19. Profits, Burnout & Nervous System-Smart Business: Real Talk with Staci Millard

What if building a profitable business could feel good and support your nervous system too? 

In this honest episode, accountant and CEO of Thrive Accounting, Staci Millard, joins Jillian for a conversation that’s part finance, part embodiment, and all about redefining what success really looks like.

With raw reflections on burnout, boundary-setting, and how her own $400K business mistake became one of her greatest teachers, Staci opens up about building a values-led firm, empowering small businesses, and giving back—without sacrificing your peace. If you’ve ever struggled with the pressure to do more, be more, and earn more at the cost of your well-being, this one will land deep.

In this episode, we cover:

• The 3 non-negotiables Staci believes every successful business needs
• How Thrive Accounting restructured fees to prioritize impact and community
• The math and mindset behind being profitable as a purpose-driven entrepreneur
• What burnout taught Staci about boundaries and success
• Sacred discipline and learning to find joy on the other side of discomfort
• Using nervous system awareness in business decisions and communication
• How to challenge yourself without falling into shame
• Real talk on money scarcity, community support, and resilience after losing $400K
• Why your greatest freedom might come from your biggest mistakes

Links and resources:

Thrive Accounting: https://www.thriveaccounting.co/

Thrive Accounting Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thriveaccounting/

The Small Business School Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-small-business-school-podcast/id1695210366

Connect with Staci Millard:

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/staci.millard/

Learn more about the Joy Facilitator Certification:

https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/facilitator 

Connect with Jillian:

Join The Joy Club [FREE]: https://jillianschecher.com/thejoyclub/

Website: https://jillianschecher.com/

The Academy of Joyful Living: https://www.theacademyofjoyfulliving.com/ 

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jillianschecher/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/joyfullivingwithjillianschecher

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jillianschecher/

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