
Ep. 148 | I Lost the Award… But Won Something Bigger
From Ms.Biz by Brooke Boltz & Rachel Boltz
March 17, 2026 · 23 min · Episode 168
About this episode
The episode discusses how facing rejection in business can lead to greater success and personal growth.
Ep. 148 | I Lost the Award… But Won Something Bigger — In this episode of the Ms. Biz Podcast, we break down what it really means to face rejection in business and how a missed opportunity can lead to even bigger success. If you’ve ever felt overlooked, struggled with entrepreneur mindset, or questioned your path after a setback, this episode is for you. We talk about how to stop chasing validation like business awards and recognition, and instead focus on what actually drives business growth, success, and long-term results. You’ll learn simple mindset shifts to turn failure into success, build confidence as a small business owner or entrepreneur, and use setbacks as fuel for scaling your business and increasing productivity. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs, CEOs, and startup founders who want real talk on business success, personal growth, and staying focused in a competitive market. All Episodes, Blogs and More at https://msbiz.com/
People in this episode
Hosts: Brooke Boltz, Rachel Boltz
Topics covered
- rejection in business
- entrepreneur mindset
- business growth
- success
- setbacks
- personal growth
Keywords
- business awards
- validation
- mindset shifts
- failure
- confidence
- small business
- entrepreneur
- productivity
More episodes of Ms.Biz
- Ep. 160 | The Day the Internet Died · June 9, 2026 · 31 min
- Ep. 159 | What The E-Myth Reveals About Small Business · June 2, 2026 · 13 min
- Ep. 158 | Growth Attracts Copy Cats · May 26, 2026 · 14 min
- Ep. 157 | The True Pressure of Leadership · May 19, 2026 · 22 min
- Ep. 156 | What You Can and Can't Do as a Business Owner · May 12, 2026 · 22 min
- Ep. 155 - You’re Chasing Peace the Wrong Way · May 5, 2026 · 21 min
Explore listener stats, chart rankings, contacts and more on the Ms.Biz podcast page.