The Power of Saying No | The Counter Offer Podcast

Why is saying no so much harder than saying yes?

In this episode of The Counter Offer, Meredith Alderson and Jenny Kim tackle a topic that many business owners, real estate agents, parents, and high achievers struggle with: learning how to say no.

When your income is tied directly to your effort, turning down opportunities can feel risky. In a commission-based business, every lead, meeting, event, and opportunity can feel like something you should say yes to. But over time, Meredith and Jenny have learned that constantly saying yes often comes at the expense of the things that matter most.

They share honest conversations about boundaries, burnout, people-pleasing, and how they’ve learned to make decisions that align wit ...