The Lifestyle Business Show

Sarah shares how getting clearer on who she wanted to help transformed both her business and her relationship with work.We talk about purpose, authenticity, confidence, and the pressure to follow someone else’s version of success. Sarah explains how focusing on meaningful impact helped her build a successful business without compromising who she is.If you’ve ever felt like you need to fit a certain mould to grow your business, this conversation is a reminder that staying true to yourself can be a strength, not a weakness.Connect with Sarah:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sarahjbryer/Website: https://www.sarahbryer.co.uk/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com

In this episode of The Lifestyle Business Show, Lucy Gordon shares the full story of how she went from a corporate real estate career and a six-figure consultancy - that was quietly making her miserable - to building a business that generates consistent income in a fraction of the hours.She opens up about the mental health struggles, the demanding clients, the failed attempts to scale, and the moment she finally decided something had to change. This is the honest, unfiltered version of how a lifestyle business actually gets built - not overnight, and not without difficulty.You’ll learn:* why visible success and genuine happiness are not the same thing* what finally pushed Lucy to stop doing work she didn’t enjoy* how she turned a neglected side project into her main income stream* why hiring and outsourcing didn’t solve the problem - and what did* what it actually looks like to define what you want and build towards itReach out to Lucy on LinkedIn if you want to discuss working together: https://linkedin.com/in/iamlucygordon/ This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com

In this episode of The Lifestyle Business Show, Lucy Gordon introduces one of the most powerful - and most overlooked - exercises any business owner can do: working out their “enough” number.Most of us are chasing arbitrary income targets that have nothing to do with our actual lives. Lucy shares why the goalpost keeps moving, why hitting the big number never feels as good as you think it will, and what happened when she finally sat down and worked out what she actually needed - and realised it was a lot less than she’d been chasing.Download the free Enough Calculator at lucygordon.com/enough This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com

In this episode of The Lifestyle Business Show, Lucy Gordon shares the practical systems and habits she uses to protect her time, reduce unnecessary work, and create more freedom in her business. From time blocking and prioritising your own tasks, to replacing meetings with Loom videos and creating SOPs that save hours every week, this episode is packed with simple ways to make your business run more efficiently.You’ll learn:* how to stop working reactively* why protecting your time matters so much* simple systems that save hours every week* how to reduce meetings and unnecessary admin* and the mindset shifts that help you build a business that supports your life instead of consuming itPlus, Lucy shares the exact strategies she used to free up more of her own time while still growing a profitable business. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com

In this episode of The Lifestyle Business Show, Lucy Gordon breaks down how to plan your next quarter in a way that actually supports both your income goals and your lifestyle goals. From setting realistic revenue targets and reviewing your offers, to mapping out launches, tracking conversions, and improving your sales funnel, this episode will help you create a simple, intentional strategy for the months ahead. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com

In this first episode of The Lifestyle Business Show, Lucy Gordon shares how burnout, anxiety, and chasing endless growth led her to completely rethink what she wanted from business and life. She breaks down what a lifestyle business actually is, how she reduced her workload from 50+ hours a week to just a few, and introduces the DREAM framework for building a business that gives you more freedom, time, and enjoyment of life. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com

The Lifestyle Business Show is for business owners who want to build a simpler, more profitable business without sacrificing their time or life outside of work. In this trailer, host Lucy Gordon shares what to expect from the podcast, who it’s for, and why building a business that supports your lifestyle matters more than hustle culture. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit lucygordonco.substack.com