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36: Building a Business After 40: Real Lessons on Reinvention, Pricing, and Trust They Don’t Teach in Business School


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What happens when you start a business with no roadmap but a deep sense of curiosity and a commitment to doing it your way? Dorien Morin-van Dam shares how she built a values-aligned, six-figure business after 40, while raising kids and moving internationally. She talks about organic marketing, agile systems, relationship-based growth, and the shift from undercharging to pricing for value. Dorien’s story is a masterclass in starting small, staying consistent, and learning through doing. Whether you're recalibrating your business, re-entering the workforce, or just want to hear how someone made it work, this conversation is packed with honest insight and practical takeaways.

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Check out Derrick’s podcast episode: https://one-handshake.simplecast.com/episodes/16-from-48k-to-1m-the-mindset-strategy-behind-business-growth

Connect with Dorien:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/moreinmedia/

https://www.moreinmedia.com/

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