Why is it so hard to say no?

In this powerful episode of Coffee & Tea with CarrieVee, Carrie sits down with speaker, entrepreneur, and author Danny M. Goldberg to tackle one of the biggest struggles facing leaders, parents, professionals, and caregivers: setting boundaries and learning to say no.

Danny shares his personal journey from lifelong people-pleaser to someone who discovered that being "nice" isn't always healthy—and that true confidence often begins with protecting your time, energy, and self-worth.

This conversation is honest, funny, challenging, and filled with practical wisdom for anyone who has ever said "yes" when they desperately wanted to say "no."

In This Episode, We Discuss:

The critical difference between being nice and being kind
Why people-pleasers often lose their sense of identity
How failing to set boundaries damages relationships
Why respect matters more than being liked
The connection between boundaries and self-confidence
How to know when it's time to say no
Why over-explaining your decisions weakens your boundaries
The importance of teaching boundaries to our children
How saying yes to one thing often means saying no to something more important
Why successful people become increasingly protective of their time
The difference between confidence and arrogance
How taking risks builds confidence and personal growth

Danny M. Goldberg is a serial entrepreneur, speaker, and author of the leadership
book “A Little Bit Asshole.” He is the founder of multiple ventures including GoldSRD (staffing, executive recruiting, and professional development), Crowne Cloth (a luxury lifestyle brand), DCL Cards (sports collectibles), LikeMe App (dating application) and GoldTM (ATM and vending services).

Danny’s work focuses on leadership, assertiveness, entrepreneurship, and the balance between empathy and decisiveness in business. His philosophy challenges the idea that success requires being ruthless—arguing instead that the most effective leaders learn how to be just assertive enough to get results while still earning respect.

Through his speaking, consulting, and podcast appearances, Danny shares practical lessons from building businesses, navigating leadership challenges, and developing the confidence needed to succeed in modern workplaces.

To book Danny M Goldberg to speak at your event, please email danny.m.goldberg@gmail.com or call 833-514-8883.

Contact Danny Goldberg:
https://littlebitahole.com/

Buy Danny's book: https://www.paypal.com/ncp/payment/7SUY64BKRSN94 or

danny.m.goldberg@gmail.com

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