E.208 What Happens When the Money Stops?

E.208 What Happens When the Money Stops?

What happens when the money stops? Not because your business failed. Not because you did something wrong. But because a major client leaves, revenue slows down, the economy shifts, or life simply happens. Most entrepreneurs spend years focused on growth. More clients. More sales. More revenue. But very few spend time preparing for disruption. In this episode of the Your Business On Purpose Podcast, Dawnette Palmore shares the 5-part Business Survival Framework every business owner should have in place before uncertainty strikes. You'll discover: • How to determine your true break-even number • Why every business needs a Hills & Valleys Fund • How to reduce dependency on a single client • The importance of building a strong protection team • How to stress test your business before a crisis happens Dawnette also shares a personal story about how relying too heavily on one client contributed to the collapse of a business generating hundreds of thousands of dollars per year and the lessons she learned from that experience. The reality is that every business will face challenges. The question isn't whether uncertainty will come. The question is whether you'll be prepared when it does. If your revenue dropped by 50% tomorrow, would you know exactly what to do? Listen now and start building a business designed not only for growth, but for stability, confidence, and long-term success. Remember: Money on purpose creates a life on purpose.

E.207 You're Not Being Overlooked by Accident: What Your Presence Is Costing You with Itica Milanes

What if the reason you're not getting the clients, promotions, speaking opportunities, or recognition you deserve has nothing to do with your expertise? In this episode of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette Palmore sits down with Executive Presence Coach and 3-time Emmy Award-winning former television anchor Itica Milanes to discuss the hidden impact executive presence has on your career, business, income, and influence. Together, they explore how people form opinions within seconds, why confidence and communication matter more than most realize, and the costly opportunities that can be missed when we aren't showing up at our best. You'll learn practical ways to improve your presence, eliminate credibility-killing habits, strengthen your communication skills, and create a lasting impression both online and in person. Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, speaker, or professional looking to grow your influence, this conversation will help you understand why executive presence isn't just a soft skill. It's a business asset. Key Takeaways: • How executive presence impacts opportunities, income, and growth • The communication habits that weaken credibility • Simple strategies to elevate your confidence and professional image Connect with Guest: Itica Milanes Email: itica@iticamilanes.com [itica@iticamilanes.com] Connect with Dawnette: Website: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com [http://www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com/] If you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is ready to stop being overlooked and start showing up with confidence and purpose.

E.206 Your Business Is Not Your Retirement Plan

Is your business your retirement plan? If so, this episode may completely change the way you think about wealth. In Episode 206 of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette shares the hard lessons learned after a once-thriving business generating up to $750,000 per year experienced a dramatic decline. While the business looked successful from the outside, the reality behind the scenes revealed a critical truth that many entrepreneurs overlook: revenue is not wealth. Through a personal and emotional story, Dawnette explains why business owners must stop relying solely on their businesses to fund their futures and start building wealth beyond their companies. In this episode, you'll discover: • Why your business should not be your only retirement strategy • The difference between revenue, profit, and true wealth • How cash reserves create options during difficult seasons • Why retirement assets and investments matter for entrepreneurs • The role protection planning plays in preserving everything you've built • The 4 Pillars of Entrepreneurial Wealth: * Cash Reserves * Retirement Assets * Investments * Protection Planning Whether you're just starting your business or have been an entrepreneur for decades, this episode will challenge you to think differently about your financial future and help you build a life with more security, flexibility, and choice. Because the goal isn't just to build a successful business. It's to build a successful life. Connect with Dawnette: Website: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com [http://www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com/] Podcast: Your Business On Purpose Fractional CFO | Money Coach | Insurance Strategist

E.205 Why Women Stop Trusting Themselves And How to Rebuild Self-Trust with Ev Foster

Have you ever felt stuck making a decision, even when you already knew what you wanted? In this powerful episode of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette Palmore sits down with leadership mentor, author, and founder of Change Starts With Choice, Ev Foster, to explore why so many capable, successful women struggle with self-trust. Together, they unpack how childhood experiences, societal expectations, and the pressure to constantly perform can disconnect us from our intuition and leave us second-guessing ourselves in business, relationships, and life. You'll discover why confidence doesn't come before the decision—it comes because of the decision. Ev shares practical insights on rebuilding self-trust, tuning into your intuition, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for clarity in a world that constantly demands more of your time and attention. In this episode, you'll learn: • Why self-trust is the foundation of confident decision-making • How childhood conditioning impacts the way we trust ourselves as adults • The difference between intuition and fear • Why high-achieving women often struggle with personal decisions • How rest and reflection create clarity and reduce stress • Why putting yourself first isn't selfish—it's essential • The connection between burnout, productivity, and self-worth • Simple practices to strengthen your intuition and inner confidence If you've been waiting for more certainty before taking action, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear. Because the truth is: you're not stuck because you don't know enough. You're stuck because somewhere along the way, you stopped trusting yourself. Connect with Ev Foster: Website: Change Starts With Choice Book: Change Starts With Choice (available on Amazon) Connect with Dawnette Palmore: Website: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com [http://www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com/] Instagram: @yourmoneyonpurpose LinkedIn: Dawnette Palmore If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she already has the wisdom she's been searching for.

E.204 Why Networking Isn’t Turning Into Revenue

Are you networking constantly but still struggling to bring in consistent clients and revenue? In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette Palmore breaks down one of the biggest frustrations women business owners face: being visible everywhere but still not seeing the financial growth they expected. Because networking alone is not a business strategy. We’re diving into: ✨ Why so many entrepreneurs feel burned out from networking ✨ The hidden mistakes keeping connections from turning into clients ✨ How fear of selling impacts business growth ✨ The importance of intentional follow-up ✨ Why relationships should lead to opportunities — not just conversations ✨ How to network with purpose, confidence, and strategy If you’ve ever felt like: “I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do… so why does business still feel inconsistent?” this episode is for you. This conversation is honest, practical, and designed to help women entrepreneurs stop spinning their wheels and start creating real momentum in their businesses. 🎙 Hosted by Dawnette Palmore Profit & Protection CFO | Money Coach | Speaker Founder of Your Money On Purpose From chaos to clarity — your journey starts here.