Welcome to Profit and Prosper, hosted by entrepreneur and mentor Sarah Young. This podcast is for women with service-based businesses who aspire to take home six figures or more without working around the clock. As a successful agency owner who achieved financial freedom through her business, Sarah shares practical strategies, insightful lessons, and actionable tips to help you scale a business that supports your goals. Tune in for episodes packed with valuable content designed to optimize your business, enhance your wealth-building journey, and support your personal and professional goals.
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August 7, 2025Episode 18817 min
188: I'm Taking a Break and Making Space For Something New
After nearly three and a half years of weekly episodes, I’m pressing pause on The Profit and Prosper Podcast. In this episode, I'm sharing why I made this decision, what’s been shifting behind the scenes, and where I’m going from here. This isn’t a goodbye—it’s a spacious, intentional reset as I navigate a personal and professional identity shift.If you’ve ever felt like you’re living on autopilot, questioning the expert label you’ve carried for years, or craving more alignment in your life and business, this episode is for you.Let's stay connected:InstagramTikTokVirtual CFO & Finance Support with my team - Young and Co WebsiteWork with me 1:1 - The RedesignJoin The High Profit Society™
July 10, 2025Episode 18725 min
187: What the “One Big Beautiful Bill” Means for Your Taxes, Wealth Strategy, and the National Debt
The “One Big Beautiful Bill” was just signed into law - and it's going to have a real impact on your business and your taxes. In this episode, I’m walking you through what’s actually in the bill, clearing up common misconceptions I’ve seen online, and sharing the changes you need to know as a business owner.We’ll talk about updated rules around bonus depreciation, the standard deduction, tax credits on tips, and child-related tax incentives - plus what’s going away (hint: EV tax credits). I’m also pulling back the curtain on what this bill signals about the national debt and why I believe long-term tax planning is more important now than ever.🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence. Sources:The Power of Zero Tax FoundationCongressional Budget Office (CBO)Yale University Budget Lab: Long-Term Impacts of the One Big Beautiful Bill In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 Why you should be careful how and where you are learning about this “One Big Beautiful Bill”2:15 My thoughts on the rising federal deficit6:30 The biggest small business tax updates you should know11:25 Tax updates for individuals and how they could affect your business18:40 Changes to savings accounts for kids (and what’s still unclear)21:16 Thinking about taxes as a long game and building wealth accordingly I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
July 3, 2025Episode 18623 min
186: Behind the Scenes of My Q3 Planning Process
Everyone loves to talk about quarterly planning like it’s just a checklist: revisit your goals, double down, push harder. But that’s not how I approach it - and honestly, that’s not what helps you scale sustainably.In this episode, I’m bringing you behind the scenes of my actual Q3 planning process - what I’m focusing on in my business, what I’m letting go of, and where I’m choosing to spend my time and team energy. You’ll hear how I review data, evaluate visibility strategies, and reflect on what’s actually working.Because growth isn’t just about offers or pricing. It’s about alignment, honest reflection, and knowing what to double down on - and what to walk away from. I’m sharing all of it with you here.🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 How I actually plan for a new quarter2:20 What’s working (and what I’m letting go of) 4:44 The power of drawing conclusions from data 8:27 What I learned from letting my team step up 12:07 Personal wins that matter more than metrics18:30 My Q3 focus and the four tricks I’m trying I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
June 26, 2025Episode 18512 min
185: Protecting Your Peace and Profits When the World Feels Chaotic | What Real Leadership Looks Like Right Now
As business owners, we’re constantly managing pressure from all sides: an unpredictable economy, shifting algorithms, AI disruption, and a never-ending need to show up. And when things feel unstable, it’s easy to slip into survival mode: hustle harder, push through, pretend you’re fine. But that’s not leadership - and it’s definitely not sustainability. In this episode, I’m sharing what it looks like to lead from a place of alignment - starting with how I tap into my “rich lady” energy to make calm, confident, long-term decisions. We’ll talk about the misalignment that fuels chaos, the mindset shift that changes everything, and the powerful leadership skill that helps you stay grounded and in control - no matter what’s happening outside your business.🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 Protecting your wealth + authenticity when the world feels chaotic3:39 The cost of misalignment in your business (mini client case study)7:28 Why radical accountability is the missing link in uncertain times10:00 How to step into radical accountability as the leader of your business I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
June 19, 2025Episode 18420 min
184: Can’t Take a Summer Break From Your Business? Let’s Fix That.
