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EPISODE · Aug 27, 2025 · 28 MIN

36: Building a Business After 40: Real Lessons on Reinvention, Pricing, and Trust They Don’t Teach in Business School

from One Handshake · host Jillian Vorce

What happens when you start a business with no roadmap but a deep sense of curiosity and a commitment to doing it your way? Dorien Morin-van Dam shares how she built a values-aligned, six-figure business after 40, while raising kids and moving internationally. She talks about organic marketing, agile systems, relationship-based growth, and the shift from undercharging to pricing for value. Dorien’s story is a masterclass in starting small, staying consistent, and learning through doing. Whether you're recalibrating your business, re-entering the workforce, or just want to hear how someone made it work, this conversation is packed with honest insight and practical takeaways.Sept 17 Workshop: How to Meet Your Sales Goals: Close Out 2025 Strong To register: https://lu.ma/6zl5oje5  Check out Derrick’s podcast episode: https://one-handshake.simplecast.com/episodes/16-from-48k-to-1m-the-mindset-strategy-behind-business-growthConnect with Dorien:https://www.linkedin.com/in/moreinmedia/https://www.moreinmedia.com/To learn how you participate in future Fireside Chats, private unrecorded conversations with our podcast guests, check out OneHandshake.co

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Dorien Morin-van Dam shares her journey of starting a business at age 40 and growing it into a six-figure success, while raising four kids, moving across countries, and learning everything on the go. From teaching $20 workshops to charging $4,000 per service, Dorien breaks down what it really takes to build a sustainable business on your own terms. This episode is full of grounded wisdom for anyone navigating change or ready to rethink what growth looks like.

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