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Why the Harder You Hustle, the Further Away Freedom Feels
Ever feel like you're doing all the “right” things but still stuck in the hustle? 🚀
You're not imagining it, and you're definitely not alone. Most course creators believe myths about scaling that secretly keep them trapped in endless work cycles. I used to think hitting six figures would solve everything – spoiler alert: it didn't. Instead, I found myself more anxious than ever, working longer hours, and wondering why success felt so hard.
The truth is, the beliefs we hold about growth and scaling often become the very barriers that prevent us from achieving the freedom we started our businesses for. In this episode, I'm calling out the seven most dangerous myths that keep entrepreneurs stuck in hustle mode instead of building sustainable, profitable businesses that actually give them their lives back.
You'll discover why paying yourself last is sabotaging your success, how to scale without losing your personal touch, and the surprising truth about when ads actually work for small businesses. Plus, I'm sharing the exact mistakes I made (including a near nervous breakdown) and the shifts that finally created more profit, ease, and freedom in my business.
“You are not an expense. You are your business's biggest asset and your family deserves the income you make in exchange for the time that they sacrifice to be with you.” ✨
🔥 In This Episode:
- Discover why reinvesting every dollar back into your business is keeping you broke and burned out
- Learn the truth about revenue goals and why hitting six figures won't magically make everything easy
- Uncover how to scale your impact without sacrificing the personal connection your students love
- Find out why small businesses can (and should) use ads to grow faster than organic methods alone
- Master the art of optimizing existing offers instead of constantly creating new ones
- Break free from the “more followers = more sales” trap that's wasting your precious time
- Transform your mindset from hustling harder to building smarter systems that work without you
Grab your favorite coffee and settle in – you're going to want to take notes on this one! ☕️
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Salome
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⏱️ Chapter Guide:
(00:00) The surprising truth about business growth myths that secretly keep you stuck
(05:46) Why you must pay yourself first (even when cash flow is tight)
(11:58) The harsh reality about revenue goals that no one talks about
(17:52) How to scale your personal touch without losing student connection
(24:04) Why ads aren't just for big businesses (and the $5/day strategy that works)
(30:08) The dangerous trap of constantly creating new offers instead of optimizing existing ones
(36:05) Your next steps to build sustainable growth without the hustle
📚 Resources Mentioned:
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