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If you're posting every day, announcing availability, and still hearing crickets, this episode might explain why. The truth is, most photographers treat social media like a billboard when what their clients really want is a relationship. If you're tired of chasing likes that never turn into bookings, this conversation will change how you show up online. In this episode, Sarah Petty breaks down why "now booking" posts often push premium clients away and shares the mindset shift that helps photographers attract the right people without feeling salesy. You'll learn how to use social media as a connection tool, stay top of mind during life's milestone moments, and create content that builds trust instead of desperation. • Why premium buyers respond to relationships, not repeated sales posts • Sarah's simple HYPE framework for creating content that connects and converts • How listening to your audience can lead to bookings faster than chasing engagement metrics If social media feels exhausting, confusing, or like a never-ending hamster wheel, you're not alone. This episode offers a refreshing reminder that the goal isn't to go viral. It's to build genuine relationships that lead to meaningful, profitable work. Press play and discover a smarter way to show up online. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

If you've been told your labs look fine and something still feels off — this episode is going to explain why. And what you can actually do about it. Board-Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner Katie Hardie joins the Game On Girlfriend® podcast to break down why conventional lab ranges were never designed to tell you whether you're performing optimally. They were designed to catch problems once things have already gone wrong. For women entrepreneurs who have been managing everything, pushing hard, and wondering why the afternoon crashes, the midsection weight, and the middle of the night wake-ups aren't going anywhere — this conversation is for you. Katie and I talk about what chronic stress is actually doing inside your body while you're still crushing it on the outside, why layering more exercise and restriction on a stressed body tends to backfire, and what a functional approach to your health actually looks like in practice. If you feel like crap, good luck running a successful business. This one's for the woman who's done waiting to take her health seriously.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why "normal" lab results don't mean your body is functioning optimally — and what those ranges are actually based on What happens inside your body when you've been in fight-or-flight mode for years — and why it can feel like energy until it doesn't Why eating less and working out more can make things worse for a stressed body, not better How gut health connects directly to mood, sleep, focus, and anxiety — and why the root cause is often upstream from the symptoms The first step to take when your labs look fine but you still don't feel fine     RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — https://amzn.to/3OE5p2b Good Energy by Casey Means — https://amzn.to/4u1AHz2     KATIE'S FREE GIFT FOR GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® LISTENERS Katie is offering a complimentary 45-minute consultation for anyone trying to figure out their next step. If you've been told you're fine but don't feel fine, this is a good place to start. Head to the episode page to book your session: https://sarahwalton.com/holistic-health-women-entrepreneurs/ Additional resources from Katie: Webinar Replay: How to Boost Energy and Melt Belly Fat Without Deprivation — Watch the free replay here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=il3fP5VVJlA Spring Cleanse Challenge — A meals-based and nervous system regulation reset. Register here: https://wnd144.infusionsoft.app/app/orderForms/8b9a066d-fc2c-439b-851b-4bae1c304836?cookieUUID=11b8a7ec-1019-45e3-8002-b861b58d6488 ($149)     CONNECT WITH KATIE HARDIE  Website: https://www.mypeak365.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mypeak365/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/hardiepeakperformance/     ABOUT KATIE HARDIE Katie Hardie, Board Certified Holistic Nutritionist and FDN Practitioner, is a comprehensive provider for holistic health and performance programming! Her company, My PEAK, helps performance-minded individuals who value high output wake up ready to tackle the day, have amazing poops, and find the right foods for their bodies to skip the energy dips. If these things aren't happening, you're missing out on peak physical, mental, and emotional peak potential. Just a few of many normalized symptoms of untapped output include waking up in the middle of the night, increased body fat, especially around the mid-section, and burnout.     RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 93: How to Biohack Your Business Success — with Tanessa Shears — https://sarahwalton.com/tanessa/ Episode 138: What's Life REALLY Like After Menopause — with Dr. Cari Schaefer — https://sarahwalton.com/cari/ Episode 30: The Most Overlooked Resource in Your Business — with Allison — https://sarahwalton.com/sarahwalton-com-allison/     READY TO TALK ABOUT YOUR HEALTH AND YOUR BUSINESS? Everything in this conversation connects directly to how you're showing up in your business. As my free gift to Girlfriends, I offer a 30-minute discovery call. We'll talk about where you are right now and whether working together makes sense as a next step. Book here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195     FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom     LEARN FROM SARAH Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources     CONNECT WITH SARAH   Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton     ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.     LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into how modern e-commerce brands are scaling faster and reducing risk using print-on-demand and AI-powered tools.David Hooker, Head of Brand at Printify, shares how the platform helps business owners launch global stores without buying upfront inventory or managing messy shipping logistics.He also reveals how AI is automating boring tasks like product tagging, creating photorealistic mockups in seconds, and helping sellers target the perfect niche audience. Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI automates repetitive store setup tasks. What print-on-demand means for modern inventory. Why photorealistic AI mockups save massive photography costs. How global fulfillment networks enable rapid local shipping.What traits separate successful sellers from failed stores.Why gathering direct audience feedback drives brand growth.How to launch an online business without risk.What custom products the rising Gen Z audience demands.Why text-based t-shirts often become massive bestsellers.How print-on-demand offers true location and time freedom. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://printify.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/printify/LinkedIn: https://uk.linkedin.com/in/hookerdjInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/printify/X/Twitter: https://x.com/printifyGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yd85xumbI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this episode, we dive into how to fix your e-commerce data and choose the right tech stack for future growth. Mark Rubin, Founder and President of Kasama, shares how brands can stop wasting spend from bad data and pick the right platforms amidst the ongoing platform wars. He also reveals what is real with agentic AI today, how to avoid failing replatform projects, and the exact steps to ensure your brand is set up to win. Topics discussed in this episode:  How bad data leads to wasted e-commerce spend. What breaks when collecting and using online data. Why data gaps ruin daily brand decision-making. What happens when merchants ignore platform data gaps. Why picking the right platform is hard today. Where brands go wrong when choosing tech platforms. How platform wars confuse modern e-commerce merchants. What choosing the wrong platform costs your brand. Why so many brand replatform projects fail today. What agentic AI actually means for digital retail. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.kasamadigital.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjrubin/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/kasama-digital Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/tkcv8uueI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Most photographers think talent is the thing that builds a profitable business. But what if the photographers winning awards are also the ones quietly burning out, overworking, and barely making money? This episode is the wake-up call so many portrait photographers need. Sarah Petty breaks down the six business skills photographers often avoid, even though they're the exact skills that create freedom, profit, and a family-first life. From cash flow and outsourcing to planning, branding, and building genuine client relationships, this conversation pulls back the curtain on what actually moves a business forward. • Why "busy" doesn't always mean profitable, and the numbers every photographer needs to understand • The mindset shift that helps photographers stop drowning in busywork and start buying back their time • How genuine human connection leads to better clients, stronger referrals, and more meaningful work If you've been feeling stretched thin, reacting instead of leading, or wondering why your business still feels harder than it should, this episode will feel like a deep exhale. Press play, you might realize the missing piece isn't your photography at all. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

When you make a mistake in your business, shame usually shows up right along with it. The kind that whispers you should have known better, moved faster, or figured it out sooner. But in business, there are certain things you cannot know until you know them. That's not a reflection of your ability. That's just how learning works. In this solo episode, I'm walking you through three categories of knowing — and making a real case for why the third one is where growth actually begins. Along the way, we get into what self-forgiveness actually is (it's not what most people think), the quiet cost of giving your attention away for free, and one specific challenge I want you to take on before this episode ends. If you've been wondering why your business isn't moving the way you know it could — or beating yourself up for not knowing something sooner — this one's for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN The three categories of knowing — and why the third one is where real growth begins Why business mistakes carry so much shame, and why that shame isn't earned What self-forgiveness actually is — and why it's an ongoing choice, not a destination The real cost of giving your attention away for free — and what it's doing to your business and your life A specific challenge to complete before this episode ends   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 30-minute discovery call with me to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=2244195   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE Screen Zen — the app Sarah uses every day to block social media during non-work hours. Available in the App Store and Google Play   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 333: Soul Debt: What Overgiving in Business Is Costing You — and What Comes Next — https://sarahwalton.com/overgiving-in-business-women-entrepreneurs/ Episode 331: How to Quiet the Noise and Hear Your Intuition — with Diana Firth — https://sarahwalton.com/spiritual-simplicity-diana-firth/ Episode 319: Why Your Business Feels Stuck (And the Limiting Beliefs Keeping You There) — https://sarahwalton.com/why-business-feels-stuck-limiting-beliefs/   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, and the host of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She helps women entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses without burnout — working through both the mindset and the strategy sides of growth. Because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast.   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the challenge of rising customer acquisition costs and how smart online brands use first-party data to stay competitive. Tiago Costa, CEO of clustie.ai, shares how his platform uses artificial intelligence to predict high-value buyers and automatically improve ad results on Facebook and Meta channels. He is joined by brand owner Raphael Tomé, who explains how he used this tech to cut his ad costs, boost his profits, and quickly scale his e-commerce business. Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI simplifies building and launching online stores today. What metrics to fix before you try to scale ad spend.Why single-product shops are growing quickly in the US.Why traditional marketing agencies fail to scale ad results.How audience intelligence tools lower customer acquisition costs.What problems occur when running too many active ad campaigns.How syncing Shopify data with Meta improves targeting precision.Why human support remains critical alongside AI software tools.What product-audience matching does for specific item sales.How to scale products internationally using predictive data models.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://clustie.ai/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/clustie-ai-marketing-segmentsLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/fullvenueai/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/56sr2z44I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

