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Welcome to The Business Fondle — the bold business podcast for entrepreneurs and business owners, hosted by Peta Serras, the Professional Babe. So why don’t you pour yourself a drink and slip into something a little more comfortable and I’ll get your business going.
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There's a belief that creeps in for almost every business owner on a winning streak: the moment you go quiet, it's all over. The momentum dies. You're starting from scratch. In this episode, I'm dismantling that myth completely. You've done will always outlast the frequency at which you did it. Key topics covered: Why good work stays with people long after they stop seeing youThe "muscle memory" principle applied to your business and contentWhy consistency is overrated and a body of work is e...
Perfectionism is one of the sneakiest productivity killers in business. Mid work is actually a non-negotiable part of becoming exceptional — and why withholding your "imperfect" output will never make you exceptional. Key Topics Covered: Why bad work is a required step on the path to exceptional workHow perfectionism screws over your future selfThe online publishing deadline that changed how Peta approaches content creationWhy your "half-arsed" podcast episode or email could be the firs...
If you've ever told yourself you'll start fresh on Monday, next month, or when the timing is finally right, this ep is going to call you out in the best way 😉 Using the lens of network marketing sales cycles and a very relatable story about convincing herself she needed a full 90-minute window just to exercise, I'm breaking down why waiting for perfect conditions is the thing that's keeping your results identical year after year. Key Topics Covered: Why needing "perfect circumstances" is cost...
Money loves speed — and your business results prove it. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the fastest path to results isn't working harder, it's closing the gap between decision and action. I share a real-time example of a Business Bang client who went from idea to 36 workshop sales in under a day, and exactly what separates experts who win from those who stay stuck in their heads. Key Topics Covered: Why "money loves speed" is the business principle you're probably ignoringThe real reas...
Your Tuesday morning should feel just as sexy as your weekend — and if it doesn't, your business structure is the problem. In this episode, I'm sharing the "Average Tuesday Morning Fantasy" — a concept born from a broke, dehydrated walk around Newcastle 17 years ago — and why it's been one of the most powerful guiding principles in how I've built my business and my life. If you're clawing to the weekend or quietly resenting your business, this one's for you. Key Topics Covered: What the Avera...
You are already capable of going so much bigger than the goal you've set for yourself this year. In this workshop, I'm calling out the business groundhog day that keeps solo service providers stuck at the same level year after year — and giving you the exact framework I use with my private advisory clients to scale without a team, without burning out, and without doing business the way everyone else says you should. I'll walk you through why doubling your revenue goal is actually the smarter ...
So many entrepreneurs sabotage the very moments they've worked hardest for, and how to make your next level feel completely normal before it even arrives. Whether it's landing a dream client, hitting a big income month, or finally getting a seat at the table you've always wanted — the goal was never just to get there. It's to belong there. Here's how to make sure you do. Key Topics Covered: Why people sabotage the exact moments they've been dreaming aboutHow to normalise your next level befor...
REGISTER NOW: https://www.professionalbabe.com/BIG You've seen her. The woman whose business looks completely unrecognisable from 12 months ago — more money, better clients, a completely different level. In this episode, I breaks down the truth behind "quantum jumping" in business: why it's not about sitting back and waiting for the universe to deliver, and exactly what you need to do (and think) differently to get from where you are now to where you actually want to be. Key Topics Covered...
Stop holding yourself back because someone might be watching. If you've ever cancelled content creation, avoided asking a question, or missed an opportunity because you were worried about being perceived, judged, or embarrassed you need today's episode!!! The thing is, the person judging you most harshly is probably judging themselves just as hard. And the version of success you're imagining? It requires you to be seen. What You'll Learn: The exact thought pattern that stops you from doing co...
In this episode, I'm breaking down why being called "too much," "too ambitious," or "too loud" is actually a sign you're on the right track. I'll share my recent experience of being told I'm "too ambitious" to date (ouch), and why our response to criticism reveals more about our own beliefs than what others actually think of us. If you've ever dimmed your light to be more palatable, or second-guessed your ambition because someone felt threatened by it, this episode is for you. Key Topics Cove...