If your business stops the second you do, you don’t have a business. You have a very expensive job. Wealth and financial freedom aren’t about how much you make, they’re about how much choice you have. True freedom is the ability to go deep with your clients, or take a step back, without your revenue or team falling apart in your absence. And as we roll into summer, I know stepping away might sound like a luxury you can’t afford. In this episode, I share the tactical ways you can create time freedom in your calendar this summer to take some much-deserved time off… without your business falling apart.🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence. Links mentioned:Watch Ep. 140: How I’m Taking Time Off From My Business This SummerWatch Ep. 183: The Real Risk of Doing It All Yourself (And The 10/80/10 Rule That Fixes It) In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 Why taking time off feels impossible, but might be exactly what your business needs2:15 What elite athletes understand about recovery that CEOs need to embrace8:09 The 4 reasons why business owners feel they can’t step away (and what to do about them)9:33 Fix #1: The leadership shift that will change everything11:59 Fix #2: How your pricing and offers are keeping you overloaded14:19 Fix #3: Making space in your calendar without losing revenue15:43 Fix #4: Conquering boredom and actually enjoying your rest I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
June 12, 2025Episode 18313 min
183: The Real Risk of Doing It All Yourself (And The 10/80/10 Rule That Fixes It)
As the CEO of your business, you can wear all of the hats - but that doesn’t mean you should. If you're the one holding everything together, you're also the one holding things back. The truth is, bottlenecks are keeping you from scaling your business, whether that bottleneck is you or someone on your team. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 10/80/10 Rule and how to use it to delegate effectively, foster a collaborative team environment, and create a business that doesn’t fall apart when you take a step back. Tune in to learn how to delegate smarter and scale sustainably. 🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence.Resources mentioned:Traction by Gino WickmanRocket Fuel by Gino Wickman and Mark C. WintersIn this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 Why doing everything yourself is hurting your business1:46 What happened when my client delegated her sales process to her time 4:17 The risk of any one person being solely responsible for a single part of your operations5:35 The EOS Visionary/Integrator method7:12 The 10/80/10 Rule for optimal team delegation12:15 How my Profit Clarity Assessment can help you apply the 10/80/10 rule I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
June 5, 2025Episode 18214 min
182: Why High Earners Still Feel Financial Pressure (Even With Money in the Bank)
Do you have $50k, $250k, or even $500k saved up… but still find yourself spiraling about money? You’re not alone. In this episode, I’m talking directly to the high earners who still feel like it’s not enough. Whether it’s decision fatigue, the fear of making the wrong move, or the weight of running a growing business, financial pressure doesn’t always go away with more revenue. In fact, sometimes it gets louder. I’ll walk you through why scaling doesn’t have to come with burnout, the three things you need to eliminate financial anxiety as a CEO, and why having a clear roadmap for the next 1–5 years is key to long-term security and peace. This one’s for the business owner who’s doing well on paper—but still can’t sleep at night. Let’s change that.🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence.In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 Why you don’t have to have a 7-figure business to have wealth and security3:03 Two reasons you’re feeling financial pressure7:00 Step One: Build your skillset8:20 Step Two: Build in more predictability10:22 Step Three: Don’t be afraid of the worst case scenario13:20 How my Profit Clarity Assessment will help relieve this pressure I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
May 29, 2025Episode 18115 min
181: What $100K Revenue Months Won’t Fix
If you only had more revenue, it would solve all of your problems, right? Not quite. I recently had a conversation with an 8-figure business experiencing tons of stress and anxiety about the financial health of their business. If you’re as burned out on your business as they are, it’s easy to think that more revenue will magically relieve your stress and give you more time back, but unfortunately that’s not the case. In this episode, I unpack the underlying problems in your business that more revenue - even $100K revenue months - are not going to solve, and what you can do instead to troubleshoot them.🌱 Ready to grow beyond $10K months with strategy and structure?Join The High Profit Society™️— our implementation-focused community for service-based business owners earning $5K–$10K/month and building toward sustainable, high-profit growth. Learn the model, make the moves, and get the support you need to scale without burnout.