The Shadow Business Podcast

Send us Fan Mail When I was young, I was binge-watching death becomes her. I was a huge Goldie Hawn fan and every time when there would be a film starring her, I would record it on my VCR, I would only have a few recordable videotapes, which meant I watched just a few movies many times; house sitter, private benjamin, pretty woman, clueless and home alone where the films I watched over and over ag...

Send us Fan Mail For many people running a business is about finding freedom, about having more free time or making more money. To me, running a business makes me happy. I'm sharing with you how I navigated this for myself and to show you that no happiness happens overnight. Enjoy listening! You can join the Big Life Challenge here: https://bureausbb.plugandpay.nl/checkout/big-life-challenge...

Send us Fan Mail There's something about people who are having succes and others who don't. The answer is in this week's podcast. Enjoy listening! 🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blockin...

Send us Fan Mail I've created an instagram post a few weeks ago on how my september has been and I did get some great responses, even one of my client's has used my format to review her september too. In this episode I'm diving deeper into how I decided on these topics and diving deeper into the contents of my instagram posts.  Enjoy and keep reviewing your months as well! 🎁 Free H...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's podcast we're talking about a technique I was ashamed of which I've done since my teenage years, without knowing it was a self development technique:  Acting like I am on the bench on one of Oprah's Super Soul Conversations. I've done this with my Club clients this week and we had so much fun!  Here's how we've done this and how yo...

Send us Fan Mail In this week's podcast I'm sharing with you why I stopped dm-ing people to step into my program and what I'm doing instead.  My biggest pet peeve is someone sending me a message: "hey Sarah, you're doing this and this wrong, let me fix you." This to me is a great reason not to answer somebody.  But what should you do instead if you need new clients? ...

Send us Fan Mail I received so many nice responses on an instagram post I placed recently, so I immediately decided to create a podcast about it for more context. ​ The post talks about my diagnoses of CPTSD and how it actually helped me navigate the business that works for me. ​ ​ It's personal, it's nuanced, it's there. Let me know what you think <3. 🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Big Business with Sarah the podcast that empowers you to overcome obstacles and create a successful and fulfilling business.  I'm thrilled to have you here today.  In this episode, we're diving deep into a topic that affects many entrepreneurs: shame, and how to overcome it to unlock your true potential. I recently read one of Gabby Ber...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to Big Business with Sarah and today, we're diving into a topic a client asked me recently which is all about helping her prepare for her industry talk while staying close to her authentic self.  An opportunity emerged for her and she believes that in front of that group of people, she is able to sell her offer and receive feedback on her story.  Giving a present...

Send us Fan Mail Monique Bastinck is a life design coach with over 30 years experience.  She has been a passionate and dedicated coach in the field of personal leadership and organizational development for over 30 years. With a wealth of experience in senior management and executive roles, she made a bold move in 2014. Listening to her heart, she opted for more freedom and started her own business...

Send us Fan Mail One of my clients recently asked me a crucial question: "How can I get rid of my 'employee' money mindset and install an entrepreneurial one?" Which means for instance, she noticed her own mindset on this: having a limiting thought pattern like: I have 6 more months I can survive, whilst everyday could be an opportunity for her to make double of what she’s made...

Send us Fan Mail One of my clients has a brick and mortar practice and hires freelancers to help her in her business. One of her main challenges is not to find clients (she has plenty, everyone wants to work with her), but to streamline her business and to give the tools to her team to work on their own and without her having to explain every step of the way. It is time for her to delegate. And th...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we're going to explore the new essentials of effective marketing and how to avoid annoying your audience. Sometimes a new client asks me how to do ads and I know exactly how, but it’s hardly the time for it. I even saw an instagram story from someone (who sells ads trainings) that you need to have ads, because with all the good content you need to stand out....

Send us Fan Mail Today we're diving into a crucial topic that many entrepreneurs face: how to prevent burnout in your business when it’s almost happening. In this podcast, I’m answering questions from my clients and I want to share one story of one of my clients who recently experienced the pressures of burnout. During a coaching call I asked her a few questions and we figured out that if she...

Send us Fan Mail In case you missed it, there's a Barbie movie you can watch. You probably haven't missed it and because of that I'm sharing 5 marketing tips on how you can apply some of the learnings of the 100 million marketing budget in your solopreneur business for FREE. I've had a lot of fun creating this episode, let me know your thoughts on the tips and which you're...

Send us Fan Mail Every quarter is an opportunity to reflect on the past and plan for the future.   So, whilst I'm sharing my review, this is an opportunity to do this for your own business too. I'm sharing everything: personal stuff, my health, my business energy, my finances. It's all there.  Enjoy this week's episode and have fun creating your own review! 🎁 Free Hypnosis — U...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of Big Business with Sarah, where we dive into the world of entrepreneurship and personal development. Today, we have an interesting topic to discuss—one that many of us can relate to: dealing with negative feedback. In this episode, we'll explore how one of my clients handled a challenging situation and the valuable lessons we can learn from h...

Send us Fan Mail Today we have a fantastic topic to discuss: why summer is the perfect time for solopreneurs to make big plans for their businesses. I'll be sharing three valuable tips on how to start working on those larger goals during the summer months. So grab a cool beverage, find a comfy spot, and let's dive in! The episode about creating your goals: https://open.spotify.com/episod...

Send us Fan Mail Almost 1 year after publishing, this is the most popular episode on the podcast. People were triggered, loved it, had to get used to it and also sent it to many people. I relistened the episode and I’m still behind everything I said in here, in fact, now that I’ve coached so many people with this method, I’ve seen proof it really works in the long term (not just in my business). E...

Send us Fan Mail I've never done this before and I am so exited to share, listen to today's episode to find out what it is. 🎁 Free Hypnosis — Unblock Your Yes: In February 2026, I was invited to speak at the 500-person Yes Life Summit. I'm giving you free access to the Yes to Life hypnosis I shared there; so you can discover what's currently blocking you from saying yes to you...

Send us Fan Mail In today's episode, we're diving into the practical steps of building your personal brand.  With the rise of automation tools and content duplication, it's crucial to have a personal touch that sets you apart.  Today, I'll share with you three actionable tips on how to determine your personal brand and create impactful content online.  So grab your pen and let&...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome back to another episode of "Big Business with Sarah” where we explore the habits and strategies that lead to success in the world of solopreneurship. Today we have an exciting topic to dive into, inspired by Stephen Covey's renowned book, "The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People," we'll explore what is the difference between people who get what the...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're diving into the topic of filling up your sales pipeline. This Thursday, I'm hosting a sales masterclass for freelance online marketeers and I was inspired to share a part of the masterclass with you, namely the filling up of your pipeline. Because once your client quits, stops working with you or once it's just over, you need new clients to keep on getti...

Send us Fan Mail Today we have an exciting topic to discuss – the decision to hire a team member. It's a pivotal moment in any solopreneur's journey, and it can bring about significant changes to their business. We'll explore three compelling reasons why a solopreneur should consider hiring a team member, followed by three reasons when it might not be the right time. There's al...

Send us Fan Mail Today we're diving deep into the topic of on how to grow your client base, meaning:  If 1 person found you and wants to work with you, we can also turn those into 10 or 100, 1000, 10.000 and more. This question was coming in from multiple clients, they know there’s more out there, but how to get there, in this episode I’m helping you find the way to leverage your business.  W...