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Your Business on Purpose
Hosted by Dawnette Palmore · EN
Your Business on Purpose" is the go-to podcast for women who want to take control of their finances, build thriving businesses, and create financially stress-free lives—without sacrificing what matters most. Hosted by Dawnette Palmore, a seasoned entrepreneur with 24 years of experience and a decade as a money coach, this podcast delivers practical insights to help you succeed in both business and life. Tune in for strategies, mindset shifts, and expert advice to fuel your financial and entrepreneurial journey!
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E.208 What Happens When the Money Stops?
1w ago00:16:00Tap to summarizeWhat happens when the money stops?Not because your business failed. Not because you did something wrong. But because a major client leaves, revenue slows down, the economy shifts, or life simply happens.Most entrepreneurs spend years focused on growth. More clients. More sales. More revenue. But very few spend time preparing for disruption.In this episode of the Your Business On Purpose Podcast, Dawnette Palmore shares the 5-part Business Survival Framework every business owner should have in place before uncertainty strikes.You'll discover:• How to determine your true break-even number• Why every business needs a Hills & Valleys Fund• How to reduce dependency on a single client• The importance of building a strong protection team• How to stress test your business before a crisis happensDawnette also shares a personal story about how relying too heavily on one client contributed to the collapse of a business generating hundreds of thousands of dollars per year and the lessons she learned from that experience.The reality is that every business will face challenges. The question isn't whether uncertainty will come. The question is whether you'll be prepared when it does.If your revenue dropped by 50% tomorrow, would you know exactly what to do?Listen now and start building a business designed not only for growth, but for stability, confidence, and long-term success.Remember: Money on purpose creates a life on purpose.
Transcribe →E.207 You're Not Being Overlooked by Accident: What Your Presence Is Costing You with Itica Milanes
2w ago00:26:51Tap to summarizeWhat if the reason you're not getting the clients, promotions, speaking opportunities, or recognition you deserve has nothing to do with your expertise?In this episode of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette Palmore sits down with Executive Presence Coach and 3-time Emmy Award-winning former television anchor Itica Milanes to discuss the hidden impact executive presence has on your career, business, income, and influence.Together, they explore how people form opinions within seconds, why confidence and communication matter more than most realize, and the costly opportunities that can be missed when we aren't showing up at our best. You'll learn practical ways to improve your presence, eliminate credibility-killing habits, strengthen your communication skills, and create a lasting impression both online and in person.Whether you're an entrepreneur, executive, speaker, or professional looking to grow your influence, this conversation will help you understand why executive presence isn't just a soft skill. It's a business asset.Key Takeaways:• How executive presence impacts opportunities, income, and growth• The communication habits that weaken credibility• Simple strategies to elevate your confidence and professional imageConnect with Guest:Itica MilanesEmail: itica@iticamilanes.comConnect with Dawnette:Website: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.comIf you enjoyed this episode, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who is ready to stop being overlooked and start showing up with confidence and purpose.
Transcribe →E.206 Your Business Is Not Your Retirement Plan
3w ago00:16:26Tap to summarizeIs your business your retirement plan?If so, this episode may completely change the way you think about wealth.In Episode 206 of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette shares the hard lessons learned after a once-thriving business generating up to $750,000 per year experienced a dramatic decline. While the business looked successful from the outside, the reality behind the scenes revealed a critical truth that many entrepreneurs overlook: revenue is not wealth.Through a personal and emotional story, Dawnette explains why business owners must stop relying solely on their businesses to fund their futures and start building wealth beyond their companies.In this episode, you'll discover:• Why your business should not be your only retirement strategy• The difference between revenue, profit, and true wealth• How cash reserves create options during difficult seasons• Why retirement assets and investments matter for entrepreneurs• The role protection planning plays in preserving everything you've built• The 4 Pillars of Entrepreneurial Wealth:Cash ReservesRetirement AssetsInvestmentsProtection PlanningWhether you're just starting your business or have been an entrepreneur for decades, this episode will challenge you to think differently about your financial future and help you build a life with more security, flexibility, and choice.Because the goal isn't just to build a successful business.It's to build a successful life.Connect with Dawnette:Website: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.comPodcast: Your Business On PurposeFractional CFO | Money Coach | Insurance Strategist
