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You Don’t Hate Working — You Hate How You’re Working
Episode 322
Welcome back to the Good Girls Get Rich podcast and I’m your host, Karen Yankovich. If you’ve ever thought, “I like working… I just hate the way I’m working,” you’re not alone.
This episode of the Good Girls Get Rich Podcast was inspired by a Facebook post from a new mom on maternity leave who dreaded going back to her job. She loved being productive and using her brain — but hated the micromanagement, the stress, the traffic, and missing her baby’s milestones.
And I remember that feeling. The early-morning commutes. The endless meetings. The sinking sense that your brilliance is building someone else’s dream while yours waits on the sidelines.
Here’s the truth: This isn’t burnout — it’s misalignment. And alignment is your birthright.
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About The Episode and Highlights:
In Episode 322, I share 10 high-income business ideas you can build from the career skills you already have — so you can work in your zone of genius, enjoy more flexibility, and create financial independence. These strategies work whether you’re ready for a full career change or want to start something alongside your current role.
The Consultant Path – Turn Your Expertise into a Premium Service Consultants get paid for their brains, not just their time. If companies hire outside experts for projects you could do, you can become that expert. Instead of billing hourly, create value-based packages that reflect the results you deliver.
Example: If you’re in HR, offer a “Recruitment Process Audit” for growing companies — at a premium rate.
The Course Creator Path – Build a Profitable Online Program You’ve likely taught or explained something 100 times in your career. Package that knowledge into an online course, workshop, or training series. You can create it once and sell it over and over.
Example: A PTA president could create “The Ultimate Guide to Running a Successful PTA” and sell it nationwide.
The Coach or Mentor Path – Guide the Next Generation People already ask, “How did you do that?” Turn your experience into a coaching or mentoring business. Whether 1:1 or in a group, you can support the next wave of women in your industry
Example: A finance VP could mentor women looking to break into leadership roles.
The VIP Day Model – Deliver High-Value Results in One Day Some clients want high-touch, quick results and are willing to pay a premium for it. A VIP Day lets you dedicate one day to solving a client’s problem from start to finish.
Example: A yoga instructor offers a private, customized wellness retreat day — including movement, meditation, and nutrition planning — for $2,000.
The Done-With-You Model – Collaborate for Success Perfect for perfectionists — you don’t do everything for the client, but you work alongside them. This builds intimacy and keeps your workload lighter.
Example: In my She’s LinkedUp program, we write LinkedIn profiles with our clients, ensuring their voice shines through.
Digital Products – Sell What You’ve Already Created Templates, checklists, email scripts, or spreadsheets you’ve made for your own job can become instant-download products. They sell while you sleep and position you as an authority.
Example: A project manager could sell a “Team Communication Toolkit” with meeting agendas and templates.
Speaking & Training – Get Paid to Share Your Expertise Corporations, associations, and schools all pay for expert spea
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