Hey my friend, and welcome to the #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur Podcast where we talk all things entrepreneurship, marriage, personal growth and how they all intertwine. My name is Meg and I’m a serial entrepreneur, having built three successful businesses in the last ten years. But what I’ve found? The secret to success is in the HONEST conversations we have with our fellow entrepreneurs, our partners, & our own selves. At #PrettyAwkward Entrepreneur we are all about helping you build a busin ...
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Welcome to The Marketing Freelancer: Unicorns Unite—the podcast for ambitious marketing freelancers ready to master the art of marketing services, get booked out with premium clients, and build a thriving, well-paid freelance business. You'll learn how to own your unique Unicorn talents and confidently charge for the results you deliver! I’m Emily Reagan, your host, freelance marketing coach, and founder of the Unicorn Digital Marketing Assistant School and Digital Marketer's Workgroup. On t ...
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She Coaches Coaches is a podcast for new and aspiring coaches who want to create the clarity, confidence, and courage to become the successful coach of their dreams. Your host, Candy Motzek ICF mentor, life and business coach, shares the coaching, mindset, and strategies you need to start and build a fun and profitable coaching business from scratch. Whether you are a new life coach or if you’ve always wanted to be one, this is the place for you. Join us as we talk about how to become a life ...
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As an established entrepreneur, you find yourself “stuck” relying on social media as your main marketing strategy. Whether you love or hate social media, I’ve got news for you… There’s a better, more sustainable way to market your business—using SEO! This show delivers actionable tips to help you maximize your marketing efforts, attract more of those warm-to-hot leads, & (finally) get your questions about SEO answered! We’ll cover questions like: How does improving SEO help me get found onli ...
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We all have insecurities. You are not alone in your struggles. Love Your Bodd is a podcast focused on creating a dialogue around body image, specifically in the arts. In Love Your Bodd, Heather Boddy sits down with artists, activists, and health/fitness professionals to discuss body image, race, and how our insecurities make us who we are. The lack of representation in the arts and media is overwhelming. It's time to hold up a mirror to the industry and talk about how it can affect us. It's ...
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In “Marketing #Unfiltered," you don’t just learn awesome stuff to help you figure out marketing, you get the BTS scoop of building a business — the hilarious, the traumatic, and the “omg thank god I’m not the only one.” Hi! ✋🏻 I’m Sophia Parra and I’m a social media strategist for coaches. For years I ran an agency where I helped multiple six figure and seven figure coaches create content and strategies that build their following and drive traffic to their offers. My guests and I swap biz ho ...
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Why Your Story Is the Key to Your Business Growth (And How to Tell It) with Megan Yelaney-Ep.255
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35:14I sit down with business strategist Megan Yelaney to talk about how coaches can stand out online without chasing trends or burning out. She shares how your personal story and authenticity are the true keys to building a magnetic brand — and why embracing your "pretty awkward" moments is often what leads to the biggest breakthroughs. We explore how …
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📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) Story is THE thing that gives you content that leads to conversions—NOT just conversations. (Read that again) It’s such an ego boost to be called “inspirational”—but inspiration doesn’t pay the bills. Sharing your story, building instant trust, & establishing your e…
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#252 The Secret to Standing Out as a Freelance Marketer: Your Story Framework with Megan Yelaney
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57:24Freelancer Visibility Series #4 One of the most overlooked tools in your marketing toolbox: your origin story. Not just the “I started freelancing during naptime” version, but the powerful, personality-packed version that builds trust, separates you from the rest of the VA crowd, and makes you the obvious YES for your dream clients. In this Visibil…
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Learn how to manage your inner critic and rewrite limiting beliefs to unlock your potential as a coach. This episode will guide you to take empowering steps towards growth. Want to learn how to sign 5 clients in 90 days guaranteed? Email [email protected] with the subject CLIENTSBy Candy Motzek | Life & Business Coach
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EFT Tapping Technique for Perfectionism w/ Jacqui Acree
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35:38📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) Many entrepreneurs fall into the categories of “high-achiever” or “perfectionist.” I 1000% do! And one beautiful Fall day when I was doing a 1:1 EFT tapping session with my friend, I said something about being a “recovering perfectionist.” That statement cracked ope…
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From Perfectionist to Purpose: How Authenticity Transforms Coaching with Daniel Kobryner-Ep:253
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18:27In this soul-stirring conversation, former international business executive turned passionate coach Daniel Kobryner reveals how embracing authenticity transformed his 35-year career into a mission of true purpose. Discover the powerful mindset shifts that helped Daniel overcome perfectionism and procrastination. This episode delivers the permission…
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Systems Over Stress: How Streamlining Your Business Boosts Client Results with Ashley Rose-Ep.251
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29:35If you've ever felt overwhelmed managing clients, you're going to love this conversation with systems expert Ashley Rose! She shares how moving beyond spreadsheets and into streamlined, automated systems can not only save you hours of admin time but also radically improve your client experience. We dive into the real reasons coaches unintentionally…
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Why SEO Is the Most Underrated Marketing Tool in Your Business: How to Get Found, Get Clients & Stop Fighting the Algorithm with Brittany Herzberg
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53:18Ready to stop screaming into the social media void and start getting found by clients already searching for you? In this episode, I’m joined by SEO strategist and queen of organic search, Brittany Herzberg, to unpack why SEO is not outdated, overly complicated, or only for bloggers—and how it can actually simplify your marketing. We talk about: How…
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In this episode, we dive into the power of embracing a beginner’s mindset. Tune in to learn how inspired action can propel your oaching business forward. Ep243: Beyond the Hustle: Discovering the Power of Inspired Action Want to sign 5 clients in 90 days? Email [email protected] with the subject CLIENTS…
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Ep 175 | 4 Ways I'm Using AI to Make My Business Less Dependent on Me (especially before baby comes...)
