A values-based business check-in to see what's working, what's not, and what to leave behind in 2025.

Think of this episode like a 2025 business reflection and some questions I'd ask if we were auditing your business together to make sure your business is fully supporting you going into 2025. Because your business is here to do more than just make money and support your clients, it needs to actually support YOU and the life you want to live too.

What I Talk About in This Episode:

• The questions you need to ask yourself before 2026

• How to make sure you're driving your business where you want it to go

• The free 2026 Business Roadmap Template

• Using these questions to help you become less reactive in business and more intentional

• Making sure your business is checking all of your boxes and if it isn't, seeing what areas need support.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• The FREE 2026 Business Roadmap Template

• Check out my website here

• 1:1 Coaching Waitlist

" I flew for the very first time in my life with my dog Howard, and two suitcases to Scotland all by myself."

Yes, you read that right! I really did fly for the first time EVER in my life, with my dog, to Scotland, all by myself.

I really did uproot my entire life to move from Nashville, TN to Edinburgh, Scotland.

If you're wondering "Hayley, Why and how did you do that?"

You'll love these Scotland Lore episodes.

What You Can Expect:

In this episode, I share the real behind the scenes of the process I went through to make this happen. And it wasn't always smooth sailing.

There were so many times and instances I asked myself "why the f*ck am I doing this? It would be so much easier, safer, less stress and hassle to not even try."

And honestly, that's how it feels in business sometimes too.

Why bother pivoting our business model even though it's draining our energy?

Is it really worth the effort to go after something new and leave our comfort zone?

That is the theme of this episode and shows you that the process of going after something is often messy. It's not a curated highlight reel like we're so used to seeing on social media.

I transparently share how I was able to actually pull of this big move, the ups and downs, moments I thought it wasn't going to happen, and some key takeaways that you can apply to your business.

Whether you are thinking about a big move yourself or just going after some big goals in your business, you'll walk away from this episode feeling inspired.

Last But Not Least:

To see some of the pictures I refernce in this podcast make sure you head to the podcast blog where you will be able to see those a few days after the episode is uploaded.

This is part two of the Scotland Lore Series, if you haven't listened to part one, I recommend doing that now!

Links:

Come hang out with me on IG. (and see all the Scotland Core content)

Read it on the blog (coming soon)

Check out Money Rebel

Submit your burning business questions to be answered on the Money Rebel Hotline

I f*cked around and fell in love with outlander so much that I moved to Scotland.

Slightly kidding but tune into the latest episode to find out why I decided to uproot my entire life and move to Scotland from the United States, as I transparently share my story of how it all came to be.

Whether you are thinking about a big move yourself or just going after some big goals in your business, you'll find lots of takeaways from this episode.

To see some of the pictures I refernce in this podcast make sure you head to the podcast blog where you will be able to see those a few days after the episode is uploaded.

This is part one of the Scotland Lore Series, stay tuned for part 2 dropping next week.

Links:

Come hang out with me on IG. (and see all the Scotland Core content)

Read it on the blog (coming soon)

Check out Money Rebel and how we can work together

Submit your burning business questions to be answered on the Money Rebel Hotline

Today's solo episode I am talking about what is actually bad for business in 2025 and share the inspiration and reason behind the podcast name change.

Hint: thanks to some inspo by Mike Cessario founder of Liquid Death, it was by asking myself what's the dumbest idea I could have right now... tune into the episode to find out what it was.

Most of the time what people say is bad for business is just their own fear of stepping outside of the norm for their industry to do something different.

Because being creative, different and bold aren't bad for business. They're the gamechanger. And if you want to grow your business by leaning into these exact things, you're in the right place.

The episode is short and sweet and tells you the vibe for the Bad for Business podcast and what you can expect.

Timestamps

00:00 Introduction and Host's Question

00:34 Rebranding Announcement

00:51 Debunking Business Myths

02:33 The Story Behind the New Name

03:22 Inspiration from Liquid Death

08:06 What to Expect from the New Podcast

10:29 Conclusion and Scotland Content Teaser

Resources & Links Mentioned

• Interview with Founder Mike Cessario of Liquid Death

• Check out my website moneyrebelco.com

• Let's be IG friends, say hi here

• Submit your question to the Money Rebel Hotline

Giveaway

Leave a review for the podcast during the month of October and DM me a screenshot on IG for a chance to win a 30-minute strategy call with me.

P.S.

Check out the new podcast cover that my amazing graphic designer helped me create. Want a kickass designer in your corner to help make your branding as easy to use as it is recognizable? Click here to hire Sophie

If your brain feels like it's running a business on 67 open tabs, this episode is the reset button you didn't know you needed.

