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The Clear Business Growth Show

Welcome to The Clear Business Growth Show—the go-to podcast for service-based business owners who are ready to escape the overwhelm of juggling client work and marketing. If you"ve ever felt stuck in a cycle of inconsistent income, frustrated by a lack of clarity in how to market and grow your business, and teetered on the edge of burnout, you"re not alone—and this podcast is for you. I"m your host, Esther Gretton, a business growth mentor and creator of the CLEAR Business Growth Framework. With

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08:34

Waiting Until Things Calm Down Is the Fastest Way to...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2026/01/14

That voice that says "I'll work on it when things calm down" sounds sensible. It is also the fastest way to stay exactly where you are. In this episode, I unpack why calm rarely arrives on its own, how waiting quietly locks in last year's results, and why clarity is the thing that actually creates momentum, even when business feels full. In this episode Why waiting for calm keeps you stuck in the messy middle The hidden cost of deferring clarity on your offer and messaging How busyness

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16:20

A Better Way to Grow Your Business in 2026: Less...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2026/01/06

If growing your business has started to feel heavier than it should, this episode is for you. Many service providers reach a stage where they are capable, busy, and experienced but growth feels inconsistent, messy, or reactive. You want more confidence, more consistency, and more space, but the idea of "doing more" just feels exhausting. In this episode, I break down a better way to grow your business in 2026. One that is grounded in clarity and structure, not hustle or overwhelm. You will learn why

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16:33

The Stage of Business Where Everything Starts to Feel...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/12/31

Your business looks fine from the outside, but behind the scenes it feels heavier than it should. You're busy, capable, and getting results, yet clarity feels elusive and growth feels overwhelming. In this episode, Esther Gretton breaks down why this stage is so common for service-based business owners a few years in, why it's not a personal failure, and what actually needs to change to move forward with confidence and calm. This is a conversation about the messy middle of business, what causes it,

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15:08

How to Finally Run the Business You Imagined for 2026...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/12/22

Have you ever looked at your business and thought, "This isn't quite what I imagined it would feel like by now"? You wanted more freedom. More clarity. More ease. A business that felt good to run, not just busy to maintain. But instead, you're capable, booked, doing the work… and still feeling like you're spinning your wheels. In this episode, we're talking about why that happens and, more importantly, what actually needs to shift if you want 2026 to feel different. This isn't about doing more. It's

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11:42

Why Your Business Feels Hard Right Now (and How...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/12/16

Does your business feel heavier than it should right now? Not in a dramatic, burn-it-all-down way, but in that quiet, constant exhaustion where you're always busy, always delivering, always trying… and yet things still don't feel smooth, consistent, or spacious. In this episode, I'm unpacking a belief shift that so many service-based business owners need at this stage of growth: 👉 Your business doesn't feel hard because you need to do more. 👉 It feels hard because what you already have hasn't been

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17:28

Before You Plan 2026, You Need to Come Back to This...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/12/07

Before you map out your 2026 offers, revenue goals or big "this year I'll finally…" plans, there's one thing most established business owners unintentionally skip. Your why. Your vision. The deeper driver that used to energise you… but may have quietly faded into the background. If you've been feeling a bit off, a bit directionless, or unsure what your next level actually looks like, this episode is your recalibration. You can't build the next stage of your business from a version of yourself you've

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18:23

I Want You To Hear This Before You Use AI to Grow...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/12/03

So many service providers are turning to AI and automation hoping it will finally help them stay consistent, market more, and grow faster. But here's the truth most people miss: AI can't fix a lack of clarity. It can't fix a scattered offer. And it can't fix a business that's running on custom work, inconsistent pricing or ill-fit clients. 🎁 Get the FREE 15-minute training: The Next Level Business Blueprint Learn the three simple shifts you need before stepping into your next stage of growth

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15:23

The One Thing You Must Fix Before You Can Create...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/11/24

Trying to grow by adding more offers, more marketing, or more effort is like pouring water into a leaky bucket. This episode explores the real issue underneath inconsistent results and why fixing your focus, not your workload, is what turns unpredictable months into steady, sustainable growth. What we cover in this episode: Why doing more isn't solving the problem: Many service providers feel pressure to be more visible, create more content, or launch new offers. When the foundation underneath

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11:45

Why I Believe Selling Isn't About Persuading. It's...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/11/18

Selling gets a bad rap, mostly because many of us have experienced the pushy, uncomfortable version of it. In this episode, my aim is to reframesselling entirely. Instead of trying to convince people, she breaks down how to sell in a way that feels grounded, ethical, and human. You'll hear why great sales conversations are built on connection, clarity, and understanding your great-fit clients. I shares stories from my years in business development, including how focusing on empathy and fit helped me

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11:43

The Hidden Step To Standing Out in a Saturated Market...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/11/11

You know that feeling when you're doing great work, your clients love it, your results speak for themselves, but somehow, it feels like people online don't see it? You've refined your offers, rewritten your messaging, niched down (more than once)… and yet, you're still not standing out in the way you know you could. Here's what I beleive to be true: Standing out isn't about being louder or doing more. It's about being clearer. And that's where your Signature Framework comes in: the structure that

