The Superabound Podcast

Hosted by Erin Aquin & Steve Haase

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If you are a business owner or leader who is scaling, chances are you are juggling a lot of things, not only in your business but in your personal life. Join Master Coaches Erin Aquin and Steve Haase for a show dedicated to creating success in your business without burning out. Visit: besuperabound.com/podcast for full show notes and bonus content

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June 3, 2026Episode 35624 min

357: Protecting Your Visionary Projects

If you have a legacy-making project calling you, and your calendar keeps pretending not to hear, this episode is for you. Visionary work does not get protected by accident. It gets protected by design. In Episode 357, Erin shares what is really going on when you "just cannot find the time" for the book, the program, the creative project, or the big pivot. Then she walks you through the practices that make visionary progress possible inside a full life. In this episode, you will learn Why visionary projects require a different kind of protection than day-to-day business tasks How self-investment becomes the fuel source for long-term, legacy-level work What an empowered "no" actually looks like when the request feels reasonable, but it steals your future How to calendar your visionary practice in a way that survives real life Why your business systems are part of protecting your creative work, not distractions from it The fact is, you do not need a 25-hour day. You need a Vision-led week. This episode will help you stop treating your visionary work like an optional hobby, and start treating it like a Lantern that deserves space, boundaries, and devotion. Mentions Return on Joy (weekly newsletter) A short note every Thursday with something Erin is loving, learning, or using for self-investment. Sign up at besuperabound.com/collective Connect with us Superabound supports visionary entrepreneurs and founders who refuse to sacrifice their lives to build their business, blending grounded strategy with unconventional tools that help you think clearly and decide well. Schedule a 90-minute Superabound Start Session here to see what coaching with us will unlock for your business and life.

May 20, 2026Episode 35633 min

356: Knowing When to Pivot

If you're a business owner and you've been wondering, "Is it time to pivot… or do I just need to try harder?" this episode is for you. In Episode 356 of the Superabound podcast, I am diving into tricky territory as we discuss something nearly every business owner has to face at least once. If you have noticed your work days feel less alive and harder to sustain, it might not be that you need a better mindset. It might be that the business you built a few years ago is no longer aligned with your Vision or what your customers need. We'll talk about why seasoned, successful entrepreneurs often hold on too long (even when they can see the warning signs), and why pivoting doesn't have to be a dramatic reinvention but can start with a small, low risk experiment. You'll also hear about the intuitive nudge I look for in myself and my clients that it might be time to explore a pivot, and why it isn't always a number in a spreadsheet. If you have started to feel dread, resentment, or depletion in your business, this episode is worth listening to. Here's what you'll walk away with: A clear way to tell the difference between a temporary dip and a real "it's time to shift" conversation Why established business owners often pivot later than they should, and what it costs when they do. The "energy bottleneck" problem, and how to build a business that can breathe without you pushing every inch of it forward. A grounded way to think about experimenting, especially when you do not have endless time, money, or patience. A powerful question to ask when something flops, so you can extract the "$10,000 Learning" instead of spiraling. If you're in that in-between space where you can feel the world has changed, your market has changed, or you have changed, I hope this episode feels like the Thinking Partnership you need. And at the very beginning, I'm sharing a limited-time, no-cost resource for the Superabound community: "5 Days to Superabound Success," a short program with five of our most-used tools (including practices for protecting your time, your personal energy, and your Vision). If you want that support, you can find it here: besuperabound.com/success And if you want to discuss your next pivot or anything else in your business, book a Superabound Start Session here.

May 11, 20264 min

BONUS: 5 Days to Superabound Success

This week's episode is a little different. Instead of a regular episode, I want to invite you into something Steve and I built for you: 5 Days to Superabound Success. It is a curated collection of some of our most loved Superabound teachings, designed to help you create whole life success without getting pulled back into the Goal Swamp of other people's expectations. In about 20–30 minutes a day, you will get to test-drive tools we use with clients to create real clarity, cleaner decisions, and more protected fuel for building the business you want inside the life you want. What you'll learn in the 5 days Inside the five days, you will explore: How to trade goals for Lanterns: external targets into meaningful achievements that actually light your path forward. A favorite meditation we use as a jumping-off point for clarity, so you can make decisions with more confidence and less Static. Boundaries + the Personal Filter: how to protect your energy, focus, and time so your work stops draining your life. Writing that connects: how to speak to the people you are here to serve, whether that shows up as a book, marketing, or copy that actually sounds like you. Everything is ready for you now. Go sign up at: http://besuperbound.com/success You can go through the lessons in any order, but we did put them in an order that will build momentum. If you are starting on a Monday, I recommend moving through it across the week and spending a little time each morning with the ideas. If you want to go deeper after the 5 days If one of the lessons really clicks, you will see where to go next: If you want more on intuition and "magical business" work, you can explore The Entrepreneur's Guide to Your Magical Business. If you want to build a real writing habit, you can jump into the 30-Day Writing Challenge. Questions? Email hello@besuperabound.com and I will help you get oriented. I'll see you inside 5 Days to Superabound Success.