What if the thing you've been overlooking is actually the thing that could change everything? In a world obsessed with fast bookings and digital files, it's easy to believe you need more clients, more hustle, and more content to succeed. But the photographers building sustainable, profitable businesses are often doing something much quieter, and far more meaningful. In this week's Joycast, Sarah Petty breaks down the "boring" business model that helped her go from overwhelmed mom of three to one of America's most profitable photographers. This episode is a powerful reminder that success doesn't come from chasing trends. It comes from serving people deeply and creating artwork that actually matters in their lives. Here's a peek at what you'll walk away with: • Why selling wall portraits creates more freedom, profit, and connection than chasing high-volume sessions • The mindset shift that helps beginner photographers confidently charge more, even without a perfect portfolio • How simple systems, not talent alone, are what truly create thrilled clients and repeat referrals If you've been feeling exhausted trying to "keep up" with the photography industry, this episode might feel like permission to build your business differently. Slower. Simpler. More intentionally. Press play and rediscover what people are really investing in when they hire you. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

If you feel like you have no motivation to work out, eat healthy, stay consistent, or take care of yourself in perimenopause, this episode is for you. In today's conversation, I'm breaking down why low motivation in your 40s isn't a discipline problem - but a physiology problem.  We're diving into how declining estrogen, progesterone, testosterone, blood sugar dysregulation, stress, and cortisol imbalances can create a cascade effect that impacts your energy, sleep, cravings, anxiety, workouts, and overall resilience. I also explain why lifestyle changes still matter deeply - but for some women, hormones and nervous system support need to be addressed first. In this episode, we cover: Why low estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone can impact motivation, energy, and stress tolerance The connection between cortisol dysregulation, anxiety, poor sleep, cravings, and burnout in perimenopause Why "just be more disciplined" is often the wrong advice for women in midlife The cascade effect of hormonal depletion on metabolism, workouts, recovery, and consistency Why supporting hormones, blood sugar, and the nervous system can make healthy habits feel doable again   FREE TRAINING:  Why You Feel Off In Your 40s (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)    WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  WebsiteYouTube InstagramInquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!   

In this episode, we explore the common struggle of growing sales without seeing a matching increase in profit. Misha Druzhinin, Co-founder and CEO of Finsi.ai, explains why many brands fail to track their margins and how focusing only on immediate returns can hurt long-term growth. He shares how his AI platform helps business owners simplify complex data to find hidden waste and improve customer value.You will learn how to move away from constant discounting, reduce customer churn, and use smart data to spend more effectively on ads while staying profitable. Topics discussed in this episode:  How failing to own profit margins stalls growth. Why relying on ROAS limits long-term brand success. What warning signs indicate your scaling is failing. How AI identifies high-value customer behavior patterns. What role qualitative data plays in reducing churn. Why "Smart Brevity" in data helps managers focus. How unit-level analysis uncovers hidden product waste. What retention architecture does for repeat purchases. How demographic data shifts modern marketing strategy. Why operational limits often signal a winning flywheel. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.finsi.ai/Shopify App Store: https://www.finsi.ai/integrations/ecommerce/shopifyLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mdruzhinin/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/yc3v2d8cI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Episode 333 is different. And if you've been paying attention, you've probably felt the shift coming. For the last 18 months, I've been doing the quieter, harder work behind the scenes — healing my nervous system, finalizing my divorce, stepping back from emotional labor I had no business carrying, and learning what it actually means to receive. In this solo episode, I'm bringing all of it to you. I'm introducing a concept I call soul debt: the overperforming that builds up when you want something so badly you shove everything else aside to make it happen. It doesn't look like a breakdown. It looks like being fine — fine on the outside, always fine — while something underneath runs at a constant hum that never quite quiets. If you've been checking all the boxes and still feeling like something is off, this episode was made for you. I'm also sharing what the next era of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast looks like — more solo episodes, more depth, more truth. No over-polishing. Just an honest conversation between me and you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN   What soul debt is — and how it builds up even when life looks completely fine from the outside Why unpaid emotional labor is one of the biggest things keeping women from receiving more What I actually did over the last 18 months to heal — the nervous system work, the books, the finalized divorce Why forgiving yourself is the foundation of real power — not just a nice idea What you can expect from the Game On Girlfriend® podcast going forward   READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-minute call with me to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781    RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE   Fast Like a Girl by Dr. Mindy Pelz — https://amzn.to/3OE5p2b  Good Energy by Casey Means — https://amzn.to/4u1AHz2 Stephanie Crochet — Nervous System Regulating Coach — hear her on Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/  The Art of Receiving — https://sarahwalton.com/art-of-receiving/  The Abundance Academy — https://sarahwalton.com/abundance-academy/    RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE   Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits — with Stephanie Crochet — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/  Episode 300: Dreams in Progress — 300 Episodes of the Game On Girlfriend® Podcast — https://sarahwalton.com/dreams-in-progress-300-episodes/  Episode 326: Seasonal Syncing: Learning to Work With Where You Are, Not Against It — with Amber Richardson — https://sarahwalton.com/seasons-of-life-women-entrepreneurs/    CONNECT WITH SARAH   Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast  YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton  Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton    FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom    LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence.   Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses  Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources    ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a wealth consciousness coach, strategic advisor, and the host of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She helps women entrepreneurs build profitable, sustainable businesses without burnout — working through both the mindset and the strategy sides of growth. Because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into how smart pricing helps e-commerce brands boost profits and scale growth. Felix Hoffmann, co-founder and CEO of 7Learnings, shares how his predictive pricing models help businesses move beyond simple rules and gut feelings to find the perfect price for every product. He also reveals strategies for managing marketplace complexity, reducing overstock, and using financial goals to steer automated decision-making. Topics discussed in this episode:  How rule-based pricing creates unmanaged business complexity. Why matching competitor prices leads to a market race to bottom. What predictive pricing does using unlimited cloud compute. Why tracking transaction-level costs is vital for profit. How AI identifies different price elasticities across channels. What role weather and attribute data play in predictions. Why high-quality data is the gatekeeper for AI success. How A/B testing proves profit uplifts of over 100 percent. What strategic trade-offs exist between growth and margin. Why AI pricing is now a requirement for market survival. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://7learnings.com/LinkedIn: : https://www.linkedin.com/in/felix-hoffmann-7learnings/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/7learnings/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/us6eab7kI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Most photographers aren't struggling because they lack talent. They're struggling because they built a business that demands everything from them and gives very little back. If you've ever felt exhausted chasing sessions, undercharging to stay booked, or wondering if this industry can actually support your life, this episode will hit home. In this week's Joycast, Sarah Petty breaks down the real difference between a $400 portrait photographer and a $4,000 portrait photographer. Spoiler alert, it has nothing to do with your camera or your market. It's about the client experience, the relationships you build, and the business model you choose. Sarah shares the mindset shifts and practical changes that help photographers stop competing on price and start creating profitable, sustainable businesses. Here's a sneak peek: ● Why sales actually begin in the very first client conversation  ● The surprising reason clients invest more when they're more involved  ● How intentional planning creates bigger orders with less overwhelm If you're tired of hustling for small orders and craving a business that gives you more freedom, more confidence, and deeper client connections, this episode will show you what's possible. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

In this episode, we uncover the hidden profit leaks silently draining revenue from ecommerce stores.Scott Brandley, CEO of Shopper Approved and Trust Guard, joins DJ Sprague, CMO of Shopper Approved and co-author of Cashflo, to reveal the ten revenue killers costing online stores up to 38% of gross revenue.They break down how issues like cart abandonment, false declines, chargebacks, and product returns quietly erode profit margins and share proven strategies ecommerce brands can use to recover lost revenue and improve cash flow.   Topics discussed in this episode:  Why 70% of carts get abandoned. How false declines kill legitimate sales. What chargebacks actually cost merchants. Why product returns bleed your profits. How store credit beats issuing refunds. What the ten revenue killers are. Why fix leaks before scaling ads. How one platform eliminates software costs. What the Cashflo Club offers. Why chargebacks are rising and dangerous. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://cashflopay.com/Download free book & audio book: https://cashflopay.com/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/58c9kk7zI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this episode, we dive into the common tax traps that Canadian ecommerce brands face when selling to American customers.  Salman Salat, Founder of SAL Accounting, explains how the wrong business structure can lead to massive fines and double taxation.He shares how to legally avoid extra payout fees, when it actually makes sense to open a US LLC, and how to stay safe from the IRS while growing your brand across the border.  Topics discussed in this episode:  What triggers the $25,000 penalty for missed filings.   Why opening a US LLC is risky without expert help.   How to prevent being taxed in both countries at once.   What "nexus" means for your US sales tax liability.   Why 70% of Canadian sales often go to US customers.   How to set up a US business entity the right way.   What clean cross-border bookkeeping looks like.   Why simple Shopify setups often hide tax mistakes.   How to legally lower your US tax bill as a founder. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://salaccounting.ca/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/musalmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/salaccountingcpaFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563329941327Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4jzvpxeuI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

