Business &... with Natalie Dawson
Business & Finance
About
Welcome to Business &—the podcast for people making it all happen.Running a successful business takes over your life, but there’s still room for the ‘ands’—the things that keep you sharp, confident, and ahead of the game. Because success isn’t just about what you build—it’s about how you show up.I’ve helped business owners scale to nine figures, and on this podcast, I’m sharing what’s working—real strategies, data-driven insights, and the inside track on what’s next in business, health, wealth, beauty, and fashion.If you’re here to grow, scale, and dominate in every room you walk into—you’re in the right place.It's time to stop dreaming and start doing.
Episodes
- S2/E63 Interview Secrets That Make YOU The Top Candidate
In this episode, I share four interview “secrets” I’ve learned from hiring, training, and firing over a thousand people. First, employers want to feel chosen, so I explain why you should stop mass-applying and instead res…
- S2/E62 How Your Interests Determine If You Level Up in Your Career
In this episode, I argue that being “multi-passionate” is usually a distraction, not a strength, and explain why specialists tend to earn more than generalists and why distractions and context switching erode performance. I bre…
- S2/E61 How To Use This 3-Step Money System To Build Wealth
In this episode, I break down the core reason many businesses struggle to build real value: misaligned incentives and unclear paths that leave employees disengaged. I share a three-step system I’ve used across thousands of businesses…
- S2/E60 How To Build Wealth in Your 30s (Even If You’re Starting Late)
In this episode, I explain why your thirties are the most powerful financial window, because you have experience, connections, and urgency, and why believing it’s “too late” keeps most people stuck. I share four strategie…
- S2/E59 Business is Hard Until You Design it Like This
In this episode, I break down six structural and human traps I’ve seen quietly kill businesses after studying over a thousand of them…and the fixes that prevent failure. First, I explain how founders become trapped by control…
- S2/E58 How To Think About Money Like The Top 1%
In this episode, I break down why anxiety around money doesn’t mean you’re bad with it—it often comes from an inherited belief system—and I share the steps I’ve seen top entrepreneurs use to rewire how they th…
- S2/E57 7 Strategies Every Business Should Implement in the Next 90 Days
In this episode, I lay out a 90-day plan built on seven strategies to scale any business without burnout. I start by identifying the real growth constraint—leads, conversions, capacity, talent, or cash—using the last 90 days of…
- S2/E53 Ultimate 2026 Glow-Up Guide
In this episode, I share a six-step blueprint to glow up by changing from the inside out, starting with stopping the chase for external validation, and realizing transformation must be rooted in self-respect. I don’t wait to become m…
- S2/E56 Girl Talk...Discipline Is What's Missing From Your Life
I share how I transformed my life after realizing the 1% build discipline differently, moving from making $55,000 a year to running a $250 million a year business and building a life I love. I explain that discipline is about your relation…
- S2/E55 How To Show Up For Yourself EVERY Day and Stop Feeling Stuck Overthinking
In this episode, I share six steps that helped me stop relying on daily motivation and start showing up consistently. I explain why your appearance is an “opportunity-ready” signal, how to act like your future self before you f…
- S2/E54 How To Manage Your Time Like The Top 1%
In this episode, I share six unexpected ways wealthy, high-performing people manage time without working harder. I explain why leaders set boundaries and batch communication instead of staying constantly available, how to build a Sunday &l…
- S2/E52 The 5 Decision Making Habits of Millionaire
In this episode, I delve into the five key strategies that millionaires use to make decisions effortlessly. Drawing from my $200 million revenue portfolio and insights from other millionaires, I reveal how the 1% build systems to eliminate…
- S2/E51 Achieving Goals Is Impossible Until You Change These Habits
In this episode, I share six powerful one-minute habits that can significantly impact your productivity, confidence, and overall success without drastic lifestyle changes. Drawing from my experience scaling a business to over $200 million…
- S2/E50 How To Trick Your Brain Into Liking Discipline
In this episode, I share the six principles that transform discipline into unshakeable confidence. Discover how confidence is earned through actions, not feelings, and learn to build self-trust by keeping promises to yourself. I'll explain…
- S2/E49 How to Use AI to Make Money, Save Time, and Be More Productive
