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Rooted & Relentless is the podcast for big-dreaming, soul-led entrepreneurs building businesses—and lives—on their own terms. Hosted by Biz Growth Strategist & Operational Powerhouse Steph Rubio, this show blends unfiltered business strategy with personal growth stories, mindset shifts, a touch of randomness, and plenty of humor to keep you laughing. Everything is on the table. It’s raw, real, and relentlessly honest. New episodes drop weekly(ish). Bring your notebook & an open mind. This is ...
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This podcast helps service-based entrepreneurs and business owners scale their businesses in any economy without overworking or overwhelm. The goal is to create an asset you can sell while enjoying life as you build it. Here, you turn your business into a client-attracting gem and become a high-performing CEO. About the Host: Maggie Perotin is the founder of Stairway to Leadership. As an international business and leadership coach, Maggie helps service-based business owners start, grow, and ...
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The More Profitable Podcast with Stacey Harris
Stacey Harris | Podcast Strategy + Production for Coaches & Consultants
The More Profitable Podcast is for service-based business owners who want their podcast to drive real sales—not just downloads. Hosted by Stacey Harris, founder of Uncommonly More, this show gives you the strategies, systems, and structure you need to turn your podcast into a sales tool. We’re not here for hacks or vanity metrics—we’re here to help you build a show that consistently attracts, qualifies, and converts right-fit leads. Each week, Stacey shares what’s working right now for her c ...
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Social media marketing, small business marketing, and content strategy that actually works—for creative entrepreneurs, photographers, and service-based business owners who want to grow with clarity, not hustle. Hosted by photographer, personal branding expert, and visibility strategist Brenda Eckhardt, this podcast delivers honest conversations, mindset shifts, and practical visibility strategies to help you attract the right clients, simplify your content, and show up with purpose. Whether ...
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Systems Rehab | Client Experience Systems for Service Providers
Kenniqua Lewter - Client Experience Systems Strategist
You’re incredible at what you do. Clients rave about your work. But behind the scenes? That’s where things get messy. Onboarding feels clunky, communication slips through the cracks, retention isn’t where it could be, and your systems don’t fully support the experience you want your clients to have. Welcome to Systems Rehab, the podcast where we fix the messy back end and transform it into a streamlined, revenue-driving, retention-boosting client experience. Hosted by Client Experience Syste ...
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Fortis Baseline | Simplified Strategies for AEC Marketing & BD Leaders
Fractional CMO | Strategist | Marketer | Speaker | Coach
Are you at the helm of an AEC firm, steering through the complex landscape of the built environment, or leading the charge in marketing and business development? The Fortis Baseline Podcast is your strategic ally, crafted specifically for decision-makers, marketers, and business developers within the AEC industry. Join Melinda Colón, a seasoned Fractional CMO, Speaker, and Marketing & Business Strategist with a profound track record of empowering small and mid-size firms to make healthy reve ...
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Craft Your Content that Sells with Ease - A dynamic podcast for entrepreneurs and creators looking to enhance their content marketing strategies. Each episode dives into practical tips and expert insights on creating engaging content that resonates with audiences and boosts sales. Join us as we explore innovative techniques , share ideas, strategies to craft compelling stories and messages that effectively capture attention and drive results.
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Have you noticed so much business and marketing content out there is so abstract and airy fairy - what they’re saying sounds good, but what do you actually need to DO? That’s where the Good Marketing, Good Business podcast comes in, this is where I share practical strategies to help you grow your service based business. Everything from exactly where to find more clients through to how to follow up properly without pestering. Your host, Shannon Stone is an award-winning business and marketing ...
