Sisternomics podcast

Is that all you want from me?

10/14/2026
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I found what seemed like the perfect location for an intimate coffee meetup. Then a simple conversation about reserving a table turned into one of the strangest business interactions I've had in a while.

There was a fee, an invoice that never came and very little interest in the details of the event. When I suggested several ways we could make the gathering mutually beneficial, the owner made her preference clear: She would rather have the $100.

This episode isn't about whether businesses should charge. It's about how we choose to do business.

Do relationships still matter, or has business become purely transactional? I'm sharing why I walked away and asking you to weigh in.

Episode Highlights

  • 00:00 Vine & Olive Ad
  • 01:45 The Weird Business Dilemma
  • 02:17 Transactional vs. Relational?
  • 02:26 Do Relationships Matter?
  • 04:28 Finding the Perfect Venue
  • 07:06 The $50 Per Hour Surprise
  • 08:51 Chasing the Missing Invoice
  • 11:08 Pitching a Win Win Partnership
  • 14:39 Choosing to Walk Away
  • 17:13 Bigger Lesson on Business
  • 20:47 Your Feedback

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About Sisternomics

Sisternomics is a top 2% globally ranked podcast where I explore what total abundance looks like for women navigating business, leadership, money and life.

Sisternomics is produced by OverFlow Enterprises, a media and personal development company for women over 45 who know there is still more waiting for them.

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