{"podcast":{"title":"Doing Business Gently - Online Business, Work From Rest, Midlife Christian Women, Aligned Business","slug":"the-gentle-business-rebellion-online-business-work-from-rest-midlife-christian-women-aligned-business-6419519","podcast_index_feed_id":6419519,"rss_url":"https://feed.podbean.com/selahstudiosco/feed.xml","website_url":"https://selahstudios.co","image_url":"https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/16574885/DBG-Podcast-Cover-Art-June-2026.jpg","author":"Marta Goertzen - Gentle Business Coach for Women Over 50","episode_count":111,"summary":"Business Clarity, Alignment & Personal Branding for Women. ** Do you ever wonder if there is a different way to do business? ** Have you ever felt like something was wrong with you because your business feels so hard? ** Or have you ever asked yourself, shouldn’t I know what I want to be when I grow up by now? Maybe you’re a massive introvert, shy, or considered an HSP, a highly sensitive person, or maybe you feel like you’ve never really fit into what and who the standard online business coaching says you need to be in your business. Does any of this sound familiar? I’m raising my hand as a founding member of that club. Welcome fellow misfit. Hey there. I’m Marta Goertzen, host of the Doing Business Gently podcast. If your business feels hard and nowhere near gentle, I’m glad you are here. This is a safe place where we will be talking about: ** Life business integration, and we approach that idea of integration through creating an aligned business that fits you, your values and priorities, your personality, and the current season of life you are currently in. ** We also do that by talking about finding business clarity so that you’re not constantly second guessing every decision…","last_synced_at":"2026-06-25T18:22:52.377520+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gentle-business-rebellion-online-business-work-from-rest-midlife-christian-women-aligned-business-6419519"},"episode":{"title":"87 || 4 Myths About Designing a Gentle Business","slug":"87-4-myths-about-designing-a-gentle-business","published_at":"2025-02-12T16:12:53+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gentle-business-rebellion-online-business-work-from-rest-midlife-christian-women-aligned-business-6419519/87-4-myths-about-designing-a-gentle-business","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-gentle-business-rebellion-online-business-work-from-rest-midlife-christian-women-aligned-business-6419519","url":"https://selahstudiosco.podbean.com/e/87-4-myths-about-designing-a-gentle-business/","audio_url":"https://mcdn.podbean.com/mf/web/fyn9ey56ef8wznfc/87-4-Myths-About-Designing-A-Gentle-Business.mp3","summary":"When you hear the words “gentle business” what immediately comes to mind? Let's bust some common myths about what it really means to do business gently. In this episode, we tackle four common misconceptions about gentle business. I share why being gentle doesn't mean being weak, and how you can build a strong, successful business while staying true to your values. Whether you're just starting out or looking to reshape your existing business, you'll learn how to embrace growth without burning out. In this episode, you'll learn: Why gentle doesn't mean weak or boring When hustle can actually fit into a gentle business model How to grow your business while staying aligned with your values Ways to recognize if your business needs more gentleness Key Timestamps: 00:00:00 Introduction to gentle business myths 00:03:02 True definition of gentleness in business 00:04:53 Myth #1: Gentle means weak 00:06:26 Myth #2: Gentle means no growth 00:07:48 Myth #3: The truth about hustle 00:09:45 Myth #4: Gentle means boring 00:11:20 What to do when feeling overwhelmed Resources Mentioned: Weekly Reset Routine Mini Workshop: https://SelahStudios.co/weeklyreset Psychology Today article by Ryan Niemiec: https://www.psychologytoday.com/us/blog/what-matters-most/202005/gentleness-is-a-strength-go-softly-slowly-and-sweetly Connect with me: https://SelahStudios.Co Follow on Instagram: https://Instagram.com/martagoertzen","meta_description":"When you hear the words “gentle business” what immediately comes to mind? 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