May 7, 2026Episode 35533 min

355: Rethinking Your Sales Process

In this episode, we take a fresh look at what a sales process is really for, and how to make it feel clear, calm, and aligned for both you and the person on the other side of the conversation. You will hear practical ideas to help you evaluate what is working, spot where things get clunky, and make improvements without turning your sales conversations into a script. In this episode you will learn: How to tell when the issue is not you or the market, but the process itself What a strong, trustworthy sales experience feels like from the buyer's perspective Why "polished selling" can fall apart if delivery and client experience do not match the promise How to identify the parts of your sales flow that build connection and the parts that create friction A simple way to review recent sales flops for patterns and insight What it can look like to replace a traditional sales call with something more useful Why you might not want to use your internal team as your sales thinking partners for this process If you are ready for your sales process to be more effective and aligned with your business, you need to hear this episode. And if you are ready to rethink your process, book a Superabound Start Session here.

April 29, 2026Episode 35222 min

354: The Best Story Always Wins

If you have ever felt like you are doing all the right things in your business… and still not getting the "yes" you thought you earned, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we explore why the best strategy is often the best story, and how to tell yours in a way that feels human, true, and unmistakably compelling. Not slick. Not performative. Not written by a robot. Just clear, honest, and strong enough to carry your Vision. You will leave this episode with a sharper sense of what makes a story work, and a practical way to shape your message so people actually care, remember it, and want to be part of it. What you will learn: How to stop making your audience do all the work to "get it," and instead guide them into emotional clarity. The simple story structure that consistently earns attention, trust, and buy-in. How to tell your story in a way that feels like generosity, not marketing. Why a polished story is not about being impressive, but about being understood. How to think in ripple results, so the work you do today actually echoes toward what you are building. If your Static has been whispering that you need a better plan, a better funnel, or a better script… you might simply need a better story. Featured resources: To join the 30-day writing challenge, click here. And if you want to dive into the Superabound Author's table, learn more here.

April 15, 2026Episode 34830 min

353: Don't raise your prices until you do this

If you have ever wondered, "Should I raise my prices… or would that break trust with the people I serve?" this episode will help you think that through. In this solo coffee chat, Erin Aquin shares three non-negotiables to have in place before you increase your rates, especially if you are a service-based business. You will walk away with a clear, grounded way to make a pricing decision you can stand behind, without turning your clients into guinea pigs, and without asking your nervous system to carry the weight of a decision you are not ready to hold yet. This is for business owners who want their pricing to reflect real value, real care, and real results, not a trend, a panic response, or because "everyone else is doing it". In this episode, you will learn: Why "raise prices to fix the problems" is a disaster waiting to happen The systems you need to audit before you charge more, so the experience actually matches the price. What "consistent delivery" really means when your time and energy are the product How to think about results and proof with integrity, especially if you are newer in your work or still refining your craft. At Superabound, we care about building businesses that protect your life, not ones that consume it. Pricing is part of that. If this episode brings up Static for you, that is not a sign you are doing it wrong. It is often a sign that something important wants your attention before you make the next decision. If you want to explore that further with Erin as your coach, learn more about working with her at besuperabound.com/consultation

April 1, 2026Episode 35238 min

352: Creating a life most only dream of (Part 2 with Tricia Dempsey)

