Make More Money without Selling Your Soul
I am Polly Lavarello, an evergreen marketing expert, and welcome to Make More Money without Selling Your Soul. If you are a coach, consultant, or an online service provider, then this podcast is perfect for you. On this podcast, you can expect to learn how to make money in your business with sales AND look after your wellbeing at the same time. So sit back, get comfortable, and enjoy the show.
How I Built A Multi-Six-Figure Business Without Missing My Kids Childhood
Iām sharing what it really looks like to run a multi-six-figure business while protecting quality time with my children.
From rebuilding my life as a single mum to learning how to use tiny pockets of time well, this episode is about creating a business that can hold real life, not one that expects you to behave like a productivity robot.
Weāll talk about prioritising the work that genuinely moves your business forward, asking for support, lowering expectations where needed and designing your business around your life.
The goal is not to stop...
The Secret To Having A Spacious Business
Iām sharing ten principles for creating a business that gives you room to breathe while still making brilliant money.
Weāre looking at simple offers, premium clients, realistic capacity and why a membership might be the exact opposite of the freedom youāre trying to create.
I also talk about the sneakiest threat to spaciousness: anxiety dressed up as productivity. When we feel uncomfortable, we often add more instead of improving what already works.
Your business doesnāt need more noise. It needs clearer decisions, stronger foundations and a model designed around your act...
What My Fear of Public Speaking Taught Me About Growth
In this episode, Iām sharing the very honest story of doing my first public speaking event in ten years. Despite running a successful personal brand and talking for a living, standing in front of a room still made me physically shake.
Iāll explain where that fear came from, why I kept avoiding it, and what finally helped me step forward.
Iām also exploring the stories we tell ourselves to stay safe in business. Sometimes the next level is hiding behind the thing we keep putting off. Mine was public speaking, complete with train...
The Hidden Trap of Being Great at Content
If your content is flying, your audience is growing and people already trust you, you might assume the hard part is done.
But visibility alone can leave your business feeling surprisingly fragile, especially when sales depend on constant posting, launches or your energy being at full capacity.
In this episode, Iām exploring what brilliant content creators often need next: strategy, structure and a client journey that turns attention into consistent revenue.
Iām also sharing why emotional resilience matters as you grow, how to avoid sabotaging what is already working and what it r...
How to Stop Your Revenue Dictating Your Mood
What happens when your business income dips and your nervous system immediately decides everything is falling apart? In this episode, Iām talking about how to stay emotionally resilient when your bank balance is not behaving the way you want it to.
I share how to zoom out, look at revenue patterns, identify where safety already exists, and focus on the fastest routes back to cash flow. We also look at why frantic energy hurts your marketing, how to separate your identity from one difficult month, and why building a business means learning to dance with risk.
...The Business Advice I Ignored That Made Me More Money
There is always another platform, trend, funnel or shiny strategy promising to transform your business.
In this episode, Iām sharing the advice I ignored, and why doing less, with more intention, helped me make more money without diluting my brand.
I talk about choosing one platform, nurturing a smaller audience, keeping your tech simple and resisting the pressure to chase every new idea.
Because the businesses that last are not built on constant reinvention. They are built on trust, consistency and a clear understanding of what you stand for.
Highlights:
...The Truth About Building A Personal Brand When You're Introverted AF
In this episode, Iām talking about personal branding when youāre introverted, visibility feels wildly uncomfortable, and the internet is getting noisier by the second.
With AI-generated content, bots, misinformation, and a whole lot of online doom, itās becoming even more important to build a brand that actually feels human.
I share my own journey with visibility, why confidence comes after showing up, not before, and why the parts of you that feel messy, awkward, or too much might actually be the most powerful parts of your brand.
This one is for th...
Behind the Scenes of a Brand-New Funnel
In this episode, Iām taking you behind the scenes of a brand new mini offer funnel that became profitable straight out of the gate. Yes, the data is early, and yes, that is exactly why I wanted to talk about it now, because this is the bit most people skip over when they share their shiny ālook what workedā stories.
