SSHnextchapter

For the chapter you can feel coming

You know you're ready for something more. You just don't know what comes next.

SSHnextchapter is a practical place to find your footing, make sense of the possibilities, and decide on a next move that fits your real life.

What's Your Next Chapter? · A thoughtful place to begin

A calm, thoughtful moment for considering what comes next

You do not need the whole map.

You need a clear next step.

A different kind of guidance

Experience you can use.

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Clarity over noise

Sort through the ideas, fears, and possibilities until the real question is visible.

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Business in the real world

Get grounded advice shaped by decades of building, selling, negotiating, and adapting.

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A plan with a pulse

Turn a compelling idea into a small, sensible sequence of actions you can actually take.

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Confidence without hype

Build trust in your judgment through honest questions, useful tools, and forward motion.

The person behind the perspective

Sara Smith has started over more than once.

She has spent more than 45 years building businesses from the ground up, including helping grow one from $0 to $240 million. She is an award-winning author, entrepreneur, and mentor who understands both the excitement and the uncertainty of a new beginning.

“You don't need to have the rest of your life figured out. You just need to figure out what comes next.”

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A sensible first step

Begin with a better question.

The free workbook helps you name what you want, see what is keeping you stuck, and choose where to start.

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Kind words, thoughtfully given

What people are saying

“Over the past 35 years I have worked with thousands of people who want to change. Working with Sara was personally pleasurable and professionally rewarding. She was receptive and open to suggestions for change. She had a hunger for spiritual growth and she implemented the changes we discussed immediately. If only all my clients were like Sara.”
Diane Strausser, MSS, LISWOrdained Buddhist Teacher
“If there's one person who deserves the title of 'award-winning author coach and mentor' without a doubt, it's Sara Smith Hymowitz. I've had the honor of knowing her. But it's not just about achieving awards and accolades with Sara Smith Hymowitz as your mentor; it's about personal growth. Her mentorship extends beyond writing techniques; it's about becoming a better storyteller and, ultimately, a better person. The confidence and self-belief they instill in their mentees are truly remarkable.”
Kevin HarringtonEnterprises
“Sara's profound influence is a beacon of inspiration, wisdom, and unwavering support. Her remarkable books and invaluable mentorship have been my guiding light through life's toughest challenges, uplifting both my spirit and my company's mission to unprecedented heights. In Sara, one discovers a rare gem—a brilliant mind, a compassionate heart, and an unyielding dedication to integrity. I am profoundly honored to champion Sara, a true paragon of excellence in everything she undertakes. Her latest work is not just a book; it is a testament to a transformative force that everyone should experience.”