From Setback to Six Figures: Sue Pats’s Blueprint for Solopreneur Success

Entrepreneurship is messy, unpredictable, and often glamorized without anyone showing you the real playbook. That’s why my conversation with Sue Pats on the Six Figure Speaker Spotlight hit different. Sue isn’t just another digital business coach—she’s a walking, talking masterclass in resilience, reinvention, and building a business that actually supports your life instead of draining it.

Her journey? Wild. From careers in pharmacology and computer science to being bedridden for a year after a spinal injury, Sue could have easily thrown in the towel. Instead, she chose healing, spirituality, and a brand-new path as Co-owner of nuBeginning. Now she’s helping solopreneurs ditch perfectionism, launch fast, and scale smart—without sacrificing their health or sanity.

Here are some of the sharpest insights and strategies Sue shared—practical, no-BS lessons every solopreneur needs to hear.

Embrace the Power of Second Chances
Sue’s injury was supposed to sideline her for good. Instead, it became her reset button. She calls it her “bonus life”—a second shot at building something that mattered.

What she teaches: Your setbacks aren’t roadblocks—they’re rocket fuel. The hard stuff? That’s what sharpens your vision and makes your “why” unshakable.

Try this: Think about the challenges that shaped you. How are they pushing you toward your mission? And don’t just grind—add some spiritual grounding into your daily routine. It’s not fluff, it’s survival.

Get Clear on Your “Why” (And Stick to It)
Sue is big on clarity—knowing exactly who you are, what you stand for, and why you’re doing this in the first place. Without that? Your business wobbles.

Her framework:
- Define your personal brand: vision, goals, story, principles.
- Build your business around it, not the other way around.
- Balance ambition with values—because chasing dollars without direction burns you out fast.

Public Speaking Isn’t About You—it’s About Service
English is Sue’s third language. She’s got an accent. And she still launched a podcast when her audience asked for it.

Her mindset flip: Fear doesn’t disappear—you just move forward anyway. Stop worrying about being judged. Show up with value, and your people will find you.

Pro tip: Start small—local groups, breakout sessions, small stages. Focus on what you give, not how you sound.

Launch Fast. Learn Faster.
Sue hates watching entrepreneurs stall out while polishing their “perfect” product. Her solution? Move.

Through nuBeginning, she and her team hand solopreneurs entire ready-to-go course packages: funnels, campaigns, content—the works. Clients have walked away with $4,000 in their first week because they launched instead of lingering.

Lesson: Money lost can be replaced. Time lost? Gone forever.

Build Your Ecosystem
Sue’s approach isn’t about a single offer—it’s about creating a whole ecosystem: podcasts, trainings, courses, digital branding, and affiliate networks. That’s how you build something sustainable.

Shortcut for growth: Borrow audiences. Partner up. Jump into summits, bundles, and collaborations instead of pouring money into ads. It’s smarter, faster, and builds real community.

Progress Over Perfection (Always)
Sue put it bluntly: “You’ll be perfect the moment God calls you.” Until then—stop obsessing.

Perfectionism keeps you broke. Action builds momentum.

Be the CEO, Not the Assistant
Too many solopreneurs are drowning in admin and busywork. Sue’s advice? “Give yourself a damn promotion.”

Do this:
- Identify your top five tasks daily.
- Stick to the important, not just the urgent.
- Delegate or outsource the rest.

Success That Doesn’t Burn You Out
Sue walks while she works—literally. She goes live every day on a treadmill, because health and business should coexist, not compete.

She reminds us of Steve Jobs’s biggest regret—trading health for hustle. Don’t make that mistake.

Resources from Sue
Sue’s not just about talk—she’s about tools. From ready-to-go course packages to free trainings, she’s giving solopreneurs everything they need to stop spinning their wheels and start building real momentum.

Final Word
Sue’s story is the blueprint for solopreneurs who want more than just money. It’s about building a business that aligns with your values, your health, and your purpose. Because at the end of the day, what good is six figures if you’re burned out, broke down, or miserable?