ABOUT THIS EPISODE
What does it take to stop waiting for rescue and start taking radical ownership of your life? Donna Kreisler shares how she moved from debt, self-doubt, and a victim mentality to building 8-figure businesses, losing 150 pounds, and creating a life shaped by accountability and intentional action.
In this episode, Donna Kreisler explains why awareness is only the beginning, how small consistent habits can create lasting change, and why motivation without structure leaves you “full gas in neutral”. She also breaks down the role of self-worth, failure, discipline, integrity, and systems in both personal transformation and business growth, including the principles that helped her scale an HVAC company from one truck to a rapidly expanding operation.
Her message is direct: you don’t need the whole map to change your life. You need to take the first step, learn quickly, and keep showing up.
Timestamps:
(00:00) Reflecting on pivotal life change
(03:48) Struggling with groceries and bills
(09:52) Starting personal growth journey
(12:15) Embracing Imperfection and Self-Acceptance
(15:23) Realizing the need for self-love
(19:46) Building Habits Gradually
(21:54) Personal growth through structure and support
(23:54) Struggling with belief in affirmations
(28:18) Training 10,000 in customer service
(31:02) Supporting women in business
(35:03) Trusting the universe and letting go
(37:44) Changing Your Emotional State
(42:36) Self-reflection on personal satisfaction
(46:58) Announcing new course and community
(47:53) Encouragement and personal growth advice
(51:13 )Developing a Business Success Course
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