Not Just Candle Talk: The Business Clarity Podcast
NotJustCandleTalk™ is a business clarity podcast for entrepreneurs, creators, and small business owners who are tired of doing more — and getting less.
This show isn’t about motivation or hustle culture.
It’s about fixing what’s broken.
Each episode delivers real, strategic insight on why businesses stall, revenue feels unstable, audiences don’t convert, systems fall apart, and growth starts to feel heavy instead of exciting.
Hosted through the lens of the Creator Comeback Method™, NotJustCandleTalk™ helps you identify what’s blocking progress and rebuild a business that actually supports sustainable growth.
If you’re overwhelmed, under-monetized, or scaling the wrong way — this podcast will help you regain clarity, simplify revenue, realign your audience, build systems, and grow without burnout.
This is where creators and entrepreneurs stop guessing — and start rebuilding with intention.
NotJustCandleTalk™ is the audio home of the Creator Comeback Network™.
Episodes
60 episodes
Why Doing More Isn't Working: The Clarity Problem No One Talks About
Feeling busy yet strangely stuck? We’ve been taught that the answer is always more—more content, more offers, more hours. Today we flip that script and get honest about why effort without direction creates exhaustion instead of results. We walk...
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The Hidden Cost of Doing Everything Yourself- And The Comeback Strategy Needed
We confront the myth that founders and creators must do everything alone and show how that belief fuels burnout, bottlenecks, and stalled growth. We share a clear four-step plan to audit energy leaks, automate repeat work, delegate non-genius t...
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Why Attention Is the New Global Currency: And How Entrepreneurs Are Losing It Without Even Knowing
We name the crisis of attention collapse and explain why creators aren’t being ignored for lack of talent but because audiences are overwhelmed. We lay out a practical framework to design attention, anchor emotion, reduce cognitive load, and bu...
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12:44
Marketing Isn’t Vibes, It’s A System Your Future Self Will Thank You For
We relaunch NJCT as a marketing mentorship for creators and small business owners, shifting from burnout recovery to building brands that stick. We share why every business problem is a marketing problem and how to build attention systems, stor...
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7:36
Marketing Is Everyone"s Job: The Real Reason Your Business Isn't Growing
We break down why marketing is the oxygen of a business and how to build a system that compounds over time. We share strategy-first steps, content pillars, and the habits that keep momentum steady without burning out your team or budget.
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13:05
Strategy Is The New Creative Edge: why planning is the practical framework
We break down a practical framework to move from hustle to strategy, with five pillars, a weekly blueprint, and a 90-day plan creators can actually use. Along the way, we track market shifts, share Alex’s burnout-to-breakthrough story, and give...
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26:11
Your Algorithm Boss Called; You’re Fired… Unless You Do This
Imagine waking up and realizing your audience is gone—not because you messed up, but because an algorithm decided you’re no longer trending. That punch-in-the-gut feeling is why we’re laying out a clear path to build a business that stands even...
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The Comeback Calendar Blueprint (30 day sprint to rebuild momentum)-Episode 5
Momentum isn’t magic; it’s a repeatable system you can run in 30 days. We close out our series with a practical comeback calendar designed to reset your focus, reconnect with your people, and get a small, real offer into the world without the w...
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Turn Rock Bottom into a Revenue Stream-Episode 4
What if the lowest point in your creative journey could become your most valuable product? We pull back the curtain on a simple, repeatable method that transforms rock bottom into a roadmap—and a roadmap into revenue. No fluff, no guru talk. Ju...
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The Creators Comeback Checklist ( the first five things to rebuild) Episode 3
If you’ve been polishing logos and tweaking grids while your momentum stalls, this is your turning point. We unpack our Creator Comeback Checklist—the five simple levers that rebuild a brand from the inside out—and show you how to stack wins we...
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The Real Reason You Feel Stuck (and the story you tell yourself) Episode 2
Feeling stuck can feel like a verdict, but we treat it like a signal—and signals can be decoded. We open the door on why momentum stalls, not by blaming the algorithm or your audience, but by confronting the quiet story that shapes every decisi...
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Welcome to the Creator Comeback Vault
If you’ve been pushing through with journals, master classes, and endless carousels, yet still feel stuck, this kickoff offers a different way forward. We open the Comeback Vault with a simple promise: ditch the noise, find your purpose, and bu...
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The Silent Killer of Success: Why Time Management Makes or Breaks Entrepreneurs
Time management is the hidden CEO skill that determines whether entrepreneurs thrive or merely survive in their businesses. We explore how poor time habits silently sabotage success while introducing practical strategies to reclaim control of y...
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10:53
When Your Business Decision Almost Breaks You: The Recovery Roadmap
Bad business decisions are not the end of your entrepreneurial journey; they're opportunities for growth and learning if you approach them correctly. The way you respond to mistakes separates successful founders from those who give up, with the...
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12:46
Trading the Hustle: Why Entrepreneurs Are Heading Back to Jobs
We're witnessing a significant shift as entrepreneurs increasingly return to traditional 9-to-5 jobs for financial stability, mental wellbeing, and work-life balance. This episode explores the data behind this trend, real stories from former bu...
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13:35
Navigating Success PTSD: The Side of Winning On One Talks About
The rush of hitting your goals, watching your launch go viral, or finally receiving recognition feels incredible—until it doesn't. That's when Success PTSD kicks in: the anxiety after achievement, the burnout after breakthrough, the identity cr...
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11:36
Sustainability Isn't Optional: How Going Green Can Save Your Business Money
The sustainability revolution is reshaping how we do business, and for good reason. Whether you're running a product-based brand, offering services, or creating digital content, having a green strategy isn't just good ethics—it's smart business...
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12:18
Survival Mode: The 2025 Small Business Reality Check
Feeling like your business is in survival mode 24/7? You're not alone. The numbers don't lie—41% of small businesses reported profit declines in early 2025, and we're experiencing what experts call a "consumer recession." People feel broke even...
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10:43
Broke or Bad at Budgeting? The Financial Wake-Up Call Every Entrepreneur Needs
Ever looked at your bank account after a "successful" month and wondered where all the money went? You're not alone. Financial chaos isn't just common among entrepreneurs – it's practically a rite of passage. But it doesn't have to be.T...
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Turning "No Chance" Deals Into Signed Contracts: A Strategic Approach
Ever stared down a deal that seemed completely out of reach? You're not alone. In this gripping episode, I take you behind the curtain of my most nerve-wracking entrepreneurial moment — facing a five-figure deal that could either catapult my bu...
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11:45
Mastering the Art of Negotiation: How to Secure the Value You Deserve
Are you constantly leaving money on the table? The uncomfortable truth is that most entrepreneurs under-negotiate, guided by fear of rejection or a misplaced belief that accepting less somehow gets you through the door faster. In t...
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10:50
Protecting Your Peace: The Entrepreneur's Guide to Sustainable Success
Ever notice how entrepreneurs put peace on layaway? "Once I hit six figures, I'll rest. Once I scale, I'll breathe." But what if peace isn't a milestone—what if it's a muscle that needs daily attention?Welcome to Part Two of Finding Pea...
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