The Life & Business On Purpose Podcast with Sandy Patterson

Sandy Patterson
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Welcome to the Biz Builders podcast where we cut through the crap and believe that building your business will change your life. Around here, we’re all about breaking the rules, building businesses, and living life on our own terms.You’re in the right spot if you’re down for business building, strategy, mindset work, and straight up having fun & not taking ourselves too seriously as we do it. Each week, we’re getting real about the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to making your business dreams a reality. From mindset hacks to business building tips and sharing stories of women doing the damn thing, this podcast is your secret weapon to building a biz that lights you up (and gets you paid).Sandy’s a former teacher turned certified life & business coach, and she’s now your no-nonsense guide, mentor and coach. She left her “real” job three years ago and hasn’t looked back because she built two successful businesses. Now, she’s here to help you do the same and create a life you love where everyday feels like Friday. So, if you’re ready to stop playing small and start living bigger and brighter, grab your headphones and let’s get started. Biz Builders is here to help you crush your goals, have some fun, and create a life you love- no permission slip required.

  1. 3d ago

    ep. 147 How to Build Confidence When You’ve Spent Years Putting Everyone Else First

    If you’ve ever had the thought, “I don’t want to keep doing this anymore”- but weren’t quite sure what doing things differently would actually look like- this conversation is for you. In this episode, I’m joined by one of my incredible clients, confidence and mindset coach, Allison Meyer, for a conversation about people pleasing, perfectionism, self-trust, and what happens when you reach a point in your life where you realize you’re ready to stop living according to everyone else’s expectations. Because for so many high-achieving women, life can look really good on the outside. You’re successful. You’re capable. You take care of your family. You show up for your work or business. You’re the person everyone can count on. But somewhere along the way, you may realize you’ve become so good at anticipating what everyone else needs that you’re not even sure what you want anymore. In this episode, we talk about: Why people pleasing can make it difficult to even know what you wantHow perfectionism can keep you from doing things you’re completely capable of doingWhy the qualities you’ve been praised for might also be the ones exhausting youThe connection between confidence and keeping small promises to yourselfHow to stop taking responsibility for other people’s emotionsWhy changing a behavior isn’t always enough when the pattern is deeply ingrainedHow self-trust helps you move forward even when you’ve never done something beforeWhat it looks like to reconnect with the version of you that existed before everyone else’s expectations got so loudHow small identity shifts can create massive changes in your relationships, career, business, and everyday life If you’re in a season where you’re questioning old patterns, craving more confidence, or realizing you’re ready to stop living your life according to what everyone else needs from you, you’re going to LOVE this episode.  Connect with Allison Listen to the Courageously Confident Podcast Allison’s website  Check out the Spark Circle Join Allison’s private Facebook Group Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  2. Aug 14

    ep. 146 The Identity Shift Every Coach Needs to Grow a Successful Business | Interview with Teddi

    Most coaches think they need a better strategy. More content. A better niche. A stronger elevator pitch. Another marketing tactic. But what if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your strategy at all? In this behind-the-scenes conversation, I sit down with my mastermind client, Teddi to talk about her journey from pediatric nurse practitioner to coach, how she built her coaching business, and the identity shifts that completely changed the way she shows up as a business owner. We dive into what it actually looks like to move through the messy middle of business- the season where you're working hard, building momentum, and wondering if it's ever going to pay off. Teddi shares how she stopped chasing perfection, found confidence in her messaging, launched her first group program, and learned to define success by impact instead of just revenue. If you've ever found yourself overthinking every post, taking every "no" personally, or believing that success comes from doing everything perfectly, this episode will remind you that sustainable business growth starts with self-trust. In this episode, we chat about: Why strategy alone isn't enough to grow a successful coaching businessHow perfectionism quietly sabotages your content and visibilityThe identity shifts that helped Teddy attract aligned clientsWhy defining success by revenue alone keeps coaches stuckHow narrowing your messaging actually makes your content more relatableThe power of self-trust in business decisionsWhat it really looks like to move through the "messy middle" of entrepreneurshipWhy authentic conversations outperform perfectly rehearsed elevator pitchesThe connection between good girl conditioning and entrepreneurshipHow building your business becomes easier when you stop trying to do everything "right." Connect with Teddi Teddi’s IG Check out The Table Join the Netflix Experience  Teddi’s Website Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  3. Jul 22

