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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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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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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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Is your podcast built to generate leads for your service-based business? How's it going converting leads for your coaching services from your podcast? The More Profitable Podcast is hosted by Stacey Harris, a veteran podcaster and marketing strategist. Stacey and her team at Uncommonly More work with clients to build podcasts that convert. UM focuses on producing a podcast that helps you, as the host, build trust with your ideal clients. That trust allows you to guide them in identifying the ...
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Fix Your Business Podcast: For Burned Out Experts
Susan Mershon – Business Fixer, Coach + Strategist
Hosted by Susan Mershon – Strategic Business Fixer™ If your business feels too manual, too overwhelming, or just off - you’re not broken. But something in your business might be. Fix Your Business is for experts who are stuck, burned out, overwhelmed, or just done trying to force a broken business to work. I’m Susan Mershon - a business strategist and fixer who helps you cut through the chaos, figure out what’s broken, and fix it for good. No fluff. No hype. Just smart, strategic fixes to br ...
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Systems Rehab | Systems and Strategies for Online Service Providers
Kenniqua Lewter - Systems Strategist and HoneyBook Educator
Welcome to Systems Rehab - the podcast where we diagnose, treat, and revive the systems running your business! If you're tired of scattered workflows, clunky processes, and feeling like you're drowning in admin work, you're in the right place. I'm Kenniqua Lewter, your Systems Strategist, and Honeybook Educator, and I help online service providers go from overwhelmed to optimized with simple, streamlined solutions. Each week, we're breaking down the bad habits, broken processes, and bottlene ...
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Savvy Business, Life Unscripted, hosts three shows each week, where our guests share their best business practices, wisdom and leading biz tips to help our listening audience grow their business, and expand your human potential.https://lifeunscriptedradio.com/
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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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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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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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Is Your Business Model Working for You or Against You?
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7:00What if you’re not the problem… but your business model is? If everything in your business feels harder than it should—like you’re constantly in overdrive, holding it all together with duct tape—it’s probably not a motivation issue. It’s a structure issue. In this episode, we’ll look at the signs your business model is working against you (instead …
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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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Send us a text Summer mornings on the deck remind Maggie of the deeper reasons behind starting Stairway to Leadership. In this heartfelt 3-minute episode, she shares the four core "whys" that drive her business and challenges you to get crystal clear on yours. In This Episode: • Why summer flexibility sparked a gratitude moment • The ripple effect …
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EP # 210 - 10 Sales Secrets Every Service-Based Business Owner Must Know to Scale
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28:13Send us a text Ready to transform your relationship with sales and finally scale your service-based business? In this power-packed episode, Maggie reveals the 10 non-negotiable sales principles that separate struggling service providers from those who consistently grow and scale. Whether you're avoiding sales or ready to master it, these insights w…
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Why Your Current Content Strategy Isn't Generating Leads with Pixistock CEO
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30:23In this episode, I’m chatting with Alicia Powell all about content systems, what they are, what they’re not, and how to make them work for you. We dive into why execution matters more than just having a plan, how to figure out what type of content actually connects with your audience, and why your software isn’t the whole system. We also touch on p…
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Stop Everything: Google AI Search Just Changed the Rules
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10:21Send us a text Google AI content is transforming search and requires immediate attention from businesses. By September or October, businesses unprepared for this shift may face significant challenges in being found online. • Create content that answers frequently asked questions from customers • Use transcripts from videos to develop blog posts tha…
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My 3 Sales-Driven Podcast Goals for the Rest of the Year
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29:04This is not the episode I had planned for today, but I had a question come up in a conversation with a client recently and it gave me a desire to do something a little behind the scenes. So that's what we're going to do today. I'm going to take you into the aftermath of my mid-year review. During their mid-year review, my client asked some really g…
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The Hustle Myth – Why Grinding Isn’t the Path to Success
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8:01You didn’t leave your 9–5 to build a business that burns you out. In this episode, we’re calling out the hustle myth—and why grinding harder isn’t the path to more success, money, or freedom. If your business depends on you doing everything, chances are it’s not a hustle problem… it’s a structure problem. Let’s talk about what’s actually going on—a…
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#190 The thought loop that's sabotaging your business (and life)
