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Business by Design

Business by Design

Written by: Valerie Priester
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Business by Design with Valerie Priester is the quick‑hit show for high‑achieving women entrepreneurs stuck at their next level. Every Thursday, Valerie packs a 10-minute Mindset Reset to quiet doubt and a Strategic Step you can use right away, plus a monthly guest deep dive. Expect straight talk, actionable frameworks, and a warm nudge toward clear, confident growth. Follow the show and snag the latest free resource in the show notes—then go design your victory.Valerie Priester Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • The Skill Most Women Were Never Taught
    Jan 22 2026

    Starting is celebrated. Finishing is transformational. In this episode, Valerie explores why so many women struggle to complete what they begin and how finishing builds confidence, clarity, and momentum.

    You will learn why finishing is a skill you can practice and how closing loops changes how you see yourself.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Why finishing feels harder than starting
    • How unfinished work impacts confidence
    • The emotional payoff of completion
    • One simple way to practice finishing this week


    Ideal For
    Women entrepreneurs with lots of ideas and unfinished projects who want to rebuild self-trust.

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    11 mins
  • Consistency Over Confidence
    Jan 15 2026

    Many women wait to feel confident before they show up consistently. In this episode, Valerie flips that belief and explains why confidence is built through consistency, not the other way around.

    This is a powerful reminder that messy action builds trust with yourself faster than perfect plans ever will.

    What You’ll Learn

    • Why confidence often comes after you act
    • How inconsistency erodes self-trust
    • What consistency really looks like in real life
    • How to keep showing up even when doubt is present


    Ideal For
    Women entrepreneurs who start strong but struggle to stay consistent.

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    9 mins
  • You Don’t Need More Time
    Jan 8 2026

    If you constantly feel behind, overwhelmed, or pressed for time, this episode will change how you see your schedule. Valerie breaks down why time is rarely the real issue and how clarity and boundaries create space for what matters most.
    This conversation is about reclaiming your time without doing more or pushing harder.


    What You’ll Learn

    • Why “I don’t have time” is usually a signal, not a fact
    • How misaligned priorities drain energy
    • The role clarity plays in reducing overwhelm
    • One practical way to protect your focus this week


    Ideal For
    Women entrepreneurs who feel stretched thin and want to simplify without sacrificing momentum.

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    12 mins
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