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EP # 218 - Some Loose Thoughts After Two Weeks Away
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21:28Send us a text I'm back from vacation and feeling... different. You know that feeling when you step away from your routine and suddenly realize what you didn't even know you were missing? In this episode, I'm sharing some honest reflections about what two weeks with extended family across Europe reminded me about balance, relationships, and why we …
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Perfection Is What’s Keeping You From Launching Your Podcast
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17:11If you’re still sitting on a podcast idea because you’re waiting for the “right” time, let me stop you. What you’re actually doing is waiting for perfect. And perfect is just procrastination with better branding. While you’re busy “getting ready,” somebody else is already publishing and getting in front of your clients. I’ve put out 689 episodes of…
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Mastering Personal Branding with Payton Moran
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35:21Join me for my first ever guest episode of Rooted and Relentless, where we dive into the world of personal branding with an expert in doing just that, Payton Moran. Discover the not-so-secret sauce behind building a powerful personal brand, how it is going to be THE thing to carry you through the trust apocalypse we currently find ourselves in and …
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#197 Cash Flow Peace: Escape the 30-Day Stress Cycle
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6:12Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Learn the simplest way to stop living invoice to invoice and getting out of the 30 day panic cycle so many business owners find themselves stuck in so you can feel some peace around managing the cash flow in your business and also free up headspace to think about the future and not just abou…
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MM 218 - The Brutal Truth About Consistent 5K and 10K Months
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4:35Send us a text In this bonus episode of Maggie's Moment, I'm sharing the uncomfortable truth about why most service-based entrepreneurs struggle to hit consistent 5K and 10K months. It's not about working harder. Key Takeaways: • Why the revenue rollercoaster happens (and how to get off it) • The one critical piece most entrepreneurs are missing • …
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The Magic of Having the Plan & Moving Like the Next Version of Yourself, an example by Steph Rubio
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7:12On this episode Steph shares her unique approach to personal growth and success. Some people call it manifesting. Some people call it living as your next identifiy. Some people call it forward thinking. Some people call it living with intention. Whatever you call it, discover the magic of having a plan and how moving like the next version of yourse…
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EP 217 - How to Make Q4 Your Most Profitable Quarter - The Mini New Year Strategy
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13:42Send us a text September is here—your "Mini New Year" and the perfect time to set up Q4 for massive success! Discover how service business owners can learn from retail giants who make most of their annual revenue in just the last quarter. Maggie reveals the strategic playbook to transform your final four months into your most profitable period, com…
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How To Get Repeat Clients (Keep them Coming Back Again and Again!) | Ep.25
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44:19Are you losing clients or struggling to keep them happy, even though you provide amazing services? The problem isn’t your skill; it’s the gaps in your client experience. In this live session, I break down how high-performing service providers use client experience systems to streamline every step, from inquiry to offboarding. In this episode of Sys…
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Why Listener Growth Doesn’t Equal More Clients (And What to Focus On Instead)
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31:03If your downloads have dipped and you’re thinking, “The podcast is broken, what am I doing wrong?”—you’re not alone. It’s easy to spiral when numbers dip, but more downloads doesn’t equal more sales. Your show has a job inside your sales process. The real question isn’t “How do I get more listeners?” It’s “Is my show actually moving the right peopl…
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MVP: Your Business Wants You To Take A Vacation
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11:29Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Enjoy this Most Valued Podcast episode on why your business needs a vacation from YOU. This episode 2 of a 5 part series. You can listen to the rest of the episodes in this series here: 1/5: ✈️ Take A Vacation Your Laptop Isn't Invited To 2/5: Why Your Business Needs A Vacation 3/5: The 5 Si…
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MM 217 - 3 Must-Have Systems to Scale Your Service Business to 6 and 7 Figures
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4:04Send us a text Why do most service businesses never hit $100K, let alone a million and beyond? McKinsey research reveals it's not talent or passion—it's the lack of documented and working systems. Discover the three critical systems every service business needs to scale successfully. What You'll Learn The 3 critical systems every service business m…
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EP # 216 - Rewire Your Brain to Stop Working Against Your Business Success
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22:08Send us a text Are you your own biggest obstacle to business success? In this game-changing episode, Maggie reveals why your brain's survival instinct is sabotaging your entrepreneurial dreams—and exactly how to rewire it to work FOR you instead of against you. Discover the hidden mental patterns that keep ambitious business owners stuck, plus a pr…
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Scaling Your Business with Systems, Delegation, and Sales (ft. Cassandra Barrett) | Ep.24
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39:26In this episode of the Systems Rehab Podcast, I sit down with Cassandra Barrett, a powerhouse business operations consultant, to unpack what it really takes to scale a business into an agency model. And here’s the fun part: instead of just keeping it theory-based, Cassandra actually used my business as the example. Since I’ve been exploring what it…
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Podcast Housekeeping: How to Craft the Perfect Podcast Episode
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18:28Until now, this podcast housekeeping series has been very much about the listener. It’s been more about the people on the other end who you want to entice into your business. But what about the impact on how you feel about your podcast? That’s the focus for today’s show, where we dive into the process of putting episodes together. In this episode o…
