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192. Stop Chasing Shiny Objects: How to Build a Sustainable Online Business That Actually Makes Money
Episode 19222nd December 2025 • Unjaded: Human Design for Intentional Entrepreneurs • Vickie Dickson
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If you’re constantly eyeing the next certification, tool, platform, or healing modality instead of actually making money and serving clients, this episode is your loving but firm wake-up call.

In this episode of Unjaded, Vickie Dickson calls out the shiny-object cycle that keeps entrepreneurs busy, overwhelmed, and stuck — and walks you through what actually matters if you want a sustainable business in 2026 and beyond.

This isn’t about doing more. It’s about building the skeleton of your business: the foundational systems that hold your offers, your clients, and your income — so you can stop spinning and start leading.

Vickie breaks down the most common distractions entrepreneurs use to delay visibility and responsibility, and contrasts them with the few core elements every business actually needs to function, grow, and make money consistently.

If you’ve been “preparing” for years but not seeing the results you want, this episode will bring clarity — and probably some relief.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

  1. Why certifications, modalities, and frameworks often become permission slips to avoid leadership
  2. How rebranding, renaming, and platform hopping quietly stall your business growth
  3. The difference between being busy and building something that lasts
  4. Why constantly creating new offers is often a sign your foundation is missing
  5. What actually belongs in the “skeleton” of a sustainable online business
  6. Why one clear offer matters more than a complicated offer suite
  7. How email, payment systems, and calendars create ease for you and your clients
  8. Why making regular offers is non-negotiable if you want consistent income
  9. How choosing one primary platform can simplify your marketing and increase sales
  10. A real example of how a simple, aligned offer brought in revenue without a launch

Key Takeaway:

You don’t need another certification, platform, or healing breakthrough. You need a solid foundation. When your business has a clear offer, simple systems, and a place for people to find and pay you, everything else becomes optional — not urgent.

Links and Resources:

🎧 Pathway to Profit: Private Podcast Series - a 20-episode step-by-step breakdown of the systems and structure needed to build a sustainable business

https://vickiedickson.thrivecart.com/pathway-to-profit/

Connect with Vickie on Instagram: @vickie.dickson

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