The CEO Moves Required to Go from $100K to $500K+ Annually

In this episode, Laura dives into what it really takes to grow your business beyond the six-figure mark. This isn’t about mindset fluff or surface-level strategy—it’s about the practical, often uncomfortable shifts required to step into your role as a CEO. Laura breaks down why so many women stay stuck doing everything themselves, the hidden reasons behind it, and what actually needs to change to scale sustainably. If you’ve been feeling stretched, maxed out, or ready for your next level—this conversation will hit home. In this episode you will hear:01:00 – The transition from six figures to multi-six and seven figures02:27 – Why doing everything stops working03:33 – What’s actually on your plate? (time awareness)04:45 – Why you’re holding onto tasks longer than you need to05:34 – “I can do it, so I will” — the motherhood trap07:00 – The ego piece no one talks about08:39 – Why believing “you are the business” caps your growth09:35 – What a CEO actually does (real responsibilities)11:07 – Why the transition feels uncomfortable12:30 – The reality of stepping out of execution13:08 – Move 1: Audit your time13:30 – Move 2: Build your “only me” list14:13 – Move 3: Make the hire or delegation16:30 – Move 4: Redefining what a “productive day” looks like18:00 – Final thoughts: you didn’t build this to be the employee18:45 – Letting go of what no longer serves your growthJoin This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok