In this heartfelt conversation,
shares his journey through multiple business ventures, highlighting how consistently following his inner guidance has led him to create work that truly aligns with his values. With remarkable vulnerability, he reveals how his experience closing a gym despite a $500,000 investment taught him powerful lessons about sacrifice, alignment, and the courage to pivot when something no longer feels right.Through authentic storytelling, Landon illuminates how focusing on what lights him up—rather than chasing external metrics of success—has created greater fulfillment and impact. His approach to consistency, radical incrementalism, and honoring his neurodivergent strengths offers valuable insights for entrepreneurs seeking to build businesses that honor their natural rhythms while creating sustainable success.
Show Notes:
[00:00] - Landon's Business Journey
Experience with multiple businesses and platforms
Consistency as a core principle despite numerous pivots
Finding alignment between passion and profession
[04:00] - The Sacred Business Approach
Definition of sacred business as loving what generates income
Challenging cultural focus on specific income targets
Prioritizing fulfillment over traditional success metrics
[05:30] - The Gym Experience
Taking a $500,000 loan to build a 6,000 sq ft gym
Recognizing the misalignment despite significant investment
Taking on $100,000 in debt to walk away toward greater fulfillment
[10:00] - Following the Signals
Using notes and pattern recognition to guide decisions
The importance of trusting internal guidance
Achieving external goals but still feeling misalignment
[14:00] - Working with Fear and Resistance
Self-doubt around expertise and capabilities
Internal conflict when values don't align with clients
Tools for managing resistance: therapy, exercise, meditation
[22:00] - The Minimal Viable Habits Approach
Making practices sustainable through radical incrementalism
Creating systems that work on your worst days
Balancing consistency with self-compassion
[30:00] - Authentic Communication
Understanding yourself as foundation for authentic expression
The power of openly disagreeing when appropriate
Building connection through honesty rather than agreeability
[37:00] - Taking Action to Find Clarity
Learning through experience rather than overthinking
How action reveals the next steps on your path
Turning personal challenges into service for others
Key Quotes:
"When I think of sacred business, I believe the definition stems from the ability to truly love and be passionate about what we're doing to generate an income professionally." - Landon Poburan
"At the end of the day, the biggest regret isn't 'I didn't make more money.' It's 'I didn't enjoy what I was doing.'" - Landon Poburan
"I try to construct the things that drive me forward in a way that I can do it on my worst days. Because then I can still make this incremental movement forward." - Landon Poburan
Resources Mentioned:
Concept: Radical Incrementalism
Book: "Unmasking Autism"
Where to Find Landon:
Substack: Landon’s Letters
Daily notes and 1-2 long-form articles weekly
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As Landon shared, finding your own rhythm and building supportive practices can transform your entrepreneurial journey. Our network provides monthly Connection Circles, embodiment practices, and opportunities to form genuine relationships with other heart-centered business owners who understand that everything is connected.
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