Scaling Sounds Cute Until You’re In It with Sam Schmidt 💅

In this episode… This one is honest, layered, and a behind-the-scenes look at what it actually takes to build and evolve a business, specifically a social media agency and coaching business. I sit down with Sam Schmidt to talk about her journey from being a geography teacher in the U.S. Virgin Islands to building a business in social media, coaching, and community. We unpack what it looks like to grow something really successful in real time. The identity shifts that come with it. And the moments where you realize you’re not the same person who started. We get into the realities of building a business while you’re still figuring it out. Pricing your work. Attracting clients. And learning how to navigate growth without a perfect roadmap. We also talk about community. Why she created her membership, The Loop. What makes a space actually feel alive. And the challenge of maintaining connection and engagement as things grow. This is a conversation about evolution, personal branding, and building something that reflects who you are… not just what you think it should look like. If you’ve ever felt like you’re growing faster than your business can keep up with… or your business is asking you to become someone new… this one’s for you. We talk about: Sam’s journey from teacher to social media manager to coach The evolution of identity as your business grows Pricing your services and learning your value over time Client acquisition and building momentum What social media management actually involves Building and maintaining a team Why she created her membership, The Loop What makes a community feel active and engaged The role of personal branding in attracting the right people Letting your business reflect your personality and lived experience Get in Sam's world here! Ways to plug in ⚡️ Gemini starts April 30th! — a six-month mastermind for multi-passionate creatives ready for their next level of expansion. 💡 1:1 Coaching — Private coaching for clarity, direction, and aligned action in your business: [link] 🛝 Recess for Creatives — your playground for community and connection, with two calls a month and an incredible group of creatives who get it: [link] ☎️ Follow me on Instagram @dianadaviscreative for behind-the-scenes, inspiration, and creative biz thoughts