Episode 21 - From College Chaos to Multi Six Figure Success: The Brutal Truth About Building a Business That Actually Works for Your Life
This is the episode I wish someone handed me years ago.
In this deeply honest and personal conversation, I’m taking you behind the scenes—from coaching in my college bedroom while navigating major sorority drama, to building a multiple 6-figure business that supports my family, my time, and my values.
I’m breaking down the pivotal lessons, the painful missteps, and the exact perspective shifts that helped me stop chasing the “right way”—and start building my way.
If you’ve ever wondered if you’re too early, too late, or just too all-over-the-place… this one is for you.
Inside this episode, we dive into:
✨ Why pushing through pain isn’t power—and what to do instead
✨ How to take advice without losing your voice or your direction
✨ The myth of the “right way” and how to build a business that’s truly yours
✨ What actually creates scalability (hint: it’s not more clients or more hustle)
✨ How to lead, price, and decide from grounded confidence—even in hard seasons
Ready to build a business that’s aligned, scalable, and rooted in your truth?
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Or connect with me on Instagram @kristichaves - I'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode.
Timestamps
[02:00] Starting coaching in college during sorority drama
[06:30] The comparison trap in coaching certification programs
[13:00] Breaking free from the "right way" mentality
[19:00] How her father's death changed everything about business
[24:00] The $100K launch that came from tragedy
[27:00] Business mistakes that cost time and energy
[32:00] The refinement phase: Building true scalability
[35:00] Current business model and what’s working now
