260. How to Actually Build to Multi-7 Figures (and the Trade-Offs No One Mentions)

Everyone wants the 7-figure business… until they realize what comes with it.

In this episode, I’m breaking down what it really takes to build a multi-seven-figure online business — and the trade-offs no one warns you about. I’ll share the 10 things I’d focus on if I were starting over, including how to create a flagship product that actually sells, the “3 Ps” I swear by for sustainable growth, and why making more money doesn’t automatically mean you’re taking more home.

If you’ve ever wondered what it actually looks like to grow a business beyond six figures (without losing your sanity or your joy), this episode is your behind-the-scenes reality check — and roadmap.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

1. Why only 1% of one-person businesses ever hit $1M/year
2. The 10 things I’d do to build a seven-figure business from scratch
3. The difference between profitable growth and burnout growth
4. Why your flagship product is the foundation for everything
5. The real emotional and personal trade-offs of scaling big
6. How to know if a seven-figure business is actually what you want

Click here to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.

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3. Episode 243: Why Your Content is Driving Customers Away
4. Episode 256: How To Protect Your Privacy While Growing Your Business
5. Episode 259: Passion Doesn't Equal Profit (Why Your Idea Might Fail)
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