#142: Permission to Let Go of What’s Draining You in Your Business

In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory reflect on their conversation with Peya and explore what it really means to build a business that aligns with your values, energy, and goals. They discuss the importance of letting go of work that no longer serves you, recognizing when clients or offers are no longer a good fit, and creating a business that supports your life instead of draining it. The conversation also touches on personal and business systems, the impact of AI on entrepreneurship, and why entrepreneurs need to pay attention when opportunities keep presenting themselves. If you've ever struggled to let go of a client, continued offering something you no longer enjoy, or felt stuck doing business a certain way because you think you "should," this episode is a powerful reminder that you have permission to change course. Ashlan and Tory share honest reflections about boundaries, alignment, business evolution, and trusting yourself to build something that works for you. Key Takeaways It's okay to stop doing work that no longer feels aligned with your goals or values. Not every client relationship is meant to last forever, and that's okay. Offboarding clients respectfully can preserve relationships and open doors for future opportunities. If an offer, platform, or marketing tactic isn't working, you don't have to keep forcing it. Pay attention to activities that consistently drain your energy and reassess whether they belong in your business. Clients can often sense when you're no longer excited about an offer or service. Personal systems and business systems are deeply connected because you are the same person in both spaces. Entrepreneurs benefit from building businesses that support their lives instead of compartmentalizing everything. Sometimes repeated signs and feedback are invitations to finally take action. Alignment often requires letting go of old expectations about how business "should" be done. This episode references our conversation with Peya Robbins, episode #141 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube. You can catch our other conversations with Peya #022 and #088. Host information: Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies Connect with us: On Instagram: @taketheleap_today   / taketheleap_today   Find Ashlan on Instagram & LinkedIn   / ashbeanpdxmktg     / ashlan-glazier-anderson   Find Tory on Instagram & LinkedIn   / imaginemarketingstrategies     / victoriaproppe   Like our content? Be sure to subscribe and leave us a comment! #businesspodcast #taketheleap #entrepreneurship