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Episode #100(ish) Shiny Object? Or Solid Gold?

April 01, 2025 • Emily Aborn

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Celebrating episode 100(ish) because #AprilFoolsDayJokeisonMe

How do you know if something is just a shiny object and distraction or an idea worth pursuing?

Joining me to answer this question are three immensely special guests: one of my best friends, Lindsay Dreyer, my brilliant collab buddy Barb Davids, and... the man, myth, and legend, my husband, Jason Aborn.

Representing three walks of my life, each of these guests have agreed to hop aboard onto MY shiny object train (or solid gold idea? TBD) and deliver an episode on deciphering between what's worth pursuing and what's not for YOU!

We get into:

Where shiny objects hide and pop up personally and professionally
What entrepreneurs struggle with in shiny object syndrome
How to weigh out the decision for yourself using heart, soul, and of course... maths
And more!

👉🏻 Extended Show Notes (for questions and full bio of each guest).

Quick Connect is below:

Barb Davids - Colleague/fellow podcaster/collaborator!

Founder of Compass Digital Strategies and host of the Small Business Sweet Spot podcast.

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Jason Aborn - Husband/residential painter/hobby enthusiast

Owner of Pitcher Mountain Painting in NH.

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Lindsay Dreyer - Friend/Realtor/Broker/Podcaster/Multipassionate entrepreneur

Founder of Happy Agent Co. and The Happy Agent Method, Broker and Owner of City Chic Real Estate, and mom of three.

🌎 Website | 📲 Instagram | 🎙️ Podcast

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