About this episode

Caryn Gillen discusses the importance of discernment in filtering business advice for coaches and small business owners.

Are you taking business advice from people who don't actually know you, your goals, or where you're trying to go? In this episode of Business Your Way, Caryn breaks down one of the most important — and overlooked — jobs you have as a business owner: protecting your business your way. Caryn covers why well-meaning advice from even successful entrepreneurs can send you in the completely wrong direction , how to recognize when you're consuming 7-figure advice that doesn't apply to your 5- or 6-figure business, and why discernment is the skill that separates coaches who stay stuck from those who build sustainable, profitable businesses . You'll also hear why always knowing what you're selling is one of the most protective things you can do for your business, and how to use your values and financial goals as filters to cut through 90% of the noise online . If you're a life coach or small business owner tired of buying random courses, second-guessing your strategy, or feeling pulled in every direction, this episode is your reminder to return to yourself and protect your mission . Topics covered: Why not all advice is created equal — even from people who've "made it" The…

People in this episode

Host: Caryn Gillen

Topics covered

• business advice
• discernment
• coaching
• sustainable business
• financial goals
• values

Keywords

• business advice
• discernment
• coaching
• sustainable business
• financial goals
• values
• 7-figure advice
• 6-figure business
• cash flow

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