Stop waiting to feel like doing the work. If you're stuck in a cycle of waiting for motivation, you're literally training your brain to be weaker, not stronger. Dread isn't a sign you're not meant to do it. This is where the REAL growth happens. In this episode, I'm breaking down why 50% of your life will be filled with negative emotion and why that's actually the best news for your business. I'll share why successful people aren't the ones waiting for inspiration, and why your competitors wh...
Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Your baseline determines whether opportunities pass you by. Your baseline isn't about perfection, it's about readiness. When opportunity knocks, will you be in a position to answer the door? I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed how I show up in business and life, the "broken nails" mentality that's keeping you small, and exactly how to lock in the version of yourself you want to be. From maintaining your energy to your bank account, your baseline aff...
Your strong emotions are actually powerful data about your standards—and they're telling you exactly what needs to change. If you feel things deeply, this episode is for you. I shares why strong emotions (good and bad) are a gift, not a curse, and how to transform them into actionable standards that upgrade your business, relationships, and life. Using real stories from dating to client payments, discover how to turn emotional signals into productive strategies instead of staying stuck in the...
You have so many options in life and business: you just haven't realised it yet. In this episode, I'm breaking down why scarcity mindset makes you grabby, how to shift into an abundance energy that attracts your ideal clients, and why lowering your standards is the real problem killing your business growth. If you find yourself obsessing over every lead, getting anxious when someone doesn't convert, or feeling desperate about filling your next workshop, this episode is for you. I'm sha...
In this episode, I'm diving deep into client departures, contract endings, and the stories we tell ourselves when people leave. I'll share why our obsession with how long things last is sabotaging us, the evidence game our brains play, and the exact mindset shift that transformed how I handle business uncertainty. I also explore why growth sometimes means shedding what no longer serves you, why certainty is a salary you'll never have as an entrepreneur, and how to become the steady, grounded ...
In this episode, I'm chatting with Brooke Wright, the exceptional founder of Wright Mode, about her incredible journey from side hustle AI enthusiast to six-figure business leader. We dive deep into how she transformed from a women's running retreat business owner to becoming one of the most sought-after AI and automation strategists in the industry. Brooke shares the defining moment when she first discovered ChatGPT-3 (November 2022), how she tested it on her running clients, and the exact m...
Becoming the entrepreneur of your dreams with a business that's vision board worthy requires a completely different operating system. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two major shifts every business goes through and explaining why trying to upgrade your business with outdated software, beliefs, and methods will keep you stuck. This is the exact conversation I had with my Business Bang clients last week that altered one of them on a DNA level. If you're struggling to scale beyond yoursel...
Stop thinking about your business and start actually doing the work. So many business owners feel exhausted and burnt out despite "working" constantly. Spoiler alert: they're not actually working. They're thinking about working, ruminating on problems, and mentally planning their future without taking aligned action. If you're looking for the 10-hour-a-week, easy path to a million dollars, this episode isn't for you. But if you want to build something exceptional and you're ready to earn your...
TO ACCOMPANY THIS EPISODE DO YOUR SCORECARD: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/ This is it. The final part. You've identified your goal. You've shifted your identity. Now it's time to look at your actual business and make sure the ingredients match the dish you're trying to make. This episode is a crash course in my GOLS Process. If you're wondering why your business isn't matching your vision, this episode reveals exactly what needs to change (and spoiler: it might not be what you think 😉) ...
TO ACCOMPANY THIS EPISODE DO YOUR SCORECARD: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/ Stop thinking your business problem is a business problem. In Part Two of this series, we're diving deep into the real architecture of change: your identity and standards. This is where the magic happens. If you're stuck thinking you need to "fix" Instagram, be better at sales, or master some new skill, this episode reveals what's actually holding you back—and it's probably not what you think. In This Episode You...
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