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EPISODE · Nov 6, 2025 · 31 MIN

322. The Worst Business Advice I Got and Why I'm Grateful for It Today

from The Launch Lounge Podcast · host Salome Schillack

What if the advice that nearly broke you was exactly what you needed? 🚀 I made $2,000 on my first launch and quit completely. That might've been the dumbest decision I ever made. But here's the twist - the advice that led me to quit, the advice that nearly broke me, and the advice I absolutely hated hearing ended up being the same advice that helped me build a seven-figure online course business. Sometimes the worst advice teaches you more than the best advice ever could. And sometimes the advice that makes you want to throw your laptop is exactly what transforms everything. In this episode, I'm breaking down three pieces of terrible (and terribly necessary) business advice I received as a struggling course creator. The kind that made me cry in every coaching call. The kind that kept me starting over with new strategies. And the kind that eventually changed everything about how I built my freedom empire. 🔥 In This Episode: Why "hustle culture" advice nearly destroyed my business (and the three strategic activities that actually drive revenue for course creators) The frustrating truth about "you're exactly where you need to be" and why it's the most valuable advice for scaling your coaching business Why constantly switching strategies cost me more than failed launches - and the simple data tracking that would've saved me years Three things to stop doing right now if you want sustainable success with your online courses ✨ Loved this episode? Share it! Your reviews help more course creators discover how to scale and make an impact. Take 2 minutes to rate the show - together we reach more people and transform more lives. When helpers succeed, the world gets better. 💫   💚 💚 💚  Salome Get full show notes here Follow The Launch Lounge on Instagram.

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