Iām sharing what Iām tracking, what Iām not touching yet, and why testing is such a huge part of building funnels that actually work.
From ad angles and opt-in pages to lead quality...
The Truth About Mini Offers: What Made Me Money (And What Didn't)
In this episode, Iām breaking down the good, the bad and the slightly chaotic reality of the mini offers Iāve run since 2021.
Mini offers can absolutely work, but only when theyāre built at the right time, for the right reason, and with a clear path into the rest of your business. Otherwise, they can quickly become a very pretty distraction.
Iām sharing the lessons behind More Bang Less Buck, 10 Days to Speedy Sales, the Mini Offer System and my newest funnel, Cushy CEO.
Weāre talking passive income, positioning, bundles, A...
Is Your Identity Holding You Hostage In Your Business?
In this episode, Iām talking about the sneaky ways our identity can quietly keep our business stuck, even when we know exactly what would move the needle.
From funnels to speaking gigs to ads, the thing we resist is often the thing that could create the most freedom.
I also share a client conversation that properly blew my mind, why āIāll do it whenā¦ā is usually a very expensive sentence, and why one small leveraged move this week can matter far more than another lap around the same old to-do list.
Highlights...
You Don't Need A 5AM Start, Do This Instead
In this episode, Iām talking about how to better leverage the time you already have, without forcing yourself into a 5am routine, adding more hours to your day or pretending that burnout is a badge of honour.
Because the most profitable, sustainable businesses are not built by doing everything. They are built by being intentional about what actually matters.
I share the time audit exercise I use with my one-to-one clients, why so many business owners are not using their time the way they think they are, and how the Cushy Work Week can he...
Thinking About Hosting a Retreat? Listen to This First with Emma Jennings
In this episode, Iām joined by Emma Jennings, retreat coach and founder of Find Your Bliss Retreats.
After a 22-year career in advertising and sales, Emma now helps coaches, wellness professionals and anyone wanting to create transformational retreats, even if theyāre starting from scratch with no audience, no experience and no clue where to begin.
We talk about how to turn a retreat vision into a powerful, profitable experience that supports deep client transformation and sustainable business growth.
Emma shares what most people miss when planning retreats, from pricing and sales to l...
How to Set Yourself Up for an Ease-Filled, Profitable Summer
In this episode, Iām picking up from last weekās conversation about taking August off and getting into the practical bit: how your business can keep making sales without you being glued to your phone, filming reels from a sun lounger or hunting for flattering angles in full daylight.
Honestly, no one needs that kind of pressure.
Iām talking about mini offers, simple ads, smart positioning and why summer does not have to mean choosing between constant content or a completely quiet business.
When your offer ecosystem is set up properly, you ca...
How I Take August Off Without My Clients Or Cashflow Suffering
In this episode, Iām talking about how I take the whole of August off, and no, it is not because I have magically become a zen goddess with a colour-coded calendar and zero inbox drama.
It is because I have built my business to support the life I actually want.
I share the real reasons this matters to me, from burnout and long Covid to grief, parenting and finally deciding that rest is not a reward for good behaviour. It is part of the strategy.
We talk boundaries, clients, systems, VA support, an...
Why Writing a Book Is a Portal to Your Next Chapter With Nicola Humber
In this episode, Iām joined by Nicola Humber, author of Heal Your Inner Good Girl, UNBOUND, Unbound Writing and The Abundant Author Playbook.
Nicola is also the founder of The Unbound Press, a soul-led publishing imprint for unbound women, and host of The Unbound Writerās Club podcast.
We talk about what it means to stop living by other peopleās rules and start creating from a place that feels true. Nicola shares how leaving her āproperā job in finance led her to retrain as a coach and hypnotherapist, and how that leap of faith shap...
The Million Eye Balls Test - Is Your Business Ready?
What if loads more people suddenly found you, would your business actually be ready for them? In this episode, I'm getting honest about why visibility is not the magic fix people think it is.
More eyes on your work can absolutely create momentum, but only when your foundations are doing their job and making it obvious how you help.
I talk about the difference between being interesting and being the clear choice. From podcast guesting to social media growth, I share why positioning, methodology and a simple offer journey matter so much more than chasing...
