{"podcast":{"title":"Do Small Business Like a Big Boss Podcast","slug":"do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","podcast_index_feed_id":7627760,"rss_url":"https://api.riverside.fm/hosting/OoLlOizM.rss","website_url":"https://sedgwickandrews.com/","image_url":"https://hosting-media.riverside.com/media/podcasts/07cacb42-7c0f-44d4-884d-8be23043124e/logos/e9430cc7-f608-4e67-906f-49a9804b50f7.png","author":"Aisha Massengill","episode_count":23,"summary":"Ready to take your small business from basement startup to Big Boss success? Welcome to Do Small Business Like a Big Boss! where we prove that with the right strategy, any up and coming business owner can compete with the big guys. Hosted by Aisha Jorge Massengill, founder of Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, a seasoned employment attorney who's advised large publicly traded companies for over two decades, this podcast is your courtside seat to business transformation. Just like that fearless 13-year-old girl shouting \"\"I got next!\"\" on Bronx basketball courts, successful entrepreneurs don't just wait their turn—they prepare for it. They study the game, assess the competition, and build the skills they need to win when opportunity calls. What You'll Discover: Real Success Stories: In-depth interviews with business owners who've successfully scaled from side hustles to legitimate enterprises Strategic Frameworks: Proven systems and structures that help small businesses compete like industry giants Legal & HR Insights: Employment law guidance that protects your growing team while fostering company culture Risk Management for Entrepreneurs: Smart ways to minimize liability while m…","last_synced_at":"2026-07-23T00:19:55.255262+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760"},"episode":{"title":"From Corporate Dropout to 6-Figure CEO: How Shan Thomas Built on Her Own Terms","slug":"from-corporate-dropout-to-6-figure-ceo-how-shan-thomas-built-on-her-own-terms","published_at":"2026-07-22T11:15:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/from-corporate-dropout-to-6-figure-ceo-how-shan-thomas-built-on-her-own-terms","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760","url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/20b392a0a05d49174b3fc6a12717411f095fb9b8ec96f62a905dede548aa901a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkM2YxNTFkYS01NTY0LTRlMDQtYmVhYi0wMzNjYmMyZDJiYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2MDQ4ZjllYmNkOGYwNTVlNDMyN2ZhL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjJfXzYtMzctMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3","audio_url":"https://api.riverside.com/hosting-analytics/media/20b392a0a05d49174b3fc6a12717411f095fb9b8ec96f62a905dede548aa901a/eyJlcGlzb2RlSWQiOiJkM2YxNTFkYS01NTY0LTRlMDQtYmVhYi0wMzNjYmMyZDJiYzciLCJwb2RjYXN0SWQiOiIwN2NhY2I0Mi03YzBmLTQ0ZDQtODg0ZC04YmUyMzA0MzEyNGUiLCJhY2NvdW50SWQiOiI2ODdhZjZjNWY1MjhmYzVlMDY2ZTc2ZmQiLCJwYXRoIjoibWVkaWEvY2xpcHMvNmE2MDQ4ZjllYmNkOGYwNTVlNDMyN2ZhL2Fpc2hhLW1hc3NlbmdpbGxzLXN0dWRpby1jb21wb3Nlci0yMDI2LTctMjJfXzYtMzctMTMubXAzIn0=.mp3","summary":"In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, host Aisha Jorge Massengill, Founder and Principal Attorney at Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulting, LLC, sits down with Shan Thomas, founder of Credible Visibility Media, to discuss how she left a six-figure corporate career to build a thriving business on her own terms. Shan shares how she leveraged her corporate experience, developed profitable systems, and created a business that delivers both financial success and work-life balance. This conversation covers the real-life lessons behind building a business from the ground up—what worked, what didn't, and what every aspiring entrepreneur needs to hear. 🎧 What You'll Learn in This Episode: How to leverage corporate experience to build credibility as an entrepreneur The Bullseye Strategy for attracting ideal clients without limiting growth A pricing framework to confidently raise your rates How the TAGS Framework helps create a signature offer that stands out Why your ideal client is often the person you were 5–10 years ago ⏱️ Episode Timestamps: 00:00 – Introduction 00:52 – Guest introduction: Shan Thomas 02:50 – From corporate career to entrepreneurship 08:34 – Overcoming challenges in a male-dominated industry 13:40 – Quitting without a plan and starting a business 19:36 – Faith, fear, and betting on yourself 25:00 – Profit strategy and revenue planning 27:08 – The Bullseye Strategy for client messaging 30:00 – The TAGS Framework 36:28 – Pricing with confidence 39:19 – Building the \"10–4 Life\" 42:41 – What \"Do Small Business Like a Big Boss\" means 44:24 – Wrap-up & calls to action 👤 About the Guest: Shan Thomas is the founder of Credible Visibility Media, where she helps service-based business owners increase profitability through strategic positioning, s…","meta_description":"In this episode of Do Small Business Like a Big Boss, host Aisha Jorge Massengill, Founder and Principal Attorney at Sedgwick Andrews Legal & Consulti…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2570,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/episodes/from-corporate-dropout-to-6-figure-ceo-how-shan-thomas-built-on-her-own-terms/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/do-small-business-like-a-big-boss-podcast-7627760/from-corporate-dropout-to-6-figure-ceo-how-shan-thomas-built-on-her-own-terms.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}