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)

Connect with Quinn

• Website: https://quinntempest.com/
• Instagram: @quinn.tempest

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

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Welcome back to Small Business School! In this episode of Business Builders, we’re diving into a topic that’s going to hit home for a lot of entrepreneurs: creating predictable revenue. If you’ve ever felt like your income is a rollercoaster—big sales one month, crickets the next—you’re not alone. I’ve been there too. We’re diving into the importance of predictable revenue, the three best ways to create consistent income, and how to stabilize your cash flow for long-term growth.

Key topics covered:

• The truth about unpredictable revenue and why it holds your business back
• The power of predictable income and how it improves decision-making and reduces stress
• 3 main types of predictable revenue streams: subscriptions/retainers, evergreen offers, and repeat client relationships
• Real-world examples of how ANY business—product or service-based—can create stable income
• Actionable steps to analyze your income and start building a revenue strategy that smooths out the highs and lows

Challenge:

Analyze your past 12 months of revenue and identify one way to make it more predictable—whether through a subscription model, an evergreen offer, or better client retention.

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media.

To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.

Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!

In today’s episode, I’m joined by Emily Van Straten, host of Your Gen Z Coworker and founder of Think HR. We dig into the generational shift happening in the workforce and how small business owners can better understand, support, and retain Gen Z team members. From honest conversations to evolving leadership styles, Emily brings a fresh perspective that’ll leave you rethinking how you hire and lead.

Key topics covered:

• Emily’s “career bachelorette” journey and how trying 14 jobs led her to launch her HR consulting biz.
• What Gen Z is really looking for in a job—and why it’s not just about perks or pay.
• How “stay interviews” (not just exit interviews!) can massively improve retention.
• Why business owners should stop expecting employees to care as much as they do—and what to do instead.
• Practical tips for interviewing, onboarding, and creating impact—even if a team member only sticks around for a year or two.

If you’ve ever scratched your head wondering how to keep younger employees engaged, this one’s for you. Let’s stop making it “us vs. them” and start building better workplaces—together.

Connect with Emily:

• Website: www.thinkhr.ca
• Instagram: @em.thinkhr

Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media.

To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.

Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!