Million Dollar Grit

Let’s talk about something every coach, consultant, and service provider runs into: the blurry line between a client’s reasonable expectation… and sneaky entitlement. In this episode, I’m breaking down how to tell the difference, why it matters for your energy and boundaries, and how to avoid the resentment spiral that happens when scope creep gets normalized. I’ll share real examples from my own...

Let’s talk about something most people never say out loud: What if deep down, you believe money isn’t safe? Not because you’re lazy or self-sabotaging—but because you saw what money did to your family. Because money got used to manipulate, control, or destroy. Because wealth made someone you loved a target. And now, even though you want abundance, your nervous system is quietly screaming, “Danger....

Let’s talk about the thing tripping up almost every entrepreneur trying to sell something right now: Your offer isn’t clear enough. The problem isn’t the price. It’s the problem. In this episode, I break down the biggest clarity killers I saw inside dozens of offer briefs this month—from therapy-intake-form hooks to pricing math that makes no sense to anyone but your Google Doc. We’ll talk about w...

Hey friends, in today's episode of A Million Dollar Grit, I'm answering some super personal questions from one of my clients about my journey to buying my dream home. I'm diving into exactly how (and why!) I took the leap from a Dave Ramsey envelope life with young kids to buying a $2 million farmhouse on 15 acres near the ocean in my dream town. You'll hear: Why I never imagined I'd buy such an e...

In this episode, I’m diving into the stuff nobody warned me about when it comes to business, money, growth, and leadership. Things like... how making more money doesn’t mean less stress—it actually requires a totally new skillset around wealth preservation. Or how your nervous system (yep, not your calendar or your team) becomes the biggest bottleneck. I talk about how personal growth can get lone...

Today I'm chatting with my friend and client, Ashley Ebert, founder of The Abundance Group and owner of a thriving, multi-location wedding planning business. Ashley shares her journey from scaling her own service-based business (even through COVID!) to coaching other wedding pros on building businesses and lives they love. We dive into: The exact moment at Disney when Ashley realized she needed co...

Today I'm unpacking what parts of running a business will become simpler—and what's going to get trickier—as AI transforms our work. There's good news and a few challenges ahead. Let's dive in!

In today's episode, I'm diving into a fascinating question that came up during a long car ride conversation with my friend Tom: Have we moved from saying, "Did you Google this first?" to "Did you ask ChatGPT first?" As coaches and consultants, how do we balance empowering clients and team members to leverage AI for quick answers while also emphasizing that there's no true replacement for human exp...

Have you ever gotten stuck tweaking something endlessly because it never feels quite "good enough"? In today's episode, I share why forgetting and ignoring are secretly your creative superpowers. Turns out, science agrees: deliberately ignoring unnecessary details helps us think clearly and make better decisions. I'll explain why perfectionism can overwhelm us and share a simple practice to help y...

Fresh off my honeymoon in Hawaii, I found myself binge-watching Alone, a survival show where contestants are left in the wilderness to fend for themselves. While watching, I couldn’t help but draw parallels between survival in the wild and running a business—especially in today’s unpredictable economy. The game isn’t about winning outright—it’s about outlasting. In this episode, I break down the k...

Today, I’m answering a great question from a client that I think the whole community will benefit from. She asked, How do I tell if I should pursue a particular idea? What do I use to measure if it’s a good idea or not? This is such an important topic because so many entrepreneurs get stuck in the cycle of idea after idea, unsure which one is worth pursuing. In this episode, I’m sharing the five k...

Today, I’m diving into the three most important sales assets every online business needs. These are the assets that drive conversions, build trust, and ultimately make sales easier. I recently did a VIP session with a client where we mapped out her offers, value ladder, pricing, positioning, and everything in between. After hours of conversation, we realized that her biggest priority was creating...

