Hi friend, welcome back to Small Business School! This week, Staci gets real about why women—especially mothers—often face more challenges finding financial success in business. From societal expectations to mindset blocks, she unpacks the deep-rooted beliefs that hold women back from prioritizing profit and challenges us to reframe how we think about money, success, and impact.

Key topics covered:

• Why “help at home” and access to funding aren’t the only factors in women’s business success
• The hidden shame around women saying they want to make money
• The mindset shift from running a “passion project” to building a profitable business
• How women can balance being heart-led and money-focused
• Why normalizing conversations about money between women is key to lasting change

Take a few minutes to reflect on your own beliefs about money. Ask yourself: Do I truly believe it’s okay to want to make money in my business?

Then, start a conversation with another woman entrepreneur—normalize talking about profit, growth, and financial goals.

Mentioned in this episode: Faire, the largest wholesale marketplace connecting over 120,000 brands and retailers. Staci shares how Faire helps shop owners source unique products, offers flexible 60-day payment terms, and gives brands global visibility without cold pitching—creating a true win-win for small business growth.

Retailers who are new to Faire can visit www.faire.com and use code SMBSCHOOL10 at checkout for 10% off their first order.

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