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Discover how business can ignite positive change in the world on the Spark Good Podcast. Join us as we delve into strategies, stories, and insights that empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to 'do business' differently.Host Stephanie Malon-Rufi, MBA, brings 20+ years working within and as a consultant for social businesses from the start-up phase to scaling and experience as a holistic leadership coach.From innovative approaches to profit and purpose alignment to practical tips for creating a positive social impact, Spark Good Podcast offers inspiration and guidance. Plus learn how to nurture your own well-being, change traditional rules that might be holding you back, and thrive in your role as a social business owner.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the intersection of business and social impact, the Spark Good Podcast has something for you. Join our community of changemakers as we inspire, inform, and empower you to
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- 2 days ago15 min
#61: You Don’t Have to Build Your Business That Way
Are you building the business you want—or the one you think you’re supposed to build? With so many voices telling you what success should look like, it can be hard to trust a different path. Especially when that means reconsidering something you’ve worked hard to create. In this short, personal episode, I share why this topic is close to my heart—and a recent conversation that reminded me how much meaning we attach to the way our businesses unfold. If you’re questioning your next step or feel...
- 5 days ago27 min
#60: Before You Add Another Offer, Listen to This
When your business isn’t giving you the results you want, is your first instinct to ask more of yourself? Work longer. Post more. Create another offer. Find another revenue stream. It’s an understandable response—especially when hard work and resourcefulness have helped you get this far. But adding more can leave you with a heavier workload while the underlying problem remains. In this episode, explore why doing more feels reassuring, how a promising idea can become another source of overwhel...
- 2 weeks ago30 min
#59: You Were Never Meant to Build Your Business Alone
What if needing support isn’t a sign that you’re falling short—but a sign that you’re ready to lead your business differently? Entrepreneurs are often celebrated for being independent, resourceful, and able to figure things out. But those strengths can become liabilities when they convince us that we should be able to build and grow our businesses alone. The truth is, most successful people have an invisible ecosystem of support behind them. A Sustainable CEO doesn’t measure her capability by...
- Sep 24, 202623 min
#58: The Rhythms That Keep Your Business Moving Forward
What keeps your business moving forward when there are always new ideas, priorities, and demands competing for your attention? The previous episode covered the difference between collecting more information and actually using what you already know. But implementation doesn't happen by accident. It requires rhythms that help you step out of the day-to-day, pay attention to what's happening, and intentionally decide what comes next. In this episode, Stephanie shares four essential business rhy...
- Sep 17, 202624 min
#57: Stop Collecting Business Ideas and Start Using Them
Have you ever reached the end of a program, course, or membership and realized you barely used it? As entrepreneurs, it’s easy to keep collecting information: another program, another podcast, another set of templates, another strategy we’re certain we’ll return to eventually. But there comes a point when more information stops being the answer. Your business may not need more effort—or even more ideas. What you may need is a reliable rhythm for putting what you already know into practice. In...
- Sep 10, 202628 min
#56: I Barely Marketed My Business for a Month—Here’s What Happened
What happens when life takes more of your capacity than you expected—and your business plans fall by the wayside? After a month filled with family responsibilities, client commitments, and work related to personal matters, I opened my marketing dashboard expecting to see everything I hadn’t done. Instead, the numbers revealed something different. In this episode, I share what August taught me about the difference between time and true capacity, why tracking both lead and lag measures matters,...
- Aug 2, 202617 min
#55: The 4 Shifts to Becoming a Sustainable CEO
What if building a sustainable business isn't about eliminating the chaos—but building a business that can actually handle it? Many entrepreneurs picture a sustainable business as one where everything is perfectly organized, every system is in place, and nothing ever falls through the cracks. But that's not reality. The difference isn't whether challenges happen. It's whether your business can absorb growth, change, and unexpected obstacles without requiring you to sacrifice yourself in the process. In this episode, Stephanie shares the four mindset and leadership shifts that move you from simply running a business to leading one as a Sustainable CEO. These shifts will help you build a business that's not only profitable—but one that can support both your growth and the life you're trying to create. In this episode, you'll learn: Why every business is messy—and why that's not the real problem. How to move from constantly reacting to intentionally leading your business. Why your time and energy are some of your business's greatest assets—and how to protect them. The difference between chasing revenue and building lasting profit. Why growth without capacity eventually leads to burnout. How building rhythms, priorities, and planning cycles creates a more resilient business. Mentioned in this episode The Sustainable CEO philosophy 13-Week Planning Profit First by Mike Michalowicz Sustainable CEO Foundations Ready to Build a Business That Can Hold Your Growth? If you're ready to stop relying on hustle and start building a business that's profitable, intentional, and sustainable, I'd love to invite you to join the Sustainable CEO Foundations waitlist. Join the waitlist here!
- Jul 23, 202625 min
#54: 5 Signs Your Business Isn't as Sustainable as It Looks: The Difference Between Growth and Sustainability
Most entrepreneurs assume that if revenue is growing and clients are saying yes, their business must be healthy. But what if that's not the whole story? In this episode, Stephanie explores a reality many business owners experience but rarely talk about: a business can look successful from the outside while being quietly unsustainable on the inside. Before diving into five common warning signs, Stephanie makes an important distinction. Every business is messy. Challenges, disruptions, difficult seasons, and unexpected opportunities are part of entrepreneurship. The goal isn't to build a business that never experiences chaos. The goal is to build a business that can absorb disruption without falling apart. You'll learn how to recognize the difference between normal business messiness and the patterns that may be making your business increasingly dependent on your energy, availability, and sacrifice. In This Episode You'll Learn: Why busyness can become an unhealthy part of your identity How growth can sometimes mask burnout instead of solving it What it means to build "rest infrastructure" into your business How to recognize when you're operating reactively instead of proactively Why becoming the bottleneck in every decision can limit growth The difference between normal business challenges and unsustainable patterns How structure—not hustle—creates long-term sustainability 💡 Looking for more support implementing 13-week planning and building the habits of a Sustainable CEO? Learn more about Stephanie's coaching and resources at www.sparkgood.net.
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Discover how business can ignite positive change in the world on the Spark Good Podcast. Join us as we delve into strategies, stories, and insights that empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to 'do business' differently.Host Stephanie Malon-Rufi, MBA, brings 20+ years working within and as a consultant for social businesses from the start-up phase to scaling and experience as a holistic leadership coach.From innovative approaches to profit and purpose alignment to practical tips for creating a positive social impact, Spark Good Podcast offers inspiration and guidance. Plus learn how to nurture your own well-being, change traditional rules that might be holding you back, and thrive in your role as a social business owner.Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the intersection of business and social impact, the Spark Good Podcast has something for you. Join our community of changemakers as we inspire, inform, and empower you to
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