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Diamond Effect - Strategies to Scale Your Service Business as a Sellable Asset

This podcast helps service-based entrepreneurs and business owners scale their businesses in any economy without overworking or overwhelm. The goal is to create an asset you can sell while enjoying life as you build it.Here, you turn your business into a client-attracting gem and become a high-performing CEO.About the Host:Maggie Perotin is the founder of Stairway to Leadership. As an international business and leadership coach, Maggie helps service-based business owners start, grow, and scale their

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3:44

Your Mission Matters. But So Does Your Life - MM 250

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2026/04/20

Your mission matters deeply. And so does your life. Entrepreneurship is delayed gratification by design: you’re planting seeds now that may not bloom for months (sometimes years). So yes, keep showing up and doing the work… but don’t build a business you need to recover from. \ Create pockets of time to live, rest, laugh, and be with the people you love, because joy isn’t a distraction; it’s fuel.

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23:44

5 Ways to Accomplish More in Less Time (Without...

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2026/04/17

If you’ve been telling yourself, “I just need more time,” this episode will help you. Most business owners don’t have a time problem—they have a clarity problem, a focus problem, and a systems problem. In this episode of the Diamond Effect Podcast, Maggie breaks down five practical, CEO-level ways to accomplish more in less time—without working longer hours or burning yourself out. You’ll learn why these five strategies must be done in a specific order (so you don’t “scale chaos”), and ...

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How to Avoid Feat and Famine Cycles in Your Service...

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2026/04/13

The busier you get, the less time you have to build your future. And that's the trap. You're so focused on delivering for today's clients that you forget to nurture tomorrow's pipeline. Then one month you're drowning, the next month you're scrambling. It's not a lack of skill. It's a lack of strategy. The difference between a technician and a CEO? A CEO protects time for the business, even when the business is demanding all their attention. Systems. Strategy. Help with delegation. These...

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62:44

Be Scared and Do It Anyway: Courage, Leadership, and...

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2026/04/10

In this episode of the Diamond Effect Podcast, Maggie sits down with Kate Selbie, owner and Strategic Director of Stybek Roofing, for a powerful conversation about what it really takes to lead, sell, and grow in a male-dominated industry. Kate shares her journey from executive HR leadership into business ownership in construction, and how the skills she built in change management, talent strategy, and leadership now help her grow a roofing company with courage and intention. Together, Maggi...

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3:18

Your First $100K Isn't a Just Financial Milestone....

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2026/04/06

$37,500 to $100K in corporate in 10 years. Zero to $100K in my business in 4 years. But it was not just about the money. It was about who I became on the way there. When you hit that first $100K milestone, everything changes—your perspective, your confidence, your ability to create real value. But getting there requires a different level of leadership, consistency, and intention than most people realize. I'm breaking down the real story in a full podcast episode # 246 How to Reach Your First ...

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24:19

How to Reach Your First $100K in Business and Why It...

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2026/04/03

In this episode, Maggie shares why reaching your first $100K in business is about more than revenue. It is a leadership milestone that changes how you see yourself, how you lead, and how you grow your business. She breaks down what often keeps business owners stuck below $100K, including lack of clarity, inconsistent strategy, limited support, and treating the business too much like a hobby instead of something real. You’ll also hear how the Diamond Effect Group helps business owners build th...

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8:03

Quarterly Business Review for Small Business Owners:...

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2026/03/30

Maggie shares why sustainable growth comes from studying both what’s working and what’s not in your small business. She walks through how to review your strategies, measure results, test changes, and make smarter decisions instead of switching direction too quickly. You’ll also hear a client example of how refining a networking strategy, rather than abandoning it, turned it into a major source of business growth. If you’ve been moving fast without stopping to reflect, this episode will help y...

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37:39

The Happy Middle: How to Create Better Results with...

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2026/03/27

In this episode, Maggie talks about why so many business owners swing between extremes in the way they work, lead, market, set goals, and grow their businesses. From going all in and burning out to pulling back completely and losing momentum, these patterns are more common than most people realize. Maggie shares why extremes are not sustainable, why they limit creativity and problem-solving, and why the real power lies in what she calls the happy middle. This episode is a reminder that ...

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3:48

Why I Don’t Believe Business Owners Should Outsource...

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2026/03/23

Most business owners want to outsource social media as fast as possible. I think that’s a mistake. Your voice, your story, and your connection with your audience should not be handed off too soon. That’s exactly what I’m talking about in this Maggie’s Moment. 🎧

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70:15

From Elevator Pitch to Global Events - How Jocelyn...

