In this episode, Deborah sits down with Nicole Spencer, founder of Authentic Conversion, who built a multi-seven-figure online coaching business rooted in integrity—and then made the bold decision to walk away.

Nicole shares her journey from high school teacher to personal trainer, to fitness studio owner, and finally to a highly successful online business coach. Together, they dive deep into what it means when your soul outgrows your strategy, how to build a business with an exit in mind, and why alignment matters more than hustle.

💡 Get ready to be inspired to redefine your version of success, reclaim your energy, and trust your timing.

00:00 – Welcome & Purpose: When your soul outgrows your strategy
07:10 – Nicole’s origin story: From teacher to 7-figure entrepreneur
15:45 – The “5 D’s” of exit planning & building a sellable business
26:00 – Choosing alignment over hustle: The sabbatical story
36:00 – Reclaiming identity, intuition, and spiritual growth
47:20 – Strategy tips: Systems, succession, and sabbatical seasons
55:00 – Final reflections & Nicole’s message to founders

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🌐 Explore Nicole Spencer’s work at Authentic Conversion:
https://www.authenticconversion.com/homepage

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