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EPISODE · May 7, 2026 · 34 MIN

Founder Psychology Lessons From Making $7 Million Dollars

from Write This Down with Maddy Birdcage · host Maddy Birdcage

Send us Fan Mail$7 million in revenue sounds like the finish line, but what happens when you get there and realise you’re still anxious, still overworking, and still trying to keep everyone happy? We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really took to reach an 11-year milestone in agency life and why the hardest problems weren’t marketing problems, offer problems, or visibility problems. They were identity problems, leadership problems, and old stories running quietly in the background.We talk openly about people pleasing, weak boundaries, and the cost of trying to be liked by staff and clients. We also unpack the “entrepreneurship is personal development disguised as a business” truth, including how subconscious programming and neural pathways can drive your daily decisions without you noticing. If you’ve ever felt a weird urge to pull back right when things are working, or you only feel worthy when you’re exhausted, you’ll recognise the self-sabotage pattern straight away.From there, we share what actually helped: stepping up as a leader, making hard calls, planning instead of living in last-minute cortisol, and using a vision-board approach that’s built on strategy rather than vibes. We also cover practical mindset tools, from audio activations and hypnosis-style meditation to simple, repeatable habits that support rewiring, plus why you should never outsource your “party trick” if it’s the thing that makes your brand magnetic.If you’re building a business in a tough economy and you want sustainable growth, clearer small business marketing, and a calmer CEO mindset, press play. Then subscribe, leave a review, and share this with a founder who needs a reset.Get your FREE Savage Marketing Review:https://booknowbirdie.com/savage-review/Work With Me:Visit https://www.birdcagebusinessbuilders.com

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Send us Fan Mail $7 million in revenue sounds like the finish line, but what happens when you get there and realise you’re still anxious, still overworking, and still trying to keep everyone happy? We’re pulling back the curtain on what it really took to reach an 11-year milestone in agency life and why the hardest problems weren’t marketing problems, offer problems, or visibility problems. They were identity problems, leadership problems, and old stories running quietly in the background. W...

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