If you’ve been hesitating to invest, market boldly, or finally go all-in on your business because it feels “safer” to wait — this episode is your wake-up call.We’re talking about the real cost of playing small. Not just emotionally, but financially. Because while staying quiet might feel comfortable in the moment, it’s secretly the most expensive move you can make.Inside this episode, I’m sharing:<ul><li>What playing small actually looks like (it’s sneakier than you think)</li><li>The hidden opportunity cost of waiting to feel ready</li><li>Why messy action builds momentum, and perfection keeps you stuck</li><li>A tough-love breakdown of the myths keeping you on the sidelines</li><li>A powerful visualization to help you choose your next move — today</li></ul>This one’s bold. It’s honest. And it’s the nudge you didn’t know you needed.You’re not stuck. You’re standing at the edge of growth. Let’s move.

If you’ve been hesitating to invest, market boldly, or finally go all-in on your business because it feels “safer” to wait — this episode is your wake-up call. We’re talking about the real cost of playing small. Not just emotionally, but financially. Because while staying quiet might feel comfortable in the moment, it’s secretly the most expensive move you can make. Inside this episode, I’m sharing:What playing small actually looks like (it’s sneakier than you think)The hidden opportunity cost of waiting to feel readyWhy messy action builds momentum, and perfection keeps you stuckA tough-love breakdown of the myths keeping you on the sidelinesA powerful visualization to help you choose your next move — todayThis one’s bold. It’s honest. And it’s the nudge you didn’t know you needed. You’re not stuck. You’re standing at the edge of growth. Let’s move.

If you’ve been hesitating to invest, market boldly, or finally go all-in on your business because it feels “safer” to wait — this episode is your wake-up call.We’re talking about the real cost of playing small. Not just emotionally, but financially. Because while staying quiet might feel comfortable in the moment, it’s secretly the most expensive move you can make.Inside this episode, I’m sharing:<ul><li>What playing small actually looks like (it’s sneakier than you think)</li><li>The hidden opportunity cost of waiting to feel ready</li><li>Why messy action builds momentum, and perfection keeps you stuck</li><li>A tough-love breakdown of the myths keeping you on the sidelines</li><li>A powerful visualization to help you choose your next move — today</li></ul>This one’s bold. It’s honest. And it’s the nudge you didn’t know you needed.You’re not stuck. You’re standing at the edge of growth. Let’s move.

107: Why Playing Small Isn’t Safe, It’s Expensive

What if the most important investment you ever made in your business had nothing to do with your business? Build That Business is the podcast for the entrepreneur who is done playing small... in their business and in their life. Hosted by Lindsay van Harssel, sales coach, Buffalo mom, and living proof that you can build something extraordinary in the middle of a beautifully chaotic life. Every week we talk sales, strategy, and data... all of it. But we also talk about the human behind the business. The mindset, the nervous system, the version of you that has to grow alongside the strategies or none of it works. Because here's what Lindsay knows for sure: you are not just building a business. You are becoming someone who can hold it.&nbsp; Less than 2% of women-owned businesses ever hit a million dollars. We're changing that. The business you want already exists. The life you want already exists. The question is whether the version of you running it right now is ready for it. She is. Let's build. Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @LindsayvanHarssel

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What if the most important investment you ever made in your business had nothing to do with your business? Build That Business is the podcast for the entrepreneur who is done playing small... in their business and in their life. Hosted by Lindsay van Harssel, sales coach, Buffalo mom, and living proof that you can build something extraordinary in the middle of a beautifully chaotic life. Every week we talk sales, strategy, and data... all of it. But we also talk about the human behind the business. The mindset, the nervous system, the version of you that has to grow alongside the strategies or none of it works. Because here's what Lindsay knows for sure: you are not just building a business. You are becoming someone who can hold it.  Less than 2% of women-owned businesses ever hit a million dollars. We're changing that. The business you want already exists. The life you want already exists. The question is whether the version of you running it right now is ready for it. She is. Let's build. Connect with Lindsay: Instagram: @LindsayvanHarssel

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