How to Set and Hold Business Boundaries, The Only Strategy That Works

How to Set and Hold Business Boundaries, The Only Strategy That Works

Author: Dorien Morin-van Dam April 24, 2025 Duration: 31:03

How do you say no at work? Can you say no at work? Can you say no to clients, partners, managers?

On today's Strategy Talks we are talking about setting business boundaries!

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With over 30 years of entrepreneurial experience, Lisa Danforth brings hard-earned wisdom, real-life lessons, and a refreshingly honest perspective to every conversation. A former boutique catering business owner turned coach, she knows firsthand what it means to chase success—only to realize it came at the cost of fulfillment, family time, and personal well-being.

While running a thriving business, she found herself working 10-12 hour days, six (often seven) days a week, missing out on the moments that mattered most. It wasn’t until she hit burnout—overwhelmed, exhausted, and disconnected from the life she was working so hard to build—that she made a change.

Now, she helps fellow business owners break the cycle of burnout and build success with more ease, clarity, and purpose. Her story is one of resilience, reinvention, and the power of reclaiming your time—making her a perfect guest for conversations about entrepreneurship, balance, and building a business that supports your life (not the other way around).

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Strategic Thinkers. 

Expert Insights. 

Strategy Talks.

Join Dorien Morin-van Dam every Tuesday at 8 AM ET on LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube for 'Strategy Talks,' where she dives into the latest insights on business, AI and marketing strategies!

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Resources:

Dorien on LinkedIn

Lisa's Resource: Core Values Assessment

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Dorien Morin-van Dam knows what it's like to build a content engine without a massive budget or staff. In Strategy Talks: Content Strategy for Small Teams, she brings that practical, hands-on perspective to every conversation. This isn't about abstract theory; it's a direct line to operators who are in the trenches, sharing the specific, repeatable plays they use to turn thoughtful content into genuine business pipeline. Designed for founders, small teams, agencies, and solo consultants, each half-hour episode is tightly focused. You'll find discussions rooted in one of three critical areas: the fundamentals of content strategy and planning, the nuts and bolts of distribution and SEO, or the practical application of AI for content operations. The goal is always clarity-first, by defining a common problem many face, and then by unpacking a tangible solution. Listening to this podcast feels like having a seasoned strategist in your corner, cutting through the noise to deliver actionable insights you can apply almost immediately. If you're responsible for content but short on resources, these conversations provide the structured thinking and tactical advice to make your efforts more effective and less chaotic.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Strategy Talks: Content Strategy for Small Teams
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