Uncomplicating Business with Sara Torpey

This episode is for you if you ever feel stuck, off track, or like your brain is running the show - and not in a good way. The other day, a client told me that the questions with the fewest words are always the most powerful ones. So I sat down and wrote out the questions I ask clients over and over again... the ones that create real change, real movement, and real progress. Turns out, not a singl...

This episode is for you if you've been telling yourself "business is just hard"... and wondering if that's actually true, or if maybe you're making it harder than it has to be (doh). There's a real difference between the natural messiness that comes with growth (and yes, success is messy; no that's not the problem!) and the kind of hard that happens when you&apos...

This episode is for you if your business is *technically* working… and it still feels like you’re running at full tilt, 24/7. You’re helping people, making money, and seeing results - and also wondering, “Why does this still feel so hard?” As our businesses grow, some things get lighter and others get a LOT heavier. There are more decisions, more offers, more moving parts, and more pressure to “do...

In this episode, I’m talking with sales and messaging expert Kim Kiel about something so many helpers and healers struggle with: charging 'high ticket' prices for the work you love to do. We're talking through what it really means to treat sales as an act of service, why raising your prices isn't you being greedy, and the way niching down helps simplify sales and selling. If yo...

In this episode, we're talking about one of sneakiest places business owners get stuck: the GAP between thinking about what we want to do and actually doing it. We're talking about passive planning (the thinking and mapping things out) and active planning (putting those plans on your calendar and into motion), and how to bridge between the two. Three key takeaways: --> Passive vs. act...

In this episode, I talk with my friend and *expert* sales coach Kristen Sobel about how to make sales human, honest, and maybe even kind of fun (?!). We talk through what sales really IS (relationship-building and trust) versus what we’re all afraid it is (pushy, gross, or slimy), and talk through the invitational version of selling that we both teach clients - which does NOT require pelting anyon...

In this episode, I’m sharing seven crazy simple yet high-impact tips that can make a real difference in how your business feels and grows. These are small ideas pulled straight from real & recent client conversations, and they'll help you as much as they helped my clients :). The goal in this episode (and always, really) is to help you see that you don’t need to make giant changes or beco...

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I’m joined by my friend and brilliant LinkedIn strategist Molly Godfrey for a conversation about connection — on LinkedIn, sure, and also, everywhere else. We talk about connection IS [genuine curiosity and care without a specific agenda], and how trust sits at the center of everything we do as business owners. We get into: - Why LinkedIn is more like yo...

If you feel like the million tiny decisions every day is the equivalent of a million tiny papercuts, you’re not alone—I’ve been there too. In this episode, we're talking about decision fatigue and I'm sharing the simple ways I use (and teach my clients) to make fewer, smarter decisions so we can all get more done. We're talking about simplifying processes, goals, and systems in plan...

In this episode, I'm sharing my dear friend and grounding ninja, Stacey Andon, with you to talk about what being grounded *really* looks like in life and business. We talk through the difference between reacting and responding, why so many of us think chaos is “normal,” and how small, simple grounding practices can change the way you move through your day, your work, and your relationships -...

In this episode, I share my approach to planning for a successful year by introducing three essential types of plans: the meta plan, the mini plan, and the accountability plan. Here’s what you’ll take away: *Why creating a big-picture (meta) plan gives you clear direction and purpose for your year *How breaking things down into step-by-step (mini) plans makes big goals feel manageable *The importa...

In this episode of "Uncomplicating Business," I sit down with my fabulous friend and business growth expert, Tracy Beavers about how trusting yourself, staying flexible in your planning, and taking consistent action are the real keys to business success. We talk imposter syndrome, figuring out the tech (hello, YouTube tutorials!), and making space for both fun and connection on the way t...

 In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about how to make the art of building trust through genuine connection SIMPLE. You'll walk away with 5 tips for networking + connecting that will help you to show up as yourself - someone who is curious, relaxed, and open to unexpected opportunities. Even if you're an introvert these strategies will help you connect in ways...

 In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about the connection between TRUST and groundedness - and I *know* this combo is truly the secret sauce of *functional* business success. In this episode you'll find four tips for getting grounded: choosing your personal "weapons" of groundedness, accepting that you'll never be 100% grounded all the time, finding e...

In this episode, I sat down with my dear friend Georgia Mulliss, a money coach who helps helpers and healers stop undervaluing themselves to talk about - of course! - trust. We talk about LOTS of things, including how self-abandonment keeps us stuck and how building self-respect is the first step to trusting ourselves in business. Here are 3 of the MANY bits of good from our conversation: Trust is...

This week's episode brings us another conversation about trust, this time with my friend Shea Ki, and it's pure magic! You'll LOVE her definiton of trust - it's not about never failing, but about believing in your capacity to learn and grow. We think through how trust is built through pausing, being gentle with ourselves, and embracing the messy, yet totoally worthwhile journey...

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm sharing the trust lessons I learned (remembered!) during what I now think of as 'the summer of change'. Here in my world we bought a house, sold a house, moved, switched schools both kids and then some...I learned and was reminded of so many vital lessons about trust and navigating big transitions. I'm sharing my 3 biggest take aw...

In this week's episode of Uncomplicating Business, I sit down with my amazing friend Bree Bainard-Verruyt to (yes, once again) jump into the world of trust - and spoiler alert: it's all about those tiny, seemingly insignificant steps.  We chat about how trust isn't some massive leap of faith, but something built in small, everyday moments. Bree shares her journey of learning to trus...

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, the amazing Kelly Donlon Hoy and I sit down to talk about (of course!) trust! We're talking about how trust isn't some magical unicorn skill, but something you can actually build, just like any other muscle and how when you DO, you'll worry less because trust IS the antidote to worry. You'll walk away with amazing nuggets of gold from...

 Are you constantly second-guessing your business decisions? Do you find yourself planning meticulously and then struggling to follow through? In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about the challenge that is trusting your actions. You'll learn how to recognize when you're falling into the self-doubt trap, why giving your actions time is crucial, and how to creat...

 In this episode of Uncomplicated Business, we're talking about a challenge that can haunt us: trusting your value. If you ever wonder if you're really making a difference, this is for you! I'm sharing five practical strategies to help you both recognize and TRUST your business and work. You'll learn to collect evidence of value, do value math, and practice mini mantras that gr...

 Hey there! In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm talking through the often trick work that is trusting your timeline. If you're constantly feeling panicked about whether things will work out, this episode is for you. I'll share four strategies I use to manage timeline stress, set realistic expectations, and keep moving forward without losing my mind. From thinking in &quo...

 In this episode I'm talking to the fabulous Angela Greaser about - what else?! - TRUST! We unpack what it really means to trust yourself, your work, and your potential. Angela shares her incredible journey of building businesses while maintaining an unshakable belief in herself, and we explore the (weirdly!) nuanced ways trust shows up for entrepreneurs. You'll walk away with practical...

 In this episode, we're talking about why trusting yourself first in business matters to your success. I'm sharing three key strategies: intentionally filtering external inputs by asking what truly works for you, seeking internal guidance before external validation, and regularly checking in on who's driving your business process. In the end, trusting yourself isn't about havin...

 In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I sit with the AMAZING Jessica Kleine, a money mentor and mindset coach, to explore the messy, non-linear journey of building trust in business and life. We talk about learning to trust ourselves, letting go of control, and embracing the unpredictable path of entrepreneurship. We also get into trust and MONEY, how trust isn't about perfection, and...