When Being Gentle With Yourself Has A Limit
In this episode, Iām sharing a very honest look at what this winter was really like for me, mentally, physically and emotionally.
I talk about the season I was in, the ways I let myself retreat too far, and the moment I realised that being gentle with myself had quietly tipped into something that was no longer serving me.
I also get into the wake-up calls that pushed me to make a change, from my daughterās birthday card to my own health, energy and habits.
This one is personal, reflective and full...
Healing the Mother Wound to Build a Healthier Business with Shelly Sharon
In this episode, Iām joined by Shelly Sharon for a deeply honest conversation about the mother wound, and the way our earliest relationships can quietly shape how we show up in business.
Shelly helps women who have already done a lot of healing work unpack the way a complex relationship with their mother still holds them back, so they can blossom in their relationship with themselves, others, their career and life itself.
After a childhood marked by neglect and abandonment, she turned her story on its head and built a life rooted in purpose, he...
The Simple Solution To Daily Sales In 2026
In this episode, Iām talking about why mini offers matter so much right now, especially if selling has started to feel slower, harder or far less predictable than it used to.
I break down why this is not about adding another gimmick to your business, but about giving people an easier, lower risk way to step into your world and start building real trust.
I also share why buyer behaviour has changed, what a mini offer actually does better than a lead magnet, and how it can help you create daily sales without piling on...
Copy, Confidence & AI in 2026 with Beth Robinson
In this episode, Iām joined by Beth Robinson, a business owner turned copywriter who is firmly in the camp of you CAN write it. Beth helps business owners and founders write proper-lysh copy that sounds like them, connects with the right people and does not get lost in overcomplicated marketing advice.
She is brilliant at cutting through the noise and reminding us that copywriting is not reserved for a chosen few.
We talk about why copywriting is a business skill we all need, how to trust yourself more in your messaging, and why outsourcing sh...
Why Hiring Marketing Specialists Can Break Your Funnel (And What Actually Works Instead)
In this episode, Iām talking about a mistake I see so many experienced entrepreneurs make when they are ready to grow, and honestly, it makes complete sense why it happens.
On paper, hiring more specialists, building more assets, and adding more moving parts can look like the next smart step. But in practice, it often creates more confusion, more expense, and way less clarity than you expected.
I share a bit of my own backstory, from ads management to mentoring, and explain what finally made me change the way I work.
We ge...
Why Lead Magnets Fail for Wellness Practitioners (And What To Do Instead)
If your list is growing but your sales are not, this episode is for you.
Today Iām breaking down why most lead magnets fail, especially for established wellness practitioners, and how the wrong freebie could be quietly costing you serious money.
This is not a tweak the copy situation. It is a structural issue in how your front door is designed.
I share the difference between attracting curious subscribers and attracting decision ready buyers, why AI cannot replace marketing fundamentals, and how to turn your lead magnet into a premium client filter.
...How To Build A Sustainable, Scalable Online Business In 2026
Todayās episode is a little different. Iām reading my newly revised Profitable Practitionerās Guide, updated for 2026, because so much has shifted and no one seems to have sent the memo.
If youāre a coach, therapist or practitioner who feels stuck at the same revenue ceiling despite working incredibly hard, this is for you.
I share the three funnel mistakes I see over and over again, the identity patterns quietly sabotaging your growth, and what it really takes to build a cushy business, one thatās profitable, spacious and doesnāt need you glued to...
The Anti-Shortcut Way to Build a Personal Brand with Tania Chakraborti
If marketing in 2026 feels loud, chaotic and increasingly same same, you are not imagining it. In this episode, Iām joined by Tania Chakraborti, the Anti Shortcut Marketer and founder of Bravebird, a finalist in the 2025 Outrageously Brave, Outrageously You Awards.
Tania works with established service providers and coaches ready to step into category leadership, helping them turn story into serious commercial traction.
With a background spanning high growth VC backed tech, scale ups, publishing and journalism, Tania brings both creative depth and strategic rigour to personal branding.
We talk about building Brave ON...
