[273] Rest, Risotto & Recurring Revenue: 3 Unexpected Business Lessons from Italy

What do truffle gnocchi, cobblestone streets, and recurring Stripe payments have in common?

In today’s episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my 10-day trip to Italy—what I learned, what happened in my business while I was away (spoiler: it ran beautifully), and the real reason this trip meant so much more than pasta and piazzas.

Three months ago, I was in a tough spot—burnt out, exhausted, and questioning if I had it in me to rebuild. Fast forward to now? I just wrapped my highest quarter in business to date.

This episode is a celebration of growth, resilience, and the power of doing business differently—and I’m sharing 3 very real, very practical lessons Italy reminded me about running a business that actually supports your life.

Inside, we talk about:

• The truth about burnout, starting over, and building from scratch (again)

• What it really means to create a freedom-based business (and how to do it)

• How “flow” isn’t about floating—it’s built on strategy, consistency, and aligned systems

• The 3 things Italy taught me about slowing down, enjoying your life, and still growing like a boss

If you’re craving more ease and more structure… this one’s for you.

🎧 Tune in and let’s redefine what success gets to feel like.

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