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The Seed: Growing Your Business

The Seed: Growing Your Business

By: Lisa Resnick Founder of Dandelion-Inc
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 Welcome to The Seed: Growing Your Business, brought to you by Dandelion Inc. I’m your host, Lisa Resnick, and this podcast is all about connecting, developing, and supporting women in business. Join me as we explore tips and insights on leadership, business development, and social media strategies that can help you thrive. We’ll also hear from amazing guests who share their stories and experiences, offering inspiration and practical advice for your entrepreneurial journey. So, tune in, download, like, and subscribe. And remember, if you love what you hear, share the love with others. Together, let’s cultivate growth and empower women in business.2024, Dandelion-Inc Economics Leadership Management & Leadership Marketing Marketing & Sales
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  • Ep 127- Reframing Goals for Spring

    Ep 127- Reframing Goals for Spring
    Mar 4 2026
    You Didn’t Miss Your Chance: Why Spring Is a Better Time to Begin Again

    This episode of The Seed is one of those conversations I didn’t plan to record—but couldn’t ignore once it took shape in my head and heart.

    We’re in that in-between season.
    Not quite winter. Not quite spring.
    Quiet on the surface—but shifting underneath.

    And honestly, that feels exactly like where so many of us are right now.

    Back in January, during a Dandelion-Inc community gathering, I asked a familiar question:
    Does anyone have goals or resolutions for the year?

    One member paused—and then said something I haven’t been able to shake since.

    She wasn’t setting goals yet.
    Not because she lacked motivation.
    Not because she didn’t care.

    But because January isn’t the season for growth.

    Spring is.

    And she was waiting.

    That moment reframed everything for me.

    Because nature doesn’t rush.
    Seeds don’t sprout because the calendar flips.
    Nothing meaningful blooms on demand.

    Winter isn’t failure—it’s consolidation.
    Rest.
    Energy storage.

    And spring doesn’t apologize for arriving later. It simply responds when the conditions are right.

    So why do we expect ourselves to be different?

    In this solo episode, I talk about:

    • Why January doesn’t get to be the only starting line
    • How reassessment isn’t quitting—it’s wisdom
    • Why consistency doesn’t mean rigidity
    • What it looks like to refresh goals without shame
    • And how to work with the season you’re actually in—not against it

    I also walk you through a gentle, practical reset:

    • reflecting instead of forcing goals
    • auditing energy instead of productivity
    • separating intention from expectation
    • choosing one area to refresh (not everything)
    • replacing “all or nothing” with “now or later”

    This episode is a reminder that:
    You are not behind.
    You are not late.
    You didn’t miss your chance.

    Growth happens in rhythm—not resistance.

    🎧 Listen to the full episode and let yourself revisit, revise, and re-enter in a way that actually fits your life right now.

    This episode is supported by Busy Bee Advisors, and this partnership feels especially aligned.

    Melissa and her team work with women and military families who are used to carrying a lot—showing up, doing the hard things, and often putting everyone else first.

    Busy Bee Advisors helps make sure businesses support real life instead of complicating it—through bookkeeping, accounting, and tax support—but also by opening doors for others.

    Through One Hour Bookkeeper, Melissa teaches parents how to become bookkeepers themselves so they can build flexible, meaningful careers with real balance.

    If managing time, finances, or capacity feels overwhelming, grab their free guide:
    A Busy Mom or Dad’s Guide to Achieving Work-Life Balance.

    Learn more: 1hourbookkeeper.com
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    16 mins
  • Ep 126- Money Mindset Meets Strategy