"Balance is a myth." It's one of the most repeated messages out there — and Dr. Anokhi Kapasi thinks it's doing women serious harm. In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, I sit down with Dr. Anokhi Kapasi, founder of Solve for Mom and host of the Science Careers for Moms podcast. With a PhD in Molecular Pathology and 15 years of experience in scientific research and consulting, Anokhi built a six-step framework she called CLIP — Career Life Integration Protocol™ — to help women make clear, confident career decisions that actually fit their whole lives. We talk about why the "balance is a myth" message quietly removes your options, how high-achieving women fall into what Anokhi calls the "forced choice trap," and why indecision isn't a you problem — it's usually a clarity problem. Anokhi also breaks down the real distinction between alignment and balance (they are not the same thing), and what it looks like when your career decisions and your life decisions finally get made together. If you've ever felt stuck between two versions of your life, or like you have to choose between the career you've worked hard to build and the family you want — this conversation is for you.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why the work-life balance myth may be doing women more harm than good — and what the real distinction between alignment and balance means How high-achieving women fall into the "forced choice trap" — and the framework Anokhi built to help them out of it The six steps of CLIP — Career Life Integration Protocol — for making confident career decisions that fit your whole life Why indecision has very real costs in time, energy, identity, and quality of life What it actually looks like when your inner self and your outer self are finally working together   FREE GIFT FROM DR. ANOKHI KAPASI Free downloadable resources: https://solveformom.com/resources Free Career-Life Alignment Diagnostic — a 30-minute call to help you understand where you are and what your next step looks like: https://solveformom.com/book-life-planning#calendar   CONNECT WITH DR. ANOKHI KAPASI Website: https://www.solveformom.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anokhikapasi/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/solveformom/ Newsletter: Sci-Mom Says — https://solveformom.com/insider Podcast: Science Careers for Moms — available everywhere you listen to podcasts   ABOUT DR. ANOKHI KAPASI Dr. Anokhi Kapasi is a passionate advocate for women in STEM (and other demanding knowledge work) who are navigating the complexities of motherhood while pursuing their personal and professional goals. She helps women who are "successful on paper" but overwhelmed in real life make clear, confident career decisions. With a PhD in Molecular Pathology and 15 years of experience in scientific research and consulting, she now embraces her role as a work-at-home mom, homeschooling two boys, running an online business, and hosting the podcast Science Careers for Moms. READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 207: Let Your Ambition Fly with Monique Allen — https://sarahwalton.com/ambition/ Episode 294: Scale Your Business Without Burning Out — The Life-Proof Strategy with AnnMarie Rose — https://sarahwalton.com/scale-business-without-burnout/ Episode 326: Seasonal Syncing: Learning to Work With Where You Are, Not Against It — with Amber Richardson — https://sarahwalton.com/seasons-of-life-women-entrepreneurs/     LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we explore how shopping is moving beyond the traditional website into AI chats and social feeds. Kumar Senthil, Co-founder and CEO of Firmly, explains how his platform helps brands sell everywhere without needing complex engineering or manual updates. He also shares how real-time data and AI agents are shortening the path from discovery to checkout for modern shoppers.Topics discussed in this episode:  How shopping is moving from websites to AI agents. What agentic commerce means for small online brands. Why real-time product data is critical for AI search. How to sync inventory across many different channels. What causes nearly half of online products to be out of stock. How buying directly in chat doubles customer conversion. Why keeping the merchant of record status is important. What makes bespoke integrations a nightmare for sellers. How to scale to new marketplaces with zero engineering. Why merchants must not sit on the sidelines of AI. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.firmly.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kumarnsenthil/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/3tubkj94I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

In this upcoming live webinar, I'm joined by Scott Brandley and DJ Sprague, co-authors of Cashflo. Together, they've helped ecommerce brands recover millions in lost revenue — and in this session, they'll show you where yours is leaking. They'll break down where ecommerce brands lose up to 38% of potential revenue through: → Cart abandonment → Site abandonment → False declines → Chargebacks → Product returns → Fraud losses → Poor conversion rates → Low-quality traffic → And more More importantly, you'll walk away with practical ways to plug these leaks and improve margins — without spending more on advertising. If your margins feel tighter than ever, this webinar session is for you. You will also receive a free digital and audio copy of their books, "Cashflo" and "Reputation King".  Both were written exclusively for ecommerce website owners.The Details: 

In this episode, we dive into why many online stores lose money even when they get lots of traffic. David Conforti, Chief Growth Officer at Avenue Z, explains how small gaps in your website and product pages can kill your sales. He shares how new AI tools are changing the way people shop and what you must do to stay ahead. David also talks about the importance of being on the right platform and using a full strategy to grow your brand faster.Topics discussed in this episode:  How rapid growth often leads to legacy site leaks. What Agentic Commerce means for the future of shopping.  Why AI chat tools are becoming the new gatekeepers. How to optimize your product catalog for AI agents.   Why traditional PR and SEO are essential for AI.   What the Universal Commerce Protocol means for brands.   How TikTok spend drives high-intent homepage traffic.   Why a full-funnel partner approach beats siloed work.   How Kind Patches scaled from $1M to $8M monthly.   What identifying your "metric on fire" can fix. Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://avenuez.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-conforti-varfaj1/X/Twitter: https://x.com/avenuez_networkInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/avenue.z/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/2s4j2zr2I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

You're working nonstop, booking sessions, delivering galleries… and still feeling stuck. Like no matter how hard you push, the income just won't follow. What if the problem isn't you, but the model you've been taught to follow? In this episode, Sarah Petty pulls back the curtain on the exact 4-step process she used to build a six-figure portrait business, without burning out or missing life at home. It's a shift in thinking, pricing, and how you serve. • Why low-priced digital sessions quietly cap your growth • The mindset shift from selling photos to creating experiences • How fewer clients can actually mean more income and freedom If you've been hustling harder with little return, this might be the reframe you've been needing. Press play, your next level could be simpler than you think. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

The conversation around perimenopause has exploded - but has it gone too far? In this episode, we're cutting through the noise, confusion, and conflicting advice dominating social media. From "it's all your hormones" to "it's just aging," we break down what's actually happening in your body during perimenopause, why symptoms like weight gain, anxiety, and poor sleep are so common, and how to take a more balanced, realistic approach to your health after 40.   Key Takeaways: Why the perimenopause space has become so loud and how marketing plays a role The two extremes: "everything is hormones" vs. "it's just aging" Common perimenopause symptoms (mood changes, anxiety, sleep issues, weight gain) How lifestyle factors like blood sugar, stress, and muscle mass impact symptoms Why you don't need more supplements or quick fixes; you need a clear strategy   LINKS MENTIONED: Ep. 106 GLP-1s in Perimenopause: What Most Providers Are Missing   FREE TRAINING: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Not Seeing Results After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)   WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method12 weeks + a plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 month free in our membership   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!   