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36:40In this episode, Sophia shares her practical approach to leveraging AI tools for business automation and scale. From creating a comprehensive AI brand book to building customer service chatbots, learn how to make your business run smoothly - with or without you at the helm. What You'll Learn: How to create an AI brand book that maintains your voice…
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How I Pre-Sold Half My Program Before Launch Day (And Why You Can Too)
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33:52This episode is a full-on behind-the-scenes breakdown of how I pre-sold HALF the spots in my group program before the doors officially opened—and exactly what I did to make that happen. I didn’t work more hours (cuz my babies don’t allow it), try 17 new strategies, or manifest in the moonlight (although no shade if you do that). I went back to my o…
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From Chaos to Clarity: A Simple System for Organizing Your Coaching Practice with Tracy Hoth-Ep.250
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36:49Let’s explore a refreshingly simple approach to organizing your coaching business using the SPASM method (Sort, Purge, Assign Homes, Set Limits, Maintain). Tracy Hoth shares how she transformed from a stay-at-home mom helping friends organize their homes to becoming a sought-after business systems expert for coaches and online entrepreneurs. This e…
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Consistent Leads With SEO—Despite Being Sick For 3 Months
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39:13📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) What would happen to your business if you were sick with illness after illness for months in a row? Well… Courtney didn’t get to answer that question before it actually happened to her Q1 of this year. But! She magically had 1:1 coaching clients continuing to find h…
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Intentional Vulnerability, Oversharing, and the Fine Line Between Relatable and “Yikes”
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35:55Do you ever wonder if you’re sharing too much online? Whether you’re trying to connect with your audience, show the “real you,” or just vent in the moment—there’s a fine line between being vulnerable and accidentally making people question if they should hire you. (Oof, yep…we’re going there.) In this episode, I unpack what it really means to pract…
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The Courage to Market: How Coaches Can Sign Clients Without Relying on Social Media with Joanna Lott-Ep.249
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34:23In this value-packed episode, business coach Joanna Lott reveals how coaches can attract clients without over-relying on social media. Joanna shares personal stories of overcoming marketing fears and practical strategies that have transformed her business. From leveraging other people's audiences to finding joy in marketing, this conversation offer…
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📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) I don’t care who you are! If you’re a business owner entering my world for SEO support—you’re going to follow the same path that all my clients & students have taken. Because The SEO & Grow Method works! It’s exactly why my clients have 5x’d their podcast downloads,…
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Ep 174 | Marketing That Sounds Like YOU: Brand Voice Strategies with Kim Kiel
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1:03:59Finding your authentic marketing voice is more than just words—it's about unlocking your unique communication style that builds trust and connection with your audience. That's why I was thrilled to welcome Kim Kiel, a certified brand voice writer, to Marketing #Unfiltered to discuss how to develop a brand voice that resonates with your audience and…
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#251 How to Make $10k from Your Next Podcast Interview with Beth Nydick
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50:54Freelancer Visibility Series #3 This episode is for every freelance marketing unicorn out there who’s doing the work but not fully stepping into the spotlight. If you’ve ever thought “I don’t feel expert enough to be on a podcast,” this conversation will flip that script and show you exactly how to leverage podcast guesting to bring in real revenue…
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Redefining Hard: What Most Entrepreneurs Get Wrong About Success
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28:44Ever find yourself thinking, “Why isn’t this easier by now?” In today’s heart-to-heart episode, Meg gets raw and real about the expectations that sabotage entrepreneurs before they even give themselves a real shot. If you’ve been in the “I thought I’d be further by now” spiral, this episode is your permission slip to feel the feels, but not stay st…
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Simple, Easy, and Fun: Podcasting, Personal Branding Showing Up Authentically with Christine Blosdale-Ep.248
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32:00I sit down with powerhouse media mentor and podcasting pro Christine Blosdale. With 25+ years in media and five #1 bestselling books, Christine brings wisdom, humor, and a down-to-earth approach to building expert authority. We talk about showing up authentically, creating connection through podcasting, and how keeping things simple, easy, and fun …
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Celebrating 100 Episodes 🎉 w/ My Podcast Producer, Leah Bryant
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37:13📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) For the 100th episode of The Basic B Podcast, I wanted to have a conversation about everything that’s gone into this podcast and what I’m seeing work for podcasts in general. There was literally no better person to bring on for this interview than Leah Bryant—the pr…
