Are you ready to rethink the Black Friday hustle? Let's dive into a conversation that challenges the norm and embraces a business philosophy that's true to you. I'm sharing insights from my journey, where I've consciously chosen not to participate in these sales. It's a decision rooted in aligning my business with my personal values, like supporting eco-friendly and ethical practices.In this episode, you’ll hear…<ul><li>The importance of aligning business practices with personal values.</li><li>Rejecting the Black Friday sale frenzy in favor of tranquility and work-life balance.</li><li>Building a successful business that aligns with personal lifestyle and goals.</li></ul> Click <a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/episode-174" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">here</a> to find the full show notes and transcript for this episode.RESOURCES:<ul><li><a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/what-happens-if-you-dont-run-a-black-friday-sale/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">What Happens if You *Don't* Run a Black Friday Sale? My REI Moment</a></li><li><a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/episode-173/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">173. Things That Keep Me Grounded Offline</a></li></ul> CONNECT:<ul><li><a href="https://instagram.com/samvanderwielen" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sam on Instagram</a></li><li><a href="https://facebook.com/samvanderwielenllc" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Sam on Facebook</a></li><li><a href="https://www.instagram.com/onyourtermspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">On Your Terms</a>®<a href="https://www.instagram.com/onyourtermspodcast/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank"> on Instagram</a></li></ul> <a href="https://www.samvanderwielen.com/disclaimer/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">DISCLAIMER</a> Produced by <a href="https://novamedia.fm/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">NOVA Media</a>

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I’m a lawyer-turned-entrepreneur who built an 7-figure digital product business helping thousands of founders legally protect and grow their online businesses. These days, I’m here to share not just the legal clarity but the lessons, stories, and strategies that make business and life more fulfilling. I'm the author of the best-selling book, When I Start My Business, I'll Be Happy, and a weekly newsletter called Sam's Sidebar. Originally a proud Philly girl, I now live ON Long Island with my husband, Ryan, and bernedoodle/velcrodog, Hudson.