Thriving Business

THRIVING BUSINESS

Business Insights to Help You Grow Your Business with Ease

We’re two seasoned business owners — Sam Morris and Kate De Jong — sharing our nearly thirty-year combined experience of starting and growing service-based businesses from the ground up. We so many small businesses struggling or falling prey to expensive promises of quick fixes or silver bullets. Both of us know what it REALLY takes to start and grow a business, we've done it many times over and we've got the blisters to prove it! We’ve joined forces to share our knowledge and experience so you can find the easiest path to success, doing it your way, and most importantly — staying true to yourself.

Podcasting since 2023 • 79 episodes

Thriving Business

Latest Episodes

EP #16 | EQ Over IQ: Why Emotional Intelligence Makes or Breaks Leaders

Leading with Impact | The Power of Emotional IntelligenceThis episode delves into the critical aspect of Emotional Intelligence (EQ) as part of Quadrant Four of the Thriving Business Wheel, focusing on leadership and leading with impact...

July 08, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 16 • 54:11

Ep #15 | 95% Of Us Think We Are Self Aware - WRONG!

Most leaders believe they're self-aware. The research disagrees — dramatically.In this episode, Kate and Sam dive deep into one of the most underused leadership skills in small business: genuine self-awareness. Not the "I know myself pre...

June 19, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 15 • 40:32

Ep #14 | Getting Up When You're Knocked Down: Growth Mindset in Action

Welcome to Episode 14 of the Roadmap to Business Success series — and the first episode of Quadrant 4: Lead with Impact!Most people think business failure comes down to bad strategy, poor marketing or the wrong product. The research tell...

June 18, 2026 • Season 2 • Episode 14 • 47:13

Ep #13 | The Long Game: The Anti-Hustle Guide to Building a Business That Thrives

Welcome to Episode 13 of the Roadmap to Business Success series, and the final episode of Quadrant 3: Grow Smart | Scale with Ease!54% of founders are experiencing burnout. 75% report anxiety episodes. And two thirds have considered walk...

June 18, 2026 • 55:53

Ep #12 | Beyond the Sale: Designing a Remarkable Client Experience that Keeps Happy Customers Coming Back

Welcome to Episode 12 of the Roadmap to Business Success series, and our third episode in Quadrant 3: Grow Smart | Capacity!Most businesses pour their energy into acquiring new clients. The most successful businesses pay enough attention...

June 09, 2026 • 45:14