Welcome to The Consistent $5k Club. I’m Ellyse Colson, your host. I’m a k-12 educator turned VA turned business coach. I’ve helped over 50 plus moms and women just like you, create sustainable businesses as service providers. I’m here to give you quick, tangible tips and tricks to take your online service provider business from 1-2k months, to reaching those consistent $5k months without burn out or having to create digital products or an agency. Through this podcast, I will be sharing with ...
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Opinion writer Jonathan Capehart talks with newsmakers who challenge your ideas on politics, and explore how race, religion, age, gender and cultural identity are redrawing the lines that both divide and unite America. "Capehart" is a podcast from Washington Post Opinions, with conversations adapted from Washington Post Live events.
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Looking for a good book? Let host Cornelius Peter and a rotating group of comedians, authors, and entertainers recommend the next ‘page turner’ that you NEED to have on your night stand.! !!! Each week your host Cornelius Peter interviews an ever changing group of comedians, authors, and entertainers and asks each to bring in a book recommendation to share with our audience. It can be any book, any genre, anything at all, so long as it’s a book that they LIKED. We don’t review ‘em, we just r ...
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If you've ever struggled with knowing whether you just a need a little break or if you need a new path, this episode is for you! We're talking ALL about identifying if you have a skill gap and just need to push through or if it's true misalignment, completely changing up everything. Tune in for this short and sweet convo that may just change your l…
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4 Pieces of Content to Create Over and Over Again
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19:28It's the beginning of a new month which means, it's time to put some content together! In this episode, I'm covering: Where content currently stands in the list of things do Purpose of content 4 pieces of content you can create each month If you'd love 20 proven prompts and plug-and-play templates, check out The Content Goldmine: https://sustainabl…
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In talking with a client of mine a couple weeks ago, she mentioned not just recognizing when your mindset is getting in the way, but actually DOING the mindset work. But how the heck do you actually DO the mindset work? Luckily, I'm sharing some of my favorite, easy to implement tips in this week's episode. If you could use some accountability, che…
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Pep Talk- how to do the things in your business that don't feel fun
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10:03Hello friend! This episode may just be popping up right when you need it 😉 There's a lot of nonsense out there that makes us feel inadequate as we run businesses and mom our faces off- and today we're breaking down one of the biggies: Everything in your business must be fun. It's just not true. So today we're talking about how to do the things that…
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Planning Out Your Week to Accomplish As Much As Possible
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19:19One of the big conversation pieces in the online space is all about the "best" ways to set yourself up to get stuff done within your business. In this episode, I'm sharing with you the way that I've been setting up my week each week, what I've done in the past, and why I'm using my current method. Can't wait to hear what you think! If you could use…
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This is the final part of our Plan Your Way to $5k Series where I'm walking you through the Plan Your to $5k Blueprint guide. This final part dives into both part 3 and part 4 of the guide. Part 3: Planning out your goals Part 4: Support and next steps I know goal setting is not new to you, but my hope is that this episode and the guide help you fi…
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We are moving through our 4 part series that walks you through the Plan Your Way to $5k Blueprint guide I recently put together just for you! This second part focuses on the SIMPLE framework. I'm sharing with you: why working through this framework will give you all the information you need to put your custom action plan together what each of the p…
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Hi! Welcome back from an unintended 2 week hiatus! We're back in a big way, though. I have a brand new guide I've been working on for you that is going to walk you through exactly what you need to do to start making consistent $5k months. And here's the best part, you are the one creating your own step by step guide- I'm just asking the questions. …
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We are nearly at the end of the first month of the year. By now, so many people have quit their goals or resolutions they've set for the year and maybe you're feeling a bit defeated because January hasn't gone according to plan. I totally get it. In this episode, I am sharing with you: my current goals and habits and where I'm at with accomplishing…
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The Number 1 Focus If You Want Your Business to Grow Faster
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18:01It's hard out here- trying to find clients and grow your business. Hearing no is never fun to hear, but it might just be the thing that's holding you back from growing your business. The speed of growth in your business is directly related to how often you're putting yourself out there and consequently how often you're willing to hear "no." We're b…
