{"podcast":{"title":"Profit by Design","slug":"profit-by-design-984581","podcast_index_feed_id":984581,"rss_url":"https://feeds.captivate.fm/profit-by-design/","website_url":"http://www.tapthepotential.com","image_url":"https://artwork.captivate.fm/279ca741-8722-4002-baa6-251513c8bcd8/ttp-profit-by-design-thumbnail-and-logo-4-1.png","author":"Dr. Sabrina Starling","episode_count":407,"summary":"You work hard in your business. On the Profit by Design Podcast, we ask the BIG question: What has your business done FOR YOU lately? Join Dr. Sabrina Starling, The Business Psychologist™ and founder of Tap the Potential weekly, as she brings you tips, tools and strategies to support YOU in making intentionally profitable AND sustainable business decisions to live the lifestyle you desire. After all, work supports life, not the other way around. Dr. Sabrina is the author of the The 4 Week Vacation® and the How to Hire the Best Series. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential Production.","last_synced_at":null,"page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/profit-by-design-984581"},"episode":{"title":"388: The Hardest Boundary I Ever Set in My Business","slug":"388-the-hardest-boundary-i-ever-set-in-my-business","published_at":"2026-02-12T07:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/profit-by-design-984581/388-the-hardest-boundary-i-ever-set-in-my-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/profit-by-design-984581","url":"http://www.tapthepotential.com","audio_url":"https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/44d298aa-4334-46b7-b842-0f95a1af0752.mp3","summary":"Do you ever say yes in your business when every part of you wants to say no ? Boundaries are easy to discuss, but incredibly difficult to live out, especially when payroll, clients, and team expectations are on the line. In this episode, we get real about the hardest boundaries we’ve ever set in our businesses and why setting them changed everything. Dr. Sabrina Starling and Melissa Kay share personal stories of boundaries they resisted, feared, and finally enforced, ranging from client expectations to time, availability, and scope of work. You’ll learn why business owners struggle so much with boundaries; the hidden cost of not setting them; the ripple effect boundaries create for your team, clients, and leadership; and the surprising benefits that come after you hold the line. If you’re feeling stretched thin, resentful, or as if your business is running your life, this episode will give you permission and practical insights to reclaim your time and energy. Profit by Design is a Tap the Potential production. Show Highlights: The hardest thing about setting boundaries Highlights of Dr. Sabrina’s most effective boundaries over the years Melissa’s perspective on setting boundaries Boundaries increase clarity, focus, and production for you AND your team. The difficulties that come with setting boundaries at home and with family members The challenges with setting hard boundaries with clients around payment plans Understanding the far-reaching ramifications of today’s decisions Setting boundaries (and giving grace) around accomplishing your lofty goals Immutable laws are key in establishing boundaries in your business. Need help establishing your immutable laws? We can help! Take the Better Business Better Life Assessment today! (It only takes a few minutes.) Resources: R…","meta_description":"Do you ever say yes in your business when every part of you wants to say no ? Boundaries are easy to discuss, but incredibly difficult to live out, especi…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":1244,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/profit-by-design-984581/episodes/388-the-hardest-boundary-i-ever-set-in-my-business/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/profit-by-design-984581/388-the-hardest-boundary-i-ever-set-in-my-business.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}