Uncomplicating Business with Sara Torpey

 In this episode of UNComplicating Business, join me and my friend Melissa Camilleri to explore how trust - particularly self-trust - can transform our businesses and lives. We talk about trusting yourself first, being trustworthy, adaptation, and understanding that personal and professional growth is a continuous process. We both share stories about trusting our timelines, making choices, and lea...

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, Deb Stanley and I chat about (you guessed it!) the power of trust—including trusting yourself, your business, and the connections you build along the way. Deb shares her growth from hesitant entrepreneur to confident business owner, and we talk about what it *really* takes to recognize your own value, price your services with confidence, and keep showing...

You know that feeling where it seems like you're pushing success up a hill instead of letting it flow? In this episode, we are talking about the power of trust—trusting yourself, your timing, and the opportunities that come your way - and how it helps us to be in the FLOW. Barb Hubbard shares how more trust makes her success less complicated, how she's worked to develop a personal practi...

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, I’m talking about how to spot when you’re NOT trusting yourself in your business—whether it's overthinking, over-planning, or waiting for someone else to make decisions for you. I’ll share practical steps and great questions to ask yourself to help you step into self-trust so you can make decisions with more confidence and ease. If you’ve been secon...

In this episode, we're taking another step into the importance of trust in business with practical ways to build it. We're going to talk about how developing a tolerance for risk and facing uncertainty head-on as well as DECIDING to trust make a difference in business growth AND success. At the end of the episode you'll get key questions you can ask today to work on this RIGHT NOW! ...

 In today’s episode of "Uncomplicating Business," we're talking about the many faces of trust. Not only are there lots of different versions of trust to consider in business, but also, those versions of trust aren't static—they fluctuate depending on many factors. Building a stronger relationship with trust in key areas like decision-making, time management, and self-worth lead...

 In this episode, we're starting the 2025 conversation about THE biggest difference-maker in business success: trust. Learn how strengthening your trust muscle with us this year—both as a belief and a skill—will make a lasting impact on your business. You'll walk away with questions you can use starting today to start strengthening your self-trust right now AND overcome common pitfalls l...

 New year, new SEASON. Things are changing on the podcast here in 2025. Let me tell you all about what's coming (because it's going to be AMAZING... and useful!) and about The Offer Game we're playing this month! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/uncomplicatingbusiness/ Book a free 1:1 conversation about coaching: https://www.torpeycoaching.com/book-online Chec...

 The new year is around the corner, and while everyone seems to be planning for 2025, you might not feel ready to jump in just yet. I hear you - I'm not either, and that’s more than okay. In today’s episode of Uncomplicating Business, I'm going to walk you through the simplest questions you can ask to kickstart your planning process—whenever you're ready (even if that's Februar...

 Whether you’re part of a networking group, a coaching program, or an online community, it matters that you get the most from your learning experience - espeically if you're paying for it! In this episode of Uncomplicating Business, we're talking about how to thrive in group learning environments. Learn how to bring questions, set clear goals, and actively participate to ensure you get t...

 In this episode, we're talking about three obstacles that can stall your sales efforts. We're going to talk about how to recognize self-sabotaging behaviors, how to know when it's time to expand your network, and the art and science of making clear invitations. Listen on to get actional steps that will help you to get more from your sales process and feel less frustrated, all at th...

 In this episode of UNComplicating Business, we're talking about a question I was asked in a FB group a few months ago and have been thinking about ever since. The question was 'What are three things every business owner needs to succeed?' In this episode I'm going to share my three must-haves as well as one particular don't-need. Based on the conversation around this I sa...

In this episode of Uncomplicating Business , we’re talking about what I think of as an often overlooked topic in the entrepreneurial world: creating a workday that actually fits your life. Transitioning from a traditional job, or from teaching to entrepreneurship can make it hard to figure out how to structure our days in a way that actually serves the life AND work we’re doing at the same time. T...

Taking credit for our own wins can be... hard. It seems simple enough to say 'yes, that was me, I'm awesome' but in reality, how often do you really DO just that? How often do you allow yourself to take FULL credit for the things that are working, even if they aren't working perfectly? In this episode of the UNComplicating Business podcast, we dive into the whys and hows of tak...

 Not every evaluation requires a spreadsheet 😊 In this episode of the UNComplicating Business podcast, we’re going to break down a simple and powerful 4-question evaluation process! Come discover how regular, simple evaluations can transform your business planning and growth for the year ahead. You’ll be able to start using these questions today to create actionable insights and plan effectively...

 In this episode we’re talking about 4 lessons I’ve learned in 2024 (so far!) that might also impact YOUR business success. From the importance of stepping into the "scary room", and asking for help, to saying no and embracing the timelines that are rather than the ones we wish for - listen in for my experiences AND for great questions on how to take these lessons and use them to transfo...

If you are an OVERthinker - this episode is for you.  If OVERthinking is a problem in your day to day, and espeically in your business - maybe it's time to consider it's opposite... UNDERthinking.  In this episode, we're going to talk about exactly what it means to UNDERthink, and I'm sharing 3 strategies for UNDERthinking more and OVERthinking less that will help you accomplis...

 Clarity is this magical thing that we feel like we have to FIND. It feels like something we have to search high and low for, and that we can't DO any of the things we want to do without. Because if we start and we're unclear, well... we might do something wrong, we might take a wrong turn, we might confuse people and that's bad, right? Well. Here's the thing. We DO need clarit...

 Sometimes life is chaos. It happens here too. I get it - all the moving parts, life events, unexpected things can be a lot to navigate AND grow a business. Today we're going to talk about growing a business 'even when' - even when there is chaos in life and the world around you, your business can still grow. I'm going to tell you a little bit of my 'even when' story,...

We all hear the same advice all the time - 'celebrate more! The more you celebrate the better!' and it sounds GREAT. But also, HOW do you actually do that? Like, seriously. How do you celebrate success, even AHEAD of time, and also in a way that feels like you? How do you celebrate when you aren't sure if you're actually allowed to be celebrating yet or when you're not ent...

First up in the Summer How-To Series is a favorite from way back in Season 1 and it's all about HOW to focus. Focus is one of those things we all think 'if I only had a little more of that, things would be.______ (insert dream here!).' What goes wrong with focus is that we have expectations of what it is, and how it SHOULD be that it can't possibly live up to - and that makes u...

 A rare UNComplicating Business interview - and this one is SO GOOD. Come listen in on my conversation with the amazing Tami Hackbarth - we talk all things transitioning from teaching to business, including the struggle of balance, self-care, setting boundaries, visibility, AND flexibility. There are a MILLION bits of good in this episode, include resources you can grab from Tami to help you use s...

On this episode we are jumping into the intricate process of becoming someone new... and in particular, a business owner (especially if you were once/are a teacher!) :).  I'm sharing six super-helpful tips for navigating identity change. From acknowledging the difficulty of the process to embracing self-kindness, we will simplify the process of evolving into a new version of ourselves. Each t...

Want to grow your business more effectively, faster? Ask yourself these questions more regularly. As a business coach these are the MOST annoying questions I ask my clients (the ones they don't love at all but also really love!!) because of the growth, clarity, and perspective they create. Take your favorite one and try it on today! Join the free FB group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/unco...

In today's episode, we dive into the often over-complicated world of sales for service-based business owners. Sales (and closing sales!) can feel like the Holy Grail, but it isn't all that magical, really. Today we're talking about three actionable tips that will help you TODAY: 1️⃣ Remember Who You Are: Take a moment to reconnect with your confidence, value, and expertise. Remind y...