Best Sam Horwitz Podcasts (2025)

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Maria LaMagna Morales (Founder @ Press Publish Studio, former Head of Socials @ a16z ) 47:21

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14d ago47:21

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Really psyched to share my conversation with Maria LaMagna Morales. Maria is best known for leading socials at a16z, and she's now building Press Publish Studio, a boutique advisory helping founders with content strategy and execution (without the bloat of a trad agency!) In our conversation, we spoke about what she learned at a16z, her minimum via…

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Anna Shults Held (Scale Venture Partners) 57:37

21d ago57:37

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Anna is the Head of Content at Scale Venture Partners, where she leads editorial and helps the firm articulate what it stands for. In our conversation, we unpacked her perspective on what storytelling looks like in a world full of AI slop, why most founders feel stuck and what they can do about it, and how to build a personal brand that actually ma…

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Rachael Horwitz (Haun Ventures) 51:09

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My conversation with Rachael Horwitz. Rachael is currently CMO at Haun Ventures. She has spent her career shaping how the world’s most important tech companies tell their story - from Coinbase, where she served as VP of Comms, to Google, Facebook, Twitter, and Spark Capital. She was also Operating Partner at a16z crypto before joining Haun Ventures…

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Sam Bowman (Head of Publishing @ Stripe) 1:00:31

4M ago1:00:31

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My conversation with Sam Bowman. Sam is best known for co-founding Works in Progress, a magazine he started in 2020, which was later acquired by Stripe in 2022. He now serves as the Head of Publishing at Stripe. I was curious to get Sam's take on the value of longer, more meaningful content in an agewhere "going short" seems to be the conventional …

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Ross Matican (Tailwinds) 1:04:42

5M ago1:04:42

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My conversation with Ross Matican, founder of Tailwinds - an independent advisory that helps cybersecurity founders with positioning. Hope you enjoy! Where to find Ross: Ross on Linkedin The Tailwinds website. Where to find me: @yashbagal on X On LinkedinBy Yash Bagal + Spectral

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Richard Feloni (RJF Editorial, prev. Bain Capital Ventures) 51:33

6M ago51:33

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My conversation with Rich Feloni. Rich is the founder of RJF Editorial, and the former head of content at Bain Capital Ventures. Chapters: ⁠00:00 ⁠Cold open ⁠01:40 ⁠Rich’s backstory ⁠04:26 ⁠Going to Fiji to see Tony Robbins ⁠9:39 ⁠His time at Bain Capital Ventures ⁠10:54 ⁠Misconceptions about mainstream media ⁠14:11 ⁠The clash between journalists a…

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Vincent Touati-Tomas 28:40

7M ago28:40

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My conversation with Vincent Touati-Tomas. Vincent is the former head of marketing and comms at Northzone. He's currently building his own independent advisory that helps founders with storytelling. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open 01:02 Vincent's backstory 11:02 Vincent unpacks his editorial philosophy 17:27 The importance of documentation 19:11 Common m…

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Christen O'Brien (Scribble Ventures) 41:29

7M ago41:29

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My conversation with Christen O'Brien, Partner at Scribble Ventures. Chapters: 00:00 Cold open 07:16 Christen's backstory 11:05 Building brands in VC 24:59 Christen's thoughts on content and distro 25:11 Mistakes made and lessons learned 31:02 Her work at Scribble Ventures 38:10 Where Christen draws inspiration from…

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Adam Delehanty (Ghost) 25:29

8M ago25:29

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My conversation with Adam Delehanty, founder and CEO of Ghost.By Yash Bagal + Spectral

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Dean Khan Dhillon (fortyiq) 28:27

8M ago28:27

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My conversation with Dean Khan Dhillon, the CEO of fortyiq. 00:00 Cold open 05:29 Dean's backstory 08:17 From contractor to CEO in 240 days 11:42 Thoughts on in crypto marketing 13:23 Minimum viable content strategy, and other tips 20:49 Common mistakes on crypto twitter 22:43 Future Plans for fortyiq 27:39 Trends, and closing thoughts…

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Jaime Novoa (Kfund) 33:12

9M ago33:12

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My conversation with Jaime Novoa, partner at Kfund. Links: Jaime on X: @jaimenovoa Yash on X: @yashbagal The Narrative is produced by Spectral.By Yash Bagal + Spectral

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Jenny Chao (Day One Ventures) 29:31

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In this episode, I spoke to Jenny Chao, the Director of Communications at Day One Ventures. Links: Jenny on Twitter: @jenny_chao Yash on Twitter: @yashbagal The Narrative is produced by Spectral.By Yash Bagal + Spectral

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Nate Martins (Foundation Capital) 27:21

