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I didn’t come from a family of entrepreneurs or business owners. I thought I’d spend my life doing therapy work. But in 2015, a snowstorm changed everything. The power went out. Roads froze over. I had to cancel 21 therapy sessions in one week. We were saving for our first home. And just like that, my income was gone. That week I asked myself: 👉 What kind of business really supports the life I want? A few months later, I started the Selling the Couch podcast. It didn’t blow up overnight. But step by step, it grew into: • 🎙 One of the top 0.5% podcasts in the world • 🌍 1.82M+ downloads in 100+ countries • 💛 A quiet community of thoughtful therapists and founders Then life shifted again. Our daughter was born 8 weeks early. The sound of NICU machines is something I’ll never forget. That season taught me this: It’s not just what you build. It’s how you build—and who you become while building. ⸻ Now I help others create businesses that fit their lives: ✅ 245+ therapists launched podcasts ($344,000+ in course sales) ✅ 50+ founders built courses inside my mastermind ($300,000+ earned) ✅ I’ve shaped my own business around hiking, deep work, church, golf, and unhurried time with loved ones. Here’s the truth: Good work doesn’t always speak for itself. People need to see it. But you don’t have to hustle or burn out to be seen. If you’re a therapist, quiet founder, parent, or leader who wants to grow without losing yourself—I’d love to connect. 🟡 I share stories and lessons on slow growth each week 🟡 Follow for simple, calm business ideas 🟡 My DMs are open And if you want to go deeper— I write The Quiet Builder: A paid newsletter for thoughtful builders. $97/year. Two soulful issues a month. It’s for people who want to grow slow—but strong—even in uncertain times. 👉 sellingthecouch.com/quietbuilder Because that snowstorm taught me one thing: A business worth building protects your life. It doesn’t swallow it.