Stop Treating Your Business Like a Baby! Grow Up and Earn More with Maiko Sakai

What if your lead generation strategy actually energized you instead of draining you? In this episode of She is a Leader, we’re joined by Maiko Sakai, business consultant and quiz alchemist who helps service providers escape the burnout of referrals and inconsistent marketing.  With her 10-step psychology-driven quiz creation framework, Maiko helps entrepreneurs attract aligned leads, build instant trust, and grow their email lists—without being glued to their laptops or micromanaging every move. From redefining the client relationship to treating your business like a thriving garden instead of a fragile baby, Maiko shares refreshingly honest insights into building a business that runs on systems, freedom, and actual joy. You’ll learn how Maiko Sakai made the shift from burnout to scalability, how to use quizzes as more than just a gimmick, and how to stop being a helicopter parent to your business and finally step into your CEO role with clarity and ease. If you’re ready to stop chasing leads and start building sustainable visibility, this episode is your permission slip.  🚀 Want one of the 4 free spots for a 30-min quiz audit with Maiko? Head over to YouTube and comment “QUIZ” in Maiko's episode. The first 4 people to comment will win a free spot! -------------- DISCLAIMER: This podcast is sponsored by AskYvi.com. Some links are affiliate links which means if you buy something we'll receive a small commission. -------------- 🌟 Meet Maiko Sakai Website: https://maikosakai.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/maikosakaibiz/ -------------- 🌟Connect with Yvi https://instagram.com/askyvi https://www.facebook.com/AskYvi/ -------------- 🏆 Highlights 🏆 00:00 | Introduction 05:15 | Why Maiko Sakai broke the “referral-only” business model   08:17 | Burnout, boundaries, and redesigning your client relationships   10:57 | Your business is not your baby: Maiko Sakai’s mindset shift for sustainable growth   14:35 | Why AI can't replace human expertise: ChatGPT in business   17:23 | What most entrepreneurs get wrong about quiz funnels 21:09 | Action steps from Maiko Sakai to start your first high-converting quiz   25:08 | How systems and SOPs unlock freedom in business -------------- powered by ecamm: https://askyvi.tips/ecamm and Transistor.fm :  https://askyvi.tips/transistorfm -------------- Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SheIsALeader Subscribe to Podcast: https://askyvi.tips/podcast Apply to be a guest: https://askyvi.tips/pod-SIAL Proud member of the podmatch network