    Ep 126- Money Mindset Meets Strategy
    Feb 25 2026
    Money Mindset Meets Strategy: Scarlett Stanhope of The Biz Hippie There’s a reason you can be responsible, hardworking, and even “good with money”… and still feel tense every time you open your bank account. Because money isn’t only math. It’s memory. The way we dress, the routines that make us feel safe, the choices we repeat without thinking—so much of it is shaped by experiences we’ve had and messages we’ve absorbed over time. Money works the same way. Our spending, saving, earning, and avoidance patterns often come from places far deeper than a budget. In this episode of The Seed, I’m joined by Scarlett Stanhope of The Biz Hippie, who brings a rare combination to the conversation: strong financial logic (business, accounting, finance) paired with the deeper internal work that actually changes behavior. If you’ve ever wondered why you “know what to do,” but still don’t do it consistently—or why more income doesn’t automatically create more peace—this episode will land. What you’ll hear in this conversation Scarlett shares how her path shifted from a traditional business-school trajectory into coaching—and how she eventually found her niche by realizing something important: Many people aren’t struggling because they’re bad with money. They’re struggling because their relationship with money was shaped long before they had control over it. We talk about: Why money stress can persist regardless of income How childhood and generational messages quietly influence financial decisions Why “just make more money” is rarely the full solution The difference between surface-level habits and deeper patterns How abundance becomes practical when you connect mindset and strategy ScarletT’s framework: the internal and the tangible Scarlett walks through how she helps clients combine two things that are often separated: The internal work: beliefs, scarcity patterns, self-worth, safety, identity The practical work: tracking money, building foundations, aligning spending with goals Because real change happens when you can both understand your numbers and understand yourself. Takeaway worth sitting with Before you change anything, notice what’s already true: How do you feel when you check your accounts? What do you instantly say “yes” to—or “no” to—without thinking? What does “responsible” mean in your head, and where did you learn it? That awareness is not fluff. It’s the starting point for real control and real freedom. Free resource from ScarletT Scarlett shares a free quiz so you can identify your money mindset type and start recognizing your patterns right away.(Include your link in the show notes section on your site.) Listen to the full episode If money has been feeling heavier than it should—or you’re craving a more grounded, honest relationship with it—press play on this one. Listen now and take Scarlett’s Free Money Mindset Quiz. Sponsor spotlight: Busy Bee Advisors + One Hour Bookkeeper I also want to quickly spotlight a sponsor I genuinely trust: Busy Bee Advisors. If you’ve listened to the show for a while, you already know Melissa. She brings clarity, calm, and real value—especially for women and military families trying to build a business and life that actually works. Busy Bee isn’t only about bookkeeping and taxes. It’s about confidence and freedom—helping people feel steady with their finances instead of constantly stressed by them. And if you’ve ever thought about building flexible income from home, Melissa also created One Hour Bookkeeper, a program that teaches people how to launch a bookkeeping practice in a realistic, beginner-friendly way. They have also created a simple 3-step guide for free download to help you stop from feeling torn. Learn more: 1hourbookkeeper.com
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    35 mins
  • Ep 125 – Work-From-Home Income Without Burnout

    Ep 125 – Work-From-Home Income Without Burnout
    Feb 18 2026
    How to Start a Bookkeeping Business From Home (One Hour Bookkeeper with Melissa)

    If you’ve been craving a way to bring in income without sacrificing your family, your energy, or your sanity, you need this episode.

    Melissa from Busy Bee Advisors is back on The Seed, and her story is one you’ll feel in your bones—because it’s not just about bookkeeping. It’s about the moment you realize you’re allowed to build a life that fits.

    Melissa spent years in a demanding corporate role, barely taking time off. Then, while on a long-overdue vacation, she checked her voicemail and heard message after message of her boss screaming—blaming her for a mess she didn’t create. She made a decision right then and there:

    She quit.

    What happened after that (including a major running accident that forced her to slow down and rethink everything) led to the creation of Busy Bee Advisors, built from her dining room table with one simple goal: earn enough to contribute financially and be present for her kids.

    And she did. Fast.

    From there, Melissa built a bookkeeping business with real systems—then the pandemic made something crystal clear:

    The small businesses that survived were the ones that knew their numbers.

    That’s also when Melissa began training others, especially stay-at-home parents and military spouses, to build stable income from home.

    What Melissa offers now: One Hour Bookkeeper

    Melissa created One Hour Bookkeeper to teach beginners how to launch their own bookkeeping practices—even if they don’t consider themselves “numbers people.”

    Founder of the Busy Bees Advisors

    Her line says it best:
    If you can read a recipe, she can teach you bookkeeping.

    Inside the program, students learn:

    • bookkeeping fundamentals (beginner-friendly)

    • how to find clients while they’re learning

    • support through office hours + community

    Melissa also created a free ebook to help people get clear on what they want—and how to build a plan to get there.

    Listen to the full episode

    This conversation is packed with the kind of real-life clarity you only get by hearing it straight from Melissa.

    🎧 Listen now, then check out her program + free ebook here:
    1HourBookkeeper.com

    How to get in touch with Melissa

    Website: 1HourBookkeeper.com
    When you call in, you may speak with Christopher (Melissa’s son). Tell him you heard Melissa on The Seed.

    If you’re feeling overwhelmed, behind, or like your time is constantly slipping through your fingers, it’s not because you’re doing it wrong.

    It’s because no one ever taught you how to manage time in a way that honors:

    • Energy

    • Priorities

    • Real life

    That’s why I host my live-only Time & Productivity Session — focused on implementation, not theory.

    And if you’re craving connection, accountability, and honest conversations about building something that lasts, you’ll find that inside The Patch, the Dandelion-Inc membership.

    Because staying in the game?
    That’s the work — and it’s enough.
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    1 hr and 15 mins
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