Debt is a heavy word, and for many business owners, it’s a source of silent shame. If you feel like your "debt mess" is too big to fix, this episode is your invitation to breathe again. We’re stripping away the complexity and the guilt to look at the cold, hard truth of how debt works—and how you can escape it.

In this episode, we explore:

• The Debt Trap: Why we’ve been told debt is a "solution" when it’s actually a drain on cash flow.

• The Psychological Toll: How carrying a balance sucks your creative energy and steals your freedom.

• The Path Out: Practical steps to stop the cycle and reclaim your business’s future.

You aren't alone in this. Let’s stop managing the mess and start cleaning it up.

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What does it mean to truly steward your wealth? This week, CFP Mark Willis shares his unconventional approach to financial planning. Tune in to discover why Mark’s philosophy stands apart from the crowd and how you can apply his unique insights to your own financial journey.

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What does it actually look like to outsource your inventory fulfillment? Today, 3PL founder Alia Oneal joins us to navigate this new territory for the podcast. Tune in as we break down the benefits of 3PL and how it can help your business grow.

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Today we're talking about why complexity is the enemy of profitability and what the hidden costs of complexity actually are. I'm going to give you some real life examples and break down what this idea really means.

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Today, a guest is returning who's been so popular on this show. Jennifer Allwood is talking about women getting stuck in their business, feeling like they can't gain traction, and how to break through this tricky spot. You don't want to miss this conversation.

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Jennifer Allwood is an inspiring entrepreneur and business coach who has built a thriving multi-7-figure a year business in the online space. Leveraging her faithful social media following of over 650K followers, “She’s Equipt with Jennifer Allwood” podcast with nearly 7 million downloads, and her #1 best-selling book “Fear Is Not the Boss of You,” Jennifer empowers women to create financial freedom online while using their God-given gifts.

In the last decade, Jennifer has taught over 20,000 women how to grow and sell on social media, diversify revenue streams, and transform their financial situations through online business.

As the founder of She’s Equipt, an all-in-one marketing platform designed to equip entrepreneurs with all the online tools to build sustainable businesses, Jennifer continues to provide high-value training, mentorship, and resources that help women grow their brands and thrive in an ever-changing online world.

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I’m chatting with two incredible women from the Inventory Genius C-Suite Program about the financial side of employees and marketing. We dive into how these key areas affect business growth and talk through ways to spot and fix issues early—before they become bigger problems.

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Today’s episode is a conversation with my client Cat Fischer from the Inventory Genius Mastermind. Cat’s been putting in serious work around her business finances, and we’re talking about what she’s learned, the strategies she’s using, and the mindset behind stepping into full financial ownership as a business owner.

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What if your sales goals are doing more harm than good? In this episode, I’m unpacking why the constant focus on sales targets might be sabotaging your business. Sales matter—but not in the way you’ve been taught. Tune in to hear my take.

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