The Funnel Paradox: Build Systems That Set You Free (Without Selling Your Soul)

Funnels don’t have to feel gross.

In this episode of the Regenerative Business Podcast, Sam Garcia dives into a strange (and frustrating) paradox: why heart-centered, magical, and sensitive entrepreneurs—who most need automated systems to protect their energy—are often the ones most repelled by the word funnel.

Sam unpacks the three major reasons this resistance shows up:

The manipulation myth that says all funnels are sleazy

The authenticity trap that keeps us hustling to feel "real"

The systems stereotype that says systems are only for logical, non-creative people

And then, she invites you into a totally different approach: building living business ecosystems that work like nature—resilient, sustainable, magical.

This episode is a must-listen if you’re ready to stop burning out and start building systems that carry your magic even while you rest.

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