Purpose + Profit Podcast
Purpose + Profit is a podcast for impact-driven women leaders navigating the real decisions behind meaningful work. Hosted by Jess Sato, strategic advisor and decision architect, the show explores what it actually takes to build businesses and careers that align profit with responsibility, integrity, and long-term impact. Through thoughtful conversations and grounded reflections, each episode invites you to slow the moment down, think clearly, and lead in a way you can stand behind.
Purpose + Profit Podcast
You’re Not Burned Out. You’re Rootbound
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Breaking Free from Business Stagnation: Identifying When It's Time to Repot
In this episode of the Purpose and Profit Podcast, host Jess Sato introduces a four-part series titled, "Why Isn't This Working Now?"
Jess shares personal experiences and discusses the common struggles of successful entrepreneurs who feel stagnant despite their accomplishments. She uses the metaphor of a "rootbound" plant to illustrate how business owners often outgrow their current business models, leading to burnout and dissatisfaction.
Jess emphasizes the importance of getting clear on your big idea and realigning your business to fit your current self and goals. She encourages listeners to stop forcing themselves to fit into outdated business containers and to embrace the need for growth and change. Jess also offers a free interactive guide to help entrepreneurs identify why they feel stuck and how to move forward.
00:00 Introduction to the Series
00:44 The Problem of Stagnation
02:48 Understanding Root Bound Syndrome
03:05 The Story of Mitch the Plant
04:54 Recognizing the Need for Change
08:11 The Bold Rebuild
12:31 Conclusion and Next Steps
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Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato
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Connect with Jess:
www.jessicasato.com for all the free resources!
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jessicasatocoach
Linkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/jess-sato