Passionate & Prosperous with Stacey Brass-Russell Ep 194 | Overcoming Fear, Letting Go of Perfection, and Building a Business About People with Darrell Vesterfelt
This week, I’m joined by Darrell Vesterfelt—VP of Growth at Mighty Networks, founder, and one of the powerhouse panelists at Passionate & Prosperous LIVE!—for a conversation that cuts right to the heart of what business is really about: people.
From growing up in a trailer in rural Michigan to scaling creator businesses to millions in revenue, Darrell’s story is proof that success doesn’t come from fancy degrees or formulas—it comes from empathy, service, and the courage to follow your transformation.
In this raw and energizing conversation, we explore the foundations of coaching, entrepreneurship, and building human-centered businesses that actually last. We talk about the fears that stop people from making offers, the truth about niche and ideal clients, and why community is not just nice-to-have—it’s the container where transformation actually happens.
We dive into:
✨ Why your ideal clients are often just a younger version of you
✨ How to use your own transformation as the foundation for your business
✨ The reframe that makes selling a moral obligation instead of something to fear
✨ Why niche isn’t demographics—it’s the transition you help people navigate
✨ How to write a “love letter” to your ideal client that instantly clarifies your message
✨ The truth about offers: if you don’t love them, no one else will either
✨ Why selling, success, and failure are all neutral—and what that mindset shift unlocks
✨ The role of community in creating lasting transformation (and why you can’t do it alone)
✨ What it really means to build a business that’s aligned with service, authenticity, and people
This episode is an inspiring reminder that no matter what stage of business you’re in, it’s never about algorithms, vanity metrics, or trying to be “better.” It’s about empathy, connection, and being willing to serve.
If you’ve ever struggled with fear of selling, comparison, or “finding your niche,” this one’s going to light you up.
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