The Hidden Mindset That's Keeping Women Entrepreneurs Playing Small
Apr 13, 2025
This Week's Message...
- Discover the hidden mindset trap that's keeping talented women entrepreneurs playing small (and how to break free from it)
- Learn why watching your "competition" is costing you more than just time (and what to focus on instead)
- Get the exact perspective shift I used to build a $17M business while serving less than 2% of my market
Dear Entrepreneur,
“Money is the root of all evil.” - the Apostle Paul
“Comparison is the thief of joy.” - Theodore Roosevelt
“SCARCITY is the root of all evil and the thief of joy!” – Sailynn Doyle, Your FUN Business Coach
What if I told you that your scarcity mindset was the primary reason for your slow business growth?
You might scoff, laugh or try and prove me wrong but hear me out for a couple minutes because today’s message might be just what you need to read right now in your business!
When I started my senior home care franchise in 2007, I was one of just 3 agencies in my territory.
Then came 2009 - suddenly new competitors were popping up monthly preparing for the Baby Boomer Boom.
Every networking meeting brought another "Hi, I'm ___ from XYZ homecare company!"
It could have been terrifying.
But instead of obsessing over competition, we stayed laser-focused on our mission: providing exceptional care to seniors who wanted to remain independent at home.
While others tried to sell against us saying things like "hire us because we're not a franchise" or "we're smaller and more family-oriented," we simply:
- Listened deeply to our clients' needs
- Elevated our already high hiring standards
- Refined our systems for 24/7 quality care
- Served our community with excellence
The result?
While many competitors struggled or closed their doors, my franchise office became:
✅#1 in our territory
✅Top 10% nationwide as part of the #1 home care provider globally
✅Generated over $17M in revenue serving just 1,000 of the 52,000 seniors in our area
The lesson?
You don't need to serve everyone or worry about what others are doing.
You just need to focus on serving your ideal clients exceptionally well.
So, let's talk about YOUR business...
Here are 5 Signs A Scarcity Mindset Is Keeping Your Business Small:
1. You obsessively stalk your "competition's" social media, feeling a pit in your stomach with every success they share
2. You hoard your best ideas, paralyzed by the fear that someone will "steal" them and do better than you
3. Your days feel like a constant fire drill, reacting to everyone else's emergencies instead of executing your vision
4. You say "yes" to every opportunity that comes your way, even when your gut screams "no" (hello, burnout!)
5. You over-deliver to the point of exhaustion, desperately trying to prove your worth
Here's the truth bomb you need to hear:
These behaviors aren't "just part of business" - they're symptoms of playing small.
Let me share a powerful perspective shift:
In my franchise territory of 52,000 seniors, I only needed 1,000 clients to build a $17,000,000 business. That's less than 2% of my potential market!
The real lesson?
🚫You don't need to serve everyone.
🚫You don't need to watch everyone.
🚫You don't need to compete with everyone.
What you need is to:
✔️Get crystal clear on YOUR unique vision
✔️Serve YOUR ideal clients exceptionally well
✔️Trust that YOUR way of doing business is exactly right for the people who need you
Ready to shift from scarcity to abundance?
Scroll down to the MOVE section where I'm sharing my proprietary Business Model Structure - the exact framework I use to help women entrepreneurs like you attract their dream clients with confidence and clarity.
Remember to live your one life,
💗Sailynn...
Your FUN Business Coach
Creator of The Legacy Business System
PS Next week I'm revealing my unique framework for positioning your offer to stand out (without watching what everyone else is doing). You won't want to miss it!
Spark
Inspiration to uplift your mindset and set the tone for your week.
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“There is no such thing as a new idea. It is impossible. We simply take a lot of old ideas and put them into a sort of mental kaleidoscope. We give them a turn and they make new and curious combinations. We keep on turning and making new combinations indefinitely; but they are the same old pieces of colored glass that have been in use through all the ages.” ― Mark Twain
Move
One simple action step to improve your business this week.
I developed a unique framework called Your Business Model Structure which is made up of 3 critical elements that are truly the base of your business foundation. This includes
1. Your Personal Vision
2. Your Business Mission, Vision & Values, and
3. Your Curated Portfolio of Products or Services.
Take 15 minutes today to clearly dig into these 3 critical elements so you can communicate them effectively and efficiently to potential customers/clients.
Momentum
Wins and progress from women like you, showing what’s possible.
“Sailynn, you have been such an inspiration for me as a new women business owner and you always have an encouraging word and a positive outlook on everything. Thank you for being a part of my growth as a new entrepreneur.” - Cheryl
Fuel
Tools or resources you can use now to add clarity and ease to your business.
In 2025, it is pretty much a requirement to have a mission statement in your business. Your mission statement should communicate the purpose of the organization! Why you are in business! It can be a single statement or short paragraph, but it should always be easy to remember! Here is an example: Starbucks: “To inspire and nurture the human spirit – one person, one cup and one neighborhood at a time.” My company is Passion Purpose Posture LLC and my mission statement is: Empowering Women to Build Better Businesses
Write out your mission statement now and add it to your emails today!
Next Step
Your invitation to explore deeper transformation and growth when you're ready.
1) The Legacy Business School
A 90-day program to grow your business with laser-focused intention and ease. Using my unique blueprint, The Legacy Business System, you’ll learn strategies to reduce your working hours, grow your revenue, and stop wasting time on overwhelm. Self-guided with 1:1 support in a group setting. Learn More
2) The Blueprint to Growing a Thriving Business Without Burnout!
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3) The Concierge Club
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