Why Simplicity Is the Most Underrated Business Strategy with Megan Houde

<p>A successful business can still be the wrong life.</p><p>In the latest episode of Bold Moves, Megan shares how she and her husband sold their award-winning restaurant after more than a decade. The business looked successful from the outside, but it had consumed their personal lives, contributed to serious health challenges, and left no room for the freedom they wanted.</p><p>Megan rebuilt from there, creating Chinook Skincare around a different definition of success: simplicity, integrity, and a business that supports her lifestyle.</p><p><br></p><p>(00:00) Restaurant success and personal sacrifice</p><p>(03:57) Making a Life Pivot</p><p>(08:43) Experimenting with CBD and skincare</p><p>(12:37) Discovering product effectiveness</p><p>(14:35) Choosing a business model</p><p>(20:11) Finding Your Own Strategy</p><p>(22:29) Learning Meta Ads and Personalizing Marketing</p><p>(24:46) Learning to Analyze Ads</p><p>(30:20) Sustainability challenges for small businesses</p><p>(33:18) Explaining product value differences</p><p>(36:51) Finding authentic connections</p><p>(37:31) Finding clarity through nature walks</p><p>(42:51) Year of intentional isolation</p><p>(44:01) Coping with overwhelming stress</p><p>(47:16) Sharing show notes and links</p><p><br></p><p>Connect with Megan:</p><p><strong>Website: </strong><a href="https://chinookskincare.com/">chinookskincare.com</a></p><p>Get $10 off the Mini Kit for a limited time at with the code <strong>BOLD10</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Social media:</strong></p><p>LinkedIn (Megan Houde)</p><p><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-houde-2b0392149/">https://www.linkedin.com/in/megan-houde-2b0392149/</a></p><p>Facebook (Chinook Skincare)</p><p><a href="https://www.facebook.com/ChinookSkincare">https://www.facebook.com/ChinookSkincare</a></p><p>Instagram (Chinook Skincare)</p><p><a href="https://www.instagram.com/chinookskincare">https://www.instagram.com/chinookskincare</a></p><p>______</p><p><strong>Connect with Angela:</strong></p><ul><li><strong>Instagram: </strong><a href="https://www.instagram.com/beboldbranding">@beboldbranding</a></li><li><strong>Website: </strong><a href="http://www.beboldbranding.com/">beboldbranding.com</a></li><li><strong>LinkedIn: </strong><a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelamerzib/">Angela Merzib</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Download Angela&#39;s Free Guide: </strong>&quot;Turn Clicks Into Clients&quot; <a href="https://sendfox.com/lp/m7nk2v">https://beboldbranding