188 - From Corporate to $100K+ in Year One: How These Women Built Thriving Businesses

From side hustles to six-figure success — this episode is packed with REAL strategies you can apply today. In this episode of the Next Level Women Podcast, I sit down with two powerhouse women entrepreneurs who went from corporate careers to building thriving businesses — fast. We dive deep into: ✔️ How to attract high-paying clients ✔️ The psychology behind why people buy ✔️ Social media growth strategies that actually convert ✔️ Why networking is your most underrated asset ✔️ Overcoming “good girl syndrome” in business ✔️ How to confidently charge what you’re worth ✔️ The truth about AI in business (opportunity vs threat) ✔️ The realities of entrepreneurship (not just the highlight reel) If you're a business owner, coach, consultant, or entrepreneur trying to grow, sign clients, and scale your income—this is a must-watch. 🔗 CONNECT WITH OUR GUESTS 👩🏽‍💻 Devin Brinkley Website https://creativegravityllc.com/ Socials https://www.instagram.com/creativegravityllc/  https://www.threads.com/@creativegravityllc  https://www.linkedin.com/in/devinbrinkley/ 📊 Sam White (Guidance Grove) Linked In - www.linkedin.com/in/samantha-white-22905340  Youtube - https://youtube.com/@builttoresonate?si=0MxPMUYzxUoiPv2N  Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/researchwithsam/ Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61563898913253 Freebie - 2026 Shopper Behavior Report | Guidance Grove - https://www.guidancegrovenc.com/2026-shopper-behavior-lp -------------------------------------------------- 🎤 Joy Rowland Business Coach | Host of Next Level Women 🔗 Connect with Joy: https://www.joyrowland.com/ https://www.instagram.com/joy.rowland_/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/joyrowland/ 🔥 KEY TAKEAWAYS → People buy from people (not brands) → Your network = your net worth → Authenticity attracts AND repels (and that’s a good thing) → Confidence comes from doing, not waiting → You don’t need to post daily—just consistently → AI should be a tool, not a replacement 💬 COMMENT BELOW What was your biggest takeaway from this episode? Are you struggling with clients, pricing, or growth? 👍 DON’T FORGET Like 👍 | Comment 💬 | Subscribe 🔔 New episodes every week! ⏱️ TIMESTAMPS / CHAPTERS  00:00 Introduction 00:28 Meet the Guests: Sam & Devyn 01:32 What They Do & Their Expertise 02:26 Devyn’s Entrepreneurship Journey 04:37 Sam’s Entrepreneurship Journey 06:29 How They Hit $100K+ in Year One 06:58 Why Your Business Feels Hard 09:49 How to Get High-Paying Clients 13:37 Overcoming Fear of Charging Money 16:11 “Good Girl Syndrome” Explained 18:48 Buyer Psychology in Marketing 20:24 Social Media Growth Strategies 22:37 How to Be Authentic Online 25:27 Getting Comfortable Being Bad First 27:46 Ideal Clients & Niches 31:37 Where to Connect with Them 32:58 AI: Opportunity or Threat? 37:16 Advice to Their 21-Year-Old Selves 40:05 The Truth About Entrepreneurship Struggles 41:44 Final Thoughts & Closing