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#250 How Marketing Assistants Can Use Public Speaking to Get More Clients with Laurie-Ann Murabito
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54:59Freelancer Visibility Series #2 If you want your dream clients to come to you instead of you chasing them, it's time to get serious about public speaking. And no, you don't need to be Tony Robbins or have a viral TikTok, you just need to show up and share your expertise the smart way. In this episode, we're diving into the power of public speaking …
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How I Had a $42K Sales Day While Not in Launch and Rebuilding My Business With Babies
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31:45In this episode, I’m sharing the full story behind one of my biggest revenue weeks in this new season of business: $42,000 in sales, including a $20K cash day, all while working part-time hours and raising twins (and NOT in the middle of a launch). This wasn’t a one-time fluke. It’s the result of building a brand with a clear edge, focusing on what…
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From Corporate Slave to Joyful CEO: Building a Business That Serves Your Life with Elle Ballard-Ep.247
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23:25In this heart-centered conversation, I sit down with Elle Ballard—abundance mentor, founder of the Women of the World Network, and advocate for soulful, joyful living. We explore what it means to redefine success, lead with elegance, and build a business that reflects your values, not just your to-do list. Elle shares her own evolution from corpora…
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A Content Repurposing Strategy for SEO w/ Krystle Straub
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27:04📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) Content repurposing has gotten lots of praise, while simultaneously being extremely misunderstood. It’s not simply copy+pasting the same thing from this platform to that. But… how can solopreneurs create content in the first place then repurpose it to ALL the places…
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Ep 173 | Email List Building with a Private Podcast: Results, ROI & Honest Review
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39:00In this episode of Marketing Unfiltered, I'm pulling back the curtain on my recent list-building experiment: a private podcast series called "For the Love of Marketing." If you've been wondering whether private podcasts work for list growth compared to summits or other strategies, this transparent breakdown is for you. What You'll Learn: ➡️ The exa…
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#249 The Authority Framework: How Freelance Marketing Assistants Can Build Visibility with Rob Marsh
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1:00:51Freelancer Visibility Series #1 Are you tired of being the industry’s best-kept secret? You’ve got talent, you’ve got skills, but you’re stuck in VA-land doing low-paying admin work. Meanwhile others with half your ability are getting booked out (and charging way more). You don't need another tool or tactic, you need visibility and authority. This …
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From 9–5 to 60K Followers: Laura Banks on Ditching Employee Energy & Building a Standout Health Brand
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55:48What does it really take to go from feeling stuck at an income plateau…to running events, selling out launches, and becoming the go-to name in your niche? In this episode, I’m joined by one of my incredible private clients, Laura Banks, a nutrition health coach who’s gone from stalled growth to full-on CEO momentum (midday walks and all 🙌). We talk…
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The 'And' Money Method: Enjoy Life While Building Wealth with Germaine Foley-Ep.246
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31:44Join host Candy as she interviews Germaine Foley, who transformed from $200,000 in debt to a seven-figure net worth without sacrificing her lifestyle. In this enlightening conversation, Candy explores Germaine's unconventional approach to wealth-building that defies traditional personal finance advice, revealing how high-earning women can prioritiz…
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Should You Switch From HoneyBook to Dubsado? w/ Colie James
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37:06📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) In late 2024, HoneyBook shook the world of many entrepreneurs—yours truly included—when they announced a rather hefty price increase. That got me thinking… is HoneyBook really providing what I need from a CRM? Almost instantly, I found myself in the Voxer streets wi…
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Ep 172 | Where to Find Clients in ANY Economy (Even During a "Trust Recession") with Chris Williams
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54:23We often think client acquisition has to slow down when the economy gets tough. But what if there's a better approach that works regardless of economic conditions? That's why I was thrilled to welcome back Chris Williams to Marketing #Unfiltered. She shares her proven strategies for finding ideal clients even during what she calls a "trust recessio…
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#248 Real Talk from Social Media Marketing World: Tips for Freelance Marketers with Emily Reagan
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31:30I crashed the Social Media Marketing World conference… Okay not literally, but I did snag a ticket and showed up as a fly-on-the-wall digital marketer, ready to soak it all in. In this episode, I’m giving you a no fluff, behind-the-scenes recap of Social Media Marketing World and sharing exactly what freelancers and marketing VAs need to know. Thin…
