EP 222 - From $95K to Nearly $1M: How Glory Scaled Her Therapy Practice While Being Present for Her Kids

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What does it really take to scale a service business to nearly seven figures without burning out or missing your kids' adolescence?

In this episode, I'm sitting down with my client Glory Lichon, an Air Force veteran turned entrepreneur who grew GlowBright Therapy from a solo practice to serving over 2,000 families across three states with a team of 30 - all while being present when her kids come home from school every day.

Glory's back on the podcast (her first appearance was a couple of years ago

(EP # 70 - From overwhelmed therapist to confident CEO) to share how much she's grown since then and what it actually took to get there.

What we cover:

On Leadership Transformation:

• Why Glory was terrified to become a leader (and the mindset shift that changed everything)
• How military leadership experiences created limiting beliefs she had to overcome
• The quote that transformed how she sees leadership: "Leadership is about the growth and development of others"
• Why stepping into the CEO role was the key to serving more families

On Aligned Leadership:

• What "aligned leadership" really means
• How to make decisions when you're getting conflicting advice from every direction
• Why your team should be your partners, not people you micromanage
• The importance of revisiting your vision and values during hard times

On Sustainable Growth:

• How Glory created time freedom with 30 team members (without working 24/7)
• The power of theme days, time blocking, and energy awareness
• Why her non-negotiables (meditation and gratitude) come before checking email
• The truth about "hustle culture" and why slowing down isn't failure
• How she's building her second business (Elevate Beyond Boundaries) focused on empowering women entrepreneurs

Key Takeaways:

• Business growth isn't linear - and that's okay
• You don't have to sacrifice your family to scale your business
• Self-awareness around mindset blocks is the first step to moving through them
• Leadership isn't about being bossy - it's about empowering others to join your mission
• Slowing down and grounding yourself actually helps you speed up and be more effective

Glory's Journey at a Glance:

• Started GlowBright Therapy in 2019 as a solo speech language pathologist
• Now serves 2,000+ families across three states
• Grew from $95K to nearly $1M in revenue
• Built a team of 30 (therapists + admin team)
• Created time freedom to be present with her kids throughout their adolescence
• Launched Elevate Beyond Boundaries to empower other women entrepreneurs through speaking and leadership development

This conversation is for every woman who's been told she has to choose between business success and being present for what matters most. Glory is living proof that you can have both.

Connect with Glory:

• Instagram/Facebook: @gloryllichon
• Website: Https://elevatebeyondboundaries.com

Ready to scale your business sustainably without the burnout? Book a complimentary consultation with Maggie here - https://www.stairwaytoleadership.com/