Ep #353: MVP: Hustle vs. Hard Work

Are you hustling to reach your goals, or are you working hard with intention? In this episode, I explore the crucial difference between hustle and hard work, two mindsets that drive how you approach your business and life. The way you work affects not only the results you create but also your relationship with those results. While hustle comes from fear and urgency, hard work is grounded in belief and intentionality.   Tune in this week to learn how to differentiate between hustle and hard work and why it’s important for both your growth and wellbeing. I'll share how shifting from hustle to hard work allowed me to build a seven-figure business and how you can apply this mindset to scale your own success, sustainably.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

Do you ever feel like no matter how hard you try, life just keeps happening to you and nothing seems to go as planned? That was me for years, fully living in the hot mess identity. Luggage would get lost, technology would fail, people would show up late, and somehow none of it was ever my fault. I believed the world dictated my day, my energy, and my results, and I spent more time reacting to circumstances than leading my life.   In this episode, I share thirteen specific shifts that helped me shed the hot mess identity and consistently show up as a reliable, resourceful, and prepared coach and business owner. This includes honoring my word no matter the circumstances, planning for other people’s potential messiness, building buffer time into every part of my day, and stopping the habit of shaming myself or letting others shame me. By implementing these changes, I was able to move from chaos to calm, create space to execute at my best, and fully own my actions and results.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

When it comes to creating the life or business you want, the biggest barrier is often the story you keep telling yourself about who you are. Identity urges are the habitual patterns your brain offers up that reinforce the version of yourself you’ve always believed to be true. These urges can feel as permanent as your DNA, keeping you stuck in old habits and sabotaging even the best-laid plans.   In this episode, I share how shifting your perspective from seeing these habits as fixed traits to seeing them as urges completely changed how I approach personal transformation. From breaking free of the “I’m always tired” story to moving past a victim mentality and the “I’m a hot mess” identity, I walk through how to notice the urge, sit with it, and choose differently. By learning to observe and respond differently to your urges, you can build a version of yourself capable of achieving far more than you imagined.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

Have you ever noticed how the energy you bring to a consult completely changes the conversation and the results? In this episode, I revisit one of the most foundational mindset shifts that transformed my coaching and sales: seeing every client as whole, capable, and perfect right now, regardless of their circumstances. When you speak to clients from their highest self, objections shrink, connection deepens, and you create consults unlike any conversation they’ve ever had before.   You’ll hear how to practice this mindset before every consult, why it’s more impactful than any script or process, and how connecting with clients from this place of belief transforms your sales, your coaching, and the experience you offer. I also share examples from my own journey, from my first coaching calls with Brooke Castillo to working with clients today, illustrating how this simple shift can create extraordinary results and deeper fulfillment for both you and your clients.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

Have you ever felt like something is missing on your consult calls, even when your process is solid? I’m revisiting this conversation because connection on consults is one of the most overlooked yet powerful skills in coaching. When you show up fully present, engaged, and genuinely caring about the person on the other end of the call, everything changes—for them, and for your ability to guide, serve, and inspire.   Connection isn’t about a perfect script or following a step-by-step process. It’s about fully seeing the human in front of you, believing in their potential, and holding a vision for them that’s bigger than their doubts. In this episode, I dive into how to engage with clients so they feel heard, understood, and capable of transformation. You’ll hear examples from real coaching situations that show how presence and energy on a consult make all the difference, and how tuning into shared humanity creates trust, engagement, and meaningful breakthroughs.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

Do you show up for every consultation with the same energy and level of service, no matter who’s on the other side of the call? Most coaches treat consultations as a necessary step to getting paid, but they miss the opportunity to deliver one of the most valuable services they offer: the full experience of coaching. In this episode, I'm revisiting this important concept and breaking down why consultations should be viewed as a service, not just a sales call.   When you approach consultations as a chance to truly serve your potential clients, regardless of their financial situation, you’ll shift both your mindset and your business results. I’ll share a conversation with a 2K for 2K student who almost wrote off a prospect based on financial assumptions, and how shifting into service energy completely changes the outcome. In this episode, I’ll share why you should always give your best during consultations and how this mindset shift will serve you and your clients in the long run.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

Ever had an experience where someone made assumptions about your ability to buy before you even had the chance to speak? I recently walked into a high-end car dealership, dressed in designer clothes and driving a luxury vehicle, only to be met with repeated passive-aggressive questions about my budget. Despite showing clear signs of being a serious buyer, the salesperson’s assumptions shut down the potential for any real connection.   This situation highlights a critical mistake many coaches make in their businesses. The key to success in sales is simple: treat every potential client with the same level of respect and always deliver your best process, no matter your assumptions. In this episode, I’ll share why showing up with integrity in every sales conversation, regardless of the prospect’s situation, will transform both your income and your impact.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

How do you balance massive business growth with the demands of motherhood? After a year of extraordinary growth and transformation, I’ve discovered that the more abundance I create in my business, the more abundance flows into my home life, and vice versa. This realization has completely shifted how I approach both entrepreneurship and motherhood. As I prepare to welcome my second child and head into maternity leave, I’m reflecting on the massive shifts that have happened in my business and personal life over the past year.   In this episode, I’m sharing the real journey of evolving from focusing on material success to finding deep contentment in both my family and my work. You’ll discover how I’ve grown my business while actually reducing complexity, why I’m choosing lean operations over empire-building, and how celebration and desire have become my primary drivers instead of discipline and willpower. This is about creating sustainable success that honors all parts of who you are.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

How do you navigate running your business during times of tragedy? Every year brings moments that stop us in our tracks—world events that flood our feeds, shaking us to the core. The challenge for entrepreneurs is how to balance our human need to grieve with the responsibility to show up for our clients and business. This is something every entrepreneur faces at some point, and it’s one of the hardest parts of running a business.   In this episode, I share my personal experience of running a business through multiple tragedies, including the emotional toll of world events. With over 10 years in business, I’ve had my share of grieving moments, some that lasted for days, others that lingered for months. But I've also had to maintain a business that supports employees, serves thousands of people, and honors my commitment to clients. This episode is about finding a way to hold both grieving with humanity and fulfilling your professional obligations.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k! 

Is business debt holding you back, or is it an opportunity for growth? Many businesses operate with some form of debt, and how you view and manage that debt can make all the difference in your success. Understanding the distinctions between investment debt, business debt, and consumer debt isn’t just about financial literacy, but also knowing what fuels your business growth and what drains it.   When you see your business as an asset worth creating and maintaining, debt becomes a tool rather than a burden. In this episode, you’ll learn how to manage debt without it influencing your money-making behavior, why starving your business to pay off debt often backfires, and practical strategies for creating a payoff plan that actually works. Most importantly, you’ll discover how to serve powerfully and sell confidently, no matter your current financial situation.   If you want to start making serious money as a coach, you need to check out 2k for 2k. Click here to join: https://staceyboehman.com/2kfor2k!