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Overcoming Fear of Your Family in Social Media Marketing
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22:18In this episode, Steph gets pretty direct about letting the family & friends still hanging around your social media be the reason you do not show up & sell your offers. Discover practical strategies and inspiring stories from Steph who also had to face these fears head-on and emerged stronger. This episode calls out the importance of having the rig…
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#196 The Hidden Work That Makes Everything Easier In Your Small Business
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7:37Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Most business owners think client work is the most valuable part of their business. But the truth? Design time - the hours you spend improving systems, empowering your team, and setting the future direction - is what makes client delivery easier, faster, and less stressful. In this episode, …
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MM 216 - The One Thing Keeping You From Making Your Marketing Successful
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3:32Send us a text You bought a course, followed it exactly, and got zero results? You're not alone. Harvard Business Review reveals that 70% of strategic initiatives fail—not because the strategy is wrong, but because business owners implement them blindly without adapting to their unique circumstances. What You'll Learn The shocking statistic about w…
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EP # 215 - From Random Luck to Predictable Success. Mastering Your Business Patterns
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16:05Send us a text Do you often find yourself wondering, "I have no idea how this client found me" or repeating the same mistakes (ex., accepting clients that are cheap super hard to work with)? In today's episode, Maggie reveals why successful service business owners think like scientists—and how mastering the art of looking back can transform your ra…
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Can Cycle Syncing Make You More Productive? I’m Really Curious | Ep.23
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18:00What if your work and creativity didn’t have to fight against your body, but flowed with it instead? In this episode, I’m diving into cycle syncing and how I’m starting to experiment with aligning my business tasks and content creation to the natural rhythms of my cycle. I’ll share why this approach caught my attention, how I’m planning to put it i…
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Podcast Housekeeping: How to Craft the Perfect Podcast Description and Cover Art
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17:08When you open up Spotify or another preferred podcast app, what do you see? As a podcast host, you really want your show to stand out on these apps. But listeners have so many choices, even if they narrow things down with a search for a specific subject (unless it’s really, really niche). And the options can blend together. So how do you make sure …
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#195 The Sales Pitch You Don’t Know You’re Making
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7:26Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! You can say all the “right” things in your marketing…but if your thoughts underneath are negative - like “clients always pay late” or “I’m not good enough”-that’s what your audience actually hears. In this episode, I’m breaking down how your hidden thoughts shape your marketing, attract the …
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Knowing, Navigating, & Sharing Values, Politics, & Basic Human Rights in Your Business
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14:01In this episode, Steph Rubio discusses the importance of living your values in business, particularly in relation to politics and human rights. She emphasizes that politics inevitably affects business operations and decisions, and differentiates between political issues and human rights. Steph encourages listeners to be clear about their values and…
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MM 215 - The Power of Productive Constraints
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3:26Send us a text What if cutting your project timeline in half could make you MORE successful? Discover why constraints aren't limitations—they're forcing functions that spark breakthrough thinking and creative solutions. What You'll Learn: Why IKEA and Dropbox used constraints to dominate their industries The research behind "productive constraints"…
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EP # 214 - Need It, Want It, or Own It? The Goal-Setting Game Changer
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17:43Send us a text What's the difference between wanting a goal and truly OWNING it? In this powerful episode, Maggie reveals the transformational moment that shifted everything—when her biggest, most audacious goal was accidentally revealed during her Legacy Makers TV filming. Through her candid behind-the-scenes story, discover why hiding your dreams…
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Your Back-to-Business Game Plan (Summer Is Over!) | Ep.22
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17:05Summer’s winding down, maybe you’ve been juggling family, vacations, or just taking a much-needed break, and now it’s time to get back into the swing of things. In this episode, I’m all about helping you get back to business with confidence and clarity. I’ll share practical tips on how to evaluate your availability, audit your business and your cli…
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Podcast Housekeeping: How to Craft the Perfect Podcast Outro
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15:36Your podcast outro is highly-valuable real estate. Anybody who lasts long enough to hear it is on your “best listener” and “most interested leads” list. Therefore, you want to make sure it’s good! Much of what you need for a great podcast intro also applies to your show’s outro. So in this next housekeeping episode of The More Profitable Podcast, y…
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EP 04: Stand Out but Stay Clear: Differentiating Yourself without Losing Focus
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6:05In this episode, Steph Rubio delves into the fragile balance of differentiating your business without losing clarity. Drawing from personal experiences and industry insights, Steph emphasizes the importance of maintaining focus while standing out in a competitive market. Avoid the pitfalls of over-complicating your message and learn strategies to e…
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#194 5 Money Habits Sabotaging Your Business Without You Realising It
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11:12Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Most South African small businesses don’t fail because of one big mistake...they fail because of small, repeated money habits that quietly drain cash, kill creativity, and keep owners stuck in survival mode. In this episode, I’m sharing five money habits that sabotage small business owners a…
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MM 214 - Are You Ready for Your "Mini New Year"?