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When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy (And Other Lies We Tell Ourselves) with Sam Vander Wielen
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41:49If you've ever caught yourself thinking, "When I hit that next milestone, then I’ll finally feel successful", this episode is a must-listen. This week, I sat down with Sam Vander Wielen, attorney-turned-entrepreneur, legal educator to over 350,000 online business owners, and author of the powerful new book When I Start My Business, I’ll Be Happy. S…
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Taming the Five Emotions that Block Success with Rahti Gorfien-Ep.245
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36:55Join us for an intimate conversation with Rahti Gorfien, who specializes in helping scattered and overwhelmed creative professionals find their focus. From her fascinating journey as a theatre artist to becoming featured as one of NYC's top 15 life coaches, Rahti shares profound insights about personal transformation, the role of emotions in succes…
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Simple Businesses Despite Busy Brains w/ Diann Wingert
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30:49📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) Having too many ideas & a busy brain is a burden. And entrepreneurs know this all too well. The idea hits you & you immediately want to act on it! But that’s just not sustainable especially for anyone who’s a solopreneur. So… what can you do instead? Diann Wingert, …
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Ep 171 | Behind the Scenes of My High-Converting Q+A Day (+ Exact Scripts)
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26:25What if one simple strategy could consistently convert your audience—without needing sales calls or pushy DMs? In this episode of Marketing Unfiltered, I’m breaking down my Q+A Day Strategy—the one that had a 100% conversion rate in 2023 and a 93% conversion rate in 2024. (Yep. Not a typo.) This isn’t a fluke—it’s repeatable, and you can run your f…
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#247 Playing Big as a Freelancer: Lessons from Tara Mohr’s Empowering Book with Emily Reagan
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19:31Are you stuck in a cycle of playing small—waiting for the perfect time to speak up, launch that offer, or finally raise your rates? Yeah, I’ve been there. In this solo episode, I’m sharing one of my favorite reads that gave me the push I didn’t know I needed: Playing Big by Tara Mohr. And let me tell you, this book was written for freelancers like …
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No Big Transformation? No Problem. Here’s How to Tell Your Story Anyway
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21:12What if you never hit rock bottom? Never had a dramatic "I was broke, burned out, and living in my car" moment? And yet… you're still really damn good at what you do. This episode is for the entrepreneurs who didn’t rise from the ashes, but still want to share a compelling story that connects. Today, I’m breaking down how to craft a magnetic busine…
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From Dreaming to Doing: Embody Your Future Self Now-Ep.244
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32:06Are you ready to stop chasing goals and start becoming the version of you who already has them? In this episode of She Coaches Coaches, Candy dives into the Be-Do-Have principle and how to use it to step into “You 2.0” the fully booked, confident, thriving coach you’re meant to be. Tune in to learn why the key to success isn't more doing, it's more…
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📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) I know that you know that what you really want is to have clients flocking to your website without needing to constantly post on social media. And I also know the thing that will easily get you there and leave a smile on your face… SEO Foundations ⛰️ is the 5-week m…
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#246 AI Copywriting Tools: How Custom GPTs Help Freelance Marketing Assistants with The Laurens
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59:17What if you could streamline copywriting, attract more clients, and boost your income—all without putting in extra hours? Custom GPTs make it possible, and today, we’re diving into how. In this episode, I sit down with Lauren Capwell & Lauren Shaw, AI Sales and Marketing Coaches, to explore how custom GPTs can revolutionize freelance marketing assi…
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What No One Tells You About Success and Constant Overthinking with 7 Fig Entrepreneur Ashley Krooks
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46:10You’ve hit the goals, built the business, and checked all the boxes of success… so why does it still feel like something’s missing? Or maybe you haven’t hit the goals yet—because overthinking, self-doubt, and mental spiraling keep you stuck in inaction, second-guessing every move. In this episode, I’m joined by 7-figure entrepreneur and creator of …
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Beyond the Hustle: Discovering the Power of Inspired Action-Ep.243
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23:40In this eye-opening episode, I dive into a game-changing concept that could revolutionize how you approach building your coaching business: the four types of action. While we've been conditioned to believe that more action equals better results, I reveal why the quality and type of action you take matters far more than the quantity. I break down pa…
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