Consulting Matters

The Million-Dollar Milestone I Almost Hid (Ep135)


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Do you really stop and celebrate your growth in your big milestones in your consulting or coaching business journey?

I know I sure don't.

A few weeks ago, I received an award from Kajabi, the platform on which my website is built. They recognized me for earning a million dollars. I'm a "$1 million Superhero," and when I got this award, I felt really weird about it.

I wasn't sure what to make of it, because it's like, wow, I made a million dollars from this B2C business that I've been working on for the last few years, and at first, I didn't want to celebrate it. Why? Because I'm embarrassed.

It took me so much longer to achieve this milestone than it did when I started my consulting business.

 I got this award right before I went on vacation. It coincided with my 15th anniversary in business, and then I did a podcast with Karen Laus on confidence in pricing and confidence in general.

So, I went on vacation and had lots of time to think about why I want to hide something so meaningful.

 In this episode, you'll hear:

  • The real story behind my $1 million milestone.
  • How I found the courage to leave Disney, rebuild after divorce, and pivot my business completely.
  • The mindset shifts that helped me move from embarrassment to celebration.
  • Why sharing your success isn't bragging, it's essential.
  • A simple reframe to help you own your wins with integrity and inspire others to do the same.
  • Next Steps
    • Celebrate with me: Take a moment to recognize how far you’ve come. Share your own milestone or small win publicly, or with a trusted peer, and let others witness your success. Drop it in the comments of the post for this episode! I want to hear about it.

    • Practice “sober celebration”: Reflect on your achievements with integrity... not exaggerating, not minimizing, simply acknowledging what’s true.

    • Inspire courage: Use your transparency to encourage others. When you share what’s possible, you expand what others believe is possible for them.

    • Reframe success: Remember, sharing your wins isn’t bragging. It’s important. It gives evidence of what’s possible when you lead with courage, purpose, and persistence.

    • Join the conversation: Post your milestone on LinkedIn or your platform of choice and tag me. Let’s start normalizing the celebration of integrity-driven success.

      Other episodes you may enjoy:

      • How to Be Confident in Your Pricing and Get Paid What You’re Worth with Karen Laos (Ep133)
      • How to Land Strategic Client Engagements without Pushy Sales (EP129)
      • The ROI of Elevating Your Strategic Positioning & Messaging with Katie Anderson (Ep126)
      • About the host: Betsy Jordyn is a business mentor, brand messaging strategist, and former Disney consultant who helps purpose-driven consultants and coaches build profitable businesses rooted in their unique strengths. With over 20 years in the industry and a knack for turning big ideas into clear positioning, she's your go-to for strategy that aligns with your calling.

        Ready to turn your expertise into a business that makes both impact and income? Work with me: https://www.betsyjordyn.com/services  

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