Today’s episode is a raw and honest conversation with one of my client Charlotte McKinnon. We unpack what radical self-responsibility actually looks like when you’re building a career, a business, and a life you’re proud of.

Charlotte shares her full journey: from nursing, living pay-to-pay, struggling with confidence and direction, to rebuilding her business from the ground up and creating consistent $20K+ months, clarity, and calm. This isn’t a highlight reel. It’s the real work behind the scenes.

Inside this episode, we talk about:

• why the hardest thing you’ll ever have to manage in business is yourself
• what radical responsibility looks like when things aren’t working
• how structure, systems, and identity shifts change everything
• why bigger doesn’t always mean more profitable
• the difference between confidence and conviction
• investing in support when it’s uncomfortable (and why it matters)
• stopping the cycle of treating your goals like an option

This episode is for you if you’re tired of blaming the algorithm, the timing, the industry, or your circumstances and you’re ready to take ownership of where you’re at and where you’re going next.

No hype. No shortcuts. Just the truth:
If you want your life and business to change, you have to decide to show up differently.

This is a behind-the-scenes breakdown of how Strategic Haus came to be and the decisions, missteps, and rebuilds that shaped the business it is today.

In this solo episode, I walk through my career journey honestly: from growing up in a family of business owners, to launching my own consultancy, burning it down, and rebuilding it with intention, strategy, and sustainability at the centre.

You’ll hear how I’ve learned to scale my time, not just revenue, why bigger doesn’t always mean more profitable and why I don’t believe in building businesses that cost you your life to run.

This episode is for service-based business owners who are building seriously, thinking long-term, and ready to question how they want to do business, not just how fast they can grow.

LINKS & RESOURCES

If you’re already established but know there’s a smarter, more sustainable way to scale, the Business Accelerator is where we do it together. It’s designed for those ready to reach consistent $30K+ months with clarity and structure. Inside, we refine your offer suite, streamline your systems, and build a clear growth plan that turns strategy into results. If you’re thinking YES, I’d love to chat with you — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190125/g2nWsvQt 

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

This episode is your reminder that results don’t come from motivation, they come from doing what you said you would.

In this conversation with Lily Ritchie, we explore the mindset, discipline, and personal responsibility required to build a business (and a life) that actually scales. If you’ve been feeling stuck, inconsistent, or caught in comparison, this is the pep talk you needed.

Together, we break down:

• why your biggest breakthroughs come from doing the things that don’t make sense yet
• how missing steps in your process affects your mindset and your results
• the compounding effect of small, boring, daily actions
• how your subconscious patterns become your baseline without you noticing
• why discipline is actually self-love not punishment
• the real reason comparison keeps you stuck (and why it’s almost always jealousy in disguise)

If you’re ready to step into a higher standard for yourself, simplify your discipline, and finally follow through, this episode will shift something in you.

FOLLOW LILY

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/fitwithlilyy/

LINKS & RESOURCES

If you’re already established but know there’s a smarter, more sustainable way to scale, the Business Accelerator is where we do it together. It’s designed for those ready to reach consistent $30K+ months with clarity and structure. Inside, we refine your offer suite, streamline your systems, and build a clear growth plan that turns strategy into results. If you’re thinking YES, I’d love to chat with you — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190125/g2nWsvQt 

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

In this episode, I sit down with Jackson Edwards, founder of JT Visuals, to unpack the real story behind how he went from earning $300 a week to confidently running a creative agency with over $20K in monthly payroll.

Jackson opens up about his childhood dream of becoming a professional AFL player, a plan he mapped out at 14, and the identity shift that came when life didn’t unfold the way he expected. We talk about how he pivoted into PT, why he intentionally charged less to learn the ropes, and how a simple YouTube vlog series sparked what would later become his full-time photography and videography business.

He shares the moment he realised he could build something bigger, how filming his own footy “game day vlogs” grew into a passion, and how watching his partner Tori (@ttorisstory) be let down by a photographer pushed him to finally take the leap.

Jackson’s story is a masterclass in compound effort, grind, persistence and choosing to back yourself even when the path doesn’t look clear yet.

We dive into:

• How a failed AFL career became the catalyst for a completely new direction

• The underrated advantage of charging less early on to build skill and reputation

• How JT Visuals grew from $0 to paying $20K+ in payroll every month

• The mindset shifts required when money starts flowing in and out of a business

• Why passion, consistency and self-belief matter more than perfect timing

This episode is raw, inspiring, and the untold story behind one of the Gold Coast’s fastest-growing creative agencies.

CONNECT WITH JACKSON

Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jjacksonedwards/ OR https://www.instagram.com/jtvissuals/

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

In today’s episode, I’m coming to you live from Japan, literally hiding under a doona in a hotel room in Osaka, to bring you a full life update, what’s been happening behind the scenes, and the huge personal shift that’s shaping my business, priorities and plans for 2026.

I share the full story of finding out I’m pregnant, navigating the first trimester while running a business, how it’s completely changed my boundaries and capacity, and why I’m more intentional than ever about the way I operate. We dive into body changes, mindset shifts, relationships, travel, and the reality of being a founder while growing a tiny human.

You’ll also hear how I’m preparing for business through pregnancy, the standards I’m holding for myself (and clients), and why motherhood does not mean losing your ambition, your revenue, or your identity.

Plus, if you’re ready to map out a real, tangible plan for a $200K revenue year in 2026, I’m running a free live workshop on December 3rd at 12pm AEST. This session will break down pricing, capacity, client journey, offer structure, and the exact levers you need to shift to realistically hit 200K.