Most of us aren't stuck. We're cluttered. That's one of the first things Diana Firth said in this conversation. Diana is an Intuitive Guide, Author, and Speaker, and one of my closest friends for over 25 years. She's also one of the clearest, most grounded people I know when it comes to helping people cut through the noise and actually hear themselves again. In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, I sit down with Diana to talk about spiritual simplicity — what it really means, what spiritual clutter actually looks and feels like, and why the feeling of being stuck is almost never what it looks like on the surface. One thing worth noting before you press play: Diana recorded this conversation in the middle of her own grief, having recently lost her father. The grace and clarity she brings to this conversation, from inside that loss, are something I hope everyone gets to witness. It's a living example of something she teaches — that our emotions are here to guide us, even the hard ones. If things have felt loud, heavy, or like you can't quite hear yourself right now — this episode is going to help.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN  Why feeling stuck is almost always a clutter problem, not a you problem What spiritual simplicity is — and what spiritual clutter actually looks and feels like in real life How to train your mind to come back to the present moment without overhauling your entire life Why your purpose and your job don't have to be the same thing — and why that matters What opened up for Diana the moment she let go of the fear of judgment How working with your emotions instead of storing them changes what's available to you   SPECIAL GIFT FROM DIANA FIRTH Diana is offering a single-session intuitive guidance experience at a special introductory rate for the first six months of this year. If something in this conversation stirred something in you — and you're ready to get quiet enough to get clear — this is a meaningful next step. Book your session here: https://sarahwalton.com/spiritual-simplicity-diana-firth/ CONNECT WITH DIANA FIRTH  Website: https://www.simplifywithdi.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/simplifwithdi Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/simplifwithdi TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@simplifwithdi   ABOUT DIANA FIRTH Diana Firth is an Intuitive Guide, Author, and Speaker with over 15 years of experience helping people simplify their lives and reconnect with themselves. Using intuitive insight and the ability to read emotional and energetic patterns, Diana helps clients identify the mental, emotional, and energetic noise that keeps them stuck in overwhelm, self-doubt, and misalignment. Her work is grounded, practical, and centered on nervous system safety, self-trust, and clarity. Through her company, Simplify with Di, and her memoir Love Doesn't Pay the Bills, Diana teaches that simplicity is not about minimalism or productivity — it's about removing what no longer serves so people can live with greater ease, stability, and alignment.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation with Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 87: Is It Ok to Be Happy Right Now? — https://sarahwalton.com/happy/ Episode 240: Overcome Societal Expectations of 'You're Not Enough' with Wellness Coach Ali Sempek — https://sarahwalton.com/societal-expectations-for-women/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the world of e-commerce returns and how to stop treating them as a total loss. JD Sass, the founder and CEO of Axiom Return Solutions, explains how brands can recover lost money and see what is really happening with their products. He shares how his team inspects and grades items to find inventory that is still brand new. You will learn how to spot fraud, improve your packaging, and use data to make better business choices. He also reveals how to turn a bad customer experience into a win for your brand.Topics discussed in this episode:  How brands turn returns into a revenue recovery channel.What really happens to products after a customer return.Why half of unsellable returns are actually brand new.How to identify and fight fraudulent Amazon returns.What data can be used to improve product manufacturing.Why proper packaging seals prevent used item resales.How to use secondary channels like eBay for recovery.What role automated grading plays in scaling operations.Why manifested disposal protects your brand reputation.How to recover revenue through Amazon reimbursement claims.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://axiomreturnsolutions.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jd-sass-427961135/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5n6rwzhmI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Why Betrayal Makes it Feel Like Your Whole Life Was a Lie What if the most painful part of betrayal isn't what happened—but what it reveals? In this powerful episode, Lora Cheadle explores why betrayal feels like your whole life was a lie—not because every moment was fake, but because the map you were using to navigate life no longer works. From childhood beliefs about love, goodness, and fairness to the harsh awakening that life isn't always transactional, this conversation unpacks the deeper grief beneath betrayal: the collapse of your worldview, your identity, and your sense of safety. Through personal stories, grounded insight, and powerful metaphors—from The Matrix to navigating a foreign country without a map—Lora helps you understand why you feel so disoriented… and how to begin building a new reality rooted in truth, self-trust, and clarity. If you've ever thought: “I don't know who I am anymore” “Nothing feels real” “How could I not have seen this?” “What do I do now?” This episode will help you make sense of what you're feeling—and show you the path forward. Top 3 Takeaways Betrayal doesn't just break your heart—it breaks your worldview. The deepest pain isn't just what happened. It's realizing the rules you believed in—love, loyalty, fairness—don't guarantee the outcomes you expected. You're not crazy—you're disoriented. After betrayal, your mind is trying to make sense of a reality that no longer matches your internal map. That confusion, panic, and second-guessing are normal responses to a shattered belief system. Healing isn't about going back—it's about building a new map. The goal isn't to restore your old life or beliefs. It's to create a new foundation based on truth, self-trust, and the ability to navigate life as it actually is. Pull Quotes “Betrayal is not just the loss of a relationship. It's the loss of the belief that life works the way you thought it did.” LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing. Get your free downloadable guide on the “The Top Three Ways You Betray Yourself Every Day, and How to Stop” at www.burnoutorbetrayal.com. https://workplace-burnout.com/the-top-3-ways-you-betray-yourself-every-day-and-how-to-stop/ If you're ready to Rise Up & Reign as the creator and queen of your life, let's talk. I will walk by your side and give you the perspective, permission, and wisdom needed to turn your betrayal experience into something constructive, empowering, and transformative in all the right ways.  Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Download your Sparkle After Betrayal Recovery Guide at www.BetrayalRecoveryGuide.com, a guide designed to help you take the first steps in feeling better, so you can reclaim your power, own your worth, and start putting yourself, and your life, back together again. About Lora: Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a betrayal recovery coach, attorney, TEDx speaker, and author of FLAUNT! and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal. After uncovering her husband's 15-year affair, she turned her own pain into purpose—helping high-achieving women reclaim their identity, power, and joy. A trauma-aware coach, somatic therapist, and former attorney, Lora blends legal insight with emotional and spiritual healing for full-spectrum recovery. She is the author of FLAUNT! Drop Your Cover and Reveal Your Smart, Sexy, & Spiritual Self (an International Book Awards Finalist and Tattered Cover Bestseller) and It's Not Burnout, It's Betrayal: 5 Tools to FUEL UP & Thrive. She also hosts the podcast FLAUNT! Create a Life You Love After Infidelity and Betrayal. Learn more at www.loracheadle.com and follow me across all social! Get the support you need to find your footing, begin making sense of it all, and feel better fast. As an attorney, betrayal recovery expert, and survivor of infidelity I can help you find the clarity and confidence to create a life that you love on the other side of betrayal. Book Your Session Here: https://calendly.com/loras-schedule/coaching-session Thank you to BetterHelp for sponsoring this podcast! Take charge of your mental health and get 10% off your first month of therapy at https://BetterHelp.com/FLAUNT  READY TO START A BETTER CHAPTER? Step into the future you've always dreamed of with the power of transformative rituals with the Mindful Subscription Box. Get a monthly box full of crystals, aromatherapy, and other spiritual tools worth $120. You deserve high-quality gems, crystals, oils, and mindfulness tools for self-care that truly work. It's a monthly dose of self-love delivered right to your door! Go to www.Mindfulsouls.com  and use Discount Code LORA25 for 25% off your order!

You're working nonstop, tweaking, learning, upgrading… and still not seeing the money reflect the effort. It's frustrating, confusing, and honestly a little defeating. What if the real problem isn't your talent, but the beliefs quietly running your business? In this episode, Sarah Petty pulls back the curtain on seven industry "truths" that are actually keeping photographers stuck. From her own journey out of overwhelm to building a wildly profitable business, she shares what actually creates momentum, and why this matters more than ever right now. • The hidden "busy work" that feels productive but keeps you broke • Why selling from your own wallet is silently capping your income • The mindset shift that turns doubt into forward motion If something feels off in your business but you can't name it, this is the clarity you've been craving. Press play, you might finally see what's been holding you back. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Feeling stuck, exhausted, or like your body is working against you in midlife? This episode is your tough-love wake-up call, because thriving in perimenopause starts with radical ownership. I'm breaking down the patterns that keep women overwhelmed, inflamed, and waiting for "someday", and offering a powerful invitation to take back your time, energy, and mindset–starting now.   In this episode, I cover: Why overwhelm is often a choice–and how to change it The hidden cost of people-pleasing and lack of boundaries How social media might be draining your energy and self-worth Common mindset traps that sabotage long-term progress What it really means to choose progress over perfection A powerful metaphor that will shift how you spend your time   FREE TRAINING: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Not Seeing Results After 40 (Even When You're Doing Everything Right)    WORK WITH US: The Perimenopause Method12 weeks + a plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 month free in our membership   CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   SHOP: Products We Love   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support! 

In this episode, we dive into how artificial intelligence is leveling the playing field for e-commerce brands on Amazon and Shopify. Monte Desai, founder of Pixii.ai, explores why constant testing of product images and listings is the key to driving higher conversion rates. He shares how small teams can now compete with global giants by automating creative design and performance optimization, enabling them to scale revenue without the need for massive marketing budgets or expensive agencies.Topics discussed in this episode:  How AI levels the playing field for small teams. What makes Amazon product listings convert better. Why testing main images increases revenue.  How to scale designs without hiring agencies. What pitfalls to avoid when copying viral brands.  Why seasonal listing updates drive more sales. How to build high-converting Shopify landing pages.  What role AI plays in conversion optimization. Why behavior analysis drives better results. How to save on advertising costs with better images.  Links & Resourcesebsite: https://pixii.ai/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/montedesai/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pixii_aiGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/4j5d4t37I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

There's a moment Erin Bradley has never forgotten. It's July 2008. She's just ridden her bike five miles to meet a client — because she doesn't have gas money — and gotten there early so the sweat has time to dry. She steps up to the coffee counter. Her credit card gets declined for $2. She keeps her face completely neutral, tells him it's her debit card, and says she'll call the bank. He buys her coffee. She walks out mortified — and calls her dad. Her dad asked her one simple question: " Do you think you're going to be good at this someday?" She said yes. He said, "Then you do whatever it takes." In this episode of the Game On Girlfriend® podcast, I sit down with Erin Bradley — bestselling author, keynote speaker, coach, and host of the globally ranked Pursuing Freedom Podcast — to talk about what it actually takes to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it. Not just the strategy. The energy behind the strategy. Erin went from maxed-out credit card debt and 100% commission with no safety net to nearly doubling her business multiple times over — including during COVID, while homeschooling her kids on a six-month RV road trip. What got her there wasn't grinding harder. It was learning to subtract, to fill her own well first, and to make decisions with fear along for the ride instead of waiting to feel fearless. If you're building something and still feel like the freedom you started all of this for keeps slipping just out of reach, this episode is going to feel like a breath of fresh air.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why taking action from desperation produces different results than taking action from a place of genuine value — and how to shift your starting point What the go-giver philosophy actually teaches about leading from joy instead of lack Why women have been conditioned to give from empty wells — and what becomes available when you stop How the art of subtraction helped Erin go from two closings a month to seventeen What making decisions with fear along for the ride actually looks like in practice     FREE GIFT FROM ERIN BRADLEY Take Erin's free Happiness & Fulfillment Meter Assessment and find out where you are right now on the emotional and energetic scale — not from a place of judgment, but from curiosity. It's designed to create awareness around fulfillment, energy, and lifestyle alignment so you can start making intentional changes toward more freedom and joy. Download here: https://sarahwalton.com/build-a-business-that-supports-your-life/     CONNECT WITH ERIN BRADLEY Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PursuingFreedomOfficial/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pursuingfreedomofficial/ YouTube: http://www.youtube.com/@PursuingFreedomOfficial LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/erin-bradley   ABOUT ERIN BRADLEY Erin Bradley is a dynamic speaker, bestselling author, coach, and host of the globally ranked Pursuing Freedom Podcast. With years of experience in the real estate and entrepreneurial space, Erin helps professionals build businesses that support their life instead of consuming it. Through mindset, systems, and leverage, she teaches freedom seekers how to create sustainable success and design a life they don't need a vacation from. READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS WITH MORE EASE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation with Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 87: Is It Ok to Be Happy Right Now? — https://sarahwalton.com/happy/ Episode 240: Overcome Societal Expectations of 'You're Not Enough' with Wellness Coach Ali Sempek — https://sarahwalton.com/societal-expectations-for-women/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

