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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.204 Why Networking Isn’t Turning Into Revenue
2w ago00:15:51Tap 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
3w ago00:28:04Tap 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
4w ago00:12:46Tap 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.
Transcribe →E.198 The Beliefs Quietly Sabotaging Your Leadership, Confidence, and Business Growth with Kimberly Mitchell
Apr 1500:29:29Tap to summarizeYou don’t have a discipline problem.You have a belief problem.In this powerful episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette sits down with Kimberly Mitchell—mental health advocate, veteran, and transformational leader—to uncover the hidden beliefs that are quietly sabotaging your business, leadership, and personal growth.So many entrepreneurs think they’re stuck because they lack consistency, confidence, or strategy. But the truth is, most of the time, the real issue is deeper. It’s the beliefs you’ve been carrying about yourself—often without even realizing it.If you’ve ever found yourself procrastinating, playing small, undercharging, or questioning your worth, this episode will help you understand why—and more importantly, how to start changing it.Kimberly shares how awareness is the first step to reclaiming your power, how unconscious choices shape your reality, and why everything in your business starts with what you believe about yourself.In this episode, you’ll learn:Why your beliefs—not your strategy—are holding you backHow to identify the hidden patterns driving your decisionsThe connection between self-awareness and real transformationHow to stop giving away your power and start choosing differentlyBecause once you realize you have a choice…you realize you have power.Connect with Kimberly Mitchell:Website & Socials: kim.coReady to get your finances aligned with your vision?Book a free call with Dawnette and start building your business on purpose.
Transcribe →E.197 The Truth About Financial Literacy
Apr 800:16:29Tap to summarizeYou’re making money… so why does it still feel like chaos?If you’re avoiding your numbers, unsure what you can pay yourself, or constantly making decisions based on your bank balance—this episode is for you.Most business owners think financial literacy means budgeting, tracking expenses, or having the right tools in place. But the truth is, you can have all of that and still feel completely out of control with your money.In this episode, Dawnette breaks down what financial literacy actually is—and why so many entrepreneurs stay stuck in stress, even with strong revenue.You’ll learn:Why making more money isn’t solving your financial problemsThe difference between financial tools and true financial literacyThe real reason you don’t feel in control of your moneyThe 5 key foundations: clarity, structure, intentional decisions, consistency, and ownershipSimple steps you can start implementing right now to take back controlBecause financial literacy isn’t about being good with numbers—it’s about being in control of your money.And that’s where real freedom begins.
Transcribe →E.196 Strategic Planning for Women Wearing Too Many Hats with Chanda Coston
Apr 100:23:27Tap to summarizeAre you doing everything… but still feeling overwhelmed?In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, I sit down with Chanda Coston—business strategist, Navy veteran, and founder of Chanda Co—to have a real conversation about what it actually looks like to build a successful business without burning yourself out.Because so many women—especially high-capacity women in midlife—are carrying it all.The business. The family. The clients. The expectations.And somewhere along the way… they lose themselves.We talk about:What it really means to choose capacity over chaosThe signs you’re doing too much and starting to burn outWhy your goals keep getting pushed to the back burnerHow giving away your power through blame keeps you stuckAnd how to start building a business that actually supports your lifeThis episode is your reminder that success is not about doing more.It’s about doing what matters—with clarity, structure, and intention.Because you don’t have unlimited time…and the life you want will not build itself.🎧 Tune in, take a breath, and start building your business on purpose.
Transcribe →E:195 The Financial Records Every Business Owner Must Keep
Mar 2500:14:11Tap to summarizeIf someone asked you to prove your business finances today… could you?In this episode of Your Business on Purpose, Dawnette Palmore dives into a reality most business owners don’t think about until it’s too late—what happens when you don’t have your financial records in order.From being asked for years of bank statements during a major life moment to understanding how documentation protects you in audits, disputes, and financial reviews, this episode breaks down why record-keeping isn’t just admin work—it’s business protection.You’ll learn:Why banks and platforms don’t keep your records foreverWhat financial documents you actually need to keepHow missing documentation can cost you opportunitiesThe role records play in audits, loans, and disputesSimple ways to start organizing your business financesBecause your business doesn’t run on memory—it runs on proof.If you’re ready to stop guessing and start building financial clarity, this episode is your starting point.🎁 Download Dawnette’s free resource: Financial Literacy for Business Owners at YourMoneyOnPurpose.com
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