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The Business Fondle

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Welcome to The Business Fondle — the bold business podcast for entrepreneurs and business owners, hosted by Peta Serras, the Professional Babe. So why don’t you pour yourself a drink and slip into something a little more comfortable and I’ll get your business going.

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Episodes

167. MONDAY MINDSET: What happens to your business when life gets in the way?

There's a belief that creeps in for almost every business owner on a winning streak: the moment you go quiet, it's all over. The momentum dies. You're starting from scratch. In this episode, I'm dismantling that myth completely. You've done will always outlast the frequency at which you did it. Key topics covered: Why good work stays with people long after they stop seeing you The "muscle memory" principle applied to your business and content Why consistency is overrated and a body of work is ev...

Apr 08, 202613 minEp. 167

166. MONDAY MINDSET: Bad work is good business

Perfectionism is one of the sneakiest productivity killers in business. Mid work is actually a non-negotiable part of becoming exceptional — and why withholding your "imperfect" output will never make you exceptional. Key Topics Covered: Why bad work is a required step on the path to exceptional work How perfectionism screws over your future self The online publishing deadline that changed how Peta approaches content creation Why your "half-arsed" podcast episode or email could be the first draf...

Mar 30, 202619 minEp. 166

165. MONDAY MINDSET: What an MLM taught me about doing a month's work in two days

If you've ever told yourself you'll start fresh on Monday, next month, or when the timing is finally right, this ep is going to call you out in the best way 😉 Using the lens of network marketing sales cycles and a very relatable story about convincing herself she needed a full 90-minute window just to exercise, I'm breaking down why waiting for perfect conditions is the thing that's keeping your results identical year after year. Key Topics Covered: Why needing "perfect circumstances" is costin...

Mar 23, 202616 minEp. 165

164. MONDAY MINDSET: This is what 'doing the work' actually looks like

Money loves speed — and your business results prove it. In this episode, I'm breaking down why the fastest path to results isn't working harder, it's closing the gap between decision and action. I share a real-time example of a Business Bang client who went from idea to 36 workshop sales in under a day, and exactly what separates experts who win from those who stay stuck in their heads. Key Topics Covered: Why "money loves speed" is the business principle you're probably ignoring The real reason...

Mar 15, 202615 minEp. 164

163. MONDAY MINDSET: The Average Tuesday Morning Fantasy

Your Tuesday morning should feel just as sexy as your weekend — and if it doesn't, your business structure is the problem. In this episode, I'm sharing the "Average Tuesday Morning Fantasy" — a concept born from a broke, dehydrated walk around Newcastle 17 years ago — and why it's been one of the most powerful guiding principles in how I've built my business and my life. If you're clawing to the weekend or quietly resenting your business, this one's for you. Key Topics Covered: What the Average ...

Mar 10, 202617 minEp. 163

162. How to scale your service-business without a team and on your terms [Workshop Replay]

You are already capable of going so much bigger than the goal you've set for yourself this year. In this workshop, I'm calling out the business groundhog day that keeps solo service providers stuck at the same level year after year — and giving you the exact framework I use with my private advisory clients to scale without a team, without burning out, and without doing business the way everyone else says you should. I'll walk you through why doubling your revenue goal is actually the smarter bus...

Mar 06, 20261 hr 24 minEp. 162

161. MONDAY MINDSET: The seat at the table you've always dreamed of (and why you're blowing it)

So many entrepreneurs sabotage the very moments they've worked hardest for, and how to make your next level feel completely normal before it even arrives. Whether it's landing a dream client, hitting a big income month, or finally getting a seat at the table you've always wanted — the goal was never just to get there. It's to belong there. Here's how to make sure you do. Key Topics Covered: Why people sabotage the exact moments they've been dreaming about How to normalise your next level before ...

