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310: The Busy Businesswoman’s Trap — When Revenue’s Up, But Freedom Is Not

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Release Date: 05/28/2025

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Today, we’re discussing a topic no one ever talks about. What happens when you’ve “made it” in business… but you don’t feel real fulfilment? What happens when you’ve worked for YEARS to get where you are now… only to realise you’ve actually built a trap?

Let’s discuss how to escape the Busy Businesswoman’s Trap, and even importantly… how to PREVENT it.

If you’ve been feeling the hints of exhaustion creeping up, if you’re worried about the direction you’re heading in, or if you simply want to ensure you’re going down the path that is meant for you – listen in.

Here’s what you’ll learn from the episode:

-> The critical difference between growth and leverage in business… and why chasing the wrong one can lead you astray.

-> How to connect with what type of FREEDOM (and therefore what type of business) attracts you most – and how to create a business model that allows you that freedom.

-> The hidden emotions that are clear indicators that you might not be prioritising fulfilment in your business, and what to do if you feel them.

-> Practical ways to reclaim control over the direction of your business, and how to shift your model to correct the course.

-> How you can PREVENT burnout from creeping in, and what to do in order to understand what you want most out of life.

-> Why your community is so essential to understanding who you want to be, what your priorities are, and what type of business you want to run.

-> The 1 action to take right now in order to step onto the path you truly want to walk down for your life and business.

Whether you are currently lost with your direction in business, or you want to PREVENT looking back at what you could have done differently, this episode is all about pausing, realigning, and moving forward on the right path for you.

Mentioned in This Episode:

HerBusiness Network
https://her-business.lpages.co/request-an-invitation/?utm_source=Website&utm_medium=General&utm_campaign=membership-waitlist

HerBusiness Trailblazers Retreat - Crete, Greece
https://shrtlnk.co/DTrs6

Amanda Paul, Brand Injection
https://brandinjection.com.au/

The Clear Week
https://herbusiness.com/podcast/the-clear-week/