Thirteen Meetings, Tough Calls, and Big Progress at Home

Last week, I set one goal: just make it through.

Thirteen meetings. Back-to-back consults. Deep dives with CEOs from around the world. I was in the weeds: focused, tired, but honestly, energized in the best way.

I came out of the week with so many fresh ideas, new connections, and even a couple exciting opportunities in the pipeline. These are the weeks that make you proud of how far you’ve come…

But also remind you how much you carry.

The Realities of Business Ownership

I wasn’t going to share this part. I really wasn’t. But I promised myself I’d show up as the real version of me here, so here it is:

This week, I also dealt with a client chargeback.

A now former client disputed charges after all work was completed, delivered, and approved.

If you’ve ever been in this situation, you know how gutting it is. Not because of the money (although yes, that’s frustrating), but because of what it represents. As a business owner, you pour your time, your brain, your energy, and your care into your work. You build relationships. You make space. You go above and beyond.

To have that questioned, reversed, or ripped away by a bank without warning? It hurts.

But this is part of entrepreneurship too. The not-so-pretty part.

I submitted my documentation, outlined the timeline, and made sure every piece of evidence was clear. I have a strong claim. But as many of us know, that doesn’t always guarantee a fair outcome.

Why I’m Sharing This

Because if you’re in this world, whether you’re just starting or years in, you will face hard things. You’ll lose money. You’ll lose clients. You’ll lose sleep.

But what you can’t lose is your integrity.

I won’t let one chargeback define the quality of my work or the kind of business I run. I know what I bring to the table. I know the standards I uphold. And I know that 99% of the time, my clients walk away empowered, supported, and equipped.

This one moment? It’s just that: a moment. And I’m moving forward, stronger than ever.

What Else Happened This Week

Despite the heaviness of that experience, the week was filled with powerful highs too. I:

• Finished all 13 meetings, many of which were strategic consults or CEO check-ins

• Met with business leaders across the world and exchanged real, thoughtful insights

• Continued onboarding two new clients and making space for their growth

• Supported my team as they stepped up with confidence and skill

And you know what? It was one of those weeks that reminded me that this business isn’t just growing. It’s evolving.

Homebuilding Update: Help Has Arrived

This weekend, we hit a major milestone: drywall is finally going in! But this incredible crew didn’t stop there. They:

• Backfilled our water and electrical lines from the house to the well

• Burned all our trash (yes, we’re city people and had no idea how to do that safely)

• Picked up all the construction debris on the land that had kept us from mowing

• Tackled tons of little things that have been weighing on us for months

The relief is real. The load from all those lingering tasks is off my shoulders, and it just feels good to see the progress. One step closer to making this house our home.

Baby Countdown: 8 Weeks to Go

It’s wild to even type that but we are officially 8 weeks away from meeting baby Jett.

We’ve made huge headway in getting everything ready. Every business process is written out and almost all are being delegated. The nursery is nearly complete aside from a few final decorations and whatever sweet gifts we receive at the baby shower.

There’s still a lot to do, but for the first time, I’m starting to feel like we’ll actually be ready.

Looking Ahead

I’m gearing up for another Saturday working on the house and it's most likely my last one before August begins. I need to be resting and not overheating in this Texas heat, especially with baby on the way... unless we get HVAC installed before August then I mayyyyyy go out there because I can't help myself.

To all my fellow business owners, here’s your reminder that the hard weeks don’t define you.

Integrity matters more than perfection. And momentum always comes back.

See you next week.