Could a Money Leak Be Stalling Your Business?

I was recently in Vancouver for Tony Robbins’ finance program. Why? Because money stories don’t just hold you back - they held me back too.

Money has always been one of those tricky topics - earning it, managing it, even thinking about it. And let me tell you, getting comfortable with money has been one of the hardest (but most rewarding) skills I’ve worked on.

Because here’s the truth: It’s not about how much money you’re making. It’s about what you believe about money that determines whether you can grow, thrive, or stay stuck.

The Stories We Tell Ourselves About Money

Here are a few money stories that might feel familiar:

• “I’m just not good with money.”
• “I can’t charge more - it’s not worth that much.”
• “If I make more, I’ll just lose it.”

Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

For years, I was stuck in the story that if I wasn’t hustling 24/7, I wasn’t worthy of success. That belief drove me to burnout and kept me undercharging for what I offered.

But our money stories aren’t just shaped by our own experiences - they’re often influenced by our race, culture, and even gender.

Last year, I was in Whistler for a trip. For the longest time, I had this belief that a woman earning $1 million wasn’t something that was possible - or even done. But then, I found myself sitting in a room with billionaires and multi-millionaires. I was probably in the lowest 10% of earners and net worth in the room.

In one of the activities, I found myself in a group of six women. All of them took home a salary of at least $1 million a year. For the first time, I realized that the only reason I’d never tried to earn that much was because I’d never even considered it an option.

Breaking Free Starts With Awareness

Breaking free starts with one step: awareness. You can’t fix what you don’t see. Most business owners stay stuck in their money stories because they’re running on autopilot. Let’s shine a light on the most common ones:

• “I have to do everything myself to save money.”
• “If I raise my prices, no one will buy.”
• “If I make more money, I’ll just lose it.”

The 5 Leaks Keeping You Stuck

Your money stories are just one piece of the puzzle. In my Smooth Sailing Systems method, I’ve found there are five key leaks that keep business owners stuck - and one of the biggest is mindset.

Here’s why: If your mindset is stuck in scarcity, fear, or self-doubt, even the best strategies will fall flat. For example:

• A mindset stuck in scarcity might say: “I can’t afford to invest in help,” keeping you overwhelmed and overworked.
• A mindset stuck in self-doubt might say: “Who am I to charge more?” leading to underpricing.

Mindset is the foundation for everything. Without it, money leaks like manual tasks, underpricing, or wasted marketing spend will continue draining your growth.

The Shift I’ve Made (And You Can Too)

Here’s what I’ve learned through programs like this one:

• Money isn’t something to fear; it’s something to master.
• Success isn’t about doing more - it’s about building systems that let you work smarter.
• Your worth isn’t tied to how hard you hustle; it’s tied to the value you bring.

When you get clear on your money stories, stop the leaks, and shift your mindset, everything changes.

Here’s to breaking free,

Yasmine