Debt doesn’t have to mean failure—it can mean forward momentum.
In this episode, Terri Taylor explores the role debt plays in building a successful design business. You’ll learn the crucial difference between debt that drags you down and debt that builds you up—and why holding onto guilt or shame about money only stalls your growth.
From SBA loans to strategic credit use, Terri shares personal stories and clear strategies for using debt to expand your business and stay in financial control. She also offers a mindset reset for those carrying lingering debt, showing you how to move forward with confidence, clarity, and joy.
Topics We Cover in This Episode:
- The subconscious money beliefs that limit growth
- Why businesses need capital to grow
- Smart uses of debt for scaling a design business
- How to eliminate toxic debt, one card at a time
- Celebrating financial progress and building momentum
- A mindset shift from shame to strategy
- What “good debt” really looks like (and how to use it)
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