5 ADHD Business Shifts That Are Changing the Entrepreneur Game in 2025
- Brainz Magazine
- Apr 23
- 4 min read
Updated: Apr 24
Written by Errin Anderson, ADHD Business Coach
Errin Anderson is a highly regarded ADHD Business Coach who has transformed his personal journey from overwhelm and burnout into a powerful mission to help entrepreneurs and professionals with ADHD succeed in the business world.
Why neurodivergent founders are flipping the script on what success looks like. Let’s cut to it. If you’re building a business with an ADHD brain, you already know the system wasn’t made for you. The daily battle isn’t a lack of ambition – it’s trying to do things the "normal" way and burning out halfway through.
But the tide’s turning.
In 2025, a new kind of entrepreneur is leading the way. These are the folks who’ve stopped forcing themselves into rigid boxes and started designing businesses that actually fit the way their minds work.
Here’s what they’re doing differently and how you can apply it, without piling on more pressure.
1. ADHD isn’t a problem to solve – it’s the edge you’ve been ignoring
The days of hiding neurodivergence behind the scenes are over.
ADHD is no longer being treated like a disadvantage, especially not in high-growth spaces like tech, coaching, and creative entrepreneurship.
Harvard Business Review has highlighted that neurodivergent thinkers, including people with ADHD, often excel in innovation-heavy roles.
Organisations around the world are beginning to understand that supporting neurodiverse teams leads to better problem-solving, innovation, and more inclusive work environments.
Bottom line? You’re not too much. You’re not scattered. You’re built for fast-thinking, big-leap decision making.
Also, explore how clarity coaching unlocks ADHD business success.
2. Automation isn’t a shortcut – it’s survival mode for ADHD brains
Running your whole business from memory is a guaranteed way to crash.
Most ADHD entrepreneurs don’t have a work ethic issue – they’ve got a bandwidth problem. And the ones scaling fastest in 2025? They’re automating like their focus depends on it (because it does).
Zapier has consistently reported that business owners using automation save significant time and increase productivity. In a past survey, over 90% of small business owners said automation improved efficiency and helped them stay competitive (Zapier, 2021)
Here’s what’s in the automation stack right now:
HighLevel: Runs your CRM, client comms, and follow-ups without dropping a ball
UseMotion: Moves things around your calendar when your day goes off-script
Notion + Zapier: Keeps your workflows humming without manual hand-holding
Get started with our list of ADHD-friendly automation tools.
Need help staying consistent? Here’s how to stay on track when your ADHD fluctuates.
3. Screw time blocking – Energy wins every time
Colour-coded calendars don’t fix executive function.
Most time management systems were designed for predictability, not the ADHD rollercoaster of “I'm crushing it” followed by “I can’t even reply to an email.”
Energy-led planning flips that script.
Organisations like ADDA and leading ADHD coaches promote energy-based planning as an alternative to rigid time blocking. It’s a method that reduces overwhelm, supports executive function, and is more sustainable for neurodivergent entrepreneurs.
Here’s what it looks like:
Match your tasks to your actual energy
Build in recovery time
Use dopamine boosters to activate tasks
Create flexible weekly rhythms
Need structure without the pressure? Explore these ADHD-specific time-blocking strategies.
4. Real content from ADHD creators is winning attention
Trying to keep up with polished, curated content? It’s no longer necessary – and often less effective.
More marketers, creators, and analysts are recognising the value of authenticity. Content that’s unfiltered, relatable, and raw doesn’t just feel good to create – it tends to generate stronger engagement because it builds real trust.
It’s not about having a perfect grid. It’s about being visible in a way that feels sustainable.
ADHD content in 2025:
One-take reels
Notes-app brain dumps turned into posts
“Here’s what I’m figuring out” style honesty
Want to do this without overwhelm?
5. Real ADHD coaching goes beyond pep talks
Motivation wears off. Systems keep you moving.
The best ADHD coaching in 2025 focuses on structure, execution, and scalable systems, not just mindset hacks.
That means:
Offers that work on your worst days
Systems that reduce decisions
Automation that supports consistency
CEO routines that actually stick
Start with The Automated ADHDpreneur™ Method – our flagship 12-week programme built for ADHD brains .
Also read how resilience plays a role in ADHD business success, and how to beat procrastination for good.
You don’t need a new brain – just a new business model
The business world is catching up. Neurodivergent entrepreneurs are finally doing it their way, and it’s working.
Recover from burnout and take back control
Errin Anderson, ADHD Business Coach
Errin Anderson is a highly regarded ADHD Business Coach who has transformed his personal journey from overwhelm and burnout into a powerful mission to help entrepreneurs and professionals with ADHD succeed in the business world. Once caught in the cycle of prioritising others at the expense of his own well-being, Errin made a transformative shift by embracing effective ADHD management strategies and focusing on his personal growth.
Today, Errin specialises in empowering ADHD entrepreneurs and business professionals to navigate challenges, unlock their potential, and achieve sustainable success. Through his personalised coaching approach, he provides practical tools and strategies to enhance focus, productivity, and resilience in high-pressure business environments.
