How Amanda Tress Built a $100M Wellness Empire by Focusing on ONE Thing

In this powerful episode of the She Believed She Could™ Podcast, host Allison Walsh sits down with Amanda Tress – trailblazing founder and CEO of Faster Way to Fat Loss, mom of five, and leader of one of the most successful wellness companies in the nation. From launching her digital agency from her hospital bed to scaling a simple, focused offer into hundreds of millions in revenue, Amanda shares the faith, discipline, and strategy behind building a business that lasts. You’ll hear how she went from juggling multiple jobs in college to graduating debt-free, why she’s committed to eradicating poverty for women in wellness, and how she created a certification and digital franchise model that empowers thousands of coaches around the world. Inside this episode, we dive into:The biggest mistake she sees women make once they hit $2M–$3M in revenueWhy the most successful entrepreneurs commit to one thing for a decadHow to balance innovation with focus using an “innovation lab” instead of 13 offersThe hard lessons she’s learned around hiring, leadership, and fast growthEmotional burnout, boundaries, and leading with empathy as a female CEOFaster Way’s simple product suite and why simplifying created explosive growthBig vision for 2026, Costa Rica, and the next evolution of her brand and technology Chapters: 00:00 – Introduction & The #1 Mistake Female Entrepreneurs Make 02:05 – Why Focus Beats Having 13 Revenue Streams 04:18 – Meet Amanda Tress: Mom of Five & CEO of Faster Way 06:12 – Building a Digital Empire from a Hospital Bed 08:40 – The Origin Story: From Agency to Faster Way 11:02 – Creating the Certification & Digital Franchise Model 13:15 – Massive Scaling: $12M to $34M to Pandemic Growth 15:20 – The Power of Adaptability and Rapid Testing 17:34 – Why Entrepreneurs Need a 10-Year Focus 19:12 – Lessons from Bad Hires & Leadership Challenges 21:00 – Emotional Burnout, Empathy & Boundaries as a Female CEO 23:10 – What’s Next: Costa Rica, Tech Upgrades & 2026 Vision 25:05 – What Confidence Means to Amanda 26:10 – The Moment She Believed She Could 27:05 – How to Connect with Amanda   Connect with Amanda: Website: https://fasterwaytofatloss.com/ Instagram: @amandatress   🎁 Join Amanda’s FiTMAS Giveaway (Completely Free!) Start 2026 feeling stronger, healthier, and more energized than ever. Amanda is hosting her annual FiTMAS Challenge, and anyone can join at no cost. Sign up here: https://www.fasterwaytofatloss.com/fitmas-2025 ---------------------------- Connect with Allison: Instagram → @allisonwalsh Learn more about the Impact Brand Accelerator → allisonwalshconsulting.com/freebies Work with Allison: Ready to turn your story into a service-driven brand that opens doors and expands your impact? 🤩 👉 Subscribe for weekly episodes on mindset, confidence, personal branding, business growth, and well-being: https://pod.link/1505347834 💗 Connect with Allison: www.allisonwalshconsulting.com/newsletter Connect with AllisonInterested in working together? Fill out this form.www.instagram.com/allisonwalshwww.shebelievedbook.comwww.allisonwalshconsulting.comSignature Course | Build Your Brand On DemandAccess The Impact Brand AcceleratorAccess From Podcast to PlatformBeauty Must-Haves!