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8:16Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Feeling like you're not doing enough, achieving enough, or just not enough? This episode unpacks the thought loop that keeps you stuck in overworking and second-guessing — and shows you how to shift it. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link t…
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MM 210 - Summer Guilt is Real - How to Stop Choosing Between Business and Family
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5:16Send us a text Feeling torn between growing your business and being present for your family this summer? You're not alone. In this quick bonus episode, Maggie tackles the "summer guilt" that plagues so many women entrepreneurs and shares the mindset shift that changes everything. What You'll Learn: ✅ Why "summer guilt" isn't really about time - it'…
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EP 209 - Breaking Through: How to Do the Uncomfortable Things That Grow Your Business
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20:38Send us a text Have you ever felt resistance to a business decision you knew would be good for growth? You're not alone. In this episode, Maggie delves into why our brains resist the very changes that could transform our businesses—and more importantly, how to overcome that resistance. Using real examples from her own wellness journey and a client'…
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Rebuilding My Lead Gen System from Scratch | Behind-the-Systems
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50:58Rebuilding My Lead Gen Systems from Scratch In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on how I’ve been rebuilding my lead generation systems from the ground up. I walk you through the real behind-the-scenes, what wasn’t working, where the gaps were, and the exact steps I’m taking to fix it. From rethinking my lead magnets to refining my email s…
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Why Your Podcast Needs a Tune-Up, Not a Total Overhaul
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22:20If your podcast is leaving you feeling a little stuck as you're doing your mid-year audit, the answer is almost never to burn it down and start fresh. I get the instinct to grab the lighter. It's more exciting, frankly more fun, because we don't have to look real hard. We can blame the podcast instead of our approach to the podcast. But here's the …
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What Burnout Is Really Trying to Tell You
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11:21Burnout isn’t just about being tired—it’s your life (or your business) trying to get your attention. In this episode, I’m talking through what burnout can really mean, some of the signs to look out for, and questions to ask yourself if you’re feeling off. I’m also sharing a bit of my own story—because this isn’t a one-size-fits-all situation, and t…
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#189 This Is What Unlocks Progress in Hours, Not Months
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8:11Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! You're stuck...not because they aren’t working hard, but because they’re solving the wrong problem. In this episode, we explore why clarity on the real issue is the fastest way to create momentum, and how chasing surface-level fixes keeps you spinning. If you're feeling overwhelmed, stretche…
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MM 209 - A Key Skill Every Entrepreneur Needs (But No One Talks About)
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4:09Send us a text In today's Maggie's Moment, Maggie dives into the critical but overlooked skill of expanding your emotional capacity—the key to navigating uncertainty, avoiding self-sabotage, and achieving 10X growth. Backed by neuroscience and 2023 studies, she reveals why traditional "hustle" fails and how to rewire your brain to thrive in the unk…
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EP # 208 - The Strategic Speed Advantage: Making Million-Dollar Decisions in Minutes, Not Months
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20:08Send us a text In this episode, you'll discover: The critical difference between fast action and rushed decisions that separates successful entrepreneurs from those who get left behind Why taking 3 months to decide on a business name is costing you more than you think The two powerful business concepts that will transform how you launch new service…
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Why Your Client Management System Isn’t Working (Let’s Fix It Today)
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58:17HoneyBook Masterclass | In this episode, I’m walking you through how to set up HoneyBook the right way as a service provider and the mindset shifts that need to happen before the systems even get built. I’m breaking down the 3 most common beliefs that keep you buried in admin tasks (and stuck doing way too much manually), plus why mapping your clie…
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The Launch Mistakes That Cost You Sales and How to Avoid Them
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28:03It's easy to get stuck in gear and hosting choices and building new pages for your website when you're launching a podcast. But when we're using this as a tool to market our business, some things have got to be lined up from the jump so we actually see the results we want to see. I have conversations with potential podcasters all the time where we …
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What Got You Here Won’t Get You There: The Scaling Wake-Up Call
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9:09You’ve done the work. You’ve built something solid. But now… things feel stuck. You’re working harder, not smarter. You’re seeing success, but it’s draining you. In this episode, I’m breaking down the real reason scaling feels so hard. Spoiler alert: it’s not you - it’s that what worked to build your business won’t work to grow it. We’ll talk about…
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#188 How I prepare for unplugged vacations
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10:59Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If taking time off of your business feels impossible, this episode is for you. I am sharing how to prepare for unplugged vacations so you can leave the laptop and worries at home. Download The Unplugged Vacations Checklist HERE Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business t…
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MM 208 - The Hidden Motivation Hack. The Neuroscience Secret to Hitting Your Biggest Goals