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12:22

Forget "Ideal Clients." Here's What Really Goes Into...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/11/04

You've probably heard it a thousand times: "Know your ideal client." "Get clear on your niche." And while that advice isn't wrong, it's not the whole story. Because you can know exactly who your ideal client is on paper, their age, coffee order, favourite podcasts, and still end up working with clients who drain your energy, stretch your boundaries, or make business feel heavier than it should. In this episode, I'm unpacking what really goes into attracting Great-Fit Clients... the ones who energise

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08:31

3 Signs You've Outgrown Your Business Goals (And...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/10/30

You've hit the goals you once dreamed about yet something feels off. The spark's gone, the "why" feels fuzzy, and you're wondering whether the version of success you built still fits. In this episode, Esther unpacks what it means to outgrow your old goals and how to realign your business with what actually feels fulfilling now. You'll learn how to reconnect with your motivation, reshape your vision, and make space for the version of you who's evolved since you started. What We Cover: The invisible

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13:45

The Truth About "10K / 20K Months" and Why They Don’t...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/10/23

You’ve hit those big months, maybe 10k, 20k, or more, but it doesn’t feel the way you thought it would. You’re proud of what you’ve built, but also a little tired, stretched, and wondering if this is what success is supposed to feel like. In this episode, we’re flipping the script on the traditional “more is better” mindset and talking about what sustainable success really looks like, through something I call your Fulfilment Figure. Your Fulfilment Figure is that personal sweet spot where your

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08:13

The Confidence Shift: How Raising Your Prices...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/09/07

In Australia today, women still earn just 78 cents for every dollar a man earns, and yet, women are starting nearly half of all new businesses. The truth? If we’re undervaluing our work, we’re reinforcing the very pay gap we’re trying to close. In this episode of The Clear Business Growth Show, I dig into the fears, myths, and shifts around pricing so you can finally charge with confidence and attract the right clients. We’ll cover: Why discounting doesn’t serve you or your clients The real

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12:30

Are Referrals Keeping You Small? Here’s How to Break...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/09/02

Referrals feel like a dream at first, they show up warm, pre-sold, and it feels like proof you’re doing great work. But if referrals are your only growth strategy, they’ll keep you stuck: ❌ Your income is capped. ❌ You feel out of control, waiting for clients to come to you. ❌ And too often, you end up working with people who aren’t the right fit. I know, because I’ve been there. And in this episode, I share the wake-up call that changed everything for me and the exact strategy I used to stop

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07:33

Ep 52: The Bucket With Holes: Why Your Income Ceiling...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/08/23

If you’ve ever felt like you’re working harder than ever but your income still isn’t moving, you’re not alone. Many established service providers hit a frustrating revenue ceiling, not because they’re lazy or disorganised, but because their business has structural “holes” that hustle alone can’t fix. In this episode of The Clear Business Growth Show, I share: The biggest mistake service providers make when trying to grow (and why it keeps you stuck). A real client story of how restructuring her

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08:24

Ep 51: The 3 Hidden Signs You’re Undercharging (Even...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/08/15

You’ve got clients, you're delivering brilliant results… but your income hasn’t moved in months (or even over 1 year). It’s probably not your workload. It’s your pricing. In today’s episode, I’m sharing 3 clear (and commonly missed) signs that you might be undercharging, even with a waitlist of clients. We’ll talk about what those signs look like in real life, why overdelivering and under-earning often go hand in hand, and how to shift your pricing without losing your integrity (or your clients). If

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07:21

Ep 50: The Pricing Shift That Helped My Client Drop a...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/08/09

If you’ve been working harder than ever but your income hasn’t moved in months (or even years), this episode is for you. Discover the exact pricing shift that helped my client cut one full day from her work week while earning more, without burning out or attracting the wrong clients. Inside, I’ll share: The #1 mistake service providers make that keeps them stuck at the same income level. How to restructure your offers and pricing so you can earn more without adding more hours. A simple step

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07:58

Ep 49: 3 Signs Your Business Is Keeping You Stuck and...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/08/02

Do you feel like your business is running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of The Clear Business Growth Show, I share three signs your business might be unintentionally keeping you stuck and how to break free. You’ll learn how to shift from “freelancer mode” to “CEO mode” so you can: • Create more clarity and control in your day-to-day • Simplify your offers and marketing • Build a business that supports your life, not consumes it This episode is for established service-based

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09:55

Ep 48: How to Stop the Marketing Roller Coaster and...

The Clear Business Growth Show ·

2025/07/26

Discover why burst marketing keeps you stuck in feast-or-famine and how to build a simple weekly marketing rhythm that brings consistent leads. Are you stuck on the marketing roller coaster trying to grow your service-based business? One week you’re posting everywhere, sending emails, chasing referrals… and the next week you disappear because client work takes over. If you’ve ever wondered why your income feels inconsistent (despite being busy) and how to finally create a marketing rhythm that

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