Most entrepreneurs focus on tactics — but the real breakthroughs happen internally first.
In this episode, Stacey St. John breaks down how self-awareness, intuition, mindset, and values-driven leadership shape long-term success in business and life. From recognizing limiting beliefs to building aligned teams and managing energy, this conversation goes far beyond surface-level motivation.
If you’ve ever felt stuck, overwhelmed, or pulled in too many directions — this episode explains why and what to do about it.
Inside this conversation:
- How intuition and body awareness guide better decisions
- Why identity drives action (and keeps people stuck)
- The difference between excitement and misalignment
- How to hire and lead based on values, not resumes
- Practical mindset tools to reset stress and overwhelm
- Why self-image and internal stories affect performance
- How high performers accept feedback without ego
00:00 – Why Most Entrepreneurs Stay Stuck (It’s Not Strategy)
03:45 – Introducing Stacey & Why Mindset Drives Everything
07:20 – Front Pocket vs Back Pocket Decisions Explained
10:50 – Learning to Trust Intuition Without Second-Guessing
14:30 – Energy, Stress, and Showing Up as a Leader on Bad Days
18:10 – Building the Right Team: Values Over Skills
22:40 – Why Misaligned Hires Quietly Kill Momentum
27:05 – Identity Shifts Required to Reach the Next Level
31:20 – Rewriting Internal Stories That Limit Growth
35:50 – Integrating Mindset Work Into Daily Business Life
Guest Bio:
Stacey St. John is a visionary real estate entrepreneur who is reshaping the short-term rental industry for women on Airbnb. She founded the Female Short-Term Rental Investors Facebook Group, The STR Sisterhood, and The Short-Term Rental Virtual Summit for Women. Stacey began her short-term rental journey on Airbnb in 2020; she quickly realized the industry’s potential and the opportunity to empower women through real estate investing to help them create successful, profitable “Airbnb businesses.” She has since built a 7-figure portfolio and left her corporate career to focus on her mission. Stacey is a strong advocate for women in business and is committed to creating a more equitable and inclusive industry. She is a frequent speaker at short-term rental and Airbnb industry events and is a regular contributor to industry publications.
Guest Link:
https://www.instagram.com/stacey_st.john/
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