Building a Business That Serves Your Life—Not the Other Way Around- Podcast Episode 347

Building a Business That Serves Your Life—Not the Other Way Around- Podcast Episode 347

Author: Jenn Donovan: Speaker, Author, Marketer and Social Media Expert June 6, 2025 Duration: 37:34

** Get Along to the 2025 Social Media and Marketing Conference in Melbourne on 29th August - tickets now on sale - https://www.socialmediaandmarketing.com.au/conference

Ready to unlock what "good growth" really means for your small business? In this episode of Small Business Made Simple, host Jen Donovan sits down with Sarah Howard, founder of Writers Australia and author of "Beyond Solo." Sarah shares her 18-year journey from solo freelancer to agency leader and dives deep into the realities of business growth—spoiler alert, it's not always about getting bigger!

Jen and Sarah chat about why listening to your customers is key, the challenges (and rewards) of building a team, what to delegate or outsource, and how to design a business that supports your life, not the other way around. Plus, Sarah introduces the concept of the "A-Team Collective" and explains why it's absolutely OK to stay small if that's what suits you.

If you've ever wondered how to grow your business on your own terms, manage people effectively, or even plan for your eventual exit, this episode is packed with practical advice, real stories, and plenty of inspiration to help you build a business—and a life—you love.

Tune in and discover a new approach to business growth that's all about purpose, values, and freedom!

 


Running a small business often feels like a constant juggling act, where the big dreams meet daily grind. The Small Business Made Simple Podcast cuts through that noise with practical, actionable conversations. Host Jenn Donovan brings her background as a speaker, author, and marketer directly to your earbuds, but she’s not just theorizing. Having been deep in the trenches herself, she understands the unique mix of ambition and overwhelm that defines the entrepreneurial journey. This podcast focuses on real-world application, offering bite-sized social media and marketing strategies you can implement immediately, without needing a massive budget or a dedicated team. You’ll also hear from fellow small business owners who share their own stories-the successes, the stumbles, and the lessons learned along the way. It’s a blend of expert guidance from Jenn and peer-to-peer solidarity, all designed to provide both clarity and accountability. Think of each episode as a focused coaching session that helps break down larger goals into manageable steps, reinforcing the confidence that you can, indeed, build the business you envision. Tune in for honest talk that simplifies the complex, making growth feel less like a solitary struggle and more like a shared, achievable path forward.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Small Business Made Simple Podcast
Podcast Episodes
Happy New Year! Welcome to 2025 Podcast Episode 329 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 11:19
🎉 Happy New Year! Kick off 2025 with Episode 329 of the Small Business Made Simple podcast! After a challenging 2024, are you ready to make this year phenomenal? In this episode, I reflect on lessons from a doozy of a ye…
[SUMMER SERIES] How To Plan Your Marketing - Podcast Episode 326 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 21:10
[SUMMER SERIES] How to Plan Your Marketing – Episode 326 Welcome to a special episode of the Small Business Made Simple podcast, where Jenn Donovan brings you the Summer Series – a collection of some of the most impactfu…
The Year of Speaking – Podcast Episode 324 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 24:38
🎙️ Episode 324: Let's Talk About 2025 – My Speaker Kit, New Topics, and Your Help! Join me, Jenn Donovan, for a special episode where I take you behind the scenes of my 2025 Speaker Kit! 🚀 Speaking is my passion, and I'm…
Black Friday Marketing – You In or Out? -  Podcast Episode 322 [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 26:49
💸💲💸 Black Friday Sales and Christmas marketing – two HUGE events at the end of the year when we are already so tired. So let's chat about it. How important is it to participate? Do we need to be on sale? How can we make…