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4:14Send us a text Key Points Covered in Today's Maggie's Moment 1️⃣ The Motivation Hack You’re Missing Why discipline alone fails (and what Stanford research says works instead). Hershfield’s finding: People connected to their future selves 2X success rates. 2️⃣ How to “Meet” Your Future Self The VR study reported a 42% reduction in procrastination. W…
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EP # 207 - How to Build a Business That Runs Without You (Even on Vacation)
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19:08Send us a text Here's the reality: Most business owners are trapped in their own success. You've built something that depends entirely on you being present, available, and "on" all the time. But what if I told you that the most successful, scalable businesses are designed to run seamlessly whether the owner is in the office or on a beach in Bali? I…
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Easy Steps to Fix Your Client Onboarding Today
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24:05Feeling like your client process is all over the place? You're not alone. If you manually manage every step, juggle leads in your DMs, or constantly drop the ball during onboarding, this episode is for you. I’m sharing what needs to happen before you plug into a CRM, so your systems support you (instead of creating more chaos). I’ll walk you throug…
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4 Things You Need Before Hiring a New Podcast Producer
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20:52It's time we tackle a topic that can be a bit daunting – getting ready to work with a new podcast production partner. Whether you've been DIYing your podcast or working with another team, there are some crucial things you need to have in place to make the transition smooth and successful. Here's the thing: we've onboarded clients this year who fell…
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My Journey Through 3 Businesses (and Why I Chose to Start Over)
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10:14In this first episode, I’m taking you behind the scenes of my journey - through three businesses, two major pivots, and one big realization: sometimes it’s not about scaling… it’s about evolving. If your business works on the outside but doesn’t feel right on the inside, you’re not alone. I’ve been there. And that’s exactly why I created Simply Sca…
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#187 Why You Can’t Stop Working (Even When You Finally Have the Time)
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6:35Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! This episode for every business owner who finally frees up time — only to immediately fill it with more work. You finish your to-do list early. You could rest. But instead, you say, “Let me just get a head start on tomorrow.” Sound familiar? In this episode, I break down what’s really happen…
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MM 207 - Why We're Scared to Dream Big (And Why We Should Anyway)"
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3:55Send us a text In today's Maggie's Moment, You'll Learn: The real reason women scale back their dreams (hint: it's not lack of drive) Why fear of being seen as "greedy" or "mean" holds us back from success How going big actually inspires others and creates a ripple effect Why you can build the business you want while staying true to your values Key…
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EP # 206 - Beyond Marketing: The 10 Client Retention Mistakes Costing You Thousands
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20:39Send us a text EPISODE OVERVIEW: Marketing brings clients in, but what if your business is like a leaky balloon? No matter how much water (leads) you pour in, it keeps leaking out. In this episode, Maggie reveals 10 non-marketing ways service-based businesses lose clients and leave money on the table, especially crucial for businesses scaling past …
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The Podcast Has Landed - I Repeat: The Podcast Has Landed
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9:46Summary In this inaugural episode of 'Rooted and Relentless', Steph Rubio shares how Rooted & Relentless was born, a peek behind the curtain of her journey of becoming a business strategist, starting with a history of her entering the workforce at the ripe old age of 16, emphasizing the importance of mindset, personal growth, and the relentless pur…
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How to Relaunch Your Podcast Without Burning Out Again
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25:47Your podcast went quiet. Now you’re ready to come back. Whether the break was intentional or your show just faded out, the question isn’t how to restart, it’s how to avoid ending up back here again. In this episode of The More Profitable Podcast, we’re getting clear on what needs to happen before you hit record again. Because if you don’t look at w…
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#186 What To Do When You Don't Know What To Do
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9:06Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I’m talking about a pattern I see all the time - not just in my clients, but in myself too. It’s that moment when something in your business isn’t working, maybe a client didn’t sign, revenue is down, or something feels off, and your brain goes straight to: “I don’t know wha…
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MM 206 - The Mission & Vision Reset - Mid-Year Business Realignment For Service Based Businesses
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3:43Send us a text Today, Maggie shares a powerful reminder about staying connected to your business's core purpose. When we're constantly firefighting and focusing only on immediate tasks, we lose sight of what truly matters - our Mission and Vision. Key Takeaways: • Why successful entrepreneurs lose track of their WHY • The difference between Mission…
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How to Do More of What You Love | Time-Saving Systems
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34:58In today’s BONUS episode, I’m sharing a real and honest convo about why having solid systems in your business is non-negotiable—especially if you want to avoid burnout and actually enjoy the life you’re building. I’m opening up about my own journey—going from completely overwhelmed to finally feeling more free and in control thanks to time manageme…
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EP 205 - Stop to Burnout Cycle. How to Regain Capacity Before Making Bing Decisions.
