158. How to Grow Your Business When Everyone's Saying "The Economy Is Bad"

👉 Join Me Inside Freedom Salon Manual TODAY  👈 Let's get honest, Queen, how many times have you heard someone say, "It's just the economy right now" when talking about their slow business? In this fiery episode, Annie gets real about the stories business owners are clinging to and how the "bad economy" excuse is keeping so many powerful women from showing up in their full potential. Through real talk and personal reflection, she breaks down how fear spreads through conversations, how our environment shapes our beliefs, and why the economy isn't actually what's holding you back, your energy and leadership are. If you've been feeling uncertain, slowing down your income, or doubting your ability to grow in this climate, this episode is your reminder that leaders don't wait for good times to rise. They decide to thrive no matter what.  What You'll Learn in This Episode: Why "the economy" has become a safe story for business owners to hide behind. The danger of surrounding yourself with people who speak fear instead of possibility. How to shift your energy and leadership when things feel uncertain.  How Annie reframes fear-based thinking into grounded, profitable action. What it really means to lead your business from belief, not panic.   Chapters 02:30 - Why 2025 has felt heavy (and what that really means) 06:10 - The "bad economy" story that's keeping you stuck 09:45 - How your circle shapes your beliefs about success 12:00 - The two types of conversations every entrepreneur faces 15:20 - Shifting from fear to possibility 17:30 - Why mentorship and environment matter more than ever 19:00 - Your next steps to rise and reclaim your power   Resources + Next Steps: 🔥 Book a Salon Biz Diagnostic Session with Annie → HERE 🔥 Apply for Private Mentorship - high-touch coaching for women ready to scale their business and embody true leadership → HERE 🔥 Join The Freedom Salon Manual (FSM) - Annie's 12 Month mentorship for salon owners ready to scale with clarity and profit → HERE 🔥 Connect with Annie on Instagram → @annie_knight_mentor (for salon related content) & @iamanastasia_louisa for all else! 🔥 Connect with Annie on Facebook→ personal facebook page here, for salon content head to this facebook page!   Leaders don't wait for certainty, they create it. This is your reminder that no matter what's happening outside, you're in full control of what happens inside your business. Let's fucking go. 🔥