Breaking the Freeze Cycle

Welcome back to The Messy Success Podcast! In this episode, Elizabeth helps Jen Hastert break the freeze cycle. Together, they take bold steps toward making her first offer. Additionally, they explore mindset shifts and actionable strategies to move from planning to profit.

Setting Goals to Build Momentum

First, Elizabeth guides Jen in setting a 30-day revenue goal. This creates clarity and direction. As a result, action feels achievable rather than overwhelming. By setting small milestones, Jen gains momentum toward her first course launch. Also, she stays focused on her bigger vision.

Overcoming Fear and Self-Doubt

Next, they discuss the fears that have kept Jen stuck. Through candid conversations and real-time reframes, Elizabeth shows how acknowledging fears can lead to breakthroughs. In addition, accountability plays a key role in maintaining progress. By addressing self-doubt, Jen takes steps toward meaningful action.

Taking Action and Making Your First Offer

Then, Elizabeth and Jen explore practical steps for making a first offer. Listeners learn that taking intentional action—even imperfectly—accelerates results. By breaking the freeze cycle, it becomes easier to turn ideas into tangible offers. Meanwhile, Jen gains confidence along the way.

Strategies for Long-Term Success

Finally, the episode wraps with strategies to sustain momentum and maintain motivation. Jen’s journey proves that making your first offer doesn’t have to be intimidating. It’s about trusting the process, following through, and celebrating each small win. Furthermore, these strategies help keep energy high for future launches.

Moving from Planning to Profit

Whether you are just starting out or preparing for your next big move, this episode offers encouragement and actionable advice. By breaking the freeze cycle, you can finally move from planning to profit with confidence.

SHOW NOTES:

02:30 Meet Jen Hastert and her mission in holistic wellness

05:00 Defining the big-picture dream—and what success really looks like

07:00 Setting a 30-day income goal and creating a plan

09:30 The mindset shift from hiding to taking action

13:00 Facing resistance and building accountability

17:00 What to do when learning becomes a form of procrastination

21:00 How to make your first $300 fast

25:00 Understanding “dessert marketing” and attracting clients

28:00 Mindset reframes that change everything

32:00 Action items for the next 30 days and why self-trust matters

38:00 Where to find Jen online + what’s coming next

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