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how sarah robbins rebuilt when everything collapsed
Some stories teach strategy.
Some teach character.
Sarah Robbins teaches both — in a way that stays with you.
People are often shocked that a kindergarten teacher became one of the most respected leaders in her field.
But the real lesson isn’t the leap.
It’s this:
Your competitive edge is usually hiding in plain sight… but most people never look for it, and even fewer keep trying when things get hard.
In our Xponential Podcast conversation, Sarah shows how she built a career and brand from scratch — not with rare talent, but with ordinary skills applied with intention and consistency.
But here’s the moment that stunned me — the one that shows who she really is.
Right after building a life-changing business and a thriving sales organization, she got a call telling her that her income — and her team’s income — would disappear in 60 days.
That kind of news can break people.
It can turn them bitter or vengeful.
It can make them forget who they are.
Sarah didn’t go there.
She chose to honor the people who made that decision — without drama, without resentment, without burning down relationships.
That’s not weakness.
That’s mastery.
Character like that isn’t common — but it’s a skill you can build if you know how.
Below is just a preview of what you’ll learn from this conversation.
🔍 What You’ll Learn
• A grounded, honest roadmap for reinvention
How to rebuild when life blindsides you — including the kind of betrayal most entrepreneurs never see coming.
• How ordinary skills become leverage
Simple systems, consistency, and the courage to try again turned everyday experience into business advantage.
• Why your personal brand isn’t optional anymore
It’s protection — a safeguard in a world where companies shift, markets change, and nothing is guaranteed.
• A rare look at the inner game
Faith, forgiveness, emotional endurance — the traits that actually keep you going when business gets chaotic.
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