Are service-based businesses changing? In this episode, I share my predictions for the rest of 2026, including why more business owners may choose impact over income, leave coaching behind, and build businesses around their capacity. If you're looking for sustainable business growth, this episode is for you.

Link mentions:

The BOSS Academy

Instagram

Innovation Celebration 2026

Content created by Dani Louise Smith.

*Some links featured in this episode are affiliate links and I may be paid when you make a purchase via my link.

business predictions, CICs, coaching industry, challenges, funding, entrepreneurship, 2026 trends, business growth, community impact, personal development

Link: www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/links

The conversation begins with an introduction and collaboration between Dani and Sam Rawlings, a Children's Creative Counselor. Sam shares her passion for creativity and discusses her transition from being employed to self-employment. The discussion also covers the challenges of navigating transition and the importance of structure. Sam reflects on her preparation for the transition and the gradual process of leaving her previous role. The conversation concludes with a reflection on the transition and the journey to self-employment. Sam Rawlings discusses her journey from part-time employment to self-employment, the expansion of her services and projects, pursuing personal passions, embracing creativity and personal growth, overcoming challenges and self-belief, and her professional and personal achievements.

Takeaways

• Passion for creativity and self-expression
• Challenges and importance of structure in transition Transitioning to self-employment requires gradual acceptance of lower income.
• Embracing creativity and personal growth leads to pursuing personal passions and professional achievements.

Chapters

• 00:00 Introduction and Collaboration
• 08:10 Navigating Transition and Structure
• 16:06 Preparation for Transition
• 22:34 Transition to Self-Employment
• 28:26 Pursuing Personal Passions
• 33:45 Overcoming Challenges and Self-Belief

Links to featured mentions:

Connect with Sam https://www.sjrcounselling.com/

Connect with Dani https://www.danilouisesmith.com

Innovation Celebration https://www.danilouisesmith.com/ICevent

Dani Louise Smith shares her journey of building successful businesses while navigating life's unpredictability. From starting a business at 21 to transitioning to a new venture, balancing multiple ventures, facing challenges, learning from failures, implementing strategies for success, and designing business around life, Dani's story offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs facing similar challenges.

Takeaways

• Navigating unpredictability in life and business
• Designing business strategies around personal strengths and life circumstances

Chapters

• 00:00 Navigating Unpredictability
• 07:02 Transitioning to a New Business
• 13:05 Lessons from Failures
• 22:55 Designing Business Around Life

Lins to things mentioned:

The BOSS Academy www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/boss-academy

Connect with Dani

www.danilouisesmith.co.uk/links

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