The Experienced Entrepreneur

Welcome to the show for seasoned business owners, coaches, and service providers who’ve been in the game long enough to know that the flashy hustle isn’t sustainable — The Experienced Entrepreneur is your weekly refuge. Here, experience is your edge. This is not a show for newbies chasing overnight success; it’s a podcast for those who bring wisdom, perspective, and resilience to the long game of entrepreneurship. If you’ve ever felt unseen in the noise of business marketing, tired of strategies that no longer fit, or ready to recalibrate how your work serves your life — this is where you land. Every Monday, you’ll get raw, candid conversations, strategy grounded in lived wisdom, and gentle challenges to rebuild your business with clarity, connection, and integrity. Topics you’ll hear here: Business growth strategies tailored for seasoned entrepreneurs How to overcome burnout, stagnation, and pivot fatigue High-touch marketing, relational funnels, and value-based client attraction Balancing scale, purpose, and life integration Collaboration, brand philosophy, and community over competition Whether you’re a consultant, coach, or service provider who’s built traction but is ready for something deeper — join me. Subscribe now so you never miss an episode, and let this show be your anchor and your catalyst in the work that matters.

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The Ordinary Business Revolution - with Jessica Freeman 10/27/2025

The Ordinary Business Revolution - with Jessica Freeman What if “ordinary” isn’t a limitation — but the new definition of success? In this conversation, Marissa Lawton and longtime entrepreneur Jessica Freeman — founder of and — explore what it really means to build a business that’s sustainable, satisfying, and still fully your own. Together, they unpack how the online business world has evolved over the last decade — from the hustle-heavy, seven-figure dreams of the 2010s to a quieter, more grounded version of success that prioritizes freedom, fulfillment, and a well-lived life. Jessica shares how her Ordinary Business philosophy was born from both experience and exhaustion — a realization that you don’t have to scale endlessly or chase viral moments to be proud of your work. Ordinary doesn’t mean small. It means sustainable. It means building a business that pays your bills, supports your family, and leaves you enough energy to actually enjoy your life. Inside this episode, Marissa and Jessica talk about: The rise of the Ordinary Business movement — and why it resonates with experienced entrepreneurs How to detach your worth from revenue milestones and comparison culture The “trust recession” in today’s online space and what it means for your marketing Why steady growth often outperforms constant scaling The mindset shift that turns “good enough” into exactly right If you’ve been feeling weary of the “more, more, more” mentality or craving a simpler rhythm in your business, this episode will remind you: you’re not behind — you’re evolving. 🎧 Listen to Episode 6: The Ordinary Business Revolution with Jessica Freeman Because in this new era of entrepreneurship, success isn’t about doing everything — it’s about doing what matters, with intention. Connect with Jessica Freeman: Website: The Ordinary Business: Instagram: /episode/index/show/empathyrising/id/38789905

Recognizing Your Core Business Identity with Shaina Longstreet 10/20/2025

Recognizing Your Core Business Identity with Shaina Longstreet Your brand isn’t something you create — it’s something you uncover. In this episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton is joined by designer and brand strategist Shaina Longstreet, founder of Dawn and Delight Creative, for a deeply grounded conversation about what it really means to build a business that feels like you. After nearly two decades in creative work, Shaina has developed a powerful philosophy she calls identity-led branding — an approach that starts with who you are at your core, not with trends, templates, or what everyone else is doing online. Together, Marissa and Shaina explore: Why your unique identity is your greatest differentiator in business. The difference between “building a brand” and becoming one. How to operate in your zone of genius (and stop trying to do it all yourself). The reality of choosing your hard in entrepreneurship — and why the right kind of challenge still feels fulfilling. Why visual branding is only one piece of the puzzle — and how your values, voice, and visuals must align for long-term growth. How an identity-led foundation keeps your brand relevant, adaptable, and authentic through every pivot or rebrand. Shaina shares her four-part Dawn Approach — a process that blends strategy, visuals, and meaning — and explains how identity-led branding naturally evolves as you do. This conversation is for the business owner who’s tired of “pretty but empty” marketing and ready to root their work in something deeper: purpose, consistency, and truth. Listen now to learn: → How to recognize your business’s core identity → Why authenticity is the strongest growth strategy → How your brand can evolve with you — without losing its soul Resources Mentioned: Free workbook: Connect with Shaina on Instagram → Learn more at Connect with Marissa: Follow The Experienced Entrepreneur for weekly, heartfelt conversations about business sustainability, brand clarity, and staying steady as you evolve. /episode/index/show/empathyrising/id/38639915

The Purpose of Business with QuinnTempest 10/13/2025

The Purpose of Business with QuinnTempest The true purpose of business isn’t growth for growth’s sake — it’s alignment, sustainability, and impact that lasts. In this powerful first guest episode of The Experienced Entrepreneur, Marissa Lawton sits down with Quinn Tempest, entrepreneur, strategist, and founder of Create Your Purpose®, for a conversation that cuts through the noise of hustle culture and redefines what it means to build a business that truly serves your life. Quinn has been a business owner for more than 13 years, evolving from freelance design to strategic consulting and community leadership for women entrepreneurs. But her path wasn’t linear. After a severe burnout early in her career, she rebuilt her business from the inside out — redefining success as something deeply personal, intentional, and sustainable. Together, Marissa and Quinn unpack what it means to mature as an entrepreneur — to trade the frantic chase for grounded purpose, and the “frazzled nimbleness” of constant reaction for what Quinn calls purposeful nimbleness. Inside this conversation, you’ll hear: The difference between a freelancer mindset and an entrepreneur mindset, and how that shift changes everything. How to make decisions from alignment instead of anxiety and lead yourself consciously through growth. Why your business is an ecosystem that requires regular updates — an entrepreneurial operating system, as Quinn calls it — to stay healthy and responsive. What it means to listen to your business through metrics, not vibes, so you can make informed and intuitive decisions. How to navigate the messy middle and come out more grounded, resilient, and purpose-driven on the other side. Quinn and Marissa also explore how the online business world itself is maturing — moving beyond quick wins and trendy tactics toward depth, honesty, and sustainable leadership. This episode is equal parts practical and soulful — an invitation to slow down, tune in, and reconnect with what your business is really here to do. If you’ve ever felt the quiet pull to re-evaluate why you started your business, or if you’re ready to build with intention instead of urgency, this one’s for you. ✨ Listen now to hear: → How Quinn rebuilt her business around purpose after burnout → Why your “operating system” as an entrepreneur must evolve → How to stay steady and intentional through the messy middle Favorite Quote: “Entrepreneurship is a mirror — it reflects everything you bring to it. The goal isn’t perfection, it’s awareness.” — Quinn Tempest Connect with Quinn: Free Priority Planner for business owners → Follow on Instagram → Connect with Marissa: Follow The Experienced Entrepreneur for cozy, candid conversations about sustainable business, metrics that matter, and staying steady in entrepreneurship’s shifting seasons. /episode/index/show/empathyrising/id/38555955