Personal Brand in 2026: Why It Matters More Than Ever (And Where AI Gets It Wrong)
Today Iām getting honest about something that didnāt quite land in my last launch, and how AI played a part in it.
Iām sharing the uncomfortable lesson that reminded me why personal brand cannot be outsourced, not even to the smartest tool in the room.
Weāre talking about where AI is genuinely useful, where it quietly flattens your voice, and why convictions, standards and clear positioning are now your greatest competitive edge.
If your marketing has started to feel a bit⦠word salad, this episode will help you recalibrate.
Highl...
Behind The Scenes Of My £25K Month
I promised a conversation about authority and personal brand in 2026, but instead, I decided to take you behind the scenes of my business.
This episode is a transparent look at what a Ā£25k month actually looks like when youāre in the scaling phase, not the beginner stage and not the flashy six figure launch headlines either.
I talk through what worked, what surprised me, and what didnāt quite land the way I expected.
From evergreen systems and workshops to ad spend, follow up, and energy management, this is an honest reflection on bu...
Running a Successful Business With an ADHD-Leaning Brain (Without Burning Out)
This episode is a very honest look at how I run my business with an ADHD leaning, neurodivergent brain, without sacrificing my health, my family, or my sanity.
I share whatās actually working for me now that my business is in a more mature season, and why burnout has become my non negotiable line in the sand.
We talk structure without rigidity, decision fatigue, boundaries, nervous system care, and why doing less, but better, has been the key to consistency, growth, and resilience.
This isnāt advice or a diagnosis, itās lived...
Women, Wealth & Why No One Taught Us This with Cleo Nedd
I was genuinely excited to record this one because money isnāt just numbers, itās identity, safety and nervous system stuff weāre rarely taught to look at.
In this conversation with Cleo Nedd, we talk about why so many women can make money but feel strangely uncomfortable holding onto it, and how that links back to money trauma, family patterns and being one of the first generations really building wealth on our own terms.
Cleo helps high achieving women stop endlessly earning and start building real wealth. Sheās a financial coach and money tr...
How One Group Program Changed My Entire Life
Group programs have changed my life, and Iām not saying that for drama.
In this episode, Iām sharing the personal, real story of how running my first group program shifted everything for me, financially, emotionally, and practically, as a single parent trying to rebuild from the ground up.
I also talk about why your story matters more than ever in 2026, especially with AI making online content feel a bit⦠samey.
If youāve been thinking about launching a group offer, or youāve been hiding behind āIāll do it when Iām readyā, th...
Why January Isnāt the Time to Push (and What to Do Instead)
Iām talking about that weird January overwhelm, the kind that makes you want to crawl back under a blanket until March.
If youāve been feeling resistance to getting started (even when you genuinely like your business), youāre not broken. Youāre human, and itās cold.
In this episode I share three simple reframes Iām using right now to get moving without turning January into a punishment month, plus a practical way to decide what actually matters this week, so you can make money and keep your nervous system intact.
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Step Into Your Big Deal Identity (and Enter Your Holy F*ck Era) with Leanne Sia
This conversation with Leanne Sia felt electric. Leanne is the Big Deal Identity Coach and creator of The Mirror Method, helping female founders believe the f*ck out of themselves and turn their so called delulu dreams into done deals.
She teaches that success is 20 percent strategy and 80 percent Big Deal Energy, and she has this emotional contagion that makes you feel more capable simply by being in her space.
In this episode I share how identity work has shaped my own business, the moments I stayed small and the shifts that helped me trust...
My 2025 in Review
This one is a cosy, honest, end of year reflection on what it has really looked like to run my business in 2025. No gloss, no performance, just the truth of what has stretched me, grounded me and surprised me.Ā
Five years in, I feel a different kind of steadiness. The wobble still appears, but it no longer knocks me flat, and it has been powerful to look back and notice how experience changes everything.
I share the themes that shaped my year, from refining my offers to deepening boundaries, rebuilding my health, simplifying the business a...
