Category: Business

How the Comparison Trap Almost Stopped My Business (And How I Took Back My Voice)

Struggling to show up online because you’re stuck in the comparison trap? You’re not alone. In this blog, I share how comparing myself to other business coaches almost stopped me from launching—and how showing up as my real, imperfect self helped me find my voice, confidence, and community. Read this if you’re ready to stop […]

What Global Tariffs Mean for Small Product-Based Businesses

If you’re a small business owner who sells physical products, especially if you manufacture or source from overseas, the recent changes in global tariffs may be throwing some extra stress into your already full plate. And we get it, this stuff can feel confusing and completely out of your control. So let’s break it down. […]

Why your clients need to see YOU in your marketing

AI and automation have changed the way we do business, but one thing remains the same—people buy from people they know, like, and trust. If you’re hiding behind your brand and not showing up, you’re missing out on real connections with your audience. This blog dives into why your potential clients need to see you […]

Stop winging it: Why hope won’t build a successful business

Running a business without a strategy is like setting off on a road trip with no map, no destination, and just hoping for the best. Sure, you might get somewhere, but will it be where you actually want to go? Probably not. Too many small business owners fall into this trap. They rely on hope—hope […]

Why I don’t talk about 6 & 7 figure businesses

“6 Ways to make 6 figures in your business.” “How I made $1 million in my business in 1 year.” “Let me teach you how to grow your business to 6 and 7 figures.” We’ve all read the posts and watched the reels on Instagram. It seems that many business coaches are talking about ‘6 […]

Why profit is not a dirty word

Dirty words, profanity, cursing, offensive language, expletives, or vulgarism – there are many ways to refer to those ‘words you’re not really supposed to say.’ Some are worse than others and some are even accepted in certain situations. Generally, dirty words aren’t appropriate in the business world and should probably never be used in a […]

What to do when a client says “I can’t afford it.”

“I can’t afford it.” Ah yes, we’ve all heard this phrase and we’ve likely even said it ourselves. Life as we know it, is getting more expensive to live, after all. As small business owners, we’ve likely been told it a lot too (usually, in response to our pricing). You often feel deflated and begin […]

Why you should choose a business coach who has failed

I’m here to talk to you about the f word. What’s the first word that popped into your head just now? Bet I can guess. But no, not that one. I’m talking about the other f word; failure… It’s a funny word. One we often don’t like to talk about, let alone admit to. We […]

How to break up with your client

Is it time to break up with your client? Back when you first started your small business, you probably would have worked with anyone. Any client willing to pay for your services was a good client in your books, right? Hopefully, you’re now at the point in your business, where you know that not every […]

3 Signs you (seriously) need to consider a business coach

Do you need a business coach? It’s a question many small business owners are asking themselves. And, with SO many benefits to engaging a coach, it might be something you’re asking yourself too. The past few years have been an absolute rollercoaster for small business owners, so many are turning to business coaches, and for […]