In this episode, we dive into the challenges of scaling paid ads on platforms like Meta and Google. Hemant Varshney, founder and CEO of digicom.io, explains why many Shopify brands struggle to scale and how the new "Andromeda" algorithm update changes how marketers should approach creative and targeting. He discusses the importance of conversion rate optimization (CRO) and finding the right media mix to turn ad spend into profit without burning budget.Topics discussed in this episode:  How to scale revenue without burning budget.What the Andromeda algorithm update means for brands.Why conversion rate optimization is critical.How to build a structured testing campaign.What differentiates scaling from testing campaigns.Why targeting creative beats audience targeting.How to handle media mix across different platforms.Why auditing your store before scaling matters.What the right media spend tiers look like.Why trusting the algorithm requires the right structure.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.digicom.io/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hvarshney/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/digicom-digital-commerce-corporation/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/digicom.io/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/24p2dapeI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

You know that quiet frustration, when your talent is real but your income doesn't reflect it. When you're working hard, giving everything away, and still wondering why it's not clicking. This episode speaks right to that moment. Audrey shares what it looked like to start over in a brand new city, no clients, no safety net, and stuck in a cycle that wasn't working. Her turning point wasn't more hustle, it was a shift in how she saw her value and her business. • The mindset shift that turned $350 clients into $1,000+ orders • Why "doing what everyone else does" keeps you stuck and underpaid • What finally made her feel confident charging what she's worth If you've been grinding and hoping something will change, this might be the moment it finally does. Press play and listen for the shift you've been avoiding. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Brain fog, forgetfulness, irrational thoughts, and focus issues are common in perimenopause - but rarely explained. In this episode, we explore what's really happening to the female brain during the perimenopausal transition, why symptoms often start in the late 30s and intensify in the 40s, and what women can do to protect long-term brain health. In this episode, you'll learn: How estrogen, progesterone, and testosterone play key roles in brain function The real reason brain fog, memory loss, and poor focus show up in perimenopause How rumination and anxiety are connected to nervous system and progesterone  Why perimenopausal brain symptoms are not the same as Alzheimer's or dementia How nutrition, lifestyle, and hormone support can protect cognitive health after 40   WORK WITH US:⏰April Enrollment is Open for The Perimenopause Method12 weeks • Precision testing • A plan built for your body ⭐️ BONUS: 1 month free in our membership   RESOURCES: The XX Brain: The Groundbreaking Science Empowering Women to Maximize Cognitive Health and Prevent Alzheimer's Disease Effects of the Menopause Transition and Hormone Use on Cognitive Performance in Midlife Women Type 3 Diabetes and Its Role Implications in Alzheimer's Disease The Impact of the Digital Revolution on Human Brain and Behavior Zenbiome Cope  (must use code: claudia123)   Mentioned in this episode:  Matcha Nude (save 10% by using the code: healthcoachclaudia)    CONNECT WITH CLAUDIA:  Website YouTube Instagram Inquiries   LOVE THE SHOW? Please subscribe, leave a rating & review, and share with others – it really helps our show get seen by more women who need support!    SHOP: Products We Love   FREE RESOURCES:  20-Minute Training: Why You're Exhausted, Moody & Gaining Weight In Your 40s — And Why It's Not Just Your Hormones Peri-What?! The Must-Have Guide for Women 40+ Navigating Hormone Changes HRT 3-Day Crash Course  

In this episode, we dive into the evolution of influencer and affiliate marketing. Yash Chavan, founder and CEO of Saral, explains why brands must shift their mindset to stop treating influencers like simple paid ads. He explores how to build a predictable growth engine by turning creators into long-term partners, discusses the hidden pitfalls of attribution, and reveals his new affiliate platform, SATHI, which helps brands track real performance, detect fraud, and scale their programs efficiently.Visit mysathi.io and use code COFFEE to get 20% off across all pricing plans.Topics discussed in this episode:  Why brands often fail with influencer strategies. How influencer marketing drives demand for ads. What causes ineffective influencer attribution. How to turn influencers into affiliate partners. Why affiliate marketing reduces upfront risk. What creates strong long-term creator relationships. How to detect affiliate and coupon code fraud. What benefits emerge from using SATHI. How Instagram reels are changing affiliate sales.  Why brands need a mindset shift for growth.Links & ResourcesWebsite: https://www.mysathi.io/ Website: https://www.getsaral.com/LinkedIn: http://linkedin.com/in/yctheman/Instagram: https://instagram.com/getsaral/Get access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/3t3wwhh7I'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

Most women I know have asked some version of this question at some point in their primary relationship. And if you haven't, you almost certainly have a friend who has. In this episode, I sit down with Karyn Spetz — a licensed clinical social worker and certified relationship coach — to talk honestly about what's really happening beneath the 'should I stay or should I go?' question. Not the dramatic version. The quiet, lingering, exhausting version that a lot of women carry alone for way too long. This conversation isn't about pushing anyone to leave or convincing anyone to stay. It's about clarity, self-trust, and learning to come back to yourself when everyone around you has an opinion on what you should do next. As a business coach, I can tell you — I have not had a single client whose primary relationship wasn't part of the conversation at some point. How we show up inside our most important long-term relationship shapes everything else: our confidence, our clarity, and our capacity to build something. This one matters. If this is you right now — welcome. And if it isn't, go ahead and send this to a girlfriend who needs it.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why personal growth so often triggers the should I stay or should I go question Why the second-guessing loop doesn't mean your instincts are broken How the "good girl" pattern keeps women silent — and what it quietly costs them Why the conversations we're not having with our partners may be the most important ones of all How to start rebuilding self-trust so you can move forward with clarity   KARYN'S 6-WEEK PROGRAM If this conversation is speaking to you, Karyn's intensive six-week program — Should I Stay or Should I Go? — is built for exactly this moment. It's designed to help you reconnect with yourself, stop the second-guessing, feel more confident, and know your next steps one way or another. No guilt, no pressure, no agenda. Learn more here: https://sarahwalton.com/should-i-stay-or-should-i-go CONNECT WITH KARYN SPETZ Website: https://abetterrelationshipcoaching.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61573972910829 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abetterrelationshipcoaching YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@abetterrelationshipcoaching   ABOUT KARYN SPETZ Karyn Spetz is a licensed clinical social worker and certified relationship coach who specializes in helping women who are questioning their marriage or long-term relationship and don't know if they should stay or go. Drawing on her own life experiences, her professional training, and nearly 16 years of her own marriage, Karyn guides women through the process of reconnecting with themselves so they can move forward from a place of clarity, confidence, and self-trust — without guilt, pressure, or agenda.   READY TO BUILD A BUSINESS THAT SUPPORTS YOUR LIFE? Book a free 15-minute call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 263: How Your Nervous System Shapes Your Money Habits with Stephanie Crochet — https://sarahwalton.com/nervous-system-regulation/ Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation with Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 246: How to Let Go of the Bully In Your Brain with Allison Guilbault — https://sarahwalton.com/negative-self-talk/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." 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In this episode, we explore how to turn website pop-ups into powerful tools for growth instead of annoying distractions. Taras Talimonchuk, CMO at Claspo.io, shares why treating every visitor the same with generic discount codes kills your conversion rates. We discuss the importance of aligning your pop-up strategy with the customer's shopping journey, using behavioral segmentation to deliver the right message, and how gamification can boost engagement. Topics discussed in this episode:  How pop-ups improve the customer journey.Why generic discount codes hurt your brand.What drives better conversion rates with pop-ups.How segmentation creates relevant offers.Why behavior tracking increases revenue.What role gamification plays in engagement.How AI tools automate design alignment.Why long-term relationships boost profit.What metrics matter for pop-up success.How to test pop-ups for better results. Links & Resources Website: https://claspo.io/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/claspoLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/79840464/X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/claspo_ioGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/38f6cvdfI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text. ______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