In this episode, I reveal how thinking in AI systems can make your life and business feel effortless. Learn the six principles that the top 1% use to save time, money, and mental energy. Discover how AI can help redesign decision-making pr…
- S2/E48 How Being Bored Can Change Your Life
In this episode, I share the six transformative principles of boredom that can change your life and unlock true wealth-making potential. Discover how boredom strengthens self-trust, enhances strategic thinking, allows for brain recovery, s…
- S2/E47 How To Overcome Your Fear of Failure
In this episode, I reveal the five transformative principles to help you overcome the fear of failure and unlock your full potential. I share my journey from fear and insecurity to leading a highly successful company. Learn how to approach…
- S2/E46 Change Your Entire Life With 6 Small Steps
In this episode, I'm sharing six strategies that have helped me reinvent myself from a college dropout to the president of a multimillion-dollar company. These tactics emphasize the importance of identity, auditing inputs, building small s…
- S2/E45 Showing Up As Your Most Attractive Self: The Five Step Fix
In this episode, I explain why being attractive has nothing to do with looks and everything to do with how you show up. I break down the five principles that helped me become a more confident, respected, and successful version of myself, i…
- S2/E41 How I Changed My Life With These Five Self Obsession Laws
In this episode, I challenge the idea that self obsession is a bad thing and share how prioritizing myself became the foundation of my success. Every major win in my life, from building a nine figure company to creating the life I always w…
- S2/E43 How Content Creation Can Change Your Life In 6 Months
In this episode, I share how content creation transformed my life and I break down four truths that can help you start creating and change yours. I explain why you can’t be discovered if you stay invisible, how to move past the fear…
- S2/E42 The Psychology of Money and Abundance
In this episode, I break down four mindset shifts that completely changed how I think about money and helped me build real wealth. I talk about why playing offense instead of defense matters, how separating money from emotion leads to bett…
- S2/E40 How The Top 1% Think
In this episode, I break down why most people stay stuck financially — not because of effort or talent, but because they’re thinking like everyone else. I share six mental principles used by the top 1% to build sustainable weal…
- S2/E36 $1B Industries in 2026
What businesses will dominate in 2026? In this episode, we break down the six smartest, most profitable business models positioned for massive growth over the next 24 months. After analyzing more than $5B worth of companies, I’m shar…
- S2/E36 Heather Rae El Moussa: Growth, Boundaries, and the Reality of Building a Brand
I sat down with my good friend Heather Rae El Moussa — entrepreneur, luxury real estate professional, and founder of Heather Rae Essentials — to talk about what it really takes to grow, set boundaries, and build a beauty…
- S2/E34 Blocking Outside Opinions
In this episode, I open up about how much time I used to waste worrying about what other people thought of me—and how it kept me stuck. I share what it actually took to stop letting other people’s opinions dictate my decisions…
- S2/E33 Control Your Nervous System (As a CEO)
In this episode, I share the five crucial rules that transformed me from a nervous 20-something into a calm, in-control leader. Learn how preparation can take the edge off nervousness, why you don’t need an elaborate routine to stay…
- S2/E32 My Mindset Playbook I Wish I Had at 22
At 32, I’m living the life I once dreamed of as a millionaire entrepreneur—but my 20s were anything but easy. In this episode, I’m sharing the seven lessons I wish I had known sooner. From choosing the right partner to em…
- S2/E31 Respect Is Earned, Not Given—Here’s How
If you want to be respected, liked, and taken seriously, your actions matter more than your words. I’ve worked with top business owners and built my own multimillion-dollar company, and along the way I’ve learned exactly what s…
- S2/E30 The One Thing That Matters More Than Money or Strategy
Everyone thinks success is about money, strategy, or the next big idea. It’s not. The real differentiator is something far less obvious—but something everyone is capable of. And it’s the one thing I’ve seen separate…
- S2/E29 Shape Your Future Like a Billionaire
After years of working alongside billionaires, I’ve seen firsthand how differently they think, operate, and make decisions. In this episode, I break down the five game-changing frameworks that reshaped the way I approach business and…
- S2/E28 Mastering Focus: How to Beat Noise & Win Big
I know how hard it is to stay focused when distractions are everywhere—social media, podcasts, TV, endless notifications pulling at your attention. The truth is, the life I live today didn’t happen by chance. I built it because…