Mar 02, 202615 minEp. 161

160. MONDAY MINDSET: The secret to a dramatic business level up

REGISTER NOW: https://www.professionalbabe.com/BIG You've seen her. The woman whose business looks completely unrecognisable from 12 months ago — more money, better clients, a completely different level. In this episode, I breaks down the truth behind "quantum jumping" in business: why it's not about sitting back and waiting for the universe to deliver, and exactly what you need to do (and think ) differently to get from where you are now to where you actually want to be. Key Topics Covered: Why...

Feb 23, 202619 minEp. 160

159. MONDAY MINDSET: Let the world watch (and how to overcome your fear of being seen)

Stop holding yourself back because someone might be watching. If you've ever cancelled content creation, avoided asking a question, or missed an opportunity because you were worried about being perceived, judged, or embarrassed you need today's episode!!! The thing is, the person judging you most harshly is probably judging themselves just as hard. And the version of success you're imagining? It requires you to be seen. What You'll Learn: The exact thought pattern that stops you from doing conte...

Feb 16, 202612 minEp. 159

158. MONDAY MINDSET: For all the hot bitches who told they're 'too much'

In this episode, I'm breaking down why being called "too much," "too ambitious," or "too loud" is actually a sign you're on the right track. I'll share my recent experience of being told I'm "too ambitious" to date (ouch), and why our response to criticism reveals more about our own beliefs than what others actually think of us. If you've ever dimmed your light to be more palatable, or second-guessed your ambition because someone felt threatened by it, this episode is for you. Key Topics Covered...

Feb 09, 202613 minEp. 158

157. MONDAY MINDSET: Make dread the metric (and why winners NEVER wait until they feel like it)

Stop waiting to feel like doing the work. If you're stuck in a cycle of waiting for motivation, you're literally training your brain to be weaker, not stronger. Dread isn't a sign you're not meant to do it. This is where the REAL growth happens. In this episode, I'm breaking down why 50% of your life will be filled with negative emotion and why that's actually the best news for your business. I'll share why successful people aren't the ones waiting for inspiration, and why your competitors who "...

Feb 02, 202615 minEp. 157

156. MONDAY MINDSET: Raise your baseline

Stop waiting for the perfect moment. Your baseline determines whether opportunities pass you by. Your baseline isn't about perfection, it's about readiness. When opportunity knocks, will you be in a position to answer the door? I'm sharing the mindset shift that changed how I show up in business and life, the "broken nails" mentality that's keeping you small, and exactly how to lock in the version of yourself you want to be. From maintaining your energy to your bank account, your baseline affect...

Jan 26, 202615 minEp. 156

155. MONDAY MINDSET: Your emotions are revealing your standards

Your strong emotions are actually powerful data about your standards—and they're telling you exactly what needs to change. If you feel things deeply, this episode is for you. I shares why strong emotions (good and bad) are a gift, not a curse, and how to transform them into actionable standards that upgrade your business, relationships, and life. Using real stories from dating to client payments, discover how to turn emotional signals into productive strategies instead of staying stuck in the sa...

Jan 19, 202610 minEp. 155

154. MONDAY MINDSET: What would someone with a lot of options do?

You have so many options in life and business: you just haven't realised it yet. In this episode, I'm breaking down why scarcity mindset makes you grabby, how to shift into an abundance energy that attracts your ideal clients, and why lowering your standards is the real problem killing your business growth. If you find yourself obsessing over every lead, getting anxious when someone doesn't convert, or feeling desperate about filling your next workshop, this episode is for you. I'm sharing the m...

Jan 12, 202616 minEp. 154

153. MONDAY MINDSET: Are you scared your clients will leave you or won't keep working with you?

In this episode, I'm diving deep into client departures, contract endings, and the stories we tell ourselves when people leave. I'll share why our obsession with how long things last is sabotaging us, the evidence game our brains play, and the exact mindset shift that transformed how I handle business uncertainty. I also explore why growth sometimes means shedding what no longer serves you, why certainty is a salary you'll never have as an entrepreneur, and how to become the steady, grounded bus...