What if the hardest part of betrayal isn't just what happened—but what your body is still carrying because of it? In this powerful conversation, Lora sits down with somatic educator and healer Aimee Takaya to explore the connection between betrayal, trauma, tension, and the body. Together, they unpack why betrayal lives in the nervous system, why talking about it is not always enough, and how unresolved pain can keep showing up as anxiety, hypervigilance, rage, tightness, exhaustion, and even chronic pain. Aimee shares her own story of betrayal in marriage, what healing actually looked like for her and her husband, and why somatic work can be the missing piece when you feel stuck in your healing. If you have ever wondered why you still feel activated even when you “know better,” this conversation will help you understand what your body is trying to tell you—and how to finally begin letting it go.   Top 3 Takeaways Betrayal is not just emotional—it becomes physical. Your body stores tension, fear, hypervigilance, and pain long after the event itself is over. Healing is not about “getting over it” as quickly as possible. It is a process of creating enough safety in your body to release what has been held for years—or even generations. Somatic work can help you listen with “new ears,” soften your nervous system, strengthen your boundaries, and stop reacting from old patterns of fear and pain. Pull Quotes “Betrayal is not just something that happens to your heart. It happens to your body, your nervous system, your sense of safety, and your ability to trust yourself.”   Hashtags #SomaticHealing #BetrayalTrauma #InfidelityRecovery #NervousSystemHealing #HealingAfterInfidelity #SomaticTherapy #RelationshipTrauma #BodyKeepsTheScore #EmotionalHealing #BetrayalRecovery #TraumaHealing #WomenHealingAfterInfidelity   About Aimee Takaya Aimee Takaya is a Certified Hanna Somatic Educator, Somatic Yoga Teacher, Podcaster and Transformation Facilitator. She has been professionally teaching movement and working with a wide range of bodies and challenges for over 14 years.  She loves to help you connect your body and ALL its messages in new and empowering ways. Aimee knows from personal experience the power of compassionate somatic practice to heal from chronic pain and adverse life experiences. She works with clients in person, in the Western New York area, as well as internationally through zoom. She also creates somatic, bodywork-based retreats where you can deepen your self-trust & connection. to truly let go of what binds you. Learn more at www.freeyoursoma.com Or connect with Aimee on Instagram @aimeetakaya About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.     Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com Book your $97 Intro Session: https://introductorysession.com Learn more about Rise & Reign: https://loracheadle.com/rise-and-reign Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing.   Download your FREE Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit and take back your power with clarity, confidence, and support that meets you where you are. ✅ Calm the chaos ✅ Rebuild self-trust ✅ Stop the spiral of second-guessing ✅ Reclaim your worth and your future

In this episode, we explore why accurate inventory tracking is the secret to protecting your profit and keeping customers happy.Jordan Finners, Founder of Pimsical.app, explains how small errors in stock levels can lead to big losses and frustrated shoppers. He shares how his Shopify-native tools replace outdated systems like Stocky to make scanning and reporting faster for retail teams. You will learn how to simplify your stock takes, reduce human error, and keep your business running smoothly without expensive corporate software.Topics discussed in this episode:  How bad data hurts customer trust. Why physical inventory is a hidden cost. How barcode scanning reduces human error. What the end of Stocky means. How to stock take during store hours. Why Shopify native tools save time. What differentiates inventory tools from ERPs. How mobile phones work as scanners. Why frequent stock takes prevent panic. How to automate Shopify inventory updates. Links & Resources Website: https://www.pimsical.app/Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/stock-take-inventory-count-1LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanfinneran/X/Twitter: https://x.com/JordanFinnersGet access to more free resources by visiting the show notes at https://tinyurl.com/5n8umbdvI'd love your feedback. Tap the the link to send me a text.______________________________________________________LOVE THE SHOW? HERE ARE THE NEXT STEPS!Follow the podcast to get every bonus episode. Tap follow now and don't miss out!   Rate & Review: Help others discover the show by rating the show on Apple Podcasts at https://tinyurl.com/ecb-apple-podcasts   Join our Free Newsletter: https://newsletter.ecommercecoffeebreak.com/   Support The Show On Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/EcommerceCoffeeBreak   Partner with us: https://ecommercecoffeebreak.com/partner-with-us/

You can feel it in the room. The hesitation. The silence. And somehow, you make it mean something about you. But what if it's not your pricing, or your talent at all? In this episode, Sarah Petty breaks down the four client personalities that shape how people buy, and how learning to meet them where they are can completely change your sales experience • Why "one-size-fits-all" communication quietly costs you thousands • How to spot decision styles before the ordering appointment • What to say to make saying yes feel easy, natural, and right If selling has ever felt heavy or confusing, this will shift everything. Press play, and start serving your clients in a way that finally works for both of you. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Building a business from your story doesn't always start with a business plan. For Shelby Perry, it started with a snowboarding accident, months of surgeries, and a forced stillness that turned into the most productive season of her life. Shelby is the founder of Eyehesive — a global, women-led platform dedicated to empowering people living with one eye. After losing her right eye in a snowboarding accident, she built a community, launched a physical product line of sleek adhesive eye patches, and is now hosting a retreat in Tulum. She did all of this while navigating sobriety, surgeries, recovery, and the very real doubt that comes with building something from nothing. This conversation is for every woman who has ever wondered whether what she's been through is enough to build something real. The answer is yes. And Shelby shows you exactly why. Here's what we cover: how Shelby turned a life-altering injury into a thriving mission-driven business, why following your intuition is actually a strategy, how she handles self-doubt and slow sales the same way she handled losing her eye, why your story doesn't need to be the most dramatic one in the room, and what to do on the days you want to quit.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN → Why building a mission-driven business from your story doesn't require the most dramatic experience in the room — and what actually matters more → How Shelby built Eyehesive one intuitive step at a time — from social media journal entries to a physical product launch, four and a half years in the making → The reframe she applies to slow sales weeks, low engagement, and hard seasons — the same one she used when she lost her eye → Why your lived experience carries wisdom, gold, and lessons that someone out there needs — and why sharing it is a responsibility, not a risk → What to do on the days you want to quit (this one is simple, and it works) CONNECT WITH SHELBY PERRY Website: https://eyehesive.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eyehesive/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Eyehesive   ABOUT SHELBY PERRY Shelby Perry is the founder of Eyehesive, a global, women-led platform dedicated to empowering people living with one eye. After losing her right eye in a snowboarding accident, Shelby experienced firsthand the lack of support and adult-friendly solutions for eye loss. She turned that challenge into purpose by creating Eyehesive — offering sleek, functional adhesive eye patches and a thriving community focused on visibility, confidence, and connection. Shelby is passionate about building mission-driven businesses that combine innovation, advocacy, and community impact.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 231: Finding Your Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom with Jacki Semerau Tait — https://sarahwalton.com/rock-bottom-to-success/ Episode 309: Scale Your Business Without Burning Out with Sarai Martinez — https://sarahwalton.com/women-entrepreneurs-building-confidence-episode-309/ Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation With Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

Infidelity is rarely simple—and healing from it isn't either. In this grounded, deeply human conversation, Lora sits down with trauma therapist Dr. Monique Thompson to explore the real complexity behind betrayal, relationships, and recovery. This is not a conversation about quick fixes, blame, or black-and-white answers. It's about understanding what's actually happening beneath the surface—neurologically, emotionally, and relationally. Together, they unpack how trauma lives in the body, why you can look “fine” while your nervous system is in distress, and how early experiences—even preverbal ones—shape the way we connect, react, and make decisions in relationships. They also explore the truth about infidelity: it's not always clear-cut, it's not always intentional in the way we think, and it's never just about the moment it happened. Betrayal often uncovers deeper layers—identity, attachment, self-worth, and long-standing patterns that were already in motion. This episode is a powerful reminder that healing requires slowing down, tending to yourself, and getting the right support. Whether you stay, leave, or don't yet know what you want, there is no one “right” path—only your path. If you've been trying to make sense of what happened, or wondering why this feels so overwhelming, this conversation will help you understand why—and what actually helps.   Top 3 Takeaways Infidelity is complex and rarely black-and-white. It often reflects deeper patterns, trauma, and unmet needs that existed long before the relationship. Trauma is not just emotional—it is biological. You can appear functional on the outside while your nervous system is in a state of stress or survival. Healing requires support, not isolation. Whether through therapy, coaching, or a team approach, having guidance helps you regulate, process, and make aligned decisions. Pull Quotes “You can look fine on the outside—and still have a nervous system that thinks it's in a war zone.” Hashtags #InfidelityRecovery #BetrayalTrauma #RelationshipHealing #NervousSystemHealing #TraumaRecovery #EMDRTherapy #PolyvagalTheory #HealingAfterInfidelity #WomenHealing #SelfTrust #EmotionalHealing #AttachmentHealing #LifeAfterBetrayal   About Monique Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S, is an EMDR-trained trauma and infidelity recovery therapist based in Dallas with over 24 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from betrayal, restore trust, and rebuild their lives with clarity and confidence by integrating faith, neuroscience, and psychology. Dr. Thompson is the bestselling author of Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship, a practical and compassionate guide for couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity. In addition to her clinical work, she has served for over 21 years as a consultant with SMU's Perkins School of Theology and is an Associate Faculty member at the University of Phoenix, where she has been nominated Faculty of the Year for four consecutive years (2020–2023). A dedicated mentor and leader in her field, Dr. Thompson has supervised and supported the licensure of 13 LPC interns over the past 15 years. She is also a respected voice in her local community in Little Elm, Texas, where she is known not only as a clinician and author, but as a committed mother and engaged community member. Learn More at: https://doctormoniquethompson.com/home About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.     Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com Book your $97 Intro Session: https://introductorysession.com Learn more about Rise & Reign: https://loracheadle.com/rise-and-reign Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing.   Download your FREE Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit and take back your power with clarity, confidence, and support that meets you where you are. ✅ Calm the chaos ✅ Rebuild self-trust ✅ Stop the spiral of second-guessing ✅ Reclaim your worth and your future