💰 Already earning $20K-$100K+ months—but still not seeing it in your profit?Start with a Profit Clarity Assessment. We’ll review your financials and goals, identify what’s keeping you stuck, and show you how to increase take-home income and scale with confidence.Links mentioned:Watch Episode 176: Why $50K Months Still Feel Heavy - and What To Do To Get Unstuck In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 A recent client story that showed me high revenue doesn’t equal less stress3:03 Problem #1: Razor-thin financial margins5:56 Problem #2: Low time & energy margins9:33 My 3-step process for creating structure to increase margins12:50 How my Profit Clarity Assessment will increase your margins across the board I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:Young and Co WebsiteYouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email Newsletter
May 22, 2025Episode 18037 min
180: Become the CEO You Were Meant to Be | Mindset Shifts, Quarterly Planning, and Vision Casting with Kelly Marshall
Saying you want to grow your business to the next level is one thing, and actually growing is another. Growth can be incredibly uncomfortable, and my guest, Kelly Marshall, knows that feeling all too well. Kelly has been in the High Profit Society for over a year to get support with growing her business, TerraCare Financial. In this episode, Kelly shares how she faced internal resistance to growth by taking consistent action and leaning on the community for support, all in pursuit of becoming the CEO she was meant to be.💰For more resources, a supportive community of business owners, and monthly trainings and coaching, join The High Profit Society!Kelly Marshall gets to help conscious business owners take charge of their finances, ease their money worries, grow healthy and profitable businesses, and - ultimately - gain the freedom to focus on what they truly love. She is a bookkeeper and financial coach for women with conscious service businesses. Kelly uses her strong intuition, innovation & compassionate nature to inspire her clients to step into a higher vision of what they can be & do. Connect with Kelly:TerraCare Financial WebsiteInstagramLinkedInFacebookProsperous and Profitable Facebook Group In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 Kelly’s realization that she was “stuck” in her business and needed support6:15 How she crafted new offers to deliver more value at a higher price point13:10 The mindset shifts that were needed to push through the scary parts of growth15:10 Why quarterly planning was a game changer for Kelly’s business25:36 How Kelly has changed over the last year in High Profit Society I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:YouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email NewsletterYoung and Co Website
May 15, 2025Episode 17921 min
179: There’s a Leak In Your Lead Generation Strategy… | Double Your CEO Paycheck Pt. 5
If you’re tired of throwing money at paid ads, posting on social media constantly, or spending hours on sales pages - all with no conversions - this episode is for you! In the last video of the Double Your CEO Paycheck series, we’re talking about whether your lead generation strategy is your bottleneck to growth. I’m sharing the four most effective marketing strategies that have worked for me, my business, and my clients. Let’s round out this series with tactical strategies to make more sales and finally double your CEO paycheck!💰My FREE 5-Day Profit Plan Challenge happening now, May 12th-16th, and it’s not too late to join! My attendees last year had such great results, so I’m so pumped to bring it back for you this year! Visit https://trustyoungco.com/challenge/ to sign up for the challenge today!💰For more resources, a supportive community of business owners, and monthly trainings and coaching, join The High Profit Society! Links mentioned:Watch the Double Your CEO Paycheck Series on YouTube!Watch Next: The Only Sales Funnel You Need to Close High-Ticket Sales In this episode, you’ll learn:0:00 How to tell if lead generation is a bottleneck in your business7:47 Marketing Strategy 1: Messaging10:14 Marketing Strategy 2: Visibility13:47 Marketing Strategy 3: Nurturing Content15:11 Marketing Strategy 4: Sales17:34 Your action items & key takeaways I’m Sarah Young - an entrepreneur, investor, and millionaire mentor for female founders! I have over a decade of experience in helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses and build wealth at the 6- and 7-figure levels, in addition to building my own successful agency, and I started the Profit + Prosper podcast to help you do the same. Profit + Prosper will help you make more money, save more money, and set yourself up to retire early while upgrading your life - all in a way that’s fun and empowering. In each episode, I’ll share tactical, strategic, and mindset tips to grow your business, increase your profit, and truly prosper in your business and in life. I hope you’ll subscribe so we can Profit + Prosper together! Connect with Sarah:YouTubeInstagramFacebookMillionaire Mondays Email NewsletterYoung and Co Website
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