Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. Today’s episode is one of those honest, behind the scenes conversations that reminds you what building a business really looks like.

Elizabeth sits down with business coach and creative strategist Hannah Boeck to talk about the full journey… from being broke with $40 in the bank to building a six figure business, and what happens after you hit those milestones.

They dive into the reality of scaling, the pressure that comes with growth, and the unexpected challenges that show up when your business actually starts working. From hiring a team to navigating identity shifts, burnout, and self worth, this conversation pulls back the curtain on the parts most people don’t talk about.

If you’ve ever felt like you should have it all figured out by now… or wondered why success doesn’t feel the way you thought it would… this episode will meet you right where you are.

SHOW NOTES:

04:50 From politics to entrepreneurship

12:04 Starting from nothing with $40

17:53 Betting on yourself for real

20:50 Chasing vs building intentionally

25:52 Lessons vs results mindset

27:05 Why repetition is everything

30:04 The real value of your customers

36:11 Expensive lessons and ROI

36:47 Can your business run without you

39:57 Building baseline income stability

43:43 Why this hard is still worth it

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