Beyond Your Business | Business Growth for Women Entrepreneurs, Business Strategy, Business Systems, Mindset Shifts

A strong customer follow up system isn't about sending endless emails or relying on complicated software. It's about creating a simple, repeatable experience that helps every customer feel seen, supported, and valued. When your communication becomes consistent, your business becomes easier to run and your customers notice the difference. Many small business owners spend so much time tryi...

Instead of chasing the latest tools, focus on building habits that strengthen your business operations . A client onboarding checklist, a weekly finance review, or a simple follow-up process can become the foundation of effective small business systems . These practical routines improve productivity , create confidence, and make it easier to deliver a consistent experience without relying on memor...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business, Amy Sussex dives into one of the most common challenges for entrepreneurs: feeling overwhelmed by the day-to-day operations of running a business. She breaks down the five key pillars every business relies on — customers, sales, delivery and operations, finance, and admin systems — and explains why trying to fix everything at once often creates even more fr...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business, Amy Sussex continues the conversation on business operations by answering one of the biggest questions entrepreneurs face: Where do I even start? She breaks down how to improve business operations without trying to overhaul everything at once, explaining why the key to sustainable growth is identifying the areas of highest friction in your business and focu...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business, Amy Sussex breaks down the real meaning of business operations and why so many entrepreneurs feel overwhelmed even when their business looks successful from the outside. She unpacks the behind-the-scenes systems, workflows, and routines that keep a business running — and explains how a lack of structure often leads to stress, burnout, and constant “putting...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , I open up about the side of entrepreneurship that often goes unspoken — running a business that looks successful on the outside while quietly feeling overwhelming behind the scenes. I explore the mental load so many business owners carry every day, from constant decision-making to managing operations, clients, and expectations, and why that pressure can qu...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex sits down with Nadia D’Iuso, clinical psychologist and co-founder of Crosstown Psychology and Wellness Clinic, for a thoughtful conversation on mental health, self-awareness, and everyday wellness. Nadia shares the personal experiences that led her into psychology and how they’ve shaped her approach to creating safe, supportive spaces for adoles...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex is joined by Brittany Miller, online marketing strategist and founder of Brittany Miller Socials, for a real and relatable conversation about navigating business and motherhood. Brittany shares her perspective on how the social media landscape has evolved, and why focusing on quality over quantity is key to building a sustainable and effective o...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex sits down with Karen Wonders for a practical and empowering conversation about emotional intelligence and its role in modern leadership. Karen breaks down EI as a skill — not a personality trait — and explains how it can be learned, practiced, and strengthened over time. From navigating difficult conversations to building stronger client and tea...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex welcomes back Canva Verified Expert Melissa Lemay for a real and relatable conversation about organization, simplicity, and running a business without the chaos. Melissa shares how streamlining her offers — including simplifying her membership model — has allowed her to better support her clients while making her own workload more manageable. sh...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex sits down with life coach and 4x best-selling author Andrea Mondonx to talk about the inner work behind sustainable success. Andrea shares her journey from social services to coaching high-achieving female entrepreneurs, and why self-trust, awareness, and intentional leadership are the real foundations of business growth. Together, they unpack h...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex sits down with Cortney St. Clair, known as the “It Factor Stylist,” to explore how personal style can be a powerful catalyst for confidence, identity, and growth. Cortney shares how many women look successful on paper but still feel stuck — and how aligning your wardrobe with who you are (and who you’re becoming) can shift how you show up in eve...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex talks with Evie Tavares, a copywriter who entrepreneurs build meaningful emotional connections through authentic messaging. Evie shares her journey from a decade in banking to creating a purpose-driven business rooted in creativity, personal branding, and values-led marketing. Their conversation explores what “anti-sleazy” marketing really means...

In this episode, Britt Holmes shares her perspective on what makes digital marketing actually work — and it starts with your website. She explains why no amount of ads or traffic can make up for a site that isn’t built to convert, and why having a strong foundation is non-negotiable for real business growth. Britt dives into the connection between business strategy and website performance, emphasi...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business , Amy Sussex is joined by Leslie Robertson and Lauren Murdoch for a candid conversation about personal and professional growth. They share how recent experiences gave them fresh perspective on their businesses and inspired more intentional decisions moving forward.  The trio dives into what it really takes to grow sustainably: investing in yourself, setting...

In this episode, Amy Sussex breaks down one of the most powerful — and often overlooked — drivers of business growth: trust. She explains how trust isn’t just a “nice to have” in marketing, but the foundation for meaningful audience engagement and strong client relationships. Amy shares how building trust directly impacts referrals, repeat clients, and long-term loyalty. Her message is simple but...

In this episode, Amy discusses her experiences in the 'messy middle' of entrepreneurship, focusing on the feelings of comparison and insecurity that can arise in networking situations. This is a vulnerable share about how she was feeling after attending some events. She shares personal anecdotes and reflections on how to navigate these feelings, emphasizing the importance of clarity, sel...

In this episode of Beyond Your Business ,  Amy chats with Puja, founder of Roop Creative Agency, to explore the real side of entrepreneurship. From leaving her corporate career to building a creative agency that empowers entrepreneurs through branding and websites, Puja shares the lessons she’s learned along the way. Together, they unpack what it takes to create a timeless brand, why mentorship ma...

It’s event season  and whether you’re attending a market, conference, or mastermind, your return on investment has a lot more to do with you than the event itself. In this episode, Amy shares how one simple quote  “You make your own ROI at an event” stopped her in her tracks. From her early days as a wellness vendor to hosting her own community events, Amy reflects on what it really means to “show...

In this episode Amy Sussex chats Lauren Murdoch, founder of Murdoch Marketing, to explore her transition from a 15-year corporate career in marketing and business development to entrepreneurship. After experiencing burnout, Lauren decided to create a business that reflected her values and desire for balance. She shares how she found clarity through building strategic and sustainable marketing plan...

In this episode host Amy connects with Staci Millard, a mom of two, multi-passionate seven-figure entrepreneur, and owner of both Thrive Accounting and Love Powered Co. Staci’s journey from corporate accountant to thriving business owner is packed with lessons for any entrepreneur who wants to scale with intention. She shares how she built, grew, and successfully exited a business by focusing on f...

In today’s episode, Amy dives into a question she hears from so many entrepreneurs: Why does it feel like my business is running me instead of me running my business? If you’ve ever felt buried under sticky notes, stuck as the bottleneck in your business, or guilty about dropping balls with clients, you’re not alone. She has been there too. In fact, this summer she found herself in that same patte...

This episode marks a brand new chapter for me, my business, and this podcast. I’m sharing the full backstory of how this show began, the challenges that shaped my journey, and what led me to evolve from You Are Your Business into Beyond Your Business. 2023 was a year that tested me,  as a mom, a wife, and an entrepreneur. From personal loss and constant setbacks to questioning if I should even sta...

Something big has been happening behind the scenes, and I’m finally ready to share it: this podcast has officially rebranded. When I launched my show, I was home with a one-year-old and a six-year-old, craving connection and real conversations outside of nap schedules and snack times. At the time, the name You Are Your Business felt true. As a solo entrepreneur, people were drawn to me, my story,...

Running a business is so much more than systems, strategy, and sales, it’s about who you are as a leader, the life you’re creating, and the experiences you’re shaping along the way. I remembered this when I left my corporate career six years ago to become a full-time entrepreneur. I wanted freedom, fulfillment, and purpose,  not to keep wishing away time until five o’clock, the weekend, or the nex...