The Pursuit of Badasserie: The Podcast

In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we sit down with Miriam Schulman, artist business coach and author of Artpreneur: The Step-by-Step Guide to Making a Sustainable Living from Your Creativity. Miriam shares her personal journey from Wall Street to full-time artist, and how she built a sustainable creative business through sales, strategy, and mindset.

We dive into Miriam’s Belief Triad — the idea that you must believe in yourself, your customer, and your audience. She explains why most creatives struggle with sales not because their work isn’t good enough, but because they don’t fully believe their customers are capable of making a purchase decision without fear.

Miriam also breaks down common mistakes artists and entrepreneurs make when selling, including focusing too much on features and “why” instead of the customer’s transformation. We talk about pricing, the “starving artist” mindset, and why cheap doesn’t make selling easier. We also explore how embracing your “inner weirdo” and being willing to polarize is actually a strength in business.

If you want to sell with confidence, price like a premium brand, and build a repeatable sales engine without feeling salesy — this episode gives you practical tools and a mindset shift that will change how you show up in your business.

Key Takeaways

• Customers don’t fear price — they fear making a mistake

• The “Belief Triad” is the missing link: self + customer + audience

• People buy transformation, not features

• Cheap isn’t easier to sell — premium positioning creates desire

• Scarcity mindset leads to underpricing; abundance mindset creates confident pricing

• You don’t need to be liked by everyone — polarizing attracts the right buyers

• Consistency + self-awareness + steady action is how you build sustainable income

• Miriam’s Book: Artpreneur

• Free Pricing Guide: shulmanart.com/pricing

• Learn More: http://artpreneurbook.com

  
  

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we sit down with April Roberts, coach, entrepreneur, and alignment expert. April shares her journey from practicing law to building a coaching business — a transition driven by a growing sense that her work wasn’t aligned with her values or her truth.

We dig into why alignment isn’t a “nice-to-have” — it’s a business strategy. When your work, your values, and the people you surround yourself with aren’t aligned, success starts to feel hollow. April explains how deep self-reflection and honesty can uncover what you actually want — not what you think is realistic or expected.

We also talk about the power of community and coaching for high-achieving women who often feel isolated at the top. April shares how mastermind groups and mentorship can help break through resistance, reshape identity, and accelerate growth. Then we dive into her bold approach to goal setting: setting “delusional” goals that force you to expand, evolve, and level up.

This episode is for anyone who’s tired of playing small, settling for “good enough,” or chasing success that doesn’t feel like them. If you’re ready to align your life and business with your values, build support systems that push you forward, and dream bigger than you thought possible — this conversation will challenge you and inspire you to take the next brave step.

Key Takeaways

• Alignment isn’t a luxury — it’s a necessity for sustainable success

• Self-reflection helps you uncover what you truly want (not what feels “realistic”)

• The right community accelerates growth and breaks isolation

• Coaches and mentors matter, even for high achievers

• “Delusional” goals are often the ones worth going after

• Loving and fully expressing yourself is a radical act of leadership

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In this episode, Dawn Ledet breaks down why self-trust is not an emotional state;  it’s a repeatable system. She explains how high-achievers get stuck trying to “feel” confident before they act, and how that mindset keeps them in a cycle of procrastination, perfectionism, and burnout. Dawn shares her proven framework for building self-trust through decision-making, follow-through, and having your own back — using real data, not drama, to evaluate progress. She also teaches how to reframe internal dialogue, interpret resistance as data, and create a clear, sustainable path toward goals.

Key Takeaways

• Self-trust is a three-part system: Make Decisions → Follow Through → Have Your Own Back The final step is the most important because it builds resilience, momentum, and confidence.

• Discomfort is data, not a problem. Resistance signals a need for clarity, a process tweak, or growth — not failure.

• Your inner voice has no tone. Dawn teaches how to remove judgment by hearing it like a robot, then “talk back” to uncover what it’s really asking for.

• Measure outcomes with 5 types of data instead of “worked / didn’t work.” Behavioral, Resistance, Energy, Process, and Identity data give the real picture.

• The Inner Room concept helps listeners move from chaos to clarity by separating noise (Lobby) from wisdom (Inner Room).

Self Trust Identity Map https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/identity-map 

The Inner Room Practice https://www.theselftrustcoach.com/invite-silence-in

The Self Trust Solution Podcast https://www.youtube.com/@TheSelfTrustSolution 

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we tackle one of the most overlooked skills in entrepreneurship: having difficult conversations before they become disasters.

Growth doesn’t create problems — it exposes them. When you scale, the cracks show up faster, and the messy parts of your business get harder to ignore. That’s why difficult conversations aren’t optional — they’re essential.

