The Superabound Podcast

When your business hits a season of fluctuation, whether it's revenue dipping, a once-stable offer suddenly stalling, or team dynamics changing, it can feel like the ground disappears under you. This episode explores how to stay steady when the numbers, the people, or the market start acting strange. We talk about why "business is a spiritual practice" doesn't mean it always feels good, and how to...

If you have a legacy-making project calling you, and your calendar keeps pretending not to hear, this episode is for you. Visionary work does not get protected by accident. It gets protected by design. In Episode 357, Erin shares what is really going on when you "just cannot find the time" for the book, the program, the creative project, or the big pivot. Then she walks you through the practices t...

If you're a business owner and you've been wondering, "Is it time to pivot… or do I just need to try harder?" this episode is for you. In Episode 356 of the Superabound podcast, I am diving into tricky territory as we discuss something nearly every business owner has to face at least once. If you have noticed your work days feel less alive and harder to sustain, it might not be that you need a bet...

This week's episode is a little different. Instead of a regular episode, I want to invite you into something Steve and I built for you: 5 Days to Superabound Success . It is a curated collection of some of our most loved Superabound teachings, designed to help you create whole life success without getting pulled back into the Goal Swamp of other people's expectations. In about 20–30 minutes a day...

In this episode, we take a fresh look at what a sales process is really  for, and how to make it feel clear, calm, and aligned for both you and the person on the other side of the conversation. You will hear practical ideas to help you evaluate what is working, spot where things get clunky, and make improvements without turning your sales conversations into a script. In this episode you will learn...

If you have ever felt like you are doing all the right things in your business… and still not getting the "yes" you thought you earned, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we explore why the best strategy is often the best story , and how to tell yours in a way that feels human, true, and unmistakably compelling. Not slick. Not performative. Not written by a robot. Just clear, honest, a...

If you have ever wondered, "Should I raise my prices… or would that break trust with the people I serve?" this episode will help you think that through. In this solo coffee chat, Erin Aquin shares three non-negotiables to have in place before you increase your rates, especially if you are a service-based business. You will walk away with a clear, grounded way to make a pricing decision you can sta...

If you have ever wondered why your business feels heavier than it "should," this conversation will give you a clean reframe: your energy is not a nice-to-have. It is the primary asset. Erin Aquin and Tricia Dempsey unpack what it looks like to protect that asset with real boundaries and real systems, so the business can grow without costing you your health, your relationships, or your joy. In Part...

If you have ever wondered whether leaving an employer is too risky, this conversation will help you map a practical path toward building a business that supports the life you want. Join Erin as she sits down with Tricia Dempsey of ThriveHive  to unpack what it really takes to build a lean, purpose-aligned business that creates meaningful impact, stable income, and more freedom. The best part is Tr...

Are you putting up with "fine" when you really want "fantastic"? In this episode, Erin and Steve explore why business owners tend to settle and, more importantly, how to stop. With AI and new tech making high-level work more accessible than ever, there's just no reason to stay stuck in situations that drain your energy (and your bank account). We're helping you get clear on the signs that you've s...

If you have ever looked "fine" on the outside while feeling fried, foggy, or oddly disconnected from the business you used to love, this episode is for you. Early-stage burnout rarely announces itself. It shows up as low-grade anxiety, constant firefighting, and a calendar packed with things that do not actually move you toward your Vision. In this conversation, Erin and Steve name the real root o...

In this powerful continuation of my conversation with Annyse Balkwill, we dive deep into what it actually takes to leave the corporate world behind and build a business aligned with your Vision, and not someone else's template. Annyse shares the raw truth about her transition: the crying in the fetal position, the three months of no work, and the moment her mentor threw her into the deep end with...

What happens when a successful chemical engineer walks away from a corporate career to follow a calling she couldn't ignore? In this episode, I sit down with Annyse Balkwill, founder and CEO of LuminUS Group, to explore her remarkable journey from designing water treatment plants around the world to creating a consulting practice that transforms leadership teams and organizational cultures. This c...

If you've ever felt like your weekly plan is a rigid cage instead of a helpful guide, this episode will change how you think about planning forever. Most entrepreneurs plan their weeks like robots... stacking meetings and tasks without considering their actual human needs. But what if planning could be an investment in your well-being, not a sacrifice of it? What if your calendar protected your en...

In this episode, Superabound co-founders Erin Aquin and Steve Haase explore why simplifying your business isn't about doing less—it's about doing what matters most. They break down the myth that complexity equals success and share practical strategies for building a business that feels good while achieving real results. You will discover: The importance of vision-led leadership: Learn why getting...

Are you ready to build a business that protects your life instead of consuming it? In this episode, I'm sharing four unconventional practices that outperform traditional goal-setting frameworks—tools I use with clients to create clarity, make better decisions, and avoid burnout. If you've been relying on logic and data alone, this episode offers a different path. These practices help you connect w...

We're trying something different this time: a live meditation selected from last New Year's Day to help you access your inner stillness and wisdom so you can connect with what's most important to you. You will discover: A simple but powerful visualization for releasing old energy from the year behind you, without needing to analyze or fix it  A felt sense of your "inner fire": what fuels you, what...

In this conversation, Erin and Steve explore how real mindset expansion actually works: not through "trying harder," but through deliberate shifts that change what you believe is possible for yourself, your leadership, and your future. If you've been stuck in old patterns, second-guessing yourself, or postponing the work that actually matters, this episode will help you dissolve invisible limits a...

In this solo episode, Erin Aquin digs into a question so many vision-led entrepreneurs wrestle with: how do you make meaningful progress on a major creative project when your life is already full? Drawing from the behind-the-scenes story of writing multiple books during some of the busiest seasons of her life—new babies, lockdowns, growing the business, teaching, coaching—Erin shares what actually...

In this episode, we explore what it means to bring retirement energy into your business—without actually retiring. It's not about checking out or lounging away your days, but about approaching your work with freedom, purpose, and playfulness. Key Themes: Redefining "Retirement" Retirement energy means doing what you love and using your time intentionally, not escaping work altogether. It's about s...

Every entrepreneur knows the lure of the "next big thing." A new strategy, tool, or trend flashes across your feed, promising growth, ease, or salvation—and before you know it, you've spent days chasing it instead of deepening what's already working. In this episode, Erin Aquin and Steve Haase explore how to resist those distractions and stay anchored in your true business vision. They share stori...

When life feels heavy—whether from personal struggles, business challenges, or the state of the world—it can be tempting to push discomfort aside, ignore it, or try to "positive think" our way through. But ignoring those in-between states leaves behind something valuable: the wisdom hidden in what we call Static . In this episode, Erin and Steve unpack the  HEAL Static process from their book Supe...

Running a business doesn't just test your strategy—it tests you . Your health, your relationships, your energy, even your sense of self-worth all show up in how you lead and grow. In this episode, Erin and Steve make the case for whole life coaching —a coaching approach that goes beyond narrow niches and into the full reality of being a business owner. You'll hear why compartmentalizing your chall...

Starting a business can feel magical—and terrifying. That spark of an idea you can't stop thinking about has the power to change your life, but only if you can bring it into the world in a way that lasts. In this episode of the  Superabound Podcast , Erin and Steve dive into the journey of going from nothing but an idea to a real, thriving business . You'll hear the truth about what it takes to ma...

What if the very thing you've been questioning—your "too high" standards—was actually the secret to your long-term business success? In this episode of The Superabound Podcast , Erin dives into the myth that high expectations are the problem for coaches and business owners. Instead, she shows how the real challenge often lies in communication, alignment, and having the right people in the right ro...