Dec 22, 202518 minEp. 153

152. HOT GUEST: Becoming a leading voice in AI, building a consultancy that scales & getting on major stages with Brooke from Wright Mode

In this episode, I'm chatting with Brooke Wright, the exceptional founder of Wright Mode, about her incredible journey from side hustle AI enthusiast to six-figure business leader. We dive deep into how she transformed from a women's running retreat business owner to becoming one of the most sought-after AI and automation strategists in the industry. Brooke shares the defining moment when she first discovered ChatGPT-3 (November 2022), how she tested it on her running clients, and the exact mome...

Dec 18, 202554 minEp. 152

151. MONDAY MINDSET: Separate yourself from your business

Becoming the entrepreneur of your dreams with a business that's vision board worthy requires a completely different operating system. In this episode, I'm breaking down the two major shifts every business goes through and explaining why trying to upgrade your business with outdated software, beliefs, and methods will keep you stuck. This is the exact conversation I had with my Business Bang clients last week that altered one of them on a DNA level. If you're struggling to scale beyond yourself, ...

Dec 16, 202521 minEp. 151

150. MONDAY MINDSET: Thinking about your business isn't doing the work

Stop thinking about your business and start actually doing the work. So many business owners feel exhausted and burnt out despite "working" constantly. Spoiler alert: they're not actually working. They're thinking about working, ruminating on problems, and mentally planning their future without taking aligned action. If you're looking for the 10-hour-a-week, easy path to a million dollars, this episode isn't for you. But if you want to build something exceptional and you're ready to earn your ke...

Dec 08, 202510 min

149. PART THREE: Decide. Become. Build. 🐆

TO ACCOMPANY THIS EPISODE DO YOUR SCORECARD: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/ This is it. The final part. You've identified your goal. You've shifted your identity. Now it's time to look at your actual business and make sure the ingredients match the dish you're trying to make. This episode is a crash course in my GOLS Process. If you're wondering why your business isn't matching your vision, this episode reveals exactly what needs to change (and spoiler: it might not be what you think 😉) In ...

Nov 28, 202534 minEp. 149

148. PART TWO: Decide. Become. Build. 🐆

TO ACCOMPANY THIS EPISODE DO YOUR SCORECARD: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/ Stop thinking your business problem is a business problem. In Part Two of this series, we're diving deep into the real architecture of change: your identity and standards. This is where the magic happens. If you're stuck thinking you need to "fix" Instagram, be better at sales, or master some new skill, this episode reveals what's actually holding you back—and it's probably not what you think. In This Episode You'll ...

Nov 27, 202525 min

147. PART ONE: Decide. Become. Build. 🐆

TO ACCOMPANY THIS EPISODE DO YOUR SCORECARD: https://hot-business.scoreapp.com/ Stop declaring "next year is my year" and actually make it happen. In this series I'm helping you breaking down the gap between where you are now and where you want to be — and the game plan to master it! If you're stuck in a cycle of broken promises to yourself, repeating the same patterns year after year, or feeling like your big vision is always just out of reach, this three-part series is designed to shake you aw...

Nov 26, 202528 min

146. My first year in this business — what I made, what I sold, and a few things I've never shared with anyone

Not all first-year entrepreneur stories look like seven-figure launches — mine definitely didn't lol. I made less than $50,000 in my first year of business, survived on jobkeeper, and was attempting to get out of debt. In this ep, I'm sharing the story of my first year as a consultant and turning my blog into my consultancy brand. This isn't a motivation dump of me sharing my wins. It's a chatty episode where I talk about what it took me to build something on minimal income, maximum doubt, and a...