You're working nonstop, booking sessions, delivering galleries… and still wondering why it feels so hard to make real money. If pricing has ever left you second-guessing everything, this episode will hit close to home. Sarah Petty pulls back the curtain on the 8 pricing mistakes that quietly drain photographers' income and confidence. From guessing your prices to overgiving and undercharging, she shares the hard-earned lessons that changed everything. • The hidden ways "being affordable" keeps you stuck and exhausted • Why more options and digital files are costing you more than you think • How to finally price with clarity, confidence, and a real system If you've been blaming yourself or your talent, this will shift everything. You're not broken, your pricing is. Press play and start rebuilding a business that actually supports your life. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Are online courses dead? It's the question everyone in the online business world has been asking — especially after some very big names stepped away from courses over the past couple of years. In this episode, I sit down with Jasmine Jonte — founder of CRE8TION and one of the sharpest minds in course creation — to talk about what's actually happening, what it means for the rest of us, and what it takes to build a course that delivers real results for students. Jasmine has built over 140 programs and 1,600+ lessons for clients. She started her career teaching kindergarten and first grade in Detroit's lowest-performing school, and that experience shaped everything she does now. She believes students deserve more than they're getting—and that belief drives every course her agency builds. Here's what I love about this conversation: Jasmine does not sugarcoat it. She talks about why some self-paced courses are losing their appeal, what the market is actually demanding now, and why clarity on your niche is the foundation for everything else. She also gets real about the part most course creators avoid — the marketing piece that determines whether a great course sells or sits. If you've been sitting on a course idea, wondering whether it is still worth offering, or just trying to make sense of all the noise around this topic, this episode will give you a much clearer picture.     WHAT YOU'LL LEARN → Why online courses aren't dead — but the standard is higher now, and what that actually means for you → How to use AI well in course creation (and why a ChatGPT course outline is about 15% good on a good day) → What makes a course genuinely great — and why it has everything to do with the student and almost nothing to do with you → Why getting hyper-specific on your niche is the most important thing you can do right now → Why selling a course means either becoming a digital marketer or hiring one     FREE GIFT FROM JASMINE JONTE 10 Next-Level Strategies to Make Your Course as Bingeworthy as Netflix — PDF Guide + Custom GPT (CourseFlix): → http://sarahwalton.com/are-online-courses-dead     CONNECT WITH JASMINE JONTE → Website: https://www.cre8tion.co → Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jasminejonte → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@JasmineJonteCRE8TION     ABOUT JASMINE JONTE Jasmine Jonte is a sought-after expert in course creation, online learning, and client experience, known for transforming expertise into engaging, revenue-generating programs. Starting from an award-winning teaching career in Detroit's lowest-performing school, she shifted to creating over 140 programs and 1,600+ lessons, reaching thousands of students and generating millions in revenue. As the founder of CRE8TION, she helps professionals streamline course creation through her Course Flow to Cash Flow Process.     READY TO BUILD YOUR BUSINESS? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781     FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at → https://sarahwalton.com/freedom     LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. → Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses → Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources     CONNECT WITH SARAH → Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton → Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton     ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.     RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 174: Committing Until It Takes with Kimberly Spencer — https://sarahwalton.com/business-commitment/ Episode 259: How Building an Email List Helped Increase My Revenue 10X with Sena Wheeler — https://sarahwalton.com/building-email-list/ Episode 78: Let's Shake Up The Coaching Industry with Lee Chaix McDonough — https://sarahwalton.com/lee/     LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

Why He Can't Stop: The Truth About Porn Addiction, Cheating & Compulsive Behavior in Relationships You keep asking the same question: Why does he keep doing this—even when he knows it hurts me? In this eye-opening episode, Lora sits down with former Buddhist monk and addiction expert Jeremy Lipkowitz to unpack the real reasons behind compulsive behaviors like porn use, cheating, and addiction. This conversation goes far beyond surface-level answers. Together, they explore how addictive behaviors form, why they aren't about you, and what true recovery actually requires. If you've ever felt confused, hurt, or stuck trying to understand your partner's behavior—this episode will bring clarity, validation, and a new way forward. Top 3 Takeaways It's not about you—it's a coping mechanism. Most addictive behaviors begin early and are rooted in emotional regulation, not love, attraction, or relationship satisfaction. Addiction is about pain, not pleasure. The real question isn't “Why the addiction?”—it's “What pain is being avoided?” Healing requires addressing the root, not just stopping the behavior. You can't shame someone into change—but you can create awareness. True transformation happens through self-awareness, accountability, and building a life that no longer needs escape. Pull Quotes "Addiction isn't about wanting more pleasure—it's about trying to escape a life that doesn't feel good.” Hashtags #PornAddictionRecovery #InfidelityHealing #WhyMenCheat #BetrayalRecovery #RelationshipTrauma #AddictionRecovery #EmotionalHealing #TraumaBond #CompulsiveBehavior #RelationshipAdvice #HealingAfterInfidelity #SelfTrust #MindfulnessHealing   About Monique Dr. Monique Thompson, DHA, LPC, LPC-S, is an EMDR-trained trauma and infidelity recovery therapist based in Dallas with over 24 years of experience in private practice. She specializes in helping individuals and couples heal from betrayal, restore trust, and rebuild their lives with clarity and confidence by integrating faith, neuroscience, and psychology. Dr. Thompson is the bestselling author of Infidelity Recovery Workbook for Couples: Tools and Exercises to Rebuild Your Relationship, a practical and compassionate guide for couples navigating the aftermath of infidelity. In addition to her clinical work, she has served for over 21 years as a consultant with SMU's Perkins School of Theology and is an Associate Faculty member at the University of Phoenix, where she has been nominated Faculty of the Year for four consecutive years (2020–2023). A dedicated mentor and leader in her field, Dr. Thompson has supervised and supported the licensure of 13 LPC interns over the past 15 years. She is also a respected voice in her local community in Little Elm, Texas, where she is known not only as a clinician and author, but as a committed mother and engaged community member. Learn More at: https://doctormoniquethompson.com/home About Lora Lora Cheadle, JD, CHt is a former attorney turned betrayal recovery coach, hypnotherapist, and author who helps women rebuild their identity and reclaim their power after infidelity and profound emotional betrayal. Using her signature Life Choreography® approach, she integrates legal insight, nervous system regulation, somatic practices, and deep spiritual support to help clients move from shattered to sovereign.     Resources & Links Download the free Betrayal Recovery Guide: https://betrayalrecoveryguide.com Book your $97 Intro Session: https://introductorysession.com Learn more about Rise & Reign: https://loracheadle.com/rise-and-reign Follow on YouTube, Instagram, and Facebook @loracheadle   LOVE THE SHOW? TAKE THE NEXT STEP Don't just listen—start healing.   Download your FREE Betrayal Recovery Tool Kit and take back your power with clarity, confidence, and support that meets you where you are. ✅ Calm the chaos ✅ Rebuild self-trust ✅ Stop the spiral of second-guessing ✅ Reclaim your worth and your future

You don't need more hustle. You need habits that actually hold your life together. If you've ever felt like success means choosing between your family and your business, this will hit deep. In this episode, Sarah pulls back the curtain on the daily habits she's seen in women quietly building six and seven figure photography businesses, without losing themselves in the process. • The simple planning shift that turns chaos into clarity • Why your energy, not your time, is your real currency • How letting go of "doing it all" unlocks real growth If you're tired of spinning your wheels and ready for steady, grounded progress, press play. This might be the reset you've been needing. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

You know that feeling when you're in the middle of something — a project, a launch, a life transition — and everything feels like pushing water uphill? Like nothing is working, nothing is moving, and you're the only one who can't seem to get it together? In this episode, I sit down with Amber Richardson — life coach, speaker, and author of Seasonal Syncing: A Woman's Guide to Harmony and Wholeness One Season at a Time — to talk about why that feeling isn't a sign that something is wrong with you. It's a sign that you might be fighting your season instead of working with it. Amber developed her Seasonal Syncing framework after hitting her own wall inside a mastermind — showing up, working hard, and having nothing measurable to show for it. Instead of spiraling (okay, she spiraled a little first), she asked herself a simple question: if my life right now is a season, which one am I in? What followed was years of research, a cross-country move, a seriously ill daughter, and ultimately a self-published book she wrote by candlelight in the quiet dark of the morning. She didn't just write about honoring your seasons. She lived it. This is one of those conversations that will make you exhale. Because the pressure to always be in spring — always activating, always growing, always visible — is costing us. And there's a better way.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why we live in a spring-centric culture — and why that's burning women out The four seasons of life, what each one requires, and the critical practices for each How to identify which season you're actually in right now Why your seasons have nothing to do with the weather outside How to tell the difference between genuine seasonal readiness and fear-based pushing   FREE GIFT FROM AMBER RICHARDSON Amber is giving away a free PDF copy of her book, Seasonal Syncing: A Woman's Guide to Harmony and Wholeness One Season at a Time, exclusively for Game On Girlfriend® listeners. Get your free copy here: https://amberlrichardson.com/gameongirlfriend CONNECT WITH AMBER RICHARDSON Website: https://amberlrichardson.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lifewithcoachamber   ABOUT AMBER RICHARDSON  Amber Richardson is a grateful wife, mother, author, life coach, and speaker. A public servant by trade, she spent the majority of her career as the assistant principal of a public charter high school. However, a series of significant life events prompted her transition to the professions of her dreams — full-time mother and entrepreneur. She recently self-published her first book, Seasonal Syncing: A Woman's Guide to Harmony and Wholeness One Season at a Time. She has a deep passion for and commitment to this work. Additionally, she loves being out in nature, getting her sweat on at Burn Boot Camp, writing, reading, connecting with friends and family, and spending quality time with her husband and their three children.   READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. Her mission is simple: to put more money in the hands of more women. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, The Art of Receiving, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah teaches authentic, heart-centered business strategies because when women have more financial power, they don't just keep it — they use it to take care of their families, support their communities, and build something bigger than themselves.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 253: Ready to Reinvent Yourself? A Conversation With Anita Rombough — https://sarahwalton.com/reinvent-yourself/ Episode 231: Finding Your Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom with Jacki Semerau Tait — https://sarahwalton.com/rock-bottom-to-success/ Episode 300: 300 Episodes — What I've Learned About Consistency, Confidence & Refusing to Quit — https://sarahwalton.com/dreams-in-progress-300-episodes/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." 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What if the very things you worry might hold you back as a mom are actually your biggest business superpowers? After 27 years in the photography industry, Sarah shares the hard-earned wisdom that proves women, especially mothers, are uniquely positioned to build thriving portrait businesses. From opening her studio just weeks before 9/11 to becoming one of the most profitable photographers in the U.S., Sarah reflects on the lessons that shaped her journey. In this episode, she distills nearly three decades of experience into practical advice for women photographers who want both a profitable business and a family-first life. • Why the multitasking and systems you use at home can become your greatest business advantage • How resilience, connection, and calm energy create unforgettable client experiences • The mindset shift that helps women stop "figuring it out alone" and start building real momentum If you've ever wondered whether you can build a photography business without sacrificing your family life, this episode is for you. Press play and hear the advice Sarah wishes every woman photographer knew from the beginning. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

