#23: This ONE Piece of Advice Saved My First Business

The Business of Good

Feeling stuck in your business—even though you’re working nonstop? Here’s the hard truth that changed everything for me (and might be exactly what you need to hear too).

“I’ve been at this for a while, and I care so much about what I do—but I feel like I’m running in circles. I’m working so hard, but nothing seems to be moving. How do you know when it’s time to change something—or if maybe you’re just not cut out for this?”

That was the question Melissa sent in—and it stopped me in my tracks. Not because I hadn’t heard it before… but because I had lived it.

In this solo Q&A episode, I’m sharing the story of one of the hardest seasons in my business—and the moment someone gave me a piece of advice that completely changed the way I show up as a leader.

If you’ve been pouring your heart into your business, doing everything you think you’re “supposed” to do, and still not seeing the results you want… this episode is for you.

WHAT YOU'LL LEARN IN THIS EPISODE:

✅ The difference between working hard and leading wisely
✅ The habits that secretly keep entrepreneurs stuck—and how to spot them
✅ What it really takes to build a business that sustains you and your mission
✅ How to stop spinning and start scaling, without selling out your values

3 KEY TAKEAWAYS:

1️⃣ Effort ≠ Growth
If you’re constantly doing more but still not getting ahead, it might be time to change how you’re working—not how hard.

2️⃣ Old Habits Can’t Build New Results
Clinging to comfort is often what’s keeping you small. Growth requires letting go of what no longer serves your next level.

3️⃣ Leading Means Building With Intention
You can’t just show up and hope for success. You need a plan, a process, and a path that actually supports you—so you can keep showing up for your mission.

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