About this episode
What do you do when your business takes a hit—then another, and another?Larissa Banting built a seven-figure destination wedding company in Costa Rica, only to be hit with economic downturns, internal theft, and a pandemic shutdown. But instead of giving up, she pivoted—again and again—and found her next calling in public relations.In this episode, Larissa shares:How she went from publicist to wedding planner (and back again)What a “self-liquidating offer” is—and how it saved her business in 2020The hard lessons behind selling a business, losing six figures, and rebuilding from scratchWhy it’s never too early (or too late) to pitch yourself to the mediaThe connection between horseback riding and entrepreneurship (yep, really!)This one’s for anyone who’s ever thought, “I can’t start over again.” You’re not starting over—you’re building on everything you’ve learned.? Grab Larissa’s free guide to pitching podcasts: Podcast PaloozaWebsite: larissabanting.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/larissa_banting/Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@larissabantingprFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/larissabantingbizLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/larissabanting/When’s the last time you did something just for YOU? ??Wine Camp 2026 is your chance to escape, sip fabulous local Rieslings, cruise at sunset, laugh around the fire pit, and soak up the magic of New York’s Finger Lakes.? Dates: July 30–August 2, 2026? Spots are limited, so grab yours now: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecampWine Camp 2026 is calling. Are you in?Want support growing your business? Book a free Discovery Call with Penny: https://tidycal.com/pennyforyourshots/discovery-call Wine Camp 2026: Join the list or save your spot: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/winecamp Become an Insider for weekly updates, tips, inspiration, and episode extras: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/insider Love cocktails + community? Join the Sipper Club: https://www.pennyforyourshots.com/sip Explore all things Penny: coaching, podcast, events, & more: https://www.pennyforyoursh
