This episode of Zero Wasted Days is less a lesson — and more a re-introduction.

Recorded in the heart of winter, this conversation marks the beginning of what I’m calling my Expansion Era: a season of growth led by peace, discernment, and grounded clarity, not urgency or constant seeking.

In this episode, I share how I’m intentionally designing my business for another multi-six-figure year while working just three days a week, honouring long stretches of travel, family time, school holidays, and integration weeks.

This is what a life-first business looks like in practice — not as a philosophy, but as a structure and an identity. We explore why so many ambitious women feel stuck in cycles of over-effort, overthinking, and content overwhelm — and why sustainable scale requires fewer decisions, cleaner pathways, and deeper focus.

I also take you behind the scenes of how my work is evolving in 2026, including:

• Doubling down on Life First CEO as my anchor ecosystem
• Why one core offer creates stronger roots and more sustainable growth
• How messaging clarity (not more content) creates momentum
• Why tools, systems, and navigation matter as businesses scale
• The role of embodied, in-person experiences like Elevate Immersion
• What writing my book and stepping into speaking represents at this stage of leadership

This episode is for women who are ready to stop chasing the next strategy — and start standing fully inside what they’re building, with calm confidence and intention. ⸻

🔍 Topics Covered in This Episode
• Life-first business design for women entrepreneurs
• How to scale to multi-six figures without burnout
• Sustainable business models built around life and seasons
• CEO identity, discernment, and peace as a growth strategy
• Messaging clarity vs. content overload
• One core offer strategy for long-term scale
• Time leverage, systems, and smarter support
• Embodied leadership and in-person immersion experiences ⸻

🎧 This Episode Is For You If:
• You’re a woman entrepreneur building toward six or multi-six figures
• You want sustainable growth without hustle culture
• You crave calm clarity instead of constant seeking
• You feel successful but overwhelmed by content and decision fatigue
• You want a business that supports your life — not controls it ⸻ 

Questions Explored in This Episode
How do you scale a business without burning out?
What does a life-first business actually look like in practice?
Can you work fewer days and still reach multi-six figures?
How do you stop chasing the next strategy and lead with clarity instead?

Learn more about The Life First CEO here.
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This visualization is a powerful way to step into the new year and learn how to embody all that you desire in your life and business. Listen as many times as you need to and come back to it when you need to find your energetic alignment through the year.

If you’re trying to scale up to or past $10K months and feel like you’ve tried all the strategies — this episode is for you. I’m sharing the 5 daily habits that helped me grow to $250K in annual revenue — and spoiler: none of them are what you think. These shifts aren’t about hustle, hacks, or doing more. They’re about aligning your energy, leadership, and mindset with the woman you’re becoming. 💫 Want to dive deeper? Join my Free upcoming Masterclass: Life-Changing Income where I'll reveal the exact steps I took to Scale to Multi-6 Figures Without Sacrificing Your Schedule, Sanity, or Soul https://www.suzanneacteson.com/lifechangingincome

Are you stuck at $10K months and wondering why your efforts aren’t taking you further?

In this episode, we’re breaking down the real difference between growing and scaling—and why understanding this is the key to hitting consistent $20K+ months without sacrificing your schedule, sanity, or soul.

Whether you’re still in the “doing it all” phase or you’re ready to step into true CEO mode, this episode is packed with clarity, mindset shifts, and practical wisdom to help you scale smarter—not harder. ✨

We’ll cover:
✔️ The 2 phases of business growth most women entrepreneurs go through
✔️ Why scaling is NOT just about doing more
✔️ How to shift from hustle to a business model that supports your life
✔️ What it really takes to move from $10K to $20K months and beyond

🔗 Ready to go deeper? Join the free masterclass: Life-Changing Income Learn the 3 steps to scale to multi-6 figures without sacrificing your schedule, sanity or your soul 👉 https://www.suzanneacteson.com/lifechangingincome

Follow Suzanne on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/suzanneacteson/ 

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/