Nov 21, 202536 minEp. 146

145. MONDAY MINDSET: You don't have to accept what is offered

Let's talk about a moment you'll face in entrepreneurship the opportunity that pays, but doesn't align. You know the feeling, it's money you could use, but something just doesn't sit right. We'll explore why your resistance to a "good opportunity" is actually your higher standards speaking, how to discern between decisions that are risk-calculated versus fear-based, and the true cost of accepting things below your standard (spoiler: it's not just about the money). I'll also share how entrepreneu...

Nov 17, 202515 minEp. 145

144. What all 7-figure entrepreneurs have in common

Ready to break out of the plateau and build a business that's dramatically different from where you are right now? I'm revealing the exact traits and characteristics that seven-figure entrepreneurs have in common and how you can develop them too. After 17 years in business and working alongside seven and eight-figure founders in my coworking space, I've identified the patterns that separate those who scale from those who stay stuck. What You'll Discover: The identity upgrade that precedes all ex...

Nov 14, 202547 minEp. 144

143. MONDAY MINDSET: You never know who is paying attention

HOTTIES!!! You never know who is listening, watching, or paying attention to all the incredible work you're doing. You never know who is pulling their card out right now to give you money! But it doesn't happen every time you pause because it's quiet. We can't measure success only on revenue and sales alone. We'll talk about the real impact of your work, why your silent audience matters more than you think, the danger of giving up when things go quiet, and why elite entrepreneurs keep showing up...

Nov 10, 202523 minEp. 143

142. I realised I had my best business year! — a chatty informal episode

In this episode, I'm breaking down how I had my best sales, revenue, and profit year in business—even whilst juggling a business restructure, personal health challenges, home renovations, and launching video content! I'll share my profit tracking system, why taking strategic time off actually creates momentum, and the exact planning framework you need to build if you want your business to perform at this level. Key Topics Covered: How to track your business performance using a goal-based revenue...

Nov 10, 202540 minEp. 142

141. MONDAY MINDSET: How cool would it be if...

This simple prompt transforms how you think about your future, your business, and your possibilities. Instead of being limited by what seems realistic right now, you'll learn to think like a true visionary entrepreneur. You'll see how this playful visioning actually reveals what you truly want (beyond what you think you should want), and why disciplined visioning is what separates entrepreneurs who dream from entrepreneurs who actualise. KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why being realistic is the death of ex...

Nov 03, 202520 minEp. 141

140. Set For Scale: The 3 email automations EVERY scaling business needs [Workshop Replay]

Use code 'GOALGETTER' to save 15% when you join GGE. Expires November 12th: https://www.professionalbabe.com/give-good-email/ Stop falling for scaling advice that's designed for million-dollar businesses. If you're a solo founder or small business owner tired of hearing that you need to "just hire someone" or "run Facebook ads," this episode is for you. The truth? If you're already paying for email marketing software, you have everything you need to scale. I'm sharing my favourite method for bui...

Nov 02, 20251 hr 6 minEp. 140

139. MONDAY MINDSET: How I stay positive in a launch *even if* stuff isn't going well

In this episode, I'm sharing the exact mindset strategies I use during launches to stay positive, avoid burnout, and keep showing up with conviction, even when results aren't tracking the way I want them to. If you've ever caught yourself talking yourself out of success before you've even started, or if you're struggling with imposter syndrome during a launch, this episode is going to be a BANGER. KEY TOPICS COVERED: Why "being realistic" is secretly limiting your potential and putting a ceiling...

Oct 26, 202520 minEp. 139

138. You're more connected than you think — build your resource list

REGISTER FOR SET FOR SCALE: https://www.professionalbabe.com/set-for-scale-free-live-email-event/ When your launch feels stuck and you don't know who to reach out to, you gotta remember that you're incredibly well connected!!!! The problem is, you just haven't mapped your resources yet. In this episode, I'm sharing my strategy I gave my Business Bang clients(inspired by Anthony Robbins) to leverage your network when launches plateau. Key Topics Covered: The 5 columns of your resource list How to...

Oct 23, 202519 minEp. 138
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