You're not burnt out because you're lazy or unmotivated.

You're burnt out because your business is full of unanswered questions and those open loops are draining your mental and emotional energy.

Questions like,

"What if my prices are off?"
"What if I'm on the wrong social media platform, saying the wrong thing, to the wrong people?

Here's the truth: the mental weight of running a business doesn't have to be your normal.

And in this episode, I'm showing you the one thing that clears the confusion and puts you back in control, market research (but not the boring kind).

Here's what you'll learn:

• Why market research is the most underrated tool for reducing decision fatigue in business

• The emotional and financial cost of running a business based on guessing

• Why second-guessing everything is not just part of the job

• How market research actually removes stress (not adds to it)

• What you're doing every day that is market research, you just don't realize it

• Why my Covert Market Research Method feels like having a crystal ball in your business

If you're tired of wondering why your strategy isn't landing or your offers aren't selling like they used to, this episode is for you.

You'll walk away with a new perspective and understanding what's actually causing the stress in your business and what to do about it.

Plus, I'm sharing a behind-the-scenes look at my upcoming Covert Market Research Workshop: how it works, what makes it different, and how it can completely change the way you market and sell in your business.

Links & Resources:

• Sign up for the Covert Market Research Workshop

• Subscribe to the Bad for Business Newsletter for a story-meets-strategy email that makes you question what you think is actually bad for business.

If you're a business owner looking to find other ways to market your business without using social media, this is the podcast episode for you.

In this episode, you'll get marketing ideas for your small business. Wether you dislike or enjoy using social media to market your business, you'll learn different tips to marketing your business. You'll hear me share actionable marketing strategies and talk about the key to effective marketing and sustainable success in your business.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• How to determine where to actually market

• They key to effective marketing

• Marketing advice and tips to market outside of social media

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Free Online Training: The Bigger Role Pricing Plays in Your Business

• Work With Me

• Showit Affiliate Link

• Google Business Profile
• Market Research Strategy Workshop Waitlist
• Subscribe to my free weekly Newsletter, Bad for Business

Want personalized support with your marketing strategy or business? Book a strategy session now to get actionable advice on how to improve your marketing results so you can reach more clients and grow your business.

What do you think the backbone to a successful business is?

In this episode, we explore one of the biggest parts of your business that impacts your success and the money your business makes.

As a business owner, especially service-based business owners, it's so common to feel like you don't have enough time to actually grow the business because you are so busy working in the business, providing the services, following up with clients, making offers, etc.

Have you ever thought the same way about your own business? You have these goals and dreams for your business but you feel like you don't have the time to do it. If you've ever felt like this, this episode is for you.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• The backbone of a successful business.

• One of the things every business has in common.

• The truth about future proofing your business.

• One mistake that is hurting your cash-flow stability.

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Free Training: How to Make Pricing Your Secret Weapon

• Work with me

• Want 1:1 support with your pricing strategy or business? Book a strategy session now to get actionable advice.

Ready to stop undercharging and finally get paid what you deserve for your services and offers?

Check out my Nail Your Pricing Workshop and Template that teaches you how to confidently price your services and automatically tells you what to charge based on unique aspects of your business so you can stop leaving money on the table from underelling your services.

The Nail Your Pricing Bundle is exactly what you need to go from "I have no idea what I'm doing" to "I feel so confident and I am making so much money."

A must listen: Your questions answered in this Q&A Episode

Tune in as I answer your questions about business, pricing, and more. I bust through some b.s. business advice that floats around in the online business world. I also answer the question "Does pricing actually matter?"

There are LOADS of tips and strategies in here to help you grow your business, improve your sales, sales strategies to help you attract the right clients, one of the most overlooked parts of sales that so many business owners miss, and how to build trust with your audience in a way that helps them say "YES" to your offer.

Whether you're a new entrepreneur or consider yourself a seasoned vet', you'll get something out of this episode.

What You'll Learn in This Episode:

• "Does pricing actually matter in business?"

• One easy way to get more sales AND make selling easier + more effective

• The ripple effect of having a pricing strategy in your business

Resources & Links Mentioned:

• Nail Your Pricing Template & Workshop

• Free Training: How to Make Pricing Your Secret Weapon

• Money Rebel Hotline: Exclusive FREE Q&A Submit Your Question Here

• Work with us [Money Rebel]

You're an expert at what you do, now let's make sure your prices reflect that. Get the Nail Your Pricing Template and Workshop today so you can make 2025 your most profitable year yet.