Entrepreneur Encounter is a weekly podcast designed to support creative business owners in developing the soft skills that lead to lasting, values-aligned growth.
Hosted by Dana Johnson, founder of a boutique Pinterest marketing agency for wedding pros and creatives, and Sara Lowell, a consultant specializing in business management & team leadership along with podcast management, each episode explores the mindset shifts, communication skills, and leadership habits that empower entrepreneurs to grow sustainably—without the burnout.
Through real stories, practical frameworks, and transparent conversations, Dana and Sara offer a behind-the-scenes look at what it really takes to run a purpose-driven business in a constantly changing world.
Whether you're building your visibility, managing a team, or simply trying to stay grounded while growing, this podcast is your companion in business and in life.
Entrepreneur Encounter
This 20-Minute Clarity Map was created for entrepreneurs who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or like something just isn't working anymore.
In 20 minutes it helps you:
→ Identify what is actually causing the friction
→ Get clear on your next right step
→ Stop spinning and start moving
It is free. It is fast. And it works.
👇 Grab it here: entrepreneur-encounter.kit.com/clarity-map
What would you do with more clarity in your business this week?
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Entrepreneur Encounter
We used to think that moving fast when something went wrong was just part of running a business.
Turns out it was a pattern and patterns can be changed.
Here's what shifted for us:
We started describing problems in factual, specific terms before doing anything else, no emotion, no interpretation. Just what actually happened.
We learned to ask why five times before landing on a solution, because the real cause is almost always one or two layers deeper than the thing we're looking at.
It did not happen overnight. But it started with one honest pause.
What is one problem in your business you have been trying to solve but it keeps coming back?
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Something worth talking about lately:
Feeling like a business problem is your fault doesn't mean it is. It means you care deeply about what you're building.
Most entrepreneurs are so focused on fixing things fast that they skip the step that actually matters, understanding what's really causing the problem in the first place. The reaction isn't the issue. It's the signal.
The question worth sitting with this week:
When something goes wrong in your business, where does your attention go first: to what caused it, to who caused it, or to how you feel about it?
Drop your answer below. We read every single one. 👇
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The reason you keep solving the same business problems over and over isn't what you think.
It's not that you're not working hard enough. It's not bad clients. It's not bad luck.
It's that you're probably treating the symptom that's yelling the loudest, not the root cause underneath it.
What's one problem in your business that keeps coming back no matter how many times you address it?
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Entrepreneur Encounter
We unpack the difference between what’s truly urgent and what’s actually important in your business. From setting better boundaries and redefining responsiveness to building systems that prevent last-minute chaos, we share personal stories, lessons learned, and practical tools that help shift from reaction mode to intentional action. You’ll hear how to stop living in your inbox, how to plan buffer days that protect your energy, and why slowing down long enough to reassess your priorities might be the most productive thing you do all week.
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Entrepreneur Encounter
Admit it: You used to wait for someone else to ask you to step up. Until you realized that waiting was actually keeping you small. In business and life, taking initiative isn’t about doing more work, it’s about deciding not to wait for permission to do what matters.
If you’re stuck, wondering what to do next, take action today!
👉 Want to go deeper? Check out our full episode dropping on Friday 11/14!
#TakeInitiative #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #BusinessGrowth
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When using a framework, confidence shines!
You’ll get to hear more on Friday where we go into more detail……Are you ready?
#EmpathyVsEnabling #BusinessBoundaries #ClientRelationships #ServiceProviders #BurnoutPrevention #EntrepreneurLife #BusinessTips #HealthyBoundaries
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You never know what's going to happen, but you can prepare. Yes, it's the summer and everyone has something going on.
But can you pull away from your business without it hurting?
What are you doing to plan for the summer?
Share your thoughts below!
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New episode is live! What organizational habits to you have?
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Do you know about time blocking?
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