If you’re listening later, you can still access the replay inside the free community.

Inside this episode:

• How I actually found out I was pregnant (the full story, tests and all)

• What the first trimester was really like while running a business

• Boundaries, energy, capacity and how pregnancy changed how I lead

• Business planning for 2026 with a baby on the way

• Why pregnancy doesn’t have to limit your revenue or growth

• Japan travel updates, routines, emotions and real-time reflections

• A reminder that you get to choose what motherhood + business look like

Perfect for: women in business, founders navigating capacity, anyone preparing for a big revenue year, new or expecting mums balancing entrepreneurship, or anyone who wants a raw, honest behind-the-scenes episode.

Register for the free $200K workshop HERE

OR

DM me “BUILD” on Instagram

In this episode, I sit down with Rebecca Adehill, business advisor and high-ticket sales expert, to break down what actually converts in 2025.

They dive into the strategy behind high-ticket sales, the energy you carry online, and why your funnel matters more than the latest trending mindset hack.

Inside this conversation, Rebecca shares:
• What a high-converting funnel really looks like
• How to call in high-ticket clients with confidence and clarity
• Why journalling isn’t a business strategy and what is
• How to control the controllables and let the rest go
• Why data is your evidence when scaling your offers

If you're ready for strategy that goes beyond “just trust the universe” and into real business foundations, you’ll love this one.

Follow Rebecca here: https://www.instagram.com/rebecca_adehill/

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

In this episode we were joined by Tori Story, influencer and co-host of Raw Reality Podcast, to talk about what it really looks like to build a personal brand while navigating hard seasons in business.

Tori shares how she’s learned to reconnect with her why, stay grounded when business gets challenging, and shift her perspective when things don’t go to plan.

They dive into:
• What to do when business feels hard (and how to move through it)
• Why your story still matters even in a saturated space
• The mindset behind building a long-lasting personal brand
• How to choose your hard and keep going when it counts most

If you’ve ever felt like giving up, this episode will help you remember why you started and remind you that hard doesn’t mean impossible.

Follow Tori - www.instagram.com/ttorisstory

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

In this episode of Simply Business, I sat down with Ruby Bellinger, founder of Lover Lover Agency - a creative agency specialising in organic social media, paid ad creative, and strategic growth... to unpack what’s actually working in business right now.

Ruby shares how she went from operating in survival mode to scaling her agency with structure, clarity, and confidence. They dive into the key strategies behind sustainable growth. From content that converts to creative direction that drives real results.

You’ll also hear about:
• The social media and marketing strategies working right now
• How to identify and attract your target audience
• Why you’re not for everyone and that’s a good thing
• Upgrading your money mindset and building belief in your success

It’s a raw, practical, and refreshingly honest conversation about the mindset and systems behind real business growth, not just the highlight reel.

WHERE TO FIND RUBY

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/loverloveragency/

Website: www.loverloveragency.com/

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

In this episode, I’m sharing 5 strategic shifts that changed everything and helped me hit my biggest quarter yet, without adding more hours to my week.

We dive into how I rebuilt my offer suite to truly serve my ideal client, set up back-end systems that work while I’m not “on”, and doubled down on client experience in a way that fuels both growth and freedom.

If you’re running a service-based business and wondering how to scale profitably (without burnout) this is for you. You’ll discover how to prioritise value over hustle, understand your numbers (profit isn’t revenue!!), and build a structure that supports your lifestyle and your business.

LINKS & RESOURCES

If you’re already established but know there’s a smarter, more sustainable way to scale, the Business Accelerator is where we do it together. It’s designed for those ready to reach consistent $30K+ months with clarity and structure. Inside, we refine your offer suite, streamline your systems, and build a clear growth plan that turns strategy into results. If you’re thinking YES, I’d love to chat with you — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190125/g2nWsvQt 

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR

Instagram — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190127/g2nWsvQt

TikTok — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190128/g2nWsvQt 

YouTube — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190129/g2nWsvQt 

Email — [email protected] 

WORK WITH ME

Explore all services — https://www.strategichaus.com/a/2148190130/g2nWsvQt 

Going viral is one thing. Converting it into customers is another.

In this episode, I sit down with content creator and eCommerce founder Bec Stewart, who’s mastered both. We unpack how she grew a loyal community by creating content that genuinely solved her audience’s problems and how choosing a niche early on was the decision that changed everything for her personal brand.

Bec shares the reality behind trial and error and why that experimentation is the real secret to finding your voice online. We also dive into how she’s leveraged her following to grow her eCommerce brand, why posting daily isn’t the answer, and what happens when you show up without intention.

She’s living proof that data doesn’t lie, and when you start using your analytics to guide your strategy, everything shifts. From content planning to community-building, Bec’s approach is a masterclass in showing up with purpose, not pressure.

LINKS & RESOURCES

If you’re ready to level up your social media strategy, my Strategic Socials Program is for you. Whether you’re feeling overwhelmed by content, want more enquiries, or are ready to grow your online presence, Strategic Socials will help you turn your socials into paying customers. Learn more —  https://www.taylorlee.com.au/strategic-socials

CONNECT WITH TAYLOR
Instagram — https://www.instagram.com/thetaylorleec/ 

TikTok — https://www.tiktok.com/@taylorleec

YouTube — https://www.youtube.com/@thetaylorlee

WORK WITH ME
Explore all services — https://www.taylorlee.com.au