147: Re-Falling in Love With Your Business with Michael Graham

Is it possible to beat burnout and enthusiastically enjoy your work again? Yes, you CAN rediscover your zone of genius! Today’s episode is a re-air of an interview from about a year ago with Michael Graham, a former client of mine and the owner and founder of Satsang Vanworks. His story is impactful in showing how someone can go from feeling burned out and unenthusiastic about their business to loving their work and feeling fulfilled in their purpose. It all happens through the strategic implementation of systems and mindset shifts. Join us to learn more!Michael Graham started Satsang Vanworks in Lafayette, Colorado, in 2017. He uses his skills as a high-caliper woodworker honed over more than two decades to bring vibrancy and true craftsmanship to the luxury van building industry. Following the growing demand, Michael has worked to expand his company to create a space for van conversions and CNC milling. In this conversation, Michael discusses what it means to run a business from a sacred place, how not to personalize every YES and every NO, and what it’s like to leave burnout behind and love your business again. Michael also shares what it’s like to live the “van life,” so you’ll enjoy his insights if you’ve ever dreamed of roaming the world in a van. Show Highlights:How Michael got his start and came to the work he does todayWhy Michael wanted to help people get out of the “mortgage trap” in today’s worldHow Michael formed the foundations of his business to align with his values and be an extension of his spiritualityWhy he chose to use the word Satsang (a Sanskrit word meaning “sacred community”) in his business nameHow Michael came to a breaking point and worked through feelings of burnoutHow Michael learned to not personalize every YES and every NO How implementing systems and trusting the process can bring fresh confidence to a business ownerHow Michael learned to step into his Saturn energy and his experience with Mars to find more ease in his workHow he gained credibility through finding freedom to do his work and trusting himself as a unique creator in the van building industryCommon misconceptions about van lifeHow working with Paula helped Michael better understand himself and his business, especially in gaining insights through his birth chartHear Michael’s answers to rapid-fire questions about helpful advice, morning routine, and what he’s reading right now.Resources:Connect with Michael and Satsang Vanworks: Website, Instagram, and YouTube**Books mentioned in this episode: Walden by Henry David Thoreau, Neville Goddard: The Complete Reader by Neville Goddard, and The Big Leap by Gay HendricksConnect with PaulaJoin the Cosmic Business Lab! This is a year-long program with me going deep into the business strategies I’ve used to build my six-figure business. You’ll get access to resources, courses, and three calls a month, plus bonus calls with guest experts. Are you ready to uplevel? Join...