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I've Owned Over 30 Businesses — Here's How to Master the Art of Running More Than One Company at Once

Tonia Ryan

created: Aug. 9, 2025, 2 p.m. | updated: Aug. 10, 2025, 4:11 p.m.

I should know — I've owned over 30 businesses in my lifetime, and as CEO, adding new ventures to our portfolio is practically a sport. Over the years, I've picked up plenty of strategies (and some wildly entertaining stories) that make balancing multiple businesses not just doable but honestly rewarding. Related: Think You Can Handle Running Multiple Businesses? Protect your work-life balanceLet's be real: with multiple businesses, the temptation to work nonstop is strong, but burnout isn't an option. Enjoy the rideJuggling multiple businesses can feel like a high-wire act (and sometimes, it is), but with planning, the right team and an openness to learning, it's absolutely possible — and incredibly rewarding.

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