Worth The Squeeze - A Small Business Podcast

Systems > New Year Resolutions

Systems can get a bad rap—especially for ADHD and neurodivergent brains. They’re often labeled as restrictive, rigid, or a creativity killer. I used to believe that too, and I spent years “just winging” my business (talk about stress!). But the right systems don’t force you - they support you. In this episode, we talk about why most New Year’s resolutions fail, why “knowing what to do” is very different than “what is a realistic procedure for ME to do it?,” and how systems built for the way your brain actually works are what helps you succeed in both your business - and your life. If you’ve ever thought, “I know WHAT to do, so why can’t I follow through?,” this episode’s for you. *** Let’s get social! Threads: https://www.threads.com/@scalewithstella [https://www.threads.com/@scalewithstella] Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scalewithstella/ [https://www.instagram.com/scalewithstella/] Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/scalewithstella/ [https://www.facebook.com/scalewithstella/] ***** Want me to review the system you’ve got? Sign up for a Strategic Process Review so we know what tools we’ve got to work with: https://www.scalewithstella.com/strategic-process-review [https://www.scalewithstella.com/strategic-process-review] If you’re a woman in business, I’d love to add you to our sisterhood. FREE lifetime membership until we reach 50 members, as a small thank you for helping me get this off the ground! https://www.scalewithstella.com/community [https://www.scalewithstella.com/community]

Water your own lawn

Okay, so this episode is mostly me sharing all the AMAZING things that have happened in the past two weeks. You know when you’re at that phase of business where you’re doing a lot, but it doesn’t look like much yet? You’re showing up, you’re trying to be consistent, and you’re wondering when it’s all supposed to start working? Yup - that’s been me a lot lately. I use the idea of “watering your own lawn” to talk about why spreading yourself across too many platforms, communities, or opportunities can actually slow things down—and why putting your energy into one place that really fits you can make a bigger difference than you expect (and when you LEAST expect it, too!). I share what’s been happening for me as I’ve focused locally, learned to say no (or at least “not right now”), and stopped trying to do everything at once. Less hustle, more paying attention to what grows. We’ll talk about: * Why growth is usually quiet before it’s obvious * Why consistency matters more than doing all the things * How to choose where your energy goes * Building a business that fits your life, not just your goals If you are tired, a little stuck, or like you’re always busy but not moving forward, this episode is for you. Oh, and here’s the link to my community too, so you can sit with us: https://www.scalewithstella.com/community [https://www.scalewithstella.com/community]

Who are you actually serving?

Inside this episode: * Why losing your *why* leads straight to burnout, avoidance, and spinning your wheels * How masking, chameleon-ing, and “fitting in” slowly empties your tank * What happened when I realized that I was serving the wrong audience * Why neurodivergent brains need business models that actually **respect** them * How rediscovering your purpose makes everything click again I share my experiences with chasing money, investing in coaches & courses, and trying to “do business the right way”… only to realize that it just wasn’t enough for me. It wasn’t the right path for me to be able to stick to, and it felt weird and artificial. So if you feel like you’ve been contorting yourself into someone else’s version of a “successful business owner,” this episode is your permission slip to stop shrinking and instead, stand up as who you really are. And, if you want some support? You CAN sit with us! Join my little online community catered specifically to neurodivergent women business owners: www.scalewithstella.com/community [http://www.scalewithstella.com/community] Can’t wait to hear your intro! -Stell.

"Leap First" by Seth Godin

Over Thanksgiving, I took a road trip from Houston to NC to spend the holiday with friends & family. During the 40-ish hours I spent on the road, I revisited many of my favorite audiobooks ("Start with Why" by Simon Sinek, "The Infinite Game" by Simon Sinek, "To Sell Is Human" by Danial Pink, and "This is Marketing" by Seth Godin), but also kicked of my newest acquisition: "Leap First" by Seth Godin. "Leap First" surprised me in SO many ways. I figured it wouldn't really teach me anything new, and while that was true to a certain point, it did GREATLY reframe something that has been hanging me up from publishing freely. I strongly recommend finding it wherever you listen to audiobooks (I got it from Audible). If you'd like to become a part of the community I mention in this episode, keep an eye out on my website: www.scalewithstella.com [http://www.scalewithstella.com] Or else shoot me a message on Facebook or Instagram so I can let you know once the link is ready to share! www.facebook.com/scalewithstella [http://www.facebook.com/scalewithstella] www.instagram.com/scalewithstella [http://www.instagram.com/scalewithstella]

Worth The Squeeze Roundup #1

I’m not sure if we can do this every 10 episodes like I hope to, but for Episode #10 I figured we could do a roundup of various smaller topics that may not be long enough to talk about during a full episode. Roundup #1 includes: * Sole Proprietorship vs LLC * Networking & Community Memberships * A fancy logo * Marketing Materials * Coaching Wanna connect further? Let's do this! FB: facebook.com/scalewithstella [http://facebook.com/scalewithstella] IG: instagram.com/scalewithstella [https://www.instagram.com/scalewithstella/] Email: hello@scalewithstella.com [hello@scalewithstella.com] Website: www.scalewithstella.com [http://www.scalewithstella.com/] Get on the waitlist for January’s Welcome Sequence “Write With Me” Workshop: www.scalewithstella.com/welcome [www.scalewithstella.com/welcome]