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2026/03/20

In this episode of the Diamond Effect Podcast, Maggie sits down with Jocelyn Flanagan, Founder and Executive Producer of e=mc² events, to talk about entrepreneurship, creativity, leadership, and what it really takes to build a company that lasts. Jocelyn shares the story of how a chance encounter and a real elevator pitch helped launch her business, how she grew it into a globally recognized events company, and what she learned from navigating expansion, economic downturns, COVID, and the de...

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4:09

The Secret to Balancing All the Roles Life and...

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2026/03/16

We wear so many hats in life and business. Parent. Partner. Entrepreneur. Marketer. Salesperson. Leader. What helps me move through all those roles with more ease is staying grounded in one core identity. For me, that identity is leader.

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39:43

Self-Development: The Secret Accelerator for Business...

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2026/03/13

What if the biggest breakthroughs in your business had not much to do with tactics or strategy and everything to do with you? In this episode, Maggie dives deep into the real, research-backed reason self-development isn’t just “nice to have,” but the secret accelerator for sustainable business success. She shares her own journey from burnout to fulfillment, the science behind self-awareness, and practical stories from clients who’ve transformed their results by working on themselves first. Yo...

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4:23

How Women Service Business Owners Can Finally Earn...

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2026/03/09

Still not making the money you hoped for when you started your business? It’s not about working harder or chasing the next shiny tactic. It’s about mastering the basics that actually move you forward. Ready to finally break through to $100K? Join my free Back to Basics: Uncomplicate Your Road to 100K Event. When: Wedensday March 25th - 1:00-4:00 pm EST Where: Online Cost: Absolutely FREE Details and Registration: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/back-to-basics-uncomplicate-your-road-to-100k-even...

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28:04

The Power of Women-Owned Businesses: Stories, Stats,...

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2026/03/06

In this special International Women’s Day episode, Maggie shares the inspiring rise of women entrepreneurship, backed by powerful stats and deeply personal stories. From her own journey as an immigrant and corporate leader turned business owner, to the larger movement of women building businesses for freedom, impact, and flexibility, Maggie explores: The latest stats on women-owned businesses in Canada and the US—and why this mattersHow burnout and a desire for freedom sparked her own entrepr...

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3:53

One Shift Turns Slow Business Seasons Into Your...

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2026/03/02

Are you experiencing a slower season in your service business? Don’t settle in. Use it to spark your next wave of growth. This one mindset shift can turn downtime into your best opportunity yet. Ready to get moving? Tune in now!

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The Secret to Balancing All the Roles Life and...

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2026/03/02

We wear so many hats in life and business. Parent. Partner. Entrepreneur. Marketer. Salesperson. Leader. What helps me move through all those roles with more ease is staying grounded in one core identity. For me, that identity is leader.

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31:57

Are You Targeting the Right Ideal Clients? 5 Common...

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2026/02/27

Struggling to attract high-quality clients, even though you’re working hard on your marketing? You’re not alone! In this episode, Maggie breaks down the five most common mistakes small service business owners make when it comes to defining and targeting their ideal clients, and shares practical strategies to fix them. You’ll learn: Why generic messaging keeps you stuck with low conversions and high-maintenance clientsThe real definition of an “ideal client” (it’s not just about demograp...

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From Doubt to Demand: The Secret to Confident &...

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2026/02/23

Struggling to sell your services, even though you know you’re good at what you do? The missing piece might be your own belief. In this Maggie’s Moment, I break down why conviction in your offer is the foundation of confident, authentic sales—and how to shift from self-doubt to genuine demand. Tune in for a mindset check and a practical challenge to help you reconnect with the true value you bring to your clients.

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31:39

Handling Business Challenges with Calm. Resilience...

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2026/02/20

What if the real secret to sustainable business growth isn’t just strategy or hustle, but your ability to stay calm and resilient when challenges hit? In this episode, Maggie dives deep into the emotional side of entrepreneurship, sharing practical ways service-based business owners can build the resilience needed to handle setbacks, stress, and uncertainty. You’ll learn: Why challenges are a normal (and necessary) part of business growthHow emotional capacity determines your long-term succes...

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Vision Overwhelm - Why Your Goals Might Be Holding...

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2026/02/16

Ever feel like your long-term vision is so big, it actually keeps you stuck? In this episode, I’m breaking down why big dreams sometimes lead to overwhelm and procrastination—and how you can flip the script. Learn how to use your vision as fuel for action, not an excuse to freeze, so you can keep moving forward (one brick at a time) toward your goals. Tune in for a practical mindset shift you can use right now! And if you want my help to move and achieve your short-term goals and ...

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