Is Hustle And Hard Work Required To Scale?

Do you feel like “hustle culture” gets a bad rap these days? 😏

In this week’s episode of Rising Coaches with Sofia Bernardi, I dive deep into one of the most debated topics for entrepreneurs: Is hustle and hard work required to scale your business?

The early stages of building a business aren’t all sunshine and laptop-lifestyle dreams. It requires focus, effort, and yes, some hustle. It took me 3 years of hard work to create the business and life I have today – one filled with freedom, fulfilment, abundance, wealth and impact. And the truth is, I wouldn’t have this life today without the hard work, trade-offs and hustle at times to build this life.

Hard work pays off.

Here’s the truth: Most people want to make 20, 30, and even 50 to 100K per month, but don’t want to do the work to become the person who is making that. 

But here’s the thing…

If you want to achieve results that others don’t, you have to be willing to do what others don’t.

Extraordinary results require extraordinary actions. Are you ready to do what most won’t?

In this episode, I’ll show you:

✅ How to redefine hustle in a way that aligns with your values and energy.

✅ Why the right kind of hard work sets you up for ease and abundance later.

✅ How to shift your mindset so showing up feels empowering, not exhausting.

If you’ve ever felt torn between going “all in” or finding balance in your business, this episode will help you reframe the narrative to scale with confidence and clarity.

Building a business does take effort, but it doesn’t have to cost you your health, relationships, or joy. Tune in to learn how to create extraordinary results without sacrificing what matters most.

Let me know which part of the episode shifted your perspective most. Share your takeaway or tag me on Instagram @sofiarosebernardi