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How a Home Renovation Crisis Forced Me to Rethink Success—and the System That Saved My Business

September 03, 2025 • Erica Ewing • Episode 40

What would happen to your business if you had to step away for two months? No Instagram. No ads. No blogging. Would it survive—or would it crumble?

This summer, I put my business to the ultimate test. With my home renovation spiraling into chaos and my mental bandwidth at zero, I had no choice but to step back. And yet, my business didn’t just survive—it thrived. In July alone, I booked $49,300 in weddings without showing up online.

In this episode, I’m sharing:

A raw, behind-the-scenes story of one of the hardest seasons of my life.
The 3 things I did to rebound, and get my "successful" groove back.
The exact system that kept my business running—and how it can work for you, too.

If you’ve ever wondered how to build a business that supports you, even when life feels impossible, this episode is for you.

🎧 Listen now to learn how to create a system that brings in high-quality leads—without the hustle.

💌 Ready to take action? Grab my free guide Turn Every Wedding Into Referrals on Repeat and start building your referral engine today.

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