In this week’s episode of Small Business School, we’re switching gears and leaning into the mindset and spiritual side of entrepreneurship. I’m joined by the beautiful soul Renee Walker, founder of Renee Walker Wellness and host of the Spiritually Wired podcast. Together, we chat about the inner work that truly supports business growth—from mindset blocks to money beliefs and how reconnecting to ourselves (and something greater) creates real, lasting fulfillment.

Key topics covered:

• Why mindset and self-connection are the missing ingredients for so many entrepreneurs
• How your relationship with money impacts your ability to receive success
• The physical signs your body gives you when you're blocking abundance
• What “upper limits” are and how they might be quietly sabotaging your growth
• How to bring more intention, awareness, and joy into your business journey
• Renee’s beautiful Spiritually Wired community and how to try it free for 30 days

This is your permission slip to slow down, breathe deeply, and remember—you’re allowed to build a business with ease, not just hustle.

Use code ELEVATE for 30 days free in her membership.

Mentioned in this episode: Find your entrepreneurial soulmates. Join the exclusive community of Canadian women entrepreneurs. Imagine finding your Work Wives™ who share the same bold, ambitious, entrepreneurial goals.

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Connect with Renee:

• Instagram: @reneewalkerwellness
• Website: www.reneewalkerwellness.com

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

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To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.

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Welcome back to Small Business School! In this week’s episode of the Business Builder series, we’re tackling something most entrepreneurs know they should be doing… but often avoid: building systems and procedures in your business (aka SOPs). But don’t worry—this isn’t about creating a stuffy, never-used operations manual. I’m walking you through how to build simple, repeatable systems that actually help you grow, without making it your full-time job. If you’ve ever said, “I know I need systems, but who has time?”—this one’s for you.

Key topics covered:

• What SOPs really are—and what they aren’t
• How to create effective systems in just 3 minutes using the tools you already have
• Why messy, imperfect SOPs are better than perfect ones that never get used
• Tips for building a culture where your team creates and owns the systems too

Whether you’re onboarding clients, posting content, or running payroll—this episode gives you a clear roadmap to make systems your secret weapon (without the overwhelm). Let’s get your time back and start building a business that runs without you in the weeds.

Challenge

A simple action step: pick one task you do regularly that you're ready to delegate. Record yourself doing it—using Loom, a voice note, or a Zoom video—and save it in an SOP folder.

Mentioned in this episode: If you are running a business in Canada and you need help with all the things accounting related, but more importantly understanding the numbers I invite you to check out https://thriveaccounting.co/

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media.

To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.

Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!

Today I’m chatting with the incredible Jana Boyko, co-creator of The Bedside Business Plan—a guided journal that’s helped over 10,000 entrepreneurs rethink how they approach starting and growing a business. We talk about the power of combining strategy with mindfulness, how entrepreneurship is as much a personal growth journey as a professional one, and why you should always begin your business journey by checking in with you. This one’s part inspiration, part practical roadmap, and all heart.

Whether you’re just thinking about launching or you’ve been in business for years, Jana’s approach will have you rethinking how to build something that feels as good as it performs.

Key topics covered:

• The story behind The Bedside Business Plan and why Jana turned her coaching questions into a tangible journal
• Why most business plans don’t work—and how guided prompts help you ask (and answer) the right questions
• How your mindset, fears, and identity shifts affect your business more than any tactical checklist ever will
• Why seasoned entrepreneurs are returning to basics with this journal (and what that says about what we miss early on)
• Jana’s behind-the-scenes process—from duct-taped prototypes to getting stocked at Indigo!
• A sneak peek at her next journal, Employee to Entrepreneur, and how it supports a sustainable and empowered transition out of 9–5 life

Get The Bedside Business Plan → Available on Amazon + Indigo and Employee to Entrepreneur → https://www.bedsidebusinessplan.com/employee-to-entrepreneur

Mentioned in this episode: Find your entrepreneurial soulmates. Join the exclusive community of Canadian women entrepreneurs. Imagine finding your Work Wives™ who share the same bold, ambitious, entrepreneurial goals.

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Connect with Jana:

• Instagram: @bedsidebusinessplan
• Website: https://www.bedsidebusinessplan.com/

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

The School for Small Business Podcast is a proud member of the Female Alliance Media.

To learn more about Female Alliance Media and how they are elevating female voices or how they can support your show, visit femalealliancemedia.ca.

Head over to my website https://www.stacimillard.com/ to grab your FREE copy of my Profit Playbook and receive 30 innovative ways you can add more profit to your business AND the first step towards implementing these ideas in your business!