We share why avoiding these talks creates resentment, costs time and money, and blocks long-term growth. We also give practical steps for how to approach tough conversations objectively, with facts and solutions instead of emotion.

If you want to build a business that scales, you need to clean house first. This episode shows you how.

Key Takeaways

• Avoiding conversations creates bigger problems later

• Growth exposes existing issues — it doesn’t create them

• Difficult conversations are a skill, not a personality trait

• Timing matters: address issues early, privately, and directly

• Preparation beats reaction: gather facts and define outcomes

• Use objective language, not accusatory statements

• Follow-up with accountability and a clear plan

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we introduce the REFRAME Framework, a strategic reset process designed to help entrepreneurs regain clarity and direction before they take action. If you’ve ever tried to “push through” a tough season only to feel more scattered, overwhelmed, or stuck — this episode is for you.

We break down why strategic resets aren’t about starting over — they’re about stepping back, getting honest, and realigning your business with what’s actually working now. REFRAME pairs perfectly with our tactical RESET framework, giving you a full system for recalibrating your business and your leadership.

Key Takeaways

You’ll learn how to:

• Honestly assess your current state without justification

• Identify what’s working and what’s holding you back

• Choose fewer priorities with greater impact

• Redefine success based on your current capacity

• Align your identity with the actions needed to scale

• Move with intention instead of overthinking

• Embed lessons to prevent repeating the same mistakes

This episode is for entrepreneurs who are ready to stop managing chaos and start leading with clarity, confidence, and momentum.

• Strategic resets are about clarity, not chaos

• Reality checks require separating ego from business performance

• Depth beats breadth: focus on 1–3 priorities per quarter

• Success must evolve with your season and capacity

• Identity must shift before strategy can scale

• Reflection + documentation prevents repeating the same cycle

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In this episode, Melissa Willis—global sales and marketing strategist and no-fluff business coach—walks entrepreneurs through the truth about profit: it’s not about spending more, it’s about using what you already have. Melissa’s diverse background in acting, modeling, hospitality, and coaching gives her a unique perspective on what separates successful businesses from the ones that barely survive. She breaks down how business owners can uncover hidden profits, cut unnecessary costs, raise prices strategically, and create momentum through small, intentional shifts. Melissa’s message is clear: you’ve always had the tools for success—now it’s time to use them.

KEY TAKEAWAYS

1. Profit acceleration is not about more marketing Melissa emphasizes that faster growth doesn’t always require more money or more ads — often, it’s about cleaning up what’s already in your business.

2. Small shifts create big gains She teaches that big results come from small intentional changes—like revising pricing, tightening systems, or removing unnecessary expenses.

3. Hidden profits are real — and they’re waiting Melissa encourages business owners to dig into their P&L and bank statements with a fine-tooth comb. The profits you need might already be in your business, just overlooked.

4. Quick wins build momentum When businesses are struggling, Melissa believes quick wins can restore confidence and momentum. Cutting costs and raising prices strategically can create immediate relief.

5. Support, accountability, and systems are the foundation With over a decade of coaching experience, Melissa notes that many entrepreneurs don’t lack ideas — they lack structure, accountability, and support.

6. You already have what it takes Melissa’s core message is empowering: the tools for success are already in your hands. It’s time to use them.

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we dig into why most entrepreneurs quit right before the results show up. The business world is addicted to instant gratification, and the “dopamine economy” trains us to abandon strategies the moment they feel uncomfortable.

We unpack what “trusting the process” actually means — and what it doesn’t. This isn’t about blind loyalty or stubbornness. It’s about disciplined commitment to a strategy while using data to validate long-term viability. It’s the difference between panic-pivoting and making calm, informed adjustments.

We also explore the uncomfortable truth: growth is messy and non-linear. Results don’t appear on demand — they compound over time. And the entrepreneurs who win are the ones who stay consistent long enough for that compounding effect to show up.

If you’re tired of jumping from strategy to strategy, this episode will help you build patience with purpose, trust without being naive, and consistency without losing your edge.

Key Takeaways

• Trusting the process is active discipline, not passive hope

• Growth is uncomfortable and messy — and that’s normal

• The dopamine economy makes strategy hopping feel “better,” but it destroys momentum

• Results often show up later — compounding requires time

• Consistency builds trust with your audience and your market

• Data is the guardrail — emotion is the derailment

• Trust the process until the data tells you it’s time to adjust
  

If you want sustainable growth instead of quick wins, this episode gives you a clear framework for staying committed, tracking what matters, and resisting the urge to chase instant results.

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we talk about the moment every entrepreneur eventually hits– when the business looks fine from the outside, but internally, something feels off. Decisions feel heavier. Momentum feels forced. And pushing harder just creates more resistance.

