How to Scale your Business when you feel AT capacity In this episode of the Zero Wasted Days podcast, we kick off a refreshed season focused on helping entrepreneurs grow their businesses in smarter, more sustainable ways. Suzanne discusses her personal journey of realizing the cost of overworking while building a business and introduces a 'Scale Smarter Framework.' This framework, developed for women aiming to scale past six figures, includes simplified strategic scaling, sustainable scaling, and stepping into a new CEO identity. Listeners will learn how to scale without sacrificing their personal lives or burning out. The episode also highlights the importance of personal sustainability plans and offers details on additional mentorship and support programs. 00:00 Welcome to the Refreshed Season 00:57 A Real Conversation on Capacity 02:16 The Moment Everything Changed 05:48 The Birth of a New Approach 09:14 Introducing the Scale Smarter Framework 09:41 Simplified Strategic Scaling 12:06 Sustainable Scaling for the Long Term 14:06 Stepping into Your New CEO Identity 16:56 Opportunities to Work Together 18:53 Closing Thoughts and Next Steps

In this refreshed season opener of the Zero Wasted Days podcast, the focus is on helping entrepreneurs scale from six-figure businesses to multi six-figure revenue efficiently.

Suzanne outlines the 'scale smarter framework,' a three-step process to transition from overworking as a 'worker bee' to leading effectively as a 'queen bee.'

Key ideas include refining offers, optimizing the business model, and stepping into true CEO roles. Real-life examples and book recommendations such as '10 X is Easier Than 2 X' by Dan Sullivan and 'Do Less' by Kate Northrop are discussed to illustrate how focusing on high-impact activities can yield significant growth.

Listeners are invited to join a 'Scale Smarter Challenge' and can sign up for it here: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/scale-smarter-challenge

00:00 Welcome to the Refreshed Season

00:57 Scaling Without Adding More Work

01:41 The Scale Smarter Framework

03:29 Refining Your Offer for Growth

04:48 Optimizing Your Business Model

06:04 Automating and Leading Like a CEO

07:30 The Benefits of Leading Better

08:16 Join the Scale Smarter Challenge

This week we are joined by Amy and Stu McLaren. They delve into their journey of transforming their passions into their purpose. Amy, co-founder of Village Impact and author of the acclaimed book "Passion To Purpose," and Stu, renowned entrepreneur, who helps business owners transform their knowledge, expertise and influence into recurring revenue by launching, growing and scaling membership businesses, share their insights on how they've cultivated their passions into meaningful businesses.

Exploring the concept of living zero-wasted days, Amy and Stu reflect on their commitment to mindful living and its impact on both their personal and professional lives. They discuss how leading by example for their children has shaped their approach to entrepreneurship, emphasizing the importance of instilling values of purpose-driven living.

Connect With Suzanne:
Life First CEO is open: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/offers/FhJz75BF 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/
Website: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/

Connect with Amy & Stu: 
Stu’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stumclaren/
Amy’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/amydowmclaren/
Village Impact Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/villageimpact/
Stu’s Website: https://stu.me/start
Passion to Purpose Book: https://amymclaren.com/passion-to-purpose-book/

This episode is all about helping you move from being stuck in lack or scarcity and into abundance!

Suzanne is going to teach you the 4 key steps to undertaking this powerful shift and has worked with clients who've turned their lives & business around by doing this work.

She also talks about how she will be teaching and women will be learning how to integrate this inside the Life First CEO, which you learn more about here:

https://www.suzanneacteson.com/lifefirstwaiting
www.suzanneacteson.com

In this solo episode of Zero Wasted Days after a short hiatus, Suzanne shares her passion for empowering women to pursue their dreams, make more impact, and live extraordinary lives while staying true to their core values. She talks about her journey going from anxiety & debt filled to now leading a life of purpose & enjoying being a self-made millionaire.

Suzanne introduces the Life First CEO, a unique coaching program designed to help women entrepreneurs grow their businesses without sacrificing their personal lives. The program focuses on strategic needs, mindset mastery, and helping women thrive both personally and professionally. She invites listeners to join the Life First CEO beta program, starting at the end of September, via the waitlist link below.

Life First Waiting List: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/lifefirstwaiting
Connect with Suzanne on Instagram: www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson 
Find out about working with Suzanne: www.suzanneacteson.com 

Welcome to another episode of Zero Wasted Days! Today's episode is truly special as we delve into the inspiring journey of Darien Allen, a remarkable website designer and Kajabi specialist based in Australia. Darien, a Canadian living in Australia and a dedicated mom of two beautiful girls, shares her transformative journey from surviving to thriving.