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59:17Send us a text Today's episode is a replay of the training Maggie ran. If lately you have been feeling: Exhausted and overwhelmed (or) Demotivated and purposeless (or) Questioning your current professional path Then this episode is for you. Outside of hearing more of Maggie's burnout story, you'll learn: Why you can't "just push through" burnout (a…
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How to Grow Your Business Without Burning Out with Jillian Dolberry
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32:49In this episode, I’m chatting with Jillian Dollbery—she’s an operations consultant and team strategist who helps women entrepreneurs build businesses that actually feel good to run. We’re talking about what sustainable scaling really looks like (hint: it’s not just about revenue goals or doing more). Jillian shares her own journey into entrepreneur…
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What High-Performing Podcasts Do Differently (That You Can Steal)
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27:44You're doing more episodes. Adding special series. Creating private podcasts. More and more and more. But here's the thing…doing more of something that's not currently working isn't going to get you better results. It's not that your audience needs more content from you, they need different content from you. In this episode of The More Profitable P…
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#185 From Distress to Success with Business Rescue Practitioner Basson Piek
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41:52Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I sit down with Basson Piek - business rescue practitioner and COO of Rauch Gertenbach Attorneys - to talk about business rescue. We talk honestly about what it really means when a business is in distress, how to know if you’re heading in that direction, and what options are…
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MM 205 - The Mid-Year CEO Upgrade: Who You Need to Become
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3:57Send us a text We're halfway through 2025 - time for your most important business review yet. While most entrepreneurs focus on improving their numbers, the real breakthrough comes from upgrading the CEO within themselves first. Maggie shares why your first six months don't determine your success and reveals the one question that can transform your…
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EP # 204 - The 3-Step Process to Identify and Manage High-Maintenance Clients
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29:16Send us a text How to spot red flags early, set boundaries, and turn challenging clients into growth opportunities Episode Summary: Do you dread working with certain clients but can’t tell if they’re demanding (good for growth) or difficult (bad for business)? In this episode, Maggie breaks down the critical differences between the two and shares h…
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Finally Turn the Chaos in Your Head into a Clear, Streamlined Operation
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31:22In this episode of The Systems Rehab Podcast, I’m diving into why strategy has to come before systems—especially for service providers. You can’t build effective systems if you haven’t mapped out where you’re headed. I’m breaking down how I guide my clients through strategic mapping sessions to uncover process gaps and create aligned, streamlined o…
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Signs Your Podcast Needs a Mid-Year Tune-Up
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24:41It’s June. Month six of twelve. Which means yes, it’s “mid-year check-in” season. And while everyone else is shouting about how behind you are, I want to do something different. I want you to slow down. Get honest. Actually check in. Not because you’re supposed to, but because you need to know if your podcast is doing its job. In this episode of Th…
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Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! There are three patterns that create cash flow chaos in a business. Learn what they are, why you get stuck in them, and what you can do to build healthy money habits in your business. Register for the 15 Minute CEO Money Routine Workshop Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a …
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