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3:36Send us a text While everyone's still in summer mode, smart service business owners are preparing for the most profitable four months of the year. September through December is your "mini New Year"—fresh budgets, new priorities, and clients ready to invest before year-end. 3 Ways to Prepare for Q4 Success: 1. Launch Strategic Marketing Create value…
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EP # 213 - Stop Playing It Safe with Your Dreams: Why 10-Year Goals Should Scare You Into Action
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25:53Send us a text Are you playing it safe with your dreams? In this powerful episode, Maggie shares key insights from her recent 10X Expansion Retreat about why your biggest goals should make you a little nervous—and how to set timelines that push you forward without shutting you down. Drawing from real client transformations and her own journey, Magg…
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Navigating Life's Seasons: Systems and Synergy with Crystal P. Sherrill | Ep.21
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35:36In this episode, I’m joined by Vision + Operation Strategist, Crystal P. Sherrill, for a powerful conversation about what it really looks like to navigate life’s many seasons while running a business. We’re talking about why work-life balance might be a myth, and how creating synergy through systems can help you feel more aligned, focused, and in c…
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Podcast Housekeeping: How to Craft the Perfect Podcast Intro
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15:43New listeners to your podcast usually get their first impression from the intro. Is yours as effective as it can be? This is the first part of actually getting into the foundational pieces of your podcast in this housekeeping series. If you happen to be a new listener of The More Profitable Podcast looking to launch your show, this is a good episod…
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Beyond the Marketing Buzzword: What is a business "strategy"?
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10:05In this episode, Steph Rubio delves into the overuse and misunderstanding of the term "strategy" in today's business landscape. As a seasoned strategist, Steph unpacks what true strategic planning entails, contrasting it with the superficial use of the word as a mere buzzword. She shares insights from her own experiences, emphasizing the importance…
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#193 This Mistake Will Make You Hate Your Business
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6:35Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you’ve ever changed your policies, pricing, or offers because of one difficult client—this episode is a must-listen. I’m sharing how to shift out of reaction mode and start building for the clients you actually want more of. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business t…
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MM 213 - Adjusting Plans Without Abandoning Goals
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4:00Send us a text Stop abandoning your goals the moment your first plan doesn't work perfectly! In this episode, Maggie reveals why so many business owners quit on their important goals when urgent tasks take over, and shares a simple 3-question framework to keep moving forward without starting over. Key Takeaways: • Why business owners abandon goals …
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EP # 212 - Behind the Scenes: My First 10X Expansion Retreat Lessons
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25:50Send us a text Ever wondered what it's really like to host your first business event? In this candid behind-the-scenes episode, Maggie shares the raw, unfiltered lessons from organizing and leading her very first in-person retreat—the 10X Expansion Retreat. From last-minute planning to unexpected challenges, discover what worked, what didn't, and w…
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Beating Imposter Syndrome: When It All Changed for Steph
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9:41In this episode, Steph candidly shares her defining moment when she realizes she was facing imposter syndrome & how she overcame it thanks to the guidance of a powerful mentor. Discover how this pivotal experience reshaped her confidence and approach to business, greatly impacting how she shows up today, and inspiring you to embrace your own potent…
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Visibility, Vulnerability, & Your Personal Brand
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8:15In this episode, Steph Rubio dives into the transformative power of personal branding in today's digital landscape. She emphasizes the importance of authenticity and vulnerability, encouraging listeners to embrace their true selves online. Steph shares personal stories and insights, illustrating how genuine connections can build trust and drive suc…
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Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Today we're revisiting a most valued podcast - the quickest ways to free up cash in your business (and personal life). Join me on this episode and learn how to recapture money inside your small business. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link …
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MM 212 - Sampling Your Services. How Any Business Can Attract Clients Without the Hard Sell
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3:44Send us a text Struggling to stand out in a crowded market? The secret is letting clients try before they buy.’ In this episode, you’ll learn how to create irresistible free/low-cost offers for service businesses (like mini-workshops, service trials, or concierge audits) that convert leads into paying clients—without the hard sell. Letting your pot…
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EP # 211 - The High Achiever's Guide to Guilt-Free Time Off
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22:55Send us a text Struggling with productivity guilt every time you try to take a break? You're not alone. In this candid episode, Maggie shares her personal journey from corporate hustle culture to sustainable business success, revealing why high achievers feel guilty about rest and how to break free from this destructive pattern. What You'll Learn: …
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Save 10+ Hours Every Week with 3 Simple Systems for Service Providers | Ep.20
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37:23If you’ve ever felt like your client experience is a bit… chaotic, this episode is for you. I’m breaking down how to create systems that actually save you time and give your clients a smoother, more elevated experience. Inside this episode, I’m walking you through: Why your systems should support the way you want to work (and live) How to map out y…
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YouTube Shorts for Small Business: My 218K View Strategy
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10:42Send us a text YouTube Shorts are the #1 low-effort, high-return marketing tool for small businesses right now. In this episode of Boost Your Visibility, I’m sharing why I went all in—and how one cap & gown Short hit 218,000+ views, brought in new followers, and STILL shows up in Google Search and ChatGPT results. 🔑 Here’s what you’ll learn: How to…
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Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you're constantly working but still feel behind, this episode is for you. In this conversation, we're unpacking the real reason time feels so scarce, and it's not what you think. You'll hear why the usual fixes (like waking up earlier or getting a new planner) aren’t working, and what nee…
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