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The Lie of “I’ll Fix This Once Things Calm Down”
If you’ve been telling yourself, I’ll fix this once things calm down, this episode is probably for you. Not because you’re doing anything wrong, but…
Nothing’s Wrong: It’s Just Time for an Upgrade
It’s January. And while everyone’s talking about fresh starts and big plans, and meanwhile, you may be looking at your business, thinking: Is this really…
The Big Problem with Income Claim Marketing
Anyone can say their business makes 7 or eight figures, but how do you know for sure? Here’s what you need to know about income claim marketing including why it’s all about making the sale, and why we need to rethink our goals.
Delight Yourself: The Real Metric of Success
We’ve all been sold this shiny idea that success is something you can quantify — revenue, team size, visibility, whatever. But the thing no one…
The Mini Client Audit: Why Better Clients Aren’t Showing Up
**A very special ranty mini episode inspired by the same conversation I’ve had on repeat for ALL of 2025** If you’ve ever looked at another…
The Delight of Enough: A Quiet Rebellion in a World Built for More
If you’ve ever hit a money milestone and immediately started eyeballing the next one, you’re not alone. Plenty of us have experienced money as unpredictable…
The Delight of Progress (Not Perfection)
Perfection isn’t really about high standards. It’s about safety. It’s about avoiding judgment, avoiding mistakes, and avoiding discomfort. It’s about trying to outthink uncertainty rather…
The Delightful NO: A Plan for What You’re Saying YES To
If you’re running your business like you still have 2019 energy, I’ve got bad news. You don’t. None of us does. But that hasn’t stopped…
How Connie Scaled Her Micro Agency With Less Stress and Achieved a 125% Increase in Take-Home Pay
When Connie Holen, founder of Pixality Design, joined the Micro Agency Mastermind, she was at a crossroads in her business. As Connie explains, “I didn’t…