(#95) How to Scale Your Business to $100K Months (My 3‑Step Framework)

Think you don't have enough time to start a business? In this episode, I share the exact strategy I used to build a $3.5M business while juggling part-time jobs - and how my students are doing the same. It's not about finding more time. It's about using what you already have, smarter. Your future self will thank you for starting today.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Do you know exactly what you need to do but still can't make yourself do it? In this episode, I break down the real reason so many people stay stuck - and it's not laziness, lack of time, or not having the right plan. It's fear of success, and it's showing up as perfectionism, procrastination, and endless planning. I'll show you how to break the cycle for good with one simple shift. Stop planning. Start doing. Your next step is smaller than you think.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down the exact 3‑step framework I’ve used to launch and scale seven different businesses - including the strategies that took me from a broke 21‑year‑old to multiple 7‑figure exits. If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed, unsure where to start, or worried that the market is too saturated, this episode will show you exactly what to do next. 👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down why most entrepreneurs struggle with inconsistent sales - their audience simply doesn’t remember their brand when it’s time to buy. I explain how brand memory works, the mistakes that make your brand forgettable, and the five pillars that make you instantly recognisable and top‑of‑mind when customers are ready to purchase.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I dive into the uncomfortable truth about why successful women are still getting paid less - even when we’re outperforming everyone around us. I break down the real numbers, the invisible systems working against women, and the subtle biases that show up in workplaces, negotiations, and even expert speaking opportunities. I want you to understand exactly what’s happening, why it’s happening, and how you can take back control of your earning power starting today.👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down why saturated markets aren’t something to avoid - they’re actually the smartest and most profitable places to start a business in 2026. I share real examples from my own shapewear brand, my students, and the businesses I’ve built, and walk you through how to find your unique angle in any crowded industry. 👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappen  See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I walk you through exactly how to start a business in 2026 - even if you have no idea what you’re doing. From finding your first profitable idea to launching quickly without overthinking, I break down the simple steps that helped me turn one product into $3.5M in my first year.You’ll learn how to spot business opportunities hiding in your everyday life, the mindset shifts new entrepreneurs must make, and the practical actions that take you from idea to first sale in as little as 30 days👉🏼 https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/📲 Socials: https://www.instagram.com/makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, I break down the seven hidden reasons your business isn’t growing - the ones no one talks about but almost every entrepreneur struggles with. From undercharging and trying to serve everyone, to fear of success, lack of systems, and thinking like an employee instead of a CEO, I walk you through the real issues silently holding your business back. You’ll hear practical examples, student stories, and simple steps you can take this week to break through your current revenue ceiling and finally create the growth you’ve been working so hard for. 👉🏼 makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode, Iyia breaks down why staying focused as a business owner feels so hard when you’re juggling nonstop decisions, interruptions, and mental load, and why it’s not a discipline issue, it’s a system issue. She explains “attention residue” and how constant task-switching keeps you stuck in reaction mode, then shares practical strategies to regain control: start the day with a business brain dump, sort tasks honestly, and commit to just three priorities. She covers time blocking, reducing distractions, batching similar tasks, working with your natural energy highs, and letting go of perfectionism with a “done is better than perfect” mindset. 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappenSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of Make It Happen, Iyia sits down with Charlotte, founder of &Breathe one of Make It Happens students, to unpack how she went from paediatric ICU nurse to building a fast-growing education business reaching over 15 million organic views in six months. Charlotte shares how solving a real problem for parents led to sell-out online and in-person trainings, the exact social media and collaboration strategies she used to grow without ads, and why giving away free value builds unstoppable trust. They dive deep into content strategy, influencer marketing for service businesses, community building, mindset, and the power of “done is better than perfect,” especially as a mum balancing business and family. This episode is a must-listen for anyone who thinks starting or growing a business feels impossible, and proof that with the right framework, execution, and values, ordinary people really can build extraordinary results. Charlottes Links: https://www.andbreathefirstaid.co.nz/ 👉 www.makeithappen.org.nz📲 Socials: @makeithappen      See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.