- S2/E27 The Smartest (And Easiest) Investment You’ll Ever Make
Everywhere you look online, people are fighting about the same question: Where should you invest your money? Stocks? Real estate? 401Ks? Crypto? Here’s what I’ll say: the answer isn’t what you’ve been told… a…
- S2/E26 Why I'm Addicted to Success
In this episode I talk about why I'm addicted to success, and how you can be too. I used to think success was just about hitting a big goal—but the truth is, once you feel real progress, momentum, control, and freedom, you never want…
- S2/E25 The $100M Skill No One Talks About
The single skill that transformed my life and business? Extreme accountability. In this episode, I share the moments I avoided ownership, the lessons that reshaped me, and five ways to stop blaming and start creating real change. You&rsquo…
- S2/E24 The Truth About Power (and How to Get It)
Power isn’t about grinding harder or staying busier—it’s about something much deeper. Today, I’m breaking down the truth about where power really comes from, how to tap into it, and the 5 shifts that transformed how…
- S2/E23 My Method for Clear, Confident Decisions
I’m walking you through the exact framework I use to solve any problem—whether it’s a business issue, something personal, or one of those chaotic moments where everything feels like it’s on fire. Instead of spiralin…
- S2/E22 The AI Stack That's Buying Back My Time
I use AI every single day to streamline my business, buy back my time, and stay locked in on what actually matters. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact tools I rely on—no gatekeeping. From training ChatGPT to act like…
- S2/E21 Stop Relying on Motivation
Motivation is a myth—discipline is the game. If you’re waiting to feel inspired, you’re already behind. I’ve built an 8-figure company and coached thousands of business leaders, and here’s the truth: the peopl…
- S2/E20 Being Your Own Boss: The Truth No One Talks About
Everyone wants the freedom of being their own boss—but no one talks about the cost. In this episode, I break down the real pros and cons of business ownership. From building wealth and designing your dream team to dealing with lawsui…
- S2/E19 5 Side Hustles I Would Start Today
What if you could build a $10K/month income without quitting your day job? In this episode, I’m breaking down the five most underrated side hustle opportunities I’d start today. These aren’t recycled ideas from TikTok&mda…
- S2/E18 Starting Over
If I had to start over from scratch tomorrow—no brand, no audience, no momentum—this is the exact 7-step playbook I’d follow to rebuild my income fast. In this episode, I walk you through the high-value skills that matter…
- S2/E17 My Hot Take on Remote Work
In this episode, I’m diving into one of the biggest shifts in how we work: remote vs. in-office. After building a 9-figure company and leading high-performing teams, I’ve learned that where and how people work deeply impacts cu…
- S2/E16 The Side Effect of Growth No One Talks About: Loneliness
Let’s talk about something no one warns you about when you start climbing the ladder of success: loneliness . In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on a hard truth I’ve lived and led through—the isolation th…
- S2/E15 Out of Office, Into Alignment
I just got back from Monaco, and this trip changed everything for me. For the first time in six years, I set a real out-of-office. No inbox checking. No early morning emails. Just full presence—and it gave me the space to realize how…
- S2/E14 My Payday Ritual That Changed Everything
In this episode, I’m sharing the payday routine that completely transformed my relationship with money. It’s the exact system I used to move from living paycheck-to-paycheck to building real financial momentum by 30. While ever…
- S2/E13 6 Strategies to Land Your Dream Job (from a CEO Who’s Hired Hundreds)
In today’s job market, it’s not enough to just apply and hope for the best—you need to stand out. I’ve hired hundreds of people, and in this episode, I’m sharing my top 6 strategies to help you land your dream…
- S2/E12 The Elite Comeback Plan
If you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’ve lost a little bit of yourself—this episode is for you. On this special day, I’m walking you through the exact mental, physical, and financial steps I took to…
- S2/E11 Speak Like a CEO
If you want to be respected, lead with impact, or simply be taken more seriously—how you communicate matters just as much as what you know. In this episode, I’m breaking down the exact communication strategies that helped me go…
- S2/E10 Take Back Your 5-9 and Control Your Time
If your 9-5 is draining the life out of you and your evenings are slipping through your fingers, I get it—because I’ve been there. In this episode, I’m sharing the exact 5 steps I followed to take back control of my time…