If you’ve ever had something in your business not go as planned and felt like everyone was watching… this episode is your reminder that failure isn’t the end, it’s the beginning of building something better.

In this episode, I’m joined by Frenchie Ferenczi, business strategist, fractional executive, and growth advisor, to talk about what it really looks like to rebuild after public failure and how to create a more sustainable, values-driven business on the other side. Just a few years ago, over 12,000 people wanted her fired. Instead of walking away, she made a bold decision: to stay, rebuild, and create a business that aligned with her life, her values, and her vision for long-term success.

We dive into what that season actually looked like, how she stayed grounded in the middle of noise and criticism, and the practical strategies she used to grow again without burnout, hustle, or starting over. We also talk about what it means to build a life-priority business, how to stay close to the money when things feel uncertain, and why reinvention is often the key to sustainable business growth.

If you’re navigating a hard season, questioning your next move, or craving a simpler, more aligned way to grow—this episode will meet you exactly where you are.

Today you’ll hear:

• 01:38 – Meet Frenchie Ferenczi and the story behind her public business setback
• 03:38 – What a life-priority business really looks like (and why optionality matters)
• 05:10 – How she structures her schedule to prioritize her kids and real life
• 06:38 – The viral moment that changed everything—and what happened next
• 09:15 – Navigating public criticism and staying grounded in your values
• 12:05 – The mindset shift that helped her rebuild instead of walk away
• 15:20 – Why staying close to the money is critical in uncertain seasons
• 18:45 – Simplifying your business instead of overcomplicating your comeback
• 22:10 – Letting go of your old identity to step into your next level
• 25:30 – The emotional side of rebuilding (and what no one prepares you for)
• 29:05 – How to grow without burning out the second time around
• 32:40 – Building a values-driven, sustainable business after failure
• 36:15 – Redefining success around your life—not just your revenue
• 40:05 – What “peace and profit” actually looks like in real life

Connect with Frenchie:

Website: https://www.frenchieferenczi.com/

Instagram: @frenchie.ferenczi

FREE Weekly Accountability Check-In: https://join.frenchieferenczi.com/weekly/

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If you’re tired of posting every day, overthinking your content, and wondering why your business still feels heavy… it’s not because you’re doing it wrong, it’s because you’ve been taught a strategy that depends on constant visibility.

In this episode, I’m joined by Kate Kordsmeier, certified life and business coach and founder of Success with Soul, to talk about what it really looks like to build a profitable, sustainable business without social media.

Kate hasn’t posted, scrolled, or engaged on social platforms in over four years—and her business is still growing.

We dive into how she made that shift, the unexpected benefits (beyond just getting your time back), and how to replace social media with SEO, aligned messaging, and simple systems that actually support your life. We also explore her concept of “feminist funnels,” the role of self-trust in business, and why stepping off social might be the most powerful move you can make for your growth and mental clarity.

If you’re ready to get clients without social media, simplify your marketing, and build a business that gives you your time and energy back, this episode will open your eyes to a whole new way of doing business.

Today you’ll hear:

• 01:50 – Meet Kate Kordsmeier and her anti-social business approach
• 03:40 – What a life-first business really means (and why it matters)
• 05:15 – The hidden benefit of quitting social media: mental bandwidth
• 07:10 – What led Kate to walk away from social media completely
• 09:20 – The breaking point most entrepreneurs don’t talk about
• 12:05 – Why constant posting keeps you stuck in a cycle
• 15:10 – The myth that visibility equals business growth
• 18:25 – How to get clients without social media
• 21:40 – What “feminist funnels” are and how they work
• 25:05 – The role of self-trust in sustainable business growth
• 28:30 – Replacing social media with SEO and evergreen marketing
• 32:10 – Building simple business systems that actually scale
• 36:45 – What happens when you stop chasing the algorithm
• 40:20 – How to create a business that supports your life, not the other way around

Connect with Kate:

Website: Successwithsoul.co

Instagram: @success.with.soul

FREE Resources:

Beyond the Scroll 4-Day Biz Blueprint: Successwithsoul.co/socialfree

The $1k/Day Experiment: successwithsoul.co/bts

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In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we used simple business systems, strategic spending, and points to fund our entire spring break and how you can build a business that supports your life too.

In today's episode, I share:

• 01:50 – Why we made a family rule to travel once a quarter and how it shaped our business decisions
• 03:40 – The real reason I left corporate and why freedom, not revenue, was the goal
• 05:10 – How rising travel costs forced us to rethink how our business supports our life
• 06:45 – The shift from “we can’t afford it” to building systems that make it possible
• 08:20 – How we strategically use credit cards across business and personal expenses
• 10:05 – The role AI played in mapping out our travel redemption strategy
• 11:40 – The simple benefits spreadsheet that ensures we never leave money on the table
• 13:15 – How separating and optimizing spending creates more predictable rewards
• 14:50 – Why this approach is really about intentional entrepreneurship and sustainable business growth
• 16:30 – The bigger mindset shift: building a business that funds your life, not just your bills

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