Hustle Culture, Boundaries, and Building Trust in Business – Andee Hart

Operational Harmony: Balancing Business & Mental Wellbeing

⏱ Fully Timestamped Show Notes

[00:00:00] – Introduction of Andee Hart, her work with She Sells Differently, and her mission to teach women entrepreneurs to sell in alignment with their values.
[00:01:00] – Nikki shares her own challenges with explaining her business and the role of Operational Harmony podcast.
[00:02:00] – Nikki’s tech background, ability to quickly learn software, and an example of mastering a program in a week.
[00:04:00] – Discussion on selling services with confidence despite personal trauma and self-worth struggles.
[00:06:00] – The universal struggle of inner critics and imposter syndrome.
[00:07:00] – Nikki’s “stubborn streak” as a survival and success tool, overcoming low expectations.
[00:09:00] – Andee reflects on strengths that come from perceived weaknesses.
[00:11:00] – Defining hustle culture and Nikki’s critique of the “Boss Babe” mentality.
[00:14:00] – Andee explains why she started She Sells Differently to break away from bro-marketing tactics.
[00:16:00] – The damage caused by sliding the truth in sales; long-term trust over short-term wins.
[00:18:00] – Nikki shares a cautionary story about a software sales misrepresentation affecting her work.
[00:21:00] – Recognizing when you’re not the right fit for a client and how that honesty can create future sales.
[00:25:00] – Calling out dishonesty in “Boss Babe” culture and the importance of accountability.
[00:28:00] – Big-picture thinking versus getting lost in small details when setting and reaching goals.
[00:29:00] – The danger of scrapping offers too soon; refining instead of reinventing.
[00:32:00] – Consistency as a key to successful sales.
[00:33:00] – Criticism of overly long morning routines and lack of actual business work.
[00:36:00] – Balancing personal wellness with realistic work habits.
[00:38:00] – Image versus reality in online entrepreneurship.
[00:39:00] – Andee’s sales teaching philosophy: integrity, grace, and humility.
[00:41:00] – Truthfulness as a non-negotiable in business.
[00:42:00] – Nikki’s favorite recharging activities: gaming and reading.
[00:44:00] – Andee’s recommendation of magnesium spray for restful sleep.
[00:46:00] – Shift into discussion on therapy, transparency about mental health, and disclaimers about not being therapists.
[00:48:00] – Andee’s experience with therapy starting in a toxic corporate environment.
[00:54:00] – How therapy helps with boundaries, perspective, and confidence.
[00:55:00] – Nikki’s long history with mixed therapy experiences, the good and the bad.
[00:59:00] – Why everyone’s problems are valid and worth therapy, no matter the scale.
[01:02:00] – Accessing therapy without insurance; practical steps to find help.
[01:04:00] – The value of proactive therapy before crises occur.
[01:06:00] – Building mental “walls” against harmful impulses and preparing coping skills in advance.
[01:09:00] – Therapy’s role in both personal and business growth.
[01:10:00] – Warning against using therapy as a weapon in relationships.
[01:11:00] – Seeking help is strength, not weakness.
[01:13:00] – Walking into therapy ready to work, not just to vent without progress.
[01:14:00] – Different therapy modalities and making agreements with therapists.
[01:17:00] – Boundaries around discussing deeply traumatic events publicly.
[01:18:00] – Closing thoughts: mental health needs to be brought into the light, without shame.