Ep #1 | The Roadmap to Business Success: Unveiling Our New Framework, The Thriving Business Wheel

Send a question or message to Kate & SamIntroducing the Thriving Business Wheel: An 18-Episode Framework for Growth Without BurnoutHosts Kate De Jong and Sam Morris share a new 18-episode plan for the Thriving Business Podcast built around the “Thriving Business Wheel,” a four-quadrant framework that encompasses:Earn (revenue generation)Keep (profitability)Grow (capacity and scaling)Lead (leadership). In this episode, Kate and Sam excitedly talk through the preview of their upcoming curriculum and why business owners need an all-encompassing framework like this. Over the next 4-5 months, Kate and Sam will be sharing everything they've learned in their combined 30+ years of business experience on the topics outlined below.QUADRANT 1: REVENUE Earn Money | Market & Sell PowerfullyBusiness identityCraft an Irresistible OfferEverything you need to know about MarketingHow to become great at SellingQUADRANT 2: PROFITABILITYKeep More | Operate EfficientlyMoney masteryCharge what you're worthAI systems for maximum efficiencyWhen to outsource and delegateQUADRANT 3: CAPACITYGrow Smart | Powerful Business ModelYour business model: Plan strategicallyTo hire or not to hire? Build a strong teamDeliver a remarkable client experience every timeDesign a business that doesn't break youQUADRANT 4: LEADERSHIPLead with Impact Getting up when you're knocked downSelf-awareness, the most underrated business skillEmotional Intelligence: The missing piece in most business leadersLead from your values: Align your business with you who you areSERIES FINALEYour Thriving Business: The Full PictureAt the end of each quadrant they will run a live workshop, culminating in an August 2026 BALI RETREAT, with details to be shared on their website.Episode Timeline:00:00 Podcast Relaunch Plan01:23 Thriving Business Wheel04:02 Live Workshops and Retreat07:29 Quadrant One Earn07:49 Business Identity Basics10:26 Branding That Builds Trust12:04 Irresistible Offer Design14:05 Marketing Channels Made Simple17:15 Sales Without the Ick19:05 Quadrant Two Profitability19:20 Money Mastery and Profit First21:39 Pricing for Profit23:16 AI Systems for Efficiency25:35 Outsource and Delegate Right25:57 Hiring Before You’re Ready26:51 Delegation Ego and Talent27:59 Outsourcing Virtual Assistants28:52 Capacity Quadrant Overview29:16 Business Model and Scaling31:13 Building a Strong Team32:41 Remarkable Client Experience33:25 Social Proof and Reviews35:26 Business That Doesn’t Break You37:38 Leadership Quadrant Begins38:02 Resilience Through Setbacks41:14 Self Awareness and Feedback45:23 Emotional Intelligence in Leadership46:21 Leading From Your Values48:37 Thriving Wheel Wrap Up49:24 Closing Thoughts and Next StepsThriving Business Podcast 🌐Website:   https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/ Connect with Your Hosts:Kate De Jong, PhD | Inspired Business 🌐 Website: https://katedejong.com/ 📱 Instagram: @katedejong.inspiredbusiness ✉️ Email: [email protected] Morris | The O8 🌐 Website: https://www.theo8.com/ 📱 Instagram: @the_o8crew ✉️ Email: [email protected] THE AI SETUP WORKBOOK🌐 https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/ai-setup-workbookGET YOUR FREE PASS TO THE ENGINE ROOM🌐 https://www.thrivingbusinesspodcast.com/the-engine-roomNOTE - OUR WORKSHOPS AND RETREAT WILL BE BACK IN 2027!