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Evolving Your Business Without Losing Yourself with Quinn Tempest

April 10, 2025 • Staci Millard • Episode 289

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In this episode of Small Business School, I’m joined by the brilliant Quinn Tempest—business and brand strategist, founder of Create Your Purpose, and all-around champion for purpose-led entrepreneurship. We dive deep into burnout, business evolution, and what it really means to grow a sustainable business that doesn’t drain the life out of you. If you’ve ever hit a wall in your business and thought, “What now?”—this conversation is for you.

Key topics covered:

Why burnout isn’t always a red flag—sometimes, it’s a signal that you’re ready to evolve
The real difference between hustle that helps vs. hustle that hurts
Moving from “doing it all” to stepping into your role as the leader of your business
How to refine your vision, reset your purpose, and reclaim your energy
Why nuance in business advice matters more than ever (spoiler: it’s not one-size-fits-all)

Plus, Quinn shares a free tool to help you set purposeful priorities and make decisions with clarity (check it out at quinntempest.com/priority)

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