In this candid conversation with our host, Suzanne, Darien reflects on her evolution as an entrepreneur and a single mom, navigating through the challenges of balancing work and family life. From starting a craft business to venturing into virtual assistance and eventually specializing in website design, Darien's journey is one of resilience and growth.

As Suzanne and Darien chat, they explore the pivotal moments that led to Darien's decision to prioritize her mindset and well-being. Darien shares her experiences of feeling stuck in a scarcity mindset, constantly hustling without seeing the desired results, and the burnout that followed. However, with Suzanne's guidance and support, Darien embarked on a journey of self-discovery and transformation.

Through working with Suzanne, Darien delved into mindset work, uncovering limiting beliefs and shifting her perspective towards abundance and possibility. As she embraced the life-first approach advocated by Suzanne, Darien experienced a profound shift in her business and personal life which she shares inside this episode.

Connect With Suzanne:
Annuelle Vision and Planning Bundle: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/offers/7BSAmckT/checkout
Phoenix Rising: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/phoenixrising2024
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/
Website: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/

Connect With Darien:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_choosing_joy_/
Website: https://www.choosingjoy.com.au/

In this episode, we delve into the transformative power of aligning our schedules and energy with the natural rhythms of life. Suzanne explores the profound impact of honoring the cyclical nature ingrained within us as women, challenging the prevailing narrative of constant productivity.

From embracing rest to maximizing creativity, listeners will discover how intentional planning can lead to profound shifts in both personal fulfillment and professional success.

This episode is an excerpt from the Annual Vision and Planning Workshop. To access the full hour-long workshop and gain exclusive access to the Annual Almanac – the ultimate planning template – you can purchase the Annual Vision and Planning Bundle below.

Connect With Suzanne:
Annuelle Vision and Planning Bundle: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/offers/7BSAmckT/checkout
Phoenix Rising: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/phoenixrising2024
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/
Website: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/

In this episode, Suzanne discusses the dangers of falling into the trap of comparisonitis and the impact it can have on our mindset and strategies. She urges listeners to rediscover their true selves and embrace authenticity as the pathway to growth and expansion in business.

Throughout the episode, Suzanne shares insights on thought leadership, the value of doing the inner work to overcome fears and insecurities, acknowledging that often, the biggest barriers to success lie within ourselves.

Connect With Suzanne:

Phoenix Rising: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/phoenixrising2024
Annuelle Almanac: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/Annuelle-Almanac
Annuelle Planning Workshop: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/offers/7BSAmckT/checkout
Energy Code: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/offers/Ha46ubSq/checkout
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/
Website: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/

In this episode, Suzanne dives deep into the topic of why quitting your dreams is not an option. Drawing from her own moments of doubt and contemplation, she reveals how she found solace and determination in her mission and purpose. Through candid anecdotes and heartfelt reflections, Suzanne emphasizes the importance of being intentional, staying grounded in one's values and surrounding oneself with a supportive community.

Connect With Suzanne:
Get on the waitlist for Phoenix Rising: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/phoenix-rising-waitlist
Get The Life First Growth Method: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/lifefirst
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/
Website: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/

This week, Suzanne is joined by Janine Rogan, to dive deep into the world of investing and wealth creation. Janine is a Certified Practising Accountant, TEDx speaker, best-selling author of “The Pink Tax” and founder of “The Wealth Building Academy.

Inside the episode, Janine discusses the barriers that often hinder people from taking the plunge into investing and sheds light on the financial disparities that exist between those who invest in the stock market and those who opt for a high-interest savings account, uncovering a staggering difference of over a million dollars.

Janine Rogan's expertise extends beyond the conventional financial landscape as she unpacks the concept of the "pink tax" and its profound implications for women managing their finances. Janine also generously shares her top three wealth creation tips, offering listeners actionable advice to kickstart their financial journey and achieve their long-term financial goals.

Connect With Suzanne:

Phoenix Rising: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/phoenixrising2024
Get The Life First Growth Method: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/lifefirst
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/
Website: https://www.suzanneacteson.com/

Connect With Janine:
The Pink Tax Book: https://www.pinktaxbook.com/
Wealth Building Academy: https://www.thewealthbuildingacademy.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/janinerogan