# EP 108 | Why Asking "Why" Is the Most Powerful Thing You Can Do for Your Business Right Now

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Published: 2026-06-25T08:30:00+00:00
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## Resource

Why Asking "Why" Is the Most Powerful Thing You Can Do for Your Business Right Now You've built your business. You've shown up, served your clients, done the work. But somewhere along the way, you may have stopped asking one of the most important questions of all: why? In this episode, Marta shares why asking "why" isn't just a reflective exercise... it's one of the most intentional, purposeful things you can do as a business owner. She gets personal about her own season of questioning, and why not having all the answers right now is actually okay. In this episode, you'll find answers to: Why regularly asking "why" protects you from burnout and misalignment How to apply the "why" question to your products, services, and marketing channels Why your original reason for starting your business may no longer fit, and what to do about it How community and safe spaces can help you dig deeper than you can alone Why you are the most important asset in your business, and how asking "why" helps you protect that RELATED EPISODES: The Reason You Feel Disconnected From Your Business - EP 104 Disconnected From Your Business? You’re Not Alone - EP 105 Do You Need to Know the WHY Behind Your Business? Maybe, Maybe Not! WORK WITH MARTA: Gentle Business Mastermind: https://selahstudios.co/mastermindSelah Strategy Sessions: https://selahstudios.co/private-coaching/ MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE: Business Alignment Audit: selahstudios.co/alignmentaudit

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