A podcast for women entrepreneurs seeking alignment, sustainability and success.
Are you feeling overwhelmed, stuck, or uncertain about how to grow your business without sacrificing what matters most?
We get it.
Too many CEOs burn out striving to achieve other people’s version of success. It’s time to build a sustainable, fulfilling business aligned with your values AND your priorities.
Welcome to The Business You Really Want, hosted by Gwen Bortner and Tonya Kubo of Everyday Effectiveness.
We believe context matters, both in life
and in business.
Listen each week for practical strategies, real-life examples, and empowering insights to help you navigate the challenges of running a values-driven business. Leverage your strengths, optimize your operations, and create a business that lights you up and allows you to make a meaningful impact.
What Our Listeners Say
New Business Owner Here
As a new business owner, I am LOVING this podcast! I feel like Tonya and Gwen are teaching me things BEFORE I even have the chance to make mistakes! I’m excited to keep listening and to implement what I learn to continue to improve and grow my business! — AliciaHBBTB
Great Listen
I really enjoyed this episode and the truly considerate way you talk about helping people focus success based on what you WANT not what it should look like; this is helping me do some work myself and thinking about what success looks like to me. — Julia414
Exactly What I Need!
As a female Solopreneur, this podcast speaks directly to my business/ministry needs. Tonya and Gwen share boatloads of experience and wisdom – just 2 episodes in, and I’m already hooked! Highly recommend! — SH797
Such Great Insights
Gwen and Tonya are an incredible dynamic duo! Not only do I feel like it’s great and valuable information they are sharing BUT their banter is the best! — Lovelyladylinx
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When Money Walks Out The Door
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The Time Thieves You Never See Coming
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The Hidden Cost Of Energy Vampires In Your Business
The most dangerous employee or team member isn't the one who steals your money — it's the one who...
Death By A Thousand Paper Cuts: When Good People Drain Your Business
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When Business “Losses” Are Actually Major Wins
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From Pushover To Professional: Setting Boundaries That Stick
If you're apologizing for your business boundaries, you're essentially telling people they're...
The Revenue Vanity Metric That’s Destroying Businesses
Are you chasing impressive revenue numbers while your actual take-home pay suffers? In this...
The Invisible Work That Drives Success
Feeling too busy to think strategically? You're not alone. In this episode, Tonya Kubo and Gwen...
Stop Chasing Trends: Why Following Market Shifts Could Be Killing Your Business
Just because the market is shifting doesn't mean you should completely change your business model....
When Doing Everything Becomes Your Biggest Business Problem
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Self-Accountability Is A Lie: The Real Reason You’re Not Taking Action
You know exactly what you should be doing in your business, but somehow you're just not doing it....
The 60-80% Rule That Saves Entrepreneurs From Burnout
Are you working harder than ever but feeling like you have less to show for it? You're not alone....
