Business Blasphemy: Success, Ambition & Other Things Women Question After 40

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It's time to crack the code of business growth.

AKA Scaling. Yup, that's right - I'm lifting the veil on my "Entrepreneur Growth Hierarchy" -- your new best friend, guiding you through the wild ride of sustainable business growth. This idea was inspired by Maslow's Hierarchy, behavioural sciences, and good ol' business basics.

Just like science says we humans need our basic needs taken care of before we can reach for loftier goals, my Growth Hierarchy outlines how your business needs the same. 

The golden nugget from this episode? Whatever you do, don't skip steps! You might be thinking, "Can't I take a shortcut?" No. Trust me, if you try to sprint to the finish line without checking off those crucial business fundamentals, your growth is gonna stumble and fall.

This episode is a challenge - a friendly nudge to look at growth from a whole new perspective.

Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs

Maslow's in the Workplace: Employee Motivation

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And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

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This week, we're taking a deep dive into the reality of six-figure success in the online business world. We're calling out those misleading tactics and unsustainable practices some businesses use to inflate their image of success. We're focusing on the importance of putting sustainability and ethical business practices before profit, debunking the fantasy of easy big money, and stressing the need for businesses to deliver real value with solid systems ready for growth.

I'm also revealing my Entrepreneur Growth Hierarchy tool, a practical aid to help business owners evaluate their standing and ensure they're meeting the basic conditions for steady growth. Let's stop rushing through essential steps and falling for empty promises that only lead to relentless hustle.

You also get to hear about something very rarely talked about: the hidden costs and operational considerations that are often ignored when discussing earnings claims. Building a successful business takes time and requires constant refinement and adjustment before considering scaling (which, contrary to popular belief, is about increasing capacity for growth, not just making more money without doing more work.) 

Tune in to this eye-opening episode to challenge the myths and uncover the truths of 6 figure success in the business world.

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And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

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Well you're in for a treat! This week we've got the one-and-only Stephanie Mead, digital marketing maestro, on the mic! She's here to tell it like it should be on keeping it real in the marketing world and how to ditch those tired-a$$ perfectionist tendencies. If social media is your main marketing vehicle, you DO NOT want to miss this episode.

In this episode, you'll discover:

1. How the online space has become a playground for the perfection-obsessed and what you can do to stand out without losing your sanity
2. People make the world go round - and your marketing efforts too. Find out how a people-centric approach can positively impact your success
3. The secret sauce for content? Test, tweak, and triumph! Learn why trying out your content consistently for a month can be a game-changer
4. Remember that group of loyal fans you've been nurturing? Learn how and why doubling down on your existing community can lead to mega growth
5. Get the truth about why keeping things realistic is the secret ingredient to ethical business practices 

And a whole lot more (including what the algorithm REALLY looks for)! 

Guest Bio: 
Stephanie Mead of Stephanie Mead Creative.
"I do marketing and other shit..but mostly marketing."

Connect with Stephanie:
On Instagram: instagram.com/stephaniemeadcreative 
On Facebook: facebook.com/stephaniemeadcreative 
On the Web: stephaniemeadcreative.com

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

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On this off the cuff episode, I answer listener-submitted questions about a variety of different things:

Topics this week include:

• How I started my journey in the online business space
• How to keep your passion alive when people just wanna squash your enthusiasm
• What advice I'd give my 15-year-old self now with hindsight
• Strategy advice I'd give to newer entrepreneurs
• What it's like to work with me

It's a grand old time and honestly you've gotta add the phrase "testicular fortitude" to your repertoire going forward. 

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

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This week I talk about the fear of being visible in the online business space and the struggles for business owners who think and act differently from mainstream beliefs. From gatekeeping to censorship, the struggle is REAL, and that's why being crystal clear about your beliefs and values goes a long way to helping you overcome the fear of visibility. 

I also get a little vulnerable this week, and share my personal experiences with growth, cultural norms, and societal expectations. And...I share my Truth (with a capital T). The Truth that keeps me going and fuels the work I do (grab a tissue).

For all the sass and tongue-in-cheek humour I bring to the podcast, the bottom line is that through my work, I aim to inspire others to embrace their whole selves and create a legacy that leaves a lasting impact underscored by the importance of speaking your truth and embracing personal evolution.

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

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This week, Sarah welcomes Amber Dancy to discuss how business owners can increase their capacity without defaulting to common strategies like scaling their business or adding more time to their day -- the more common advice entrepreneurs are given when they start feeling overwhelm.

They explore the importance of separating personal capacity from business capacity and how having a solid operational foundation is crucial for the success of a business.

They also talk about the very common mistake of conflating being the face of the business with being the business itself, and solutions to overcome it.


Amber's Bio:
Amber Dancy is an Intuitive Business Coach who believes that sometimes rebelling is the most practical thing you can do for your life and your business. She works with leaders who desire to do things differently. Together you'll recalibrate your definition of success to create a business that aligns systems with humans. Her mission is to transform the old boring "business standards" into "human-first approaches".

Connect with Amber:
Website: https://www.practicalrebel.com
Register for the Rebel Tea Party: https://practicalrebel.com/rebel-tea-party-registration/
Connect on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amber.dancy.5

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

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This week Sarah discusses the many challenges inherent in managing people and delegating tasks as an entrepreneur (or managing people, period), and why overwhelm shouldn't necessarily be the reason you hire in the first place.

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

Send me a direct message!

I've got a question for you: If your business was a corporate gig, would you stick around? 

Buckle up, because in this episode, we're talking making the biz enticing enough want to commute for.

What it boils down to is 3 things: 
- Capacity
- Values
- Boundaries

That may seem dull, but you're wrong. These 3 things are the secret sauce to a tasty business experience. Listen in to learn more.

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

Send me a direct message!

Summer is coming. (Shout out to GoT fans everywhere!)

Summer is on its way and that means the kids will be home for the next few months. That can absolutely throw a wrench into any business-related plans you may or may not have had.

Not to mention all the rhetoric you're about to hear about the sales cycle, powering through, not losing momentum, and more.

So -- how do you get through the summer as a parent and entrepreneur without going off the rails? Do you double down and do all the things? Do you throw caution to the wind and put your feet up?

Honestly? It depends. And I have a few reminders to help you decide.

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Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.

Send me a direct message!

I thought I had everything figured out with my branding and offers, but my it was my brother's tough love truth that made me realize I was missing a crucial piece of the puzzle: actually talking about my damn business.

This week, I'm sharing some hard-learned lessons that can help transform a struggling business into a thriving one.

Mentioned in this episode:
The website: https://getcorporaterehab.com -- book a call and let's start working together today.

More seats for the 1:1 mentorship, Awaken Align Unleash, open up again at the end of June. Book your spot now (I only hold 2 seats every 2.5 months). Go to https://getcorporaterehab.com/awakenalignunleash for details. 

Love what you heard? Let’s stay connected!

Subscribe to Business Blasphemy for honest, provocative conversations about women in midlife, entrepreneurship, ambition, identity, and creating a next chapter that reflects who you've become, and not simply who you've always been.

Follow me on LinkedIn for more no-nonsense advice on leading with power and purpose.

And if you’re ready to dive even deeper, grab a copy of my book Bite-Sized Blasphemy and ignite your inner fire to do life and business your way.

The Business Blasphemy Podcast is sponsored by Purple Ember Consulting + Training and Sarah Khan Out Loud.

Business Blasphemy is hosted by TEDx speaker and leadership strategist Sarah Khan, explores success, ambition, identity, entrepreneurship, and the questions accomplished women start asking after 40.