Episode 248

From Idea to Income: Building a Business with Minimal Investment with Amy Shippy

Published on: 9th January, 2025

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Amy Shippy, aka Lady Biz, as she shares her journey from bootstrapping small startups to building six-figure and million-dollar businesses. Discover how Amy started multiple ventures with minimal budgets—some as low as $50—and scaled them to profitability in record time.

We discuss actionable strategies for entrepreneurs, including:

  • Why you don’t need a big budget to start your dream business.
  • The importance of creating a business plan (and how to get one done).
  • Breaking big goals into manageable steps to stay on track.
  • Amy's relationship-focused marketing strategies that yield high ROI.
  • How to leverage small wins to build sustainable momentum.

Amy also dives into the importance of understanding your numbers and aligning them with your goals to create true wealth and freedom. Whether you’re launching your first business or scaling to the next level, this episode is packed with practical advice and motivation to help you succeed.

Don’t miss Amy’s tips and tools to turn your idea into a profitable reality!

Guest: Amy, Lady Bizz

  • Website: LadyBizWiz.com
  • Book: Available on Amazon or as an eBook download on her website.
  • Course: Business Plan Masterclass

Key Takeways:

  1. Start Small, Think Big: Amy’s formula for launching businesses with under $2,000 and scaling them.
  2. Set SMART Goals: Why breaking down big goals into actionable steps is critical for success.
  3. Relationships Over Ads: How to grow your business organically through trust and connection.
  4. Know Your Numbers: Track your P&L regularly to identify opportunities and avoid financial pitfalls.
  5. Wealth Equals Freedom: Build a business that supports your lifestyle, not just your wallet.

Ready to take your business to the next level? Visit LadyBizWiz.com to download your business plan template, sign up for the masterclass, or connect with Amy for personalized coaching.

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I Date Money
iDateMoney® helps mompreneurs manage cash flow, ditch debt, and build true wealth—without shame. Hosted by Wealth Activator Lisa Drennon, creator of the Money Multiplier System. It’s not what you make—it’s what you do with it. 🗝️🌬️💖💸
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Welcome to iDateMoney®, the podcast that helps mompreneurs take back control of their finances with clarity, strategy, and soul. Hosted by Lisa Drennon—Wealth Activator, money mindset expert, and creator of the Money Multiplier System—this show is where taboo ends and true wealth begins.

Each week, you’ll get a mix of raw conversations, mindset rewrites, spiritual insights, and practical strategies to help you crush debt without budgeting shame, master cash flow in your business and personal finances, save, spend, and give with purpose, and create a wealth plan you actually love living.

This is not your accountant’s podcast. This is real-talk money coaching for women ready to multiply what they already have and step into their financial sovereignty.

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And the occasional money rant (because let’s be honest, some things need to be said).

Tune in, shift your money story, and start dating your finances—because wealth is your birthright, and it’s time to own it.

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Lisa Drennon, Wealth Activator & founder of I Date Money™️ has been in the finance & insurance industry since 1987. Her unconventional Money Multiplier System transformed her money relationship to become a self-made millionaire, retire 2 ½ years early, pay $100K of debt in 6 months, & relocate to her beachfront dream home.