You started your vegan business to make a difference, but passion alone isn't enough to keep you going. In this episode of the SKILLS Podcast, Stephanie gets real about what it takes to build a mission-driven business that sustains you financially, emotionally, and energetically for the long haul.

Discover why your love for animals and the planet needs to be paired with boundaries, profitable pricing, and sustainable systems. Stephanie shares the mindset shifts that transformed her approach to vegan entrepreneurship, including how to charge appropriately without betraying your values and why taking care of yourself IS part of taking care of your mission.

Whether you're just starting your vegan venture or feeling burned out from trying to save the world single-handedly, this episode will help you build something that creates lasting change without sacrificing your wellbeing.

Key Takeaway:

“Your passion is your starting point. It's not your business plan. Your persistence matters, but you need to be strategic about your persistence, and you need some systems behind you to make it work. Your profit isn't separate from your purpose. It is what enables your purpose to grow and thrive. So don't fall into the trap of thinking that you have to struggle. It's got to be hard. It's a noble thing. If you're trying to drive change, everyone deserves everything you're doing. And, you know, we have to give it all. The idea is that we need you. We need you here. We need you for the long haul. So make some of these changes.”

— Stephanie Redcross West

Show Notes:

🌱 [1:48] What it takes to really build a sustainable business.

👻 [5:42] It's possible to build a business that feeds your soul and your bank account.

🔋 [9:19] Strategies that you're putting in place should protect your energy.

⚠️ [13:28] Boundaries are there to help you avoid the danger zones.

⛔ [15:11] Boundaries can be set by publishing your working hours.

⚙️ [20:05] Having a system that you can automate in your business.

✨ [22:25] Aligning your profit with your purpose.

💪🏼 [26:15] Having resilience: putting processes in place so you can get up more easily.

🎲 [29:07] Board games and a feeling of accomplishment.

👥 [34:05] For more training and ideas, get a lesson in our online community “Skills”.

🔥 [35:36] Your passion is your starting point, it's not your business plan.

Ready to Take Action?

Free Resources: Find the complete "Mission-Driven Business Foundation" toolkit at https://skills.veganmainstream.com/c/learn-get-inspired/ - including pricing calculators, burnout prevention checklists, and energy management templates.
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Take It Deeper: If burnout is already affecting your business, check out our "Healing Burnout" course for comprehensive recovery strategies. https://veganmainstream.com/courses/healing-burnout/

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About SKILLS in Action Podcast

SKILLS in Action Podcast is your resource for building a vegan business that's profitable, sustainable, and aligned with your values. Hosted by Stephanie Redcross West, founder of Vegan Mainstream, each episode delivers practical strategies you can implement right away.