At the start of a new year, it’s easy to feel the pressure to do more — more tactics, more platforms, more strategies. In this episode, Laura shares a powerful coaching conversation that reveals why that urge often isn’t about strategy at all… it’s about trust.If you’ve found yourself questioning a strategy that technically works, wanting something different even though nothing is broken, or feeling unsettled by how quiet growth can feel — this episode is for you. In this episode you will hear:00:19 – The pressure of a new year and feeling behind by January01:45 – When a business is “working” but still feels heavy02:36 – What people think they’re asking for vs. what they actually need03:45 – When time, money, or capacity start to feel tighter04:51 – The belief that growth should feel lighter by now05:50 – Why smart women blow everything up too early07:15 – What seven-figure agency owners say about referrals08:35 – The reframe: you don’t need a new strategy09:30 – When the hardest work is trusting what already works10:45 – Why this quiet phase is where real momentum is built11:48 – Doubling down on relationships in a trust-based economy Tickets for This Mother Means Business LIVE - Presented by CIBC Business Banking on April 1st, 2026 are available now! Get yours here: https://www.thismothermeansbusiness.com/tmmb-2026 Why My Business Feels Heavy | This Mother Means BusinessA quick diagnostic to help ambitious mom entrepreneurs identify the #1 reason their business feels heavy and get a focused first step.Join This Mother Means Business : www.thismothermeansbusiness.com Laura's Links:• Website • Laura's Instagram • LJSocial Instagram • LinkedIn • Facebook • Pinterest • TikTok

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