073 The 5-Figure Brand Deal I Turned Down — And How It Helped Me Grow a More Aligned, Profitable Business

22/09/2025 20 min
073 The 5-Figure Brand Deal I Turned Down — And How It Helped Me Grow a More Aligned, Profitable Business

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Not every opportunity is worth saying yes to - especially when it comes to your professional credibility.In this episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of a recent brand offer that looked amazing on paper… but didn’t align with my values. I’ll walk you through the exact red flags I spotted, how I handled it, and how you can confidently assess brand partnerships too.Here’s what we cover:The 5 key filters I use to assess brand opportunitiesWhy I turned down a five-figure offer (and what happened next)Red flags to watch for — especially as a regulated HCPHow to protect your time, boundaries, and valuesWhat to say when you're not sure how to say “no”PS — The best brand opportunities often come through your social media content. And if showing up online feels a bit like your winging it or it's overwhelming, or simply “not working”... then you might be interested in learning about my brand new course — Social Media Made Simple.You don’t need to become a full time content creator or dance on TikTok to grow your business. You just need a plan that works for you. 📲 Join the waitlist now to be first in line to a massively discounted beta spot when doors openThis is an updated and re-shared version of Episode 46 to bring new clarity and value to an important business decision-making moment.Resources & LinksDoH Nutrition and health claims: guidance to compliance with Regulation (EC) 1924/2006https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/nutrition-and-health-claims-guidance-to-compliance-with-regulation-ec-1924-2006-on-nutrition-and-health-claims-made-on-foods/nutrition-and-health-claims-guidance-to-compliance-with-regulation-ec-19242006 Approved Health & Nutrition claims:https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/great-britain-nutrition-and-health-claims-nhc-registerThe I'd love to hear from you, click the link to 'text' the show directly Lets keep in touch! Website: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dietitiansinbusiness/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/dietitiansinbusinessYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@BeyondTheClinicPodcast FREE Workbook - The Master Plan Discover the 22 steps you need to take (in the right order) to build a successful business so you can earn enough to live the freedom lifestyle you dream of. https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/master-plan Work with me: Business Coaching: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/mastermind Sarah AI: https://www.sarahalmondbushell.com/offers/AYjozgYc/ Book a discovery call: https://thechildrensnutritionist.as.me/discovery

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