In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives into six common mistakes that women entrepreneurs make that can hold them back from scaling their businesses.

From refining offers to delegating tasks, charging what you’re worth, and embracing visibility, Shelagh provides actionable insights to help entrepreneurs unlock their next level of success.

She also discusses how strategic investments and focusing on your zone of genius can pave the way for sustainable growth. If you're ready to identify and overcome the roadblocks in your business, this episode is a must-listen!

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why refining your offer is key to sustainable growth.
• How spending time on non-genius tasks holds you back.
• The importance of pricing in alignment with your value.
• Why waiting for perfection to be visible is a costly mistake.
• How strategic investments can transform your business.

Sound Bites:

• "The market isn’t the problem—it’s the simple mistakes we make."
• "Stop tripping over pennies and start focusing on the bigger picture."
• "Your next level of success is waiting for you to step into it."

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction: Common Scaling Mistakes
03:45 Mistake #1: Not Refining Your Offer
08:12 Mistake #2: Spending Time on Non-Genius Tasks
12:30 Mistake #3: Undercharging for Your Work
16:20 Mistake #4: Waiting for Perfection Before Being Visible
21:10 Mistake #5: Misaligned Value and Pricing
25:15 Mistake #6: Not Investing Strategically

This episode will empower you to step into your next level of success by recognizing and correcting the mistakes holding you back.

Success isn't just about strategies - Shelagh Cummins

In this reflective episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins dives into the pivotal lessons she learned throughout 2024. From embracing community to prioritizing self-care, Shelagh highlights how creating space for clarity and fostering deeper connections can lead to transformative breakthroughs in business and life. Drawing on her own experiences, she inspires listeners to embrace humanity in their entrepreneurial journeys and invites them to reflect on their own lessons as they prepare for 2025.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• Why community is a cornerstone for growth and support.
• How creating space in your schedule can lead to clarity and breakthroughs.
• Why self-care is essential for sustainable success.
• The power of listening to your inner call and embracing transformative opportunities.
• How emphasizing human connection can create lasting impact in business.

Links

To work with me and make your next power move, visit:
https://theroadtoseven.com

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"Let's distribute the wealth." - Jennifer Williams

In this episode of The Road to Seven, Shelagh Cummins is joined by Jennifer Williams, founder of Firefly Insights, to discuss the transformative concept of employee ownership as a viable succession plan. With recent legislative changes in Canada supporting employee ownership trusts, Jennifer explores how this model not only enhances business performance but also addresses economic inequities.

She shares her journey from nonprofit work to becoming a passionate advocate for equitable ownership, emphasizing the impact on communities and wealth redistribution. This insightful conversation also highlights the unique challenges women face in business, the importance of self-care, and how community support fuels success.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How employee ownership can serve as a transformative succession plan.
• The benefits of wealth redistribution for businesses and communities.
• Challenges and opportunities for women entrepreneurs in finance and leadership.
• Why self-care is essential for sustaining growth and balance.
• Insights on creating a more equitable and high-performing workplace.

This episode will inspire you to think differently about succession planning, wealth redistribution, and creating a legacy that benefits both your business and your community.

Links

Website: https://fireflyinsights.ca/

Connect with Firefly Insights on LinkedIn

To work with me and make your next power move, visit:
https://theroadtoseven.com

‌

Stay Connected

Like what you’re hearing? Click here to follow on Apple Podcasts for more episodes to boost your Road to Seven today! I have more episodes with great tips and conversations with women that are revolutionizing the way we do business - don’t miss it!

I would be really grateful if you left a review on iTunes so that others can find and boost their business too! Just click here to review, select “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review” I’d also love to hear what your favourite part of this episode is in the comments below. Thank you!

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