    ep. 145 How to Build Business Momentum Without Constantly Starting Over

    If you've ever felt like you're constantly starting over in your coaching business, here’s why.  Maybe you've rewritten your offer... changed your messaging... switched niches... bought another course... or convinced yourself you just need a better strategy. But what if your business isn't struggling because of your strategy? What if it's because you're unintentionally interrupting your own momentum? In this episode, I'm sharing the four stages of intentional momentum building and why so many online coaches unknowingly restart before their strategy has had enough time to work. If you've been stuck in cycles of overthinking, perfectionism, strategy hopping, or constantly looking for certainty before taking action, this conversation will help you see your business in a completely different way. In this episode, we talk about: Why constantly changing your strategy keeps your coaching business stuckThe hidden pattern of self-interruption that prevents momentum from compoundingThe difference between productive action and momentum-building actionThe four stages of intentional business momentum: Expose, Interrupt, Simplify, and SustainHow to make business decisions from data instead of panicWhy consistency isn't your problem- and what actually isHow to stop restarting your business every time things feel uncertainWhat it really takes to build recurring revenue that compounds over timeIf you're tired of feeling like you're always back at square one, this episode will help you understand why- and show you a different way forward. Resources Mentioned Ready to stop self-interrupting and start building momentum that compounds? The Momentum Sprint is a private four-week coaching experience where we'll apply these four stages directly to your business so you can make confident decisions, stop restarting, and build sustainable momentum. Connect with me on Instagram and let me know your biggest takeaway from today's episode. I'd love to hear what resonated with you. And if this episode helped you, I'd be so grateful if you'd leave a quick review- it helps more women building coaching businesses discover the show. Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  4. Jul 15

    ep. 144 Build Momentum in Your Online Coaching Businesses in 90 Days with This One Simple Question

    If you've ever found yourself rewriting your offers, changing your messaging, buying another course, or convincing yourself that your strategy isn't working… this episode is for you. In this episode, I'm introducing a concept I've been seeing over and over again with coaches: self-interruption. Most online business owners don't struggle because they lack strategy. They struggle because they interrupt strategies that haven't had enough time to work. Every slow month, quiet launch, or low engagement post feels like proof that something isn’t working. So we change direction before we've gathered enough data & evidence. We create a new offer, pivot our niche, rewrite our messaging, or invest in another program; when what we really needed was more time, more data, and more trust. In this episode, we’re chatting about: Why constantly changing your strategy resets your business momentum every time.The difference between making data-driven decisions and emotion-driven decisions.The simple question that can keep you from abandoning a strategy too soon.How to separate facts from feelings when evaluating your results.How consistency compounds when you stop restarting.The cost of strategy hopping on confidence, authority, and revenue.How to know whether it's actually time to pivot or whether you're simply uncomfortable. Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  5. Jul 6

    ep. 143 How to Build a Personal Brand That Attracts Dream Clients with Farah Bazzi

    How do you build a brand that feels authentic, attracts the right clients, and creates lasting business growth? In this inspiring conversation, I’m sitting down with brand strategist, entrepreneur, former teacher, mom and mastermind client Farah Bazzi to talk about the journey from classroom teacher to successful business owner, the power of personal branding, and why self-trust is the foundation of sustainable success. Farah shares how starting a luxury stationery company during motherhood led her to uncover hidden strengths, develop a powerful brand, and eventually help other entrepreneurs clarify their message, position themselves as experts, and attract dream clients. In this episode, we dive into: The transition from teacher to entrepreneurHow business reveals hidden strengths and untapped potentialWhy personal branding goes far beyond logos, fonts, and color palettesThe role of self-trust in business growth and leadershipHow to stop chasing validation and start owning your expertiseThe difference between selling and attracting aligned clientsBuilding a business that supports your values, family, and lifestyleWhat makes a mastermind community so powerful for growthLetting go of perfectionism and detaching your worth from your resultsCreating a brand that feels like an authentic extension of who you areFarah’s first episode - 9/9/2024 Connect with Farah ⬇️ Farah’s IG Farah’s website Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  6. Jun 26

