79. 6 Things No One Tells You About Making 6 Figures

1/06/26

Six figures might be a cliché milestone, but for most entrepreneurs, it’s a real turning point. 

This episode breaks down what it actually takes to build a business that pays you well, supports your life, and doesn’t burn you out in the process (spoiler alert: you don’t need a massive audience or consistent content)!

I’m sharing the honest truths behind reaching your first $100k: why strategy alone isn’t enough, what actually moves the needle, and why your business will only grow to the extent that you do. We’ll talk mindset, habits, identity, self-trust, self-care, skill development, and how doing less can help you earn more. 

Ready to build a business that creates overflow instead of “just enough?” 

  • Why there is no “best” strategy (and how chasing one keeps you stuck)
  • How slowing down and working less helped me double my revenue
  • Why $100k isn’t the dreamy finish line we’ve been sold…and what actually matters instead
  • How everything in your business acts as a mirror (this alone could change everything for you)
  • Why you don’t need a massive audience or consistent content to make 6 figures—and what to focus on instead

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79. 6 Things No One Tells You About Making 6 Figures

Megan Smyth is a former pre-med student turned sales coach, podcaster, and full-time digital nomad. She helps women coaches and consultants grow their businesses to 6+ figures without social media or burnout.

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