
The CEO Moves Required to Go from $100K to $500K+ Annually
About this episode
In this episode, Laura dives into what it really takes to grow your business beyond the six-figure mark. This isn’t about mindset fluff or surface-level strategy—it’s about the practical, often uncomfortable shifts required to step into your role as a CEO. Laura breaks down why so many women stay stuck doing everything themselves, the hidden reasons behind it, and what actually needs to change to scale sustainably. If you’ve been feeling stretched, maxed out, or ready for your next level—this conversation will hit home.
In this episode you will hear:
01:00 – The transition from six figures to multi-six and seven figures
02:27 – Why doing everything stops working
03:33 – What’s actually on your plate? (time awareness)
04:45 – Why you’re holding onto tasks longer than you need to
05:34 – “I can do it, so I will” — the motherhood trap
07:00 – The ego piece no one talks about
08:39 – Why believing “you are the business” caps your growth
09:35 – What a CEO actually does (real responsibilities)
11:07 – Why the transition feels uncomfortable
12:30 – The reality of stepping out of execution
13:08 – Move 1: Audit your time
13:30 – Move 2: Build your “only me” list
14:13 – Move 3: Make the hire or delegation
16:30 – Move 4: Redefining what a “productive day” looks like
18:00 – Final thoughts: you didn’t build this to be the employee
18:45 – Letting go of what no longer serves your growth
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