The Small Business School Podcast
Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!
The Small Business School Podcast
Building a Business That Aligns With Who You Are with Jana Boyko
Today I’m chatting with the incredible Jana Boyko, co-creator of The Bedside Business Plan—a guided journal that’s helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs rethink how they approach starting and growing a business. We talk about the power of combining strategy with mindfulness, how entrepreneurship is as much a personal growth journey as a professional one, and why you should always begin your business journey by checking in with you. This one’s part inspiration, part practical roadmap, and all heart.
Whether you’re just thinking about launching or you’ve been in business for years, Jana’s approach will have you rethinking how to build something that feels as good as it performs.
Key topics covered:
- The story behind The Bedside Business Plan and why Jana turned her coaching questions into a tangible journal
- Why most business plans don’t work—and how guided prompts help you ask (and answer) the right questions
- How your mindset, fears, and identity shifts affect your business more than any tactical checklist ever will
- Why seasoned entrepreneurs are returning to basics with this journal (and what that says about what we miss early on)
- Jana’s behind-the-scenes process—from duct-taped prototypes to getting stocked at Indigo!
- A sneak peek at her next journal, Employee to Entrepreneur, and how it supports a sustainable and empowered transition out of 9–5 life
Get The Bedside Business Plan → Available on Amazon + Indigo and Employee to Entrepreneur → https://www.bedsidebusinessplan.com/employee-to-entrepreneur
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Connect with Jana:
- Instagram: @bedsidebusinessplan
- Website: https://www.bedsidebusinessplan.com/
Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.
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