Transcribe →E.205 Why Women Stop Trusting Themselves And How to Rebuild Self-Trust with Ev Foster
Jun 300:28:18Tap to summarizeHave you ever felt stuck making a decision, even when you already knew what you wanted?In this powerful episode of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette Palmore sits down with leadership mentor, author, and founder of Change Starts With Choice, Ev Foster, to explore why so many capable, successful women struggle with self-trust.Together, they unpack how childhood experiences, societal expectations, and the pressure to constantly perform can disconnect us from our intuition and leave us second-guessing ourselves in business, relationships, and life.You'll discover why confidence doesn't come before the decision—it comes because of the decision. Ev shares practical insights on rebuilding self-trust, tuning into your intuition, regulating your nervous system, and creating space for clarity in a world that constantly demands more of your time and attention.In this episode, you'll learn:• Why self-trust is the foundation of confident decision-making• How childhood conditioning impacts the way we trust ourselves as adults• The difference between intuition and fear• Why high-achieving women often struggle with personal decisions• How rest and reflection create clarity and reduce stress• Why putting yourself first isn't selfish—it's essential• The connection between burnout, productivity, and self-worth• Simple practices to strengthen your intuition and inner confidenceIf you've been waiting for more certainty before taking action, this conversation may be exactly what you need to hear.Because the truth is: you're not stuck because you don't know enough. You're stuck because somewhere along the way, you stopped trusting yourself.Connect with Ev Foster:Website: Change Starts With ChoiceBook: Change Starts With Choice (available on Amazon)Connect with Dawnette Palmore:Website: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.comInstagram: @yourmoneyonpurposeLinkedIn: Dawnette PalmoreIf you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, leave a review, and share it with a woman who needs the reminder that she already has the wisdom she's been searching for.
Transcribe →E.204 Why Networking Isn’t Turning Into Revenue
May 2700:15:51Tap to summarizeAre you networking constantly but still struggling to bring in consistent clients and revenue?In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette Palmore breaks down one of the biggest frustrations women business owners face: being visible everywhere but still not seeing the financial growth they expected.Because networking alone is not a business strategy.We’re diving into:✨ Why so many entrepreneurs feel burned out from networking✨ The hidden mistakes keeping connections from turning into clients✨ How fear of selling impacts business growth✨ The importance of intentional follow-up✨ Why relationships should lead to opportunities — not just conversations✨ How to network with purpose, confidence, and strategyIf you’ve ever felt like:“I’m doing everything I’m supposed to do… so why does business still feel inconsistent?”this episode is for you.This conversation is honest, practical, and designed to help women entrepreneurs stop spinning their wheels and start creating real momentum in their businesses.🎙 Hosted by Dawnette PalmoreProfit & Protection CFO | Money Coach | SpeakerFounder of Your Money On PurposeFrom chaos to clarity — your journey starts here.
Transcribe →E.203 The Financial Mistakes Quietly Killing Women-Owned Businesses with Jenny Groberg
May 2000:28:04Tap to summarizeIf your business is bringing in money… but you still feel financially stressed, this episode is for you.In this episode of Your Business On Purpose, Dawnette Palmore talks with Jenny Groberg, founder of BookSmarts Accounting & Bookkeeping, about the financial habits that most entrepreneurs avoid — and how those habits are affecting their cash flow, profit, and peace of mind.They discuss:✨ The daily financial habits every entrepreneur should have✨ Why so many business owners avoid their numbers✨ The difference between revenue and true profitability✨ How debt can quietly destroy a business✨ What your financial reports are actually telling you✨ Why emotional decision-making hurts business growth✨ The importance of understanding cash flow before scalingThis episode is a reminder that business success is not built in one big moment. It’s built through small, consistent decisions made daily.If you’ve ever felt overwhelmed by your finances or unsure where your money is going, this conversation will help you feel more empowered and less alone.Connect with Jenny Groberg:🌐 https://booksmartspro.comConnect with Dawnette:🌐 https://www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com📸 Instagram: @yourmoneyonpurpose🎧 Follow, rate, and share this episode with another woman business owner who needs financial clarity.
