Ep. 106 How to Grow Without Losing Yourself with Sam Vander Wielen
People On Purpose® · 2025-04-16 · 53 min
Episode notes
What if your business was the least interesting thing about you? In this episode, Kira sits down with legal educator and author Sam Vander Wielen to talk about building a life-first business…one that can weather anything, from grief to burnout to the chaos of online entrepreneurship. They cover everything from crisis-proofing your systems to writing a book deal-worthy proposal and ignoring the internet gurus. Whether you're scaling or just starting out, this is your reminder that simpler can be smarter. In this episode, you'll hear: How Sam built an $8M biz around one offer Why your passion doesn’t have to be your product Crisis-proofing your business The anti-guru way to grow your business The truth about personal branding vs. personal identity Why When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy is the book we all needed in business school Links Mentioned Sam’s Book: When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy Ultimate Bundle®: Sam’s Podcast: On Your Terms Follow Sam on Instagram: @samvanderwielen