That feeling isn’t failure. It’s feedback.

We introduce and break down our RESET Framework, a strategic approach to recalibrating your business without burning it down or starting over. RESET isn’t a one-time restart. It’s a continuous refresh — a leadership practice that keeps your business aligned, intentional, and moving forward.

We walk through each phase of RESET and explain how it helps business owners regain clarity, focus, and sustainable execution:

• Reflect & Reassess — separating effort from effectiveness and identifying subtle drift

• Eliminate the Noise — cutting distractions, outdated goals, and “just in case” commitments

• Systemize the Strategy — turning insight into repeatable systems that reduce burnout

• Energize the Execution — aligning energy, capacity, and leadership identity

• Track & Tweak — measuring what matters and adjusting without emotion or drama
  

This conversation is for entrepreneurs who are tired of grinding through misalignment, chasing momentum that doesn’t last, and carrying strategies that no longer fit the season they’re in.

If your business feels heavier than it should, this episode will help you pause with purpose, recalibrate intelligently, and move forward with clarity and confidence.

Key Takeaways

• Feeling “off” is a signal, not a failure

• Resetting is a leadership skill — not a breakdown

• Drift happens quietly through small compromises and reactive decisions

• Subtraction creates clarity faster than addition

• Systems protect energy and reduce decision fatigue

• Execution improves when identity and strategy are aligned

• Calm tracking and small tweaks outperform emotional pivots
  

If you’re ready to stop tolerating what no longer works and start leading with intention again, this episode gives you a clear place to begin.

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we’re exposing a secret many entrepreneurs don’t want to admit: revenue alone doesn’t make a business successful. Cashflow does. Too many small businesses are bleeding profit quietly, and focusing only on top-line numbers is a vanity metric that hides serious financial holes.

From silent discounting to scope creep disguised as “good service,” from unused subscriptions to unprofitable offers, small leaks can add up to thousands of dollars lost every month. Emotional pricing, poor boundaries, and lack of follow-up only make matters worse. We share the top cashflow killers we see repeatedly in small businesses and why these invisible drains often go unnoticed until it’s too late.

In this episode, we break down how to track weekly money metrics, conduct quarterly expense audits, ruthlessly cut dead weight, and protect margins like the survival of the business depends on it… because it does. Through examples and stories, you’ll see how a business making $10K/month can unknowingly leak $2K–$3K, and exactly how to stop the bleed.

Key Takeaways

• Revenue isn’t profit. Tracking top-line growth while ignoring cashflow is a recipe for burnout and financial stress.
  

• Silent leaks are costly. Small inefficiencies– discounts, scope creep, unused tools– quietly drain resources.
  

• Pricing from insecurity kills profits. Charging too little or offering “good service” for free erodes cashflow.
  

• Boundary burnout is real. Unpaid labor, last-minute add-ons, and constant accessibility cost more than money– they cost energy and freedom.
  

• The Real Solution: Track weekly metrics, audit expenses quarterly, and cut dead weight decisively.
  

• Example in action: They walk through a real scenario where minor changes stopped $2K–$3K/month from leaking out of a business that appeared profitable on paper.
  

Entrepreneurs who want to finally see the truth in their numbers, plug their cashflow leaks, and take control of their profits won’t want to miss this episode.

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In this episode of The Pursuit of Badasserie, we challenge the old belief that cold leads are lost causes. The truth? Cold leads aren’t cold; they’re simply un-nurtured, unqualified, or uninvited into a real conversation. Most entrepreneurs fail because they chase leads with automation, scripts, or “value vomit” messages that feel pushy instead of relevant.

We break down why traditional cold outreach is dead, and why behavioral psychology proves that people buy when they feel seen, not sold to. Learn how to revive unresponsive leads, build trust without spamming, and create a simple sequence that converts silence into action.

In this episode, we share a step-by-step funnel from curiosity to conversion, explain why most entrepreneurs give up too soon, and show how to make cold outreach feel human, relevant, and effective.

Key Takeaways

• Cold leads aren’t dead. Most are simply uninvited into a real conversation.

• Automation kills authenticity. Selling without context turns potential clients off before the relationship starts.

• Nurturing works: Lead with relevance, show trustworthiness, and offer a safe path forward.

• Avoid common mistakes: Don’t ask for a sale too soon, don’t assume silence = no, and don’t overwhelm with “value vomit.”

• Simple Funnel: Cold → curiosity → relevance → relationship → conversion.

• 3-message revival sequence: A clear, permission-based system to turn unresponsive leads into clients.

Entrepreneurs ready to stop wasting energy chasing dead leads, and start converting the prospects they already have, will find a roadmap for action in this episode.

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