Most successful entrepreneurs can tell you exactly what they invested in their business this year. Ask what they invested in themselves through business coaching, a mastermind or their own growth, and the answer usually takes a little longer.

In this episode, I talk about why so many high achievers stop investing in themselves once their business is running well, and what that decision costs over time. I also share the story of the $33,000 mastermind I joined, including the day the leader asked me to coach hundreds of seven- and eight-figure business owners at a live event, an experience that stretched me and built so much confidence.

If your business has been getting your best investment for years, this conversation will help you decide what kind of support you need for your next stage of growth.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• Why being the person with all the answers can make it harder to ask for support
• How your own growth becomes the line item that keeps getting pushed to next quarter
• What it costs to make bigger decisions on your own
• How the people around you shape what you believe is possible
• Why the right mastermind can change the way you see yourself as a leader
• The Personal Investment Review, four questions to help you choose the right support heading into 2027

Questions to reflect on:

• When did you last invest in your own growth with the same confidence you invest in your business?
• What decision are you making alone right now that outside perspective could help you see more clearly?
• What would a first-class investment in yourself look like heading into 2027?

Episodes mentioned:

• Episode 56: My conversation with Denise Duffield-Thomas
• Episode 33: What Got You Here Is Now Slowing You Down
• Episode 35: When Success Starts Making You Careful
• Episode 48: When You’ve Outgrown the Room You’re In
• Episode 49: Why You Keep Shrinking at the Next Level

Everything I share on the podcast connects to my Redefining Success® Method, which helps high performers simplify decisions, reclaim focus, and create success that supports their life.

Work With Laura
Ready to finish this year strong and walk into 2027 with a clear plan? Send me a DM on Instagram or Facebook, and let’s find a coaching option that works for you. You can also learn more about 1:1 Redefining Success® Coaching at lauraflood.com/success.

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Until next time: success isn’t just about what you achieve. It’s about who you become along the way. Stay happy, healthy, and wealthy.