The Questions Every 6ā7 Figure Founder Should Be Asking Themselves Right Now
This episode is an invitation to pause, reflect and think like the founder you want to become in 2026.Ā
Instead of chasing trends or tactics, I guide you through fifteen powerful questions that shape identity, sharpen strategy and reveal the gaps that quietly cap business growth. These questions help you see where your messaging, offers, delivery and leadership may be out of alignment with the level you are aiming for.
Whether you are already at six figures or building towards it, this is a chance to reconnect with clarity, confidence and the spacious CEO energy that m...
Vivacity in Midlife: Building a Soul-Led Business as a Mother with Ekaterina Ward
In this conversation with Ekaterina Ward, we explore what happens when midlife meets motherhood and ambition, and why this chapter can become the most vibrant one yet.Ā
Ekaterina Ward is a seasoned educator, business mentor and executive coach based in London. She began her career in teaching before moving into corporate financial services, later retraining as a coach.Ā
For the past eleven years, she has supported female founders and mothers in becoming reliable moneymakers without burning out, all while thriving in life. Now 50, Ekaterina is a proud mother and wife on a mission to redefine mi...
My "No" Year - And Why It Matters
Somewhere between the Hallmark fantasies, fluffy coats and well meant invitations, I realised how much space was being taken up in my brain by things I was not actually doing.Ā
Thinking about books and stages was costing me more energy than the things that genuinely move my business forward. So I wanted to record this small but honest moment of clarity, in case you are also carrying around ideas that feel more like clutter than purpose.
This next year, for me, is a no year. Not dramatic, not defeatist, just a gentle reclaiming of capacity.Ā
...3 Ways to Build A Business That Loves You Back in 2026
This episode feels like a warm permission slip. I talk about what it really takes to plan a year in business that supports your energy, your goals and your life, not the other way round.Ā
So many entrepreneurs slide into overwhelm because they are unclear on what makes money in their business, and clarity is one of the biggest gifts you can give yourself.Ā
I share the habits, boundaries and practical shifts that helped me rebuild after burnout, and why your schedule should reflect the life you actually want to live. I also break down my...
5 Simple Ways to Double Your Revenue in 2026
If you have ever sat staring at your laptop wondering what on earth to prioritise in your business, this episode will feel like a deep exhale.Ā
I break down the five profitability levers that can genuinely move the needle next year, without sending you into burnout or a spiral of overthinking.Ā
These are the same levers I have taught inside client communities, and every time, they open up possibility, clarity and that spark of belief that doubling your revenue is far more doable than you might think.
We explore leads, conversions, pricing, retention an...
The Lie About Success No One Tells You
You know that myth that once youāve āmade itā, business suddenly feels easy? Yeah, that one.Ā
In this episode, Iām calling it out. Iām getting real about the truth that discomfort doesnāt disappear as you grow - it just changes shape. Iāll share how learning to live with discomfort, rather than trying to buy or plan your way out of it, is actually where the real growth happens.
Iām also sharing a few of my own moments where Iāve mistaken avoidance for strategy, and what helped me build a healthier relatio...
Messaging for Multidimensional Thought Leaders with Rebecca Miller
If youāve ever felt like youāre ātoo muchā for traditional branding advice, this episode is for you.Ā
Iām joined by Rebecca Miller from Block & Rose, a positioning strategist, story distiller and identity alchemist who helps multifaceted founders and creatives become known for how they think - not just what they do.
Rebeccaās worked across everything from brand campaigns that got thousands of people talking about incontinence pads, to teaching at Ravensbourne University and leading strategy sessions for major organisations like University of the Arts London. She now supports values-led entrepreneurs whoāve outgrown the...
5 Things Iāve Learned in 5 Years of Running My Online Business
Five years in business feels like both a lifetime and a blink.Ā
In this episode, I share the five biggest lessons Iāve learned running my online business - from building it during lockdown while on Universal Credit to creating consistent multiāsix-figure years that align with my values, not burnout.Ā
Iām talking about the truth behind readiness, resilience, and what it really takes to build something that lasts.
If youāve ever questioned whether youāre doing enough or wondered if youāre too late, this oneās for you. Spoiler: youāre right on...