Welcome back to Small Business School! In today’s episode, Staci opens up about an eye-opening conversation she had with her makeup artist—one that inspired an important reminder for every entrepreneur: there is no single “right” way to build a business. She breaks down the pressures of comparison, the myths glamorized on social media, and why success metrics must be personal, not inherited from other people’s goals. Staci explores the realities of both solo and team-based business models, emphasizing that each path is equally valid when aligned with the life you want to live.

Key topics covered:

• Why there’s no single blueprint for building a successful business, and how believing there is might be holding you back.
• The surprising truth behind “polished” businesses on social media (and why the behind-the-scenes reality might shock you).
• How countless entrepreneurs end up making less money after hiring a team, and what no one talks about.
• The real cost of building a luxury brand—and why it’s not the right strategy for everyone (despite what big-name gurus preach).
• The hidden power of running a simple, lean, wildly profitable solo business from your basement.
• How to finally figure out what your version of success is—so you stop chasing someone else’s goals.
• Why curiosity is the most underrated skill in business conversations—and how it leads to better advice and better decisions.

This episode is your reminder that the most fulfilling business is the one that is aligned with your lifestyle, values, and definition of success—and that supporting each other’s unique paths creates a healthier, more empowered entrepreneurial community.

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.