In this episode of The Jasper Blueprint podcast, Bessi welcomes Co-Founders of Business Together, Nicky and Vanessa to discuss the concept of "Healthy Hustle" for sustainable business growth. They dive into their book Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business and Life, a game-changing guide that challenges the grind of hustle culture, offering smarter strategies for business growth, empowering teams, and reclaiming time. By promoting sustainable business practices and personal growth, Nicky and Vanessa explore ways to integrate ambition with a healthier lifestyle.

Bessi challenges the notion of the hustle culture and suggests a middle path of achieving growth without destructive stress. Drawing on real-world examples and their own experiences, Nicky and Vanessa highlight strategic frameworks like the Growth Set Point and the Four Life Cycle Phases, offering practical advice for thriving in both business and life.

Also in this episode:

• Balancing personal ambition with sustainable business practices is crucial for long-term success.

• Identifying where your business currently stands and deciding which direction it should evolve towards.

• Focus on clarity of direction, sales, and profit to streamline business strategies that align with personal values.

About Nicky Miklos-Woodley and Ness Medling

Nicky and Ness are seasoned business leaders and coaches with over 50 years of combined experience in leadership, sales, and coaching. They co-founded Business Together to help business owners escape the cycle of "busy" and build thriving businesses on their own terms. Since 2015, they’ve empowered service-based businesses to move from chaos to clarity, giving owners and leaders the time freedom they crave through practical, real-world strategies.

They are also the hosts of the Smart Business Growth podcast, where they dive deeper into strategies for sustainable growth and leadership, providing listeners with practical advice to help them thrive in both business and life.

Connect with Nicky & Ness

BOOK - Healthy Hustle: The New Blueprint to Thrive in Business and Life: www.healthyhustle.com.au

TEDx Talk - Watch Nicky’s TEDx Talk The Art of Healthy Hustle: https://businesstogether.com.au/tedx-talk/

FREE SURVEY - Do the Smart Business Growth survey in under 2mins: https://businesstogether.typeform.com/smartgrowth

LINKEDIN - Connect with Nicky: https://www.linkedin.com/in/connectwithnicky/

Connect with Ness on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vanessamedling/

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About Bessi Graham:

With nearly 25 years’ of experience working with business owners, governments, and large funding bodies to merge money and meaning, my experience spans from the grassroots of sitting in the dirt working with business owners across the Pacific Islands through to the United Nations in Geneva. This has given me an unparalleled perspective.

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