Transcribe →E.202 Could Your Business Survive Without You? The Protection Plan Most Entrepreneurs Ignore
May 1300:12:46Tap to summarizeWhat happens to your business if you suddenly can’t work?Not because you quit.Not because you failed.But because life happened.Most entrepreneurs spend years building their business, growing revenue, serving clients, and scaling… but never stop to think about how vulnerable their business really is if everything depends on them.In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette Palmore dives into one of the most overlooked business protection strategies for entrepreneurs: Key Person Insurance.And before you tune out because you heard the word “insurance,” this episode is not about selling policies.It’s about protecting:• Your income• Your family• Your employees• Your clients• The business you worked so hard to buildDawnette explains:• What key person insurance actually is• Why many small businesses are financially exposed• The difference between personal life insurance and business protection• How businesses spiral operationally and financially after unexpected illness, disability, or death• Why structure, systems, and protection matter just as much as making money• Questions every entrepreneur should ask themselves todayIf your business depends heavily on you showing up every day, this episode is a must-listen.Because building wealth is only half the equation.Protecting it matters too.Connect with Dawnette:Instagram: @yourmoneyonpurposeLinkedIn: Dawnette PalmoreWebsite: www.yourmoneyonpurpose.com
Transcribe →E.201 Leading From Alignment Instead of Burnout with Riana Malia
May 600:29:10Tap to summarizeWhat if burnout isn’t because you’re weak… but because your nervous system has been carrying too much for too long?In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette Palmore sits down with board-certified neurosomatic practitioner and creator of the Clear to Create Method, Riana Malia, for a powerful conversation about burnout, emotional regulation, subconscious patterns, and identity reinvention.Together, they unpack why so many high-achieving women feel exhausted, disconnected, and stuck in cycles of overachievement, even when they love what they do. This episode dives into the connection between the subconscious mind, old emotional patterns, self-trust, boundaries, and the way we show up in business and relationships.Riana shares how unresolved patterns from the past can continue shaping our present results and explains why clarity is the foundation for creating a life and business that actually feel aligned.In this episode, you’ll learn:• Why burnout is deeper than just being tired• How subconscious patterns shape your decisions and relationships• Why high-achieving women struggle with overachievement and people-pleasing• The difference between conscious mindset work and subconscious rewiring• How to identify the stories and cycles keeping you stuck• A simple exercise to begin rewiring negative thought patternsThis conversation is a reminder that you do not have to build your business at the expense of yourself.Connect with Riana Malia:Website: rianamalia.comInstagram: @rianamalia
Transcribe →200 Episodes Later: What I’ve Learned About Money, Business, and Becoming the Woman I Needed
Apr 2900:36:54Tap to summarizeEpisode 200… and we’re doing something different.For this special milestone of Your Business on Purpose, I’m stepping out of the host seat and into the hot seat as I’m interviewed by Itica Milanes.This conversation is more personal than usual. We talk about the journey to 200 episodes, what I’ve learned about money, business, and the deeper patterns that shape how we show up in both.From financial independence to money mindset, childhood experiences, and the realities of building a business, this episode pulls back the curtain on the lessons that don’t always get talked about.If you’ve ever struggled with money, questioned your path, or felt like your business should support your life in a different way, this conversation is for you.Thank you for being part of this journey.
Transcribe →E.199 You Built the Business… But Did You Protect It?
Apr 2200:12:10Tap to summarizeMost business owners spend years building their business…But almost no time thinking about how to protect it.In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette Palmore dives into one of the most overlooked strategies in business planning: buy-sell agreements—and how life insurance plays a critical role in protecting your business.Because here’s the reality…If something happens to you or your business partner, ownership doesn’t just disappear—it transfers.And without a clear, funded plan in place, that can create confusion, conflict, and chaos for both the business and the family involved.Inside this episode, Dawnette breaks down:What a buy-sell agreement actually is (in simple terms)What happens to your business if a partner passes away or becomes disabledWhy verbal agreements and “trust” are not enoughHow life insurance turns a plan into a fully funded strategyThe difference between cross-purchase and entity purchase agreementsThe biggest mistakes business owners make when it comes to protecting their businessThis episode is not about fear—it’s about financial leadership, responsibility, and protecting what you’ve worked so hard to build.If your business has value, generates income, or supports your family… this is a conversation you can’t afford to ignore.🎯 Ready to go deeper?Join Dawnette’s Business Money Foundation: A 5-Day Reset for Growing Entrepreneurs and start building a business that not only grows—but lasts.From chaos to clarity—your journey starts here.
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