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Feb 2025
40m 13s

3 Lessons $1.2M Taught Me About Business...

ASHLEY GORDON
About this episode
Ashley is BACK— and she’s got some major updates!

After stepping away for a much-needed podcast hiatus, Ashley returns with a raw, unfiltered look at the biggest year of her business yet—crossing $1.2 million in revenue. But behind the scenes?

 It came with some of the hardest, most eye-opening lessons she’s ever faced.In this deeply personal episode, Ashley pulls back the curtain on the shifts she’s making in both business and life—why she’s redefining success beyond the numbers, how she’s restructuring for sustainability, and the identity shifts that changed everything.

If you’ve ever felt trapped chasing big revenue goals or scaling in ways that no longer feel aligned, this episode is for you. This is your permission slip to do business your way. Ready to break free from the pressure, trust your intuition, and build something that truly honors your energy and purpose? Let’s dive in.

HIGHLIGHTS:
  • Why chasing revenue milestones won’t bring real fulfillment—what to focus on instead
  • The signs your business needs a restructure (and how to pivot without burning it all down)
  • Identity shifts in entrepreneurship & why alignment is everything
  • Trusting your intuition—especially when the next move feels terrifying
  • Leadership lessons: navigating team dynamics & making tough calls
  • How Ashley is redesigning her business for long-term success
  • Big changes coming to Quantum Coaching Academy (and what it means for YOU)
Hit play now—this is the real, behind-the-scenes conversation you need to hear!

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