I’ve had a major epiphany about social media strategy: despite never calling myself a “social media strategist,” I’ve realized how crucial audience building is for my clients and me. In this episode, I explain why a balanced combo of inbound (people coming to me through content and funnels) and outbound (actively reaching out, DMing, commenting) is the key to steady growth—even if you have fewer t...

In this episode of Million Dollar Grit, I dive into the idea of “you can do hard things” and share my personal journey of pushing through fear and failure. I explain how this phrase, once used to downplay my fears—whether it was going to the dentist or facing physical pain—felt dismissive, even as I struggled with my own anxiety and low tolerance for pain. I recount how I transformed my approach t...

In this episode of Million Dollar Grit, we dive into a topic that’s more relevant than ever: the power of community. With AI and rapid technological shifts leveling the playing field, your followers, your platform, and your loyal audience might be the only lasting competitive edge. But what if you lost them all? Join me as I reveal the exact steps I’d take to rebuild my community from the ground u...

I will always remember January 21st because today is the first day I got on a call with a lead and when I asked her “How do you hear about me?” she said…. ChatGPT. 🤯 More specifically… “I use ChatGPT as my coach right now and when I asked for a business mentor to help me scale, it gave me your name. I went to your website and filled out the contact form.” After I picked my jaw up off the floor… I...

In this episode of Million Dollar Grit, I dive into the 10 most common pricing mistakes that can really undermine your business—everything from picking “standard” price tags you see floating around (hello, $497 and $997) to ignoring the real value and friction your customers face. I’ll show you why customer research can be misleading, how to think carefully about your payment plan options, and why...

In this episode, I’m sharing the existential angst I’m feeling as AI developments flood my feed and spark the sense that everything is about to change. I draw a parallel to the birth of the internet (though I believe AI’s impact will be even greater!) and break down how we can think of AI in three levels: using it, building with it, and teaching others to do the same. I explore why this technology...

In this episode, I dive into the concept of “resistance” and how it shows up in my life—especially when it comes to writing my book. I share my journey from years of procrastination to discovering AI tools that help me outline my thoughts, and yet still finding myself avoiding the actual work. If you’ve ever struggled to move forward on a passion project or creative endeavor, I hope my real-life c...

It's been a crazy year! I'm reflecting on things I want to do more of in 2025 and the stuff I want to leave behind. Hopefully it inspires you as well!

​I got married this weekend... concluding 10 months of planning into one 7 hour event at our home in Guilford Connecticut. It's no secret that wedding planning is s huge to-do, though it's a lot like any event I suppose... just with a whole bunch of specific cultural and societal rituals baked in. Sitting on the porch this morning, I realized that I was not rushed. Such an odd sensation to feel si...

I've had an estimated 100 meaningful conversations with business owners in the last month. The majority of these are my private clients, but I took trips to Providence and New York in September, and spent time with folks from other circles as well. I never ceased to be amazed by how much we think we're unique in our circumstances, when it's clear there are so many common patterns and headaches amo...

Hey there! In this episode, I’m tackling a big topic that’s been popping up in my Voxer chats with tons of different business owners. As we wrap up August, it’s clear that this year has been a tough one financially for many. With the economy shifting and a typical summer slowdown, it’s no wonder things feel a bit unsettling right now. I’m noticing two major patterns: Pattern #1: Some folks are usi...

It's been SO busy over at Funnel Gorgeous because we're building a new funnel (launching this week) and then turning it over as a template to our upcoming Launch Gorgeous student cohort. I go behind the scenes to explain what's happening, and how it's come together in just two weeks. You can get on the waitlist for Launch Gorgeous here: https://launchgorgeous.com It's been a whirlwind!

July is the sloggiest month in business. And every year, despite knowing this fact, I start to panic. Things are slow. People are quiet. There isn't a lot of action. I feel tired and unmotivated. I'm not sure what my revenue is going to be this month. Why can't I get anything done even though the kids are at camp? Every single year, it is the same. But here is an important lesson I learned!