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Are You Craving a "Cottage" Business?
Season 2 Episode 7
What if the next level of success isn't about scaling up — but settling in?
In this solo episode, Marissa Lawton explores the idea of right-sizing your business — designing a company that supports your life instead of swallowing it whole.
For years, online entrepreneurs have been told that growth is the only direction that matters. More offers, more revenue, more everything. But what happens when "more" starts costing you your peace, your energy, or your joy?
Marissa invites you to rethink the "bigger is better" mentality and consider a softer, more sustainable approach — what she calls a cottage business. It's not about shrinking your dreams. It's about building something that fits.
In this episode, you'll learn:
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How to identify your "enough number" — the revenue that covers your bills, taxes, savings, and experiences
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Why growth doesn't always mean expansion (and what it can look like instead)
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How to recognize when your business has outgrown your capacity — and what to do about it
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The difference between scaling for ego and scaling for sustainability
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Why your business should fund a well-lived life — not just your lifestyle
If you've been feeling stretched thin or secretly craving simplicity, this conversation will feel like an exhale.
Because building a business that's right-sized for you isn't playing small — it's playing smart.
Listen now to Episode 7: Are You Craving a Cottage Business?
Published on 17 hours ago