John’s Appearance on the Time to Press Pause Podcast

In this episode of Time to Press Pause, Ellen Williams sits down with entrepreneur John de Jong to explore how one medical emergency became the catalyst for changing his career, his leadership, and the way he defines success.

After years in the automotive industry, John realized that no job is worth sacrificing your health or your family.

He left a successful career, bought a small sign company, and built a business around helping other businesses grow while creating a life with more purpose, balance, and control.

Years later, another unexpected pause arrived when COVID forced him to rethink his business all over again.

That challenge led him into digital marketing, SEO, online reputation management, and helping businesses get found in an AI-driven world.

Throughout the conversation, Ellen and John discuss what happens when leaders ignore the warning signs, why respect matters more than performance, and how pressing pause can change the direction of both your business and your life.