In this inspiring episode of the HerStory Podcast, host Kylie King sits down with Denise Duffield-Thomas, money mentor, Hay House author, and founder of Money Boot Camp.
Denise shares her journey from a creative, idea-filled childhood to becoming a leading voice in money mindset for online entrepreneurs. She delves into the realities of starting a business, overcoming fear and perfectionism, and the critical role of persistence. Denise offers candid, practical advice on boundary setting, avoiding burnout, and why making it effortless for clients to pay you is the ultimate key to business longevity.
What You’ll Learn in Episode 86
- Denise shares her early entrepreneurial journey and how she transitioned into helping women release money blocks and build first-class lives.
- You will learn how Denise embraced her role as a storyteller and guide without needing to be an “expert” or financial advisor.
- We unpack the power of persistence, delusional optimism, and why having a single attendee at your first event is a milestone to celebrate.
- Denise breaks down practical boundary-setting strategies, including moving from being an “overly responsible” business owner to setting lean team structures.
- You will discover how to simplify your business model by prioritizing elimination, automation, batching, and outsourcing.
- Denise explains why most businesses lose sales—from missing online booking systems to tiny font sizes—and how to make buying completely effortless.
- We explore the necessity of continuous marketing and why customers need to hear an offer repeatedly across multiple channels before taking action.
- Denise reflects on her evolving mindset, stepping away from endless growth targets to embrace sufficiency and balance as an “unbusy mom.”
- You will learn how authentic human connection, community, and personal growth remain your greatest strengths in an increasingly AI-driven marketplace.
- Denise reveals her best strategies for completing major projects like books and courses through public deadlines, book coaches, and self-publishing.
Guest: Denise Duffield-Thomas
Denise Duffield-Thomas is the money mentor for the new wave of online entrepreneurs who want to make money and change the world.
She helps entrepreneurs like you charge premium prices, release the fear of money and create First Class lives.
Her books Lucky Bitch, Get Rich, Lucky Bitch, and her newest Chill and Prosper give a fresh and funny roadmap to living a life of abundance without burnout.
Her Money Bootcamp has helped over 10,000 students from all around the world.
She’s a lazy introvert, a Hay House author and an unbusy mother of 3. She lives on the East coast of sunny Australia with her family and two fur babies.
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