12M ago27:21

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My conversation with Nate Martins, Marketing Partner at Foundation Capital. Links: Nate on Twitter: https://x.com/martin_plural Yash on Twitter: https://x.com/yashbagal The Narrative is produced by Spectral.By Yash Bagal + Spectral

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137: Collaborations: Do They Work and Should You Try Them? 18:13

2+ y ago18:13

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Collaborations are gaining in popularity lately and it's easy to get caught in the trap of doing them just to do them. But what you need to keep in mind is whether or not collaborations make sense for you and your business as a marketing strategy. In today's episode, I'm sharing what collaborations are, why they sometimes don't work, and how to det…

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136: Honoring Your CEO Role: How to Invest in Yourself and Your Business with Sam Abbott 32:08

2+ y ago32:08

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As the leader of your business, it's important to keep investing in yourself personally and professionally. Your business is going to evolve and you have to evolve with it. There are always seasons in life that will impact your priorities and it's OK to be open to change. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Sam Abbott, a registered dietitian nutr…

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135: Business Milestones Are Not One Size Fits All 22:25

2+ y ago22:25

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The topic of business success keeps coming up lately and I had to record this episode to address what I'm seeing and how to reframe it. So many business owners focus too much on the timeline of reaching certain business milestones and not enough on what's already been accomplished. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to redefine what business succe…

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134: Being Unapologetically Bold in Your Business with Lindsey Lopez Horwitz 40:05

2+ y ago40:05

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Not feeling aligned in your business can lead to feelings of frustration and imposter syndrome. Listening to what other people think you should do in your business is not going to fulfill you. You need to discover what lights you up. In today's episode, I'm talking with Lindsey Lopez Horwitz, founder of Virtually Lindsey and a former client of mine…

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133: Sell Like a CEO: Building Confidence and Shifting Your Mindset Around Sales 16:13

2+ y ago16:13

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Selling is something we've all struggled with at some point or another. We've seen the icky practices online and want to avoid it at all costs. I get it. I've been there, too. There's a lot of pressure when it comes to sales and it's even worse when you don't have the confidence you need to sell like a CEO. In today's episode, I'm sharing how you c…

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132: Stepping Into Your CEO Role With Registered Dietitian, Marissa Miluk 35:41

2+ y ago35:41

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When you started your business, did you have trouble stepping into the CEO role? Perhaps your people-pleasing tendencies or insecurities had you asking other people for advice and permission instead of leading the way. These barriers are normal and can be overcome by shifting your mindset in your business. In today's episode, I'm talking with Maris…

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131: What My Sourdough Bread Baking Journey Taught Me About Imposter Syndrome & Business 19:20

2+ y ago19:20

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This is a story about how I learned to bake sourdough bread from scratch, after being intimidated by it for quite some time. But it's really a story about how imposter syndrome can seep into every part of your life, and how you can fight it. In today's episode, I'm sharing what exactly imposter syndrome is, how it shows up in our lives (no matter w…

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130: Building a Successful Business and CEO Mentality with Amy Nielson 37:01

2+ y ago37:01

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When you come up with an idea for a business, and even when you're well into owning and running a business, imposter syndrome can hit hard. It can be easy to think that you're not capable or that you have to try something completely different. But if you take a beat and follow your intuition, you'll see that you don't have to ditch your business or…

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129: How to Create the Summer of Your Dreams as the CEO of your Business 15:48

2+ y ago15:48

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Summer is coming, and I know we all want to soak up the sunshine with family or friends or even have some extra time to ourselves. That's a big part of why we became entrepreneurs, right? To prioritize time off to recharge. In today's episode, I'm talking about why it is so important to prioritize the life that you want to live. I'm sharing three t…

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128: Arianna Vernier's Journey from Burnt Out Teacher to Confident CEO 31:12

2+ y ago31:12

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Our goals in life change constantly depending on our circumstances. Maybe you recently started a family, or you want to spend more time practicing your hobby, or you long to travel. For today's guest, she realized that teaching required valuable energy that meant she was too tired and overwhelmed to pour into her own child. That was the wake up cal…

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127: Reframing What Monthly Recurring Revenue Can Look Like for You 18:49

2+ y ago18:49

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When it comes to building a sustainable business, jumping from project to project and client to client just isn't enough to get you there. Offering work that you enjoy on a recurring basis will allow you to free up time and energy. In today's episode, I'm talking about types of monthly recurring revenue (MRR), how to think about MRR in an outside t…

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126: The Unexpected Benefits of Coaching Programs with Lisa McHargue 53:07