There are three questions every human being is asking: Do you see me? Do you hear me? And do I matter?  When the voice you're putting out into the world doesn't actually sound like you — when it's been sanded down into something professional and polished and unrecognizable — those three questions go unanswered for the very people you are trying to reach. In this episode, I sit down with Patricia Viscount — brand voice strategist, former Canadian Army Public Affairs Officer with NATO tours in Bosnia and Kosovo, and Communication Specialist in the international energy sector — to talk about why so many coaches and consultants perform a version of professionalism that has nothing to do with who they actually are, and what it looks like to finally stop. You are going to love Patricia's story. There were several points in our conversation where my mouth was just open. This woman has been through things most people haven't. She has seen things most people haven't seen. And what she does now — helping entrepreneurs uncover the genuine voice that was already there — makes complete sense when you hear where she's been. This conversation is also going to remind you of how abundant your life is. And how much we all owe to the people who stand up and use their voices every day, inspiring the rest of us to do the same.   WHAT YOU'LL LEARN Why coaches and consultants perform a "professional" version of themselves in writing — and how to stop Why confidence is borrowable — and how to use someone else's belief in you as a bridge to your own Why ready is a decision, not a feeling — and what that means for every move you're afraid to make What a brand voice guide actually looks like and how it removes you as the bottleneck in your own content How Patricia went from 15 years in the Canadian Army to building a business around helping entrepreneurs find their genuine voice   SPECIAL GIFT FROM PATRICIA Take Patricia's free Brand Voice Quiz to discover your brand voice personality: https://www.tryinteract.com/share/quiz/61f1aa1322fd240018d65068 CONNECT WITH PATRICIA Website: https://www.patriciaviscount.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patricia-viscount/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/patricia_viscount_comms/   ABOUT PATRICIA  Before starting her business, Patricia had a 15-year career as a Public Affairs Officer in the Canadian Army, with NATO tours in Bosnia and Kosovo. This was followed by a diverse career as a Communication Specialist in the international energy sector, where she continued to herd all the cats. She helps coaching and consulting businesses refine their brand voice and messaging, and streamline their content — website, sales pages, and email marketing — so they can grow and attract aligned, premium clients with ease. READY TO BUILD YOUR CONFIDENCE? Book a free 15-min call with Sarah to talk about where you are in your business and see if working together feels right. Schedule here: https://app.acuityscheduling.com/schedule.php?owner=13047670&appointmentType=34706781   FREE GIFT FROM SARAH Get Sarah's Freedom Calculator and discover how much your business needs to make to finally be free. Download at https://sarahwalton.com/freedom   LEARN FROM SARAH Explore Sarah's online courses and free resources to start building your business with confidence. Online Courses: https://sarahwalton.com/online-courses Free Resources: https://sarahwalton.com/free-resources   CONNECT WITH SARAH Website: https://sarahwalton.com/podcast YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheSarahWalton Instagram: https://instagram.com/thesarahwalton   ABOUT SARAH WALTON Sarah Walton is a business coach, podcast host, and mentor who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses they love. She's the creator of the Abundance Academy, Effortless Sales, and the Game On Girlfriend® podcast. Sarah's mission is to put more money in the hands of more women while teaching authentic, heart-centered business strategies.   RELATED GAME ON GIRLFRIEND® EPISODES YOU'LL LOVE Episode 283: How to Find Your Signature Talk with Speaking Coach Jen Oliver — https://sarahwalton.com/tedx-speaker-coach/ Episode 309: How One Woman Entrepreneur Built Confidence by Showing Up Where She Didn't Belong with Sarai Martinez — https://sarahwalton.com/women-entrepreneurs-building-confidence-episode-309/ Episode 231: Finding Your Purpose After Hitting Rock Bottom with Jacki Semerau Tait — https://sarahwalton.com/rock-bottom-to-success/   LOVE THE SHOW? LEAVE US A REVIEW! Thank you so much for listening. I'm honored that you're here, and I'd be grateful if you could leave a quick review on Apple Podcasts by clicking here, scrolling to the bottom, and clicking "Write a review." Your reviews help other women entrepreneurs find the show and get the support they need to build businesses they love. Thank you for being part of the Game On Girlfriend® community! (If you're not sure how to leave a review, you can watch this quick tutorial.)  

You're busy. Weekends booked, nights spent editing, yet the numbers still don't add up. If you've ever wondered, "Why am I working so hard and still not making real money?" this episode might hit close to home. In this solo episode, Sarah Petty shares what she's learned from working with more than 33,000 photographers. The truth? Most aren't failing because of talent. They're focused on the wrong things. Sarah walks through the hidden bottlenecks that quietly keep photographers stuck and how to finally break through them. • The 5 diagnostic questions that instantly reveal what's holding your business back • How to identify and fix the single bottleneck slowing your growth • Why more clients won't solve your problem if your business model is broken If you've been feeling busy but stuck, this conversation may give you the clarity you've been missing. Press play and start focusing on what actually moves your business forward. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

Ever wonder what actually pushes photographers past the $200K mark? At Go Boutique Live this year, more photographers crossed that milestone than ever before. And the truth might surprise you. It wasn't hustle. It was clarity. In this episode, Sarah sits down with several brand new $200K Yay Award winners who share the shifts that finally unlocked their growth. From mindset to systems, their stories reveal what really changes when your business levels up. • Turning numbers into a motivating game that drives consistent growth • Letting go of scarcity and finally charging what your work is worth • Why systems, support, and clear offers create freedom, not more work If you've been circling your next income milestone and wondering what's missing, this episode will open your eyes. Press play and hear what changed for photographers who finally broke through. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

If your heart races before every session. If you replay pricing conversations in your head at 2 a.m. If you've ever thought, "I'm just too shy for this." This episode is your permission slip to stop trying to be louder and start being smarter. Sarah shares why being introverted isn't the thing holding you back, it might be your biggest advantage. Through Audrey Terris' story, from hiding behind $400 sales to confidently crossing $1,000 again and again, you'll see what changes when personality stops being the excuse and systems take the lead. You'll walk away with: • A powerful reframe that turns "I'm awkward" into "I'm deeply attuned" • Why scripts and systems calm anxiety and make selling feel natural • The three conversations that actually grow your business, and how introverts win at all of them If you're tired of thinking you have to be bubbly, pushy, or someone you're not to succeed, this is the truth your nervous system has been waiting to hear. You don't need a new personality. You need a plan. Press play and let's build it together. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756

You're working nonstop, filling your calendar with mini sessions—and still barely scraping by. It feels like you're making progress, but what if these quick wins are actually keeping you stuck? In this episode, Sarah Petty unpacks the hidden costs of mini sessions and shows you a better way to build profit and joy. ● Why mini sessions attract the wrong clients—and burn you out ● The emotional cost you're quietly paying every busy season ● A simple framework to start attracting high-value clients today If you've been wondering why it still feels so hard, even when you're "booked," this episode will help you shift course. Hit play and take the first step out of the mini session trap. RESOURCES:  Photography Business Tools to Get Started 37 CLIENTS WHO CAN HIRE YOU TODAY https://info.photographybusinessinstitute.com/37-clients-optin   INSTAGRAM – DM me "Conversation Starters" for some genuine ways to strike up a conversation about your photography business wherever you are. https://www.instagram.com/sarah.petty   FREE COPY: NEW YORK TIMES BEST SELLING BOOK FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/freebook    BOUTIQUE BREAKTHROUGH – 8-WEEK WORKSHOP www.photographybusinessinstitute.com/boutiquebreakthrough   FREE FACEBOOK GROUP: Join and get my free mini-class: How I earned $1,500 per client working 16 hours a week by becoming a boutique photographer. https://www.facebook.com/groups/ditchthedigitals    YOUTUBE: Check out my latest how to videos:  https://www.youtube.com/photographybusinessinstitute   LOVE THE SHOW? Subscribe & Review on Apple Podcasts https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/worth-every-penny-joycast/id1513676756