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Rapid-Fire Q&A: Tools, Challenges, and Growth in the Messy Middle
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It’s Friday—which means it’s time for Rapid-Fire Q&A.
Every week, I answer your biggest questions from the messy middle of building and scaling a business. Today we’re diving into everything from tech tools, to batching content, to affiliate marketing, and even why I joined the GaryVee x Stan Challenge.
Here’s what we’ll cover in this episode:
- How to know when it’s time to switch vs. stick with your tools
- Why I joined the GaryVee x Stan Challenge and what I hope to learn
- My #1 batching content tip
- How I create even when I’m not inspired
- Building authority without bragging
- How affiliate marketing fits into my business model
- Balancing business with lifestyle (golf, travel, family, and BBQ weekends)
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If you want direct access, weekly accountability, and behind-the-scenes coaching to grow your business, email me at [email protected]
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✨ Key Takeaways:
- Tools should serve your business stage, not complicate it
- Authority is about consistency, not ego
- Lifestyle fuels content when you learn to see it that way
- Messy momentum beats waiting for perfect every time
🎧 Listen now and get real answers from the messy middle.
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Content Creation & Scheduling
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- Repurpose.io → [https://repurpose.io?fpr=207202&fp_sid=akagabie]
- Descript → [https://www.descript.com/?lmref=A6jhNg]
- No Hassle Website (Smart Creator Press) → [https://nohasslewebsite.com/?aff=akagabbie]
- Buzzsprout (podcast hosting) → [https://www.buzzsprout.com/?referrer_id=2407787]
Tech & Equipment
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- MacBook Pro → [https://amzn.to/41rPC9R]
- Studio Display → [https://amzn.to/4mBBcMX]
- Blue Yeti Mic (well, my is actually pink!) → [https://amzn.to/3Hwvflh]
- Ring Light → [https://amzn.to/47RtY2L]
Workspace Favorites
- My favorite notebook → [https://amzn.to/4fWPfKg]
- My go-to pencils/pens → [https://amzn.to/3JDMl10]
- Sticky notes & highlighters → [https://amzn.to/4fXaXOh]
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