2+ y ago53:07

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Investing in yourself is never something you'll regret. No matter the outcome, you're going to learn something valuable about yourself and what you want (or don't want) for your business. In this episode, I'm chatting with Lisa McHargue about her experience in my Consulting Framework Accelerator program. She's sharing how she got into the online sp…

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125: Why You Need to Define Your Core Values to Build an Aligned Business with Natalie Gingrich 49:36

2+ y ago49:36

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Today, I'm talking with my guest and dear friend Natalie Gingrich of the Ops Authority all about core values. The hard truth is that you can't make the best business decisions and attract the right clients without clear, defined core values. You have to define, refine, and incorporate your core values and let them create the foundation for your bus…

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124: Gaining the Confidence You Need to Grow to the Next Level in Your Business 22:03

2+ y ago22:03

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So many women I speak with want to move their business to the next level, but they just feel… stuck when it comes to getting to the next step. These aren't women lacking in skill or expertise or even ambition. No, what they're missing is the confidence they need to believe in their own strengths and strategic abilities. And so often, they're lackin…

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123: Branding Is More Than Your Logo with Abbey McGrew 39:27

2+ y ago39:27

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You have poured your heart and soul into your business, making sure that it's aligned with who you are and what you want to offer … and now you need a brand that fits. And not just a logo and color palette but also visual messaging that speaks to your target audience and also what your business represents. In today's episode, I'm chatting with Abbe…

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122: How I Use Human Design, Enneagram, and The KOLBE A in My Role as CEO 27:39

2+ y ago27:39

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Embracing your CEO role on a deeper level is so important. If you have listened to this podcast before, you know how strongly I feel about personal leadership development. If you're not already doing it, I want to encourage you to find what works for you to explore who you are at your core, what drives you, and how you best operate within your busi…

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121: Boundaries & Burnout: How to Find Balance in Your Business 22:06

2+ y ago22:06

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Leaving the 9-5 world to become an entrepreneur comes with a lot of flexibility. However, if you don't set boundaries—and stick to them—you won't be able to achieve the balance that you desire. It's easy to trade freedom for burnout if you're not careful. In today's episode, I'm talking about why entrepreneurs get burnt out, the importance of stick…

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120: Learning to Trust Yourself in Your CEO Role 15:57

3y ago15:57

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If you don't trust yourself, it's going to be really difficult to step fully into the role of CEO. Unfortunately, it's common for women in leadership to overlook this need to trust in themselves. They're afraid to go all in. In today's episode, I'm sharing why learning to trust yourself enables you to be the CEO that you desire to be, the importanc…

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119: Building a Confident and Healthy Money Mindset with Stephanie Jones 37:51

3y ago37:51

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When it comes to managing finances, women often get treated like their husbands should be the ones in charge of the money. Women want to be empowered to know their wealth and grow it according to their wants and needs. Today's guest, Stephanie Jones, is a financial advisor at a Fortune 500 company who also has launched her own business educating fe…

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118: Embrace Your CEO Role with These Three Practical Tips 15:48

3y ago15:48

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Learning about yourself, digging into your Human Design or your Enneagram, figuring out what works for you and what doesn't—that can be really fun. But if you're not taking action on what you learn, you're not going to get very far. When you're not showing up as the leader of your business, you're not in alignment with yourself or your clients. In …

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117: Ready, Set, CEO™: How I'm Rebranding the Podcast and Helping You Become a Confident CEO 19:32

3y ago19:32

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A lot of my listeners and clients are looking to become the CEO of their business with confidence. They're defining what success means to them. They're building out a business and all the strategies and backend work that comes with it, and yet they also understand the importance of mindset and alignment. These are the conversations that I want to h…

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116: Think Like a CEO: Three Ways to Set Goals and Aspirations 13:48

3y ago13:48

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When it comes to setting goals in your business, are you operating from a place of alignment with your core values? Do you know what your core values are? Do you think of yourself as a leader? It is my true passion and mission in this life to help women to step into their power and to become amazing leaders. In today's episode, I'm going to share t…

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115: Four Ways to Step into Your CEO Role in 2023 20:07

3y ago20:07

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You are your business. But do you know who you are and what you want—at your core? Without any distractions or comparisons getting in your way? In today's episode, I'm sharing four things to commit to in 2023 that will help you embrace your best CEO self. And it all starts with getting to know who you are at your core and prioritizing your internal…

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114: Three Business Development Practices I'm Prioritizing in 2023 24:39

3y ago24:39

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I've been in the online business world since 2016, and I've learned a lot along the way—about myself, about what I want for my business, and about who I want my clients to be. This year, I'm focusing on three specific business development practices, and I 'm explaining why this is my 2023 focus. In today's episode, I'm talking about fine tuning my …

