONNECT WITH ME 📲 Follow me on Instagram: @nursepreneuracademy 📩 Got an aha moment from this episode? I’d love to hear from you! Email: hello@liamcaswell.com If you’re a nurse who knows you’re made for more—and you’re craving bold conversations about building a freedom-based, impact-driven business using the skills you already have—The NursePreneur Podcast is for you. You’ll love this show if you're already tuning into The NursePreneurs Podcast with Catie Harris for nurse entrepreneur spotlights, the Gritty Nurse Podcast, The Nurse Break by Jackson Heilberg for real career stories, or Nurse John’s I Beg Your Pardon for comedic truth-telling from the bedside trenches. Here, host Liam delivers behind-the-scenes strategy, belief-busting mindset shifts, and practical steps to help you build a soul-aligned nurse-led business—without needing another certificate to get started. This is the podcast for nurse entrepreneurs who are done waiting and ready to lead.