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First Look with The Post's Jonathan Capehart, Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will
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33:19In this final episode of CAPEHART, Jonathan Capehart speaks with The Post’s Dan Balz, Eugene Robinson and George F. Will about the top headlines of the week including the latest with the Israel-Hamas ceasefire deal, President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees and President Biden’s presidential legacy.Conversation recorded on Friday, January 17, 2024.…
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A simple business, is a business that allows you to bring in more money while working fewer hours. It allows you to serve your clients well because you have processes that allows you streamline how you serve them. In this episode, I'm breaking down for you the SIMPLE framework and the 6 steps necessary to create a simple business as a 1:1 service p…
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Runway CEO on the future of Hollywood in the age of AI
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17:37Runway CEO Cristóbal Valenzuela joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss how his company is utilizing AI capabilities to serve as a tool to enhance and revolutionize how films are made.Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.By The Washington Post
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How to *actually* accomplish your 2025 goals
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22:53We all know that a new year often brings new year's resolutions... which often lead to broken promises and unmet goals. In this week's episode, we're breaking down: why people don't actually meet their goals the steps that matter in helping you hit your goals how to best break things down Take a listen and make sure you share with your friends! If …
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Shyam Sankar on next phase of the artificial intelligence revolution
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19:11Shyam Sankar, Palantir Technologies CTO, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the impact of AI on companies across industries and America’s global technological competitiveness.Conversation recorded on Thursday, December 5, 2024.By The Washington Post
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Are you a "word of the year" kind of person? Well, I've been doing word of the year for the last 7 years and DANG has it evolved and changed. In this episode, I'm sharing with you: my reflection on my words of 2024 (yes I had 2) my word for 2025 and how I came up with it I'm also sharing a quick little pep talk with you so you can enter 2025 with e…
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David Miliband on emergency watchlist of countries at greatest humanitarian risk in 2025
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24:33David Miliband, president of the International Rescue Committee and the former foreign secretary of the United Kingdom, joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss the IRC’s new emergency watchlist report about the countries at greatest humanitarian risk and the role of the internal community in tackling these crises.…
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What I'm leaving in 2024 and what I'm taking into 2025
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13:46As 2024 comes to the end, I wanted to share with you the things I'm leaving behind this year because they don't serve me and then what things I'm taking with me into 2025. The thing I want you to take from this episode is how these things I'm leaving behind and taking with me might look in your own business. If nothing else, I hope you take a few m…
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It is that time of the year where everyone is sharing their top trends for the upcoming year. I wanted to take some time to do the same, especially because the top trends of 2025 for service providers are probably not what you think! Dive into the episode, where we cover: the trends for other business owners and how it applies to service providers …
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It's December and we're back for a new episode focused on helping you differentiate yourself from all the other service providers who do the same thing you do! Take a listen and if you want to join us for the upcoming free workshop, definitely sign up! Plan Your Way to $5k Workshop: https://sustainablebusinesscollective.thrivecart.com/plan-your-way…
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Why you're not landing clients (and what you can do about it!)
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24:01The number one question I see DFY service providers asking over and over and over again is- where do I find clients and how do I land them? If you've been wanting to taking on new clients and don't quite know what's going wrong, this episode should help with that! For Black Friday, I've put together some really great offers! Check out The Essential…
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Rep. Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) on 2024, lessons for Democrats and the art of power
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27:06One of the most formidable House speakers ever to hold the gavel talks about wielding power and winning and losing in the 2024 election.Conversation recorded on November 21, 2024 at Global Women’s Summit.By The Washington Post
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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart
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43:11In a special edition of First Look, the Post's Jonathan Capehart speaks with national political reporter Michael Scherer about Donald Trump's historic comeback to reclaim the White House. Next, Post opinions columnists, Megan McArdle and Eugene Robinson