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113: My Word of the Year and Defining Success in 2023 20:21

3y ago20:21

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It's a new year, and I'm excited about the prospects and growth to come. At the end of each year, I choose a word of the year for the new year to come. I'm sharing my 2023 word of the year with you all in this episode. With my word of the year, I'm focusing not on anything new, but on supporting what I already have going in my business and making s…

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112: Building Trust and Confidence in Yourself with Nicole Kalil 54:20

3y ago54:20

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How we define success is often influenced by those around us, society, the industry that we work in—outsiders whose opinions aren't really relevant to our sense of self. The most important factor in your success and how you operate as a leader is you. Today's guest is Nicole Kalil, a coach, podcast host, author, and speaker, who I met at a retreat …

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111: Going Inward to Figure Out Who You Are as the CEO of Your Business 23:48

3y ago23:48

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During this season, everyone is reflecting on their year—how it went, what they want more of, goals for next year. As an entrepreneur, the journey is full of ups and downs, and you may be wondering if you're "cut out" for the role you've taken on as CEO of your business. In today's episode, I'm sharing why it's important to do your inner work in or…

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110: Word of the Year and Annual Planning Roadmap 30:25

3y ago30:25

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No matter where you are in your business, if you want to grow strategically, you've got to have some kind of planning in place for the future. There are really traditional ways you can do this, but that's not the only approach, or even the best for everyone. Over the years, I've refined my annual planning approach and figured out what works well fo…

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109: Implementing Feminine Energy in Your Business and Life with Gina DeVee 38:10

3y ago38:10

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In business, we are so used to a go-go-go mentality. Climb the ladder. Work long, hard hours to get ahead. Burn yourself out. And all for what? At the end of the day, is a lot of money accompanied by misery and exhaustion what we want out of life? In today's episode, I'm chatting with transformational coach Gina DeVee about bringing feminine energy…

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108: The Importance of Getting in the Room with Other Leaders 18:08

3y ago18:08

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I regularly meet with a group of women who are leaders in my industry. We share ideas, hash out frustrations, and lift each other up. It's one of the most positive experiences in my professional life. Many people might see us as "competitors," and it's certainly easy to view your peers as competition. The truth is that we have different business mo…

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107: The Antidote to Imposter Syndrome 12:17

3y ago12:17

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If you've never invested in a program or mentorship, you might question if anyone would want to invest in a similar offering from your own business. Or maybe you don't think you know enough or that you've refined your offer enough or made your sales page appealing for a large audience. While there's nothing wrong with slick offers or gorgeous landi…

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106: How Adaptability Can Sustain Your Business in Tough Times 18:24

3y ago18:24

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When the going gets tough, you might find yourself wanting to throw in the towel. You lose a client, you worry about raising your prices when there's inflation, you just don't know if you can keep going. In today's episode, I'm sharing what to do when things feel hard or constrictive in your business. The answer is not to quit; it's to be adaptable…

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105: What to Do When Things Aren't Working in Your Business 19:35

3y ago19:35

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If it feels like something isn't working in your business, it's important to get really honest with yourself. Don't ignore those little nudges telling you something is wrong; take some time to get to the root of the problem. In today's episode, I'm sharing some questions to ask yourself when things feel off, how getting to know yourself as a leader…

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104: How to Reframe Your Thoughts About Sales 15:22

3y ago15:22

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Sales is something every entrepreneur has to engage in—and often something that feels terrifying or intimidating. No one wants to come across as sleazy or pushy or overbearing, and often, that's how people think of sales. That is not how selling has to be. In today's episode, I'm sharing a recent experience I had that I think is a helpful reframe f…

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103: Avoiding Burnout in Your Business 30:24

3y ago30:24

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Burnout is a real thing. And it can manifest in a huge number of different ways. If you're not taking the time to rest and recharge, you're going to notice burnout creeping up on you and keeping you from the life that you desire. In today's episode, I'm sharing how to recognize the signs of burnout and make shifts in your business and schedule, as …

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102: How to Achieve Contentment in Your Business 20:07

3y ago20:07

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As business owners, we're constantly tweaking our processes and trying to figure out how to sustainably scale. We have goals for higher revenue, shorter hours, vacations where we actually go on vacation, and more time with family. It can feel like you're constantly working toward something that will always be a work in progress. You may wonder, wil…

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101: Share Your Story and Attract Your Dream Clients 18:46

3y ago18:46

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Coaching is similar at its foundation. And because of that, it can be easy to look around in your area of expertise and see others who are doing similar work to you. It can be easy to get in your head about whether or not you should even move forward with your offering. In today's episode, I'm talking about celebrating your uniqueness (and others')…