Traditional business advice often promises freedom—but leaves entrepreneurs exhausted, misaligned, and questioning if they’re doing something wrong. In this first episode of the Foundations Series of Built to Flow, Heather Crabtree unpacks why traditional growth models don’t reflect real life—and shares a better, more sustainable way forward.

Heather introduces the Built to Flow™ Framework, a rhythm-aligned approach to business that honors your energy, capacity, and values. You’ll learn the underlying principles and community values that make Built to Flow more than just a framework—it’s a movement. Plus, Heather previews what’s ahead in the Foundations Series and gives you a first look at her upcoming book, Built to Flow: Align Your Business with the Rhythm of Your Life.

If your business looks fine on paper but doesn’t feel aligned in practice, this episode will help you understand why—and show you how to begin building a business that flows.

Impact Points from Episode 1

• Why traditional growth models fall short — the promise of “more revenue, more clients, more visibility,” the role of comparison and industry gurus, and the breaking point when your business no longer fits your life.
• The foundation of Built to Flow — the four underlying principles (Life First, Seasonal Rhythm, Sustainable Strategy, Liberation Lens) and the five community values (Intentional Action, Joyful Boldness, Flow Over Force, Evolved Resilience, Rooted in Humanity).
• A better way forward — a first look at the Built to Flow Framework, including the four business seasons and six core business areas, plus what to expect in the rest of the Foundations Series.

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