{"podcast":{"title":"Spark Good Podcast","slug":"spark-good-podcast-6446770","podcast_index_feed_id":6446770,"rss_url":"https://feeds.libsyn.com/477105/rss","website_url":"https://www.sparkgood.net/podcast","image_url":"https://static.libsyn.com/p/assets/f/6/8/6/f68648e5c8f0b5f85f2e77a3093c12a1/Spark_Good_Podcast_Cover_Art_1400.png","author":"Stephanie Malon-Rufi","episode_count":52,"summary":"Discover how business can ignite positive change in the world on the Spark Good Podcast. Join us as we delve into strategies, stories, and insights that empower purpose-driven entrepreneurs seeking to 'do business' differently. Host Stephanie Malon-Rufi, MBA, brings 20+ years working within and as a consultant for social businesses from the start-up phase to scaling and experience as a holistic leadership coach. From innovative approaches to profit and purpose alignment to practical tips for creating a positive social impact, Spark Good Podcast offers inspiration and guidance. Plus learn how to nurture your own well-being, change traditional rules that might be holding you back, and thrive in your role as a social business owner. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur, aspiring business owner, or simply curious about the intersection of business and social impact, the Spark Good Podcast has something for you. Join our community of changemakers as we inspire, inform, and empower you to make a meaningful difference in the world through your business.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-05T16:18:45.651651+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770"},"episode":{"title":"#38 - Quarter Four Reset: Focused Path to 2026","slug":"38-quarter-four-reset-focused-path-to-2026","published_at":"2025-10-10T16:14:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/38-quarter-four-reset-focused-path-to-2026","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770","url":"https://ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091.libsyn.com/38-quarter-four-reset-focused-path-to-2026","audio_url":"https://traffic.libsyn.com/secure/ef35d815-15d7-4a96-b33c-47127e236091/38_-_Audio_Only_Full_Episode.mp3?dest-id=4051014","summary":"As the year winds down, many entrepreneurs fall into one of two traps — either pushing harder than ever to \"finish strong,\" or checking out completely until January. But what if the smartest CEOs do something different? What if your reset for 2026 actually starts now ? In this final episode of the Q4 Reset Mini-Series , Stephanie brings everything together — from finding focus to building consistency — and walks you through a simple 3-step framework to review, refocus, and reset your business before the new year begins. You'll hear: ✨ A quick recap of all four episodes in the Q4 Reset Mini-Series ✨ Why Q4 is the perfect pivot point between what's been and what's next ✨ The 3-step Q4 Reset to wrap up strong and start 2026 already in motion ✨ A reflection prompt to clarify what truly matters most before year's end Reflection Prompt: \"If you only accomplished ONE thing in Q4, what would move you furthest toward your 2026 vision?\" Plus — Stephanie shares how you can take this deeper in The Q4 Reset Live Training (October 13): https://unique-author-9818.kit.com/e972d07026 And continue the work inside Focus + Flow , her small-group program designed to help you create clarity, structure, and sustainable momentum as you move into 2026: https://www.sparkgood.net/focus-flow 🎧 Listen now to give yourself a true reset before the new year rush — and learn how to finish strong without burning out.","meta_description":"As the year winds down, many entrepreneurs fall into one of two traps — either pushing harder than ever to \"finish strong,\" or checking out completely unt…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":562,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/spark-good-podcast-6446770/episodes/38-quarter-four-reset-focused-path-to-2026/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/spark-good-podcast-6446770/38-quarter-four-reset-focused-path-to-2026.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}