    ep. 142 The Hidden Cost of Good Girl Conditioning in Business

    Have you ever stayed committed to something that no longer felt aligned simply because you already told people you were going to do it? In this IG live, I'm taking you behind the scenes of a real-time business decision. What was originally planned as a five-day Good Girl Collapse Experience became a three-day experience; and that pivot became the perfect example of what happens when you stop leading from people-pleasing and start leading from self-trust. If you've ever found yourself afraid to change your pricing, evolve an offer, set a boundary, or make a decision because you're worried about disappointing people, this episode is for you. You'll learn why so many women believe they have a strategy problem when they actually have an identity problem, and how Good Girl conditioning quietly influences your content, sales, leadership, pricing, boundaries, and decision-making.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why pivoting is often a sign of stronger leadership- not inconsistency.The hidden ways Good Girl conditioning shows up in your business.How people-pleasing can make content creation, selling, and launching feel heavier than they need to.Why strategy alone won't create lasting business growth.How rebuilding self-trust allows you to make aligned decisions without seeking permission.The mindset shift that helps you lead your business with confidence instead of obligation.Join the Good Girl Collapse Experience beginning on June 29th (free 5-day challenge) Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  7. Jun 15

    ep. 141 The Real Reason You're Doing Everything Right But Not Getting More Clients

    In this episode, let’s talk about the hidden impact of Good Girl conditioning on women entrepreneurs and how people pleasing, perfectionism, overgiving, and the need for approval can quietly sabotage your sales, content, pricing, boundaries, and leadership. You'll learn why adding more strategies, courses, or marketing tactics won't solve the underlying problem if you're still building your business from an identity rooted in proving, performing, and seeking validation.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why your business may feel exhausting even when you're doing everything "right"How good girl conditioning shows up in content creation, sales, pricing, and client deliveryThe hidden cost of people pleasing in your coaching businessWhy self-trust is more important than finding the perfect strategyHow to stop outsourcing your authority and start leading with confidenceThe difference between building a business from self-betrayal versus self-trustA behind-the-scenes look at the Good Girl Collapse Method If you've ever softened your message, undercharged for your work, struggled to hold boundaries, or waited for permission before making a move in your business, this episode is for you.  Join the Good Girl Collapse Experience beginning on June 29th (free 5-day challenge) Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

  8. Jun 9

    ep. 140 Why "Selling Is Serving" Isn't Enough (And What Actually Works)

    Do you know you need to sell your coaching offer, but every time it's time to make an invitation, follow up, or talk about your services, you freeze? Maybe you've been told that "selling is serving" and while you understand the concept, it still doesn't make sales feel natural. In this episode, I’m breaking down why selling feels so uncomfortable for so many women entrepreneurs, coaches, and recovering perfectionists- and why the real solution isn't simply changing your thoughts about sales. Instead, you'll learn how sales become easier when you step into leadership. I’m sharing my powerful 3 C's Framework for selling coaching with confidence, helping you move from passive hope to clean, aligned leadership that attracts clients without feeling pushy, manipulative, or sleazy.  In this episode, you’ll learn: Why "selling is serving" doesn't fully solve sales resistanceThe hidden beliefs that make selling feel uncomfortableHow good girl conditioning impacts your ability to sell confidentlyWhy leadership (not persuasion) is the key to salesThe difference between being a cruise director and being the captain of the ship in sales How to make direct invitations without feeling awkwardThe 3 C's Framework for selling coaching naturally and confidentlyHow to stop making rejection mean something about youWhy conviction in your work is essential for consistent salesHow to attract coaching clients through leadership and self-trust Resources & Links: ➡️ Book your free Good Girl Unleashed Expansion Call ➡️ Apply for coaching ➡️ Connect on Instagram ❤️ Leave a review and share with your biz bestie if this episode resonated!

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Welcome to the Biz Builders podcast where we cut through the crap and believe that building your business will change your life. Around here, we’re all about breaking the rules, building businesses, and living life on our own terms.You’re in the right spot if you’re down for business building, strategy, mindset work, and straight up having fun & not taking ourselves too seriously as we do it. Each week, we’re getting real about the highs, lows, and everything in between when it comes to making your business dreams a reality. From mindset hacks to business building tips and sharing stories of women doing the damn thing, this podcast is your secret weapon to building a biz that lights you up (and gets you paid).Sandy’s a former teacher turned certified life & business coach, and she’s now your no-nonsense guide, mentor and coach. She left her “real” job three years ago and hasn’t looked back because she built two successful businesses. Now, she’s here to help you do the same and create a life you love where everyday feels like Friday. So, if you’re ready to stop playing small and start living bigger and brighter, grab your headphones and let’s get started. Biz Builders is here to help you crush your goals, have some fun, and create a life you love- no permission slip required.

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