If you have ever wondered why your business feels heavier than it "should," this conversation will give you a clean reframe: your energy is not a nice-to-have. It is the primary asset. Erin Aquin and Tricia Dempsey unpack what it looks like to protect that asset with real boundaries and real systems, so the business can grow without costing you your health, your relationships, or your joy. In Part 2 of their conversation, you will hear a candid behind-the-scenes story about what happens when boundaries slip, and why the answer is not to be tougher. It is to design support structures that serve people well without asking the founder to be endlessly available. This is a conversation about building a business that protects your life, not one that consumes it. What you will learn: Why founder energy is often the real bottleneck, and why pushing through is rarely the right solution How to reset boundaries without becoming less generous, less caring, or less customer-centric A practical way to think about saying no as simultaneously saying "yes" to the Vision you are building toward Why strong boundaries are easier to hold when you have multiple support pathways (systems, team, and clear containers) instead of relying on heroic founder effort How to treat your clients like capable adults, and why that respect changes the quality of people you attract Featured Resources: Learn more about Tricia and her work at ThriveHive If today's conversation lit something up for you, Erin can help you create the mindset, strategy, and structure to build a business that supports the life you want. Learn more about coaching with Erin at besuperabound.com/consultation Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other creative entrepreneurs find the show!

March 25, 2026Episode 35130 min

351: Creating a life most only dream of (Part 1 of my conversation with Tricia Dempsey)

If you have ever wondered whether leaving an employer is too risky, this conversation will help you map a practical path toward building a business that supports the life you want. Join Erin as she sits down with Tricia Dempsey of ThriveHive to unpack what it really takes to build a lean, purpose-aligned business that creates meaningful impact, stable income, and more freedom. The best part is Tricia did it all without recreating the same old corporate model with different wallpaper. In this episode, you will learn Why relying on one employer can be the riskiest model for anyone What it takes to avoid building a business that feels like a repeat of your last job, and how to build around energy, purpose, and capacity. How Tricia runs a high-impact company with a lean team using systems, clear ownership, and weekly rhythms. What it looks like to evolve as a leader, from doing everything yourself to building an effective team that you can trust. Who this episode is for Business owners and consultants who want a more sustainable model, (including even taking Fridays off). Corporate leaders considering a move into consulting or entrepreneurship. Anyone who wants systems and leadership practices that support growth without burnout. Featured Resources: Learn more about Tricia and her work at ThriveHive If today's conversation lit something up for you, Erin can help you create the mindset, strategy, and structure to build a business that supports the life you want. Learn more about coaching with Erin at besuperabound.com/consultation Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other creative entrepreneurs find the show!

March 19, 202619 min

350: How Not to Settle in Your Business

Are you putting up with "fine" when you really want "fantastic"? In this episode, Erin and Steve explore why business owners tend to settle and, more importantly, how to stop. With AI and new tech making high-level work more accessible than ever, there's just no reason to stay stuck in situations that drain your energy (and your bank account). We're helping you get clear on the signs that you've started settling—from the vendor who never quite delivers to the employee you wish would leave. What we're talking about: How to spot those excuses you've been making for underperformance. How building our own course library gave us the freedom to finally ditch a subpar service provider. Why you don't have to settle for team members who are weighing you down. Featured Resources: Superabound Course Library: Want to see the platform Steve (and Codex) built that gave Erin and Steve the freedom to upgrade their business? Check it out at CoursesForCreatives.com . The Superabound Book Bonuses: See the course platform from the inside as you get the bonuses to their book Superabound at besuperabound.com/book. Enjoyed the show? Please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify—it helps other creative entrepreneurs find the show!

March 5, 2026Episode 34921 min

349: How to Spot and Stop Early-Stage Burnout

If you have ever looked "fine" on the outside while feeling fried, foggy, or oddly disconnected from the business you used to love, this episode is for you. Early-stage burnout rarely announces itself. It shows up as low-grade anxiety, constant firefighting, and a calendar packed with things that do not actually move you toward your Vision. In this conversation, Erin and Steve name the real root of early-stage burnout: it is often not the number of things you are doing. It is the number of non–Vision-aligned things you are doing. You will discover: Why burnout can start before you look "overwhelmed" on paper. How the Goal Swamp keeps you productive without feeling fulfilled. What "Static" is, and how to treat it like wisdom instead of a problem to eliminate. Why the first signs of burnout are often spotted by the people closest to you. The leadership skill nobody teaches: protecting your time and energy like it is sacred. You do not need to wait for a breakdown to change your week. You can spot early-stage burnout sooner, name what is actually happening, and make decisions that protect your life and your business. Resources mentioned: Your Best Week For more support on stopping early stage burnout in your life, get Your Best Week, a five-day on-demand class designed for busy leaders and business owners who want their work to be supported by their life, not the other way around. If you have been telling yourself, "I just need to push through," this is your interruption. Your Vision is allowed to lead again.