The Small Business School Podcast

Ready to leave the small business struggle behind? The “School for Small Business” podcast supports small business owners in scaling a business that is profitable, purposeful, and doesn’t leave you burnt out. No matter whether you run your business online or you own a brick-and-mortar, you can expect our world class experts to support you with mindset, tactics, and everything in between so you can have the business you dreamed of. Based on our lived experience, we know that small business CAN be easy and we are here to show you how.The “School for Small Business” is hosted by Staci Millard, a CPA by trade with over 15 years of experience seeing the behind the scenes of thousands of small businesses. After growing and selling her first 7 figure business, Staci has been on the ground running - mentoring small businesses and working to increase success rates. Staci strongly believes you don’t need to have gone to business school to be successful so you can expect nothing but simple, impactful advice. Tune in each Tuesday for a new 30 minute or less episode of nothing but valuable advice to help you grow your small business. We are so excited for you to be on this journey with us!

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Permission To Pause

December 17, 2025 • Staci Millard • Episode 363

As 2025 comes to a close, this final solo episode of Small Business School is a heartfelt reminder that leadership isn’t always about pushing forward, sometimes it’s about knowing when to pause.

In this short but powerful solo episode, Staci shares why she’s intentionally stepping back for the final weeks of the year and invites listeners to do the same. With calendars already overflowing and expectations piling up, this conversation reframes rest as a strategic, thoughtful decision…not a failure of consistency.

Key topics covered:

Why living life and business at full capacity leaves no room to breathe
How to identify what’s a glass ball versus a rubber ball in your life
When consistency supports growth — and when it quietly creates burnout
Why end-of-year pressure often leads to the same annual “blow up”
How pausing now can create more intentional momentum in the new year

Until next year, whether you’re energized by planning or craving rest, know that you’re exactly where you need to be.

Challenge:

Ask yourself:

What am I holding onto right now simply because I always have?
If I paused this for a few weeks, would anything truly break?

Choose one thing that can be set down temporarily and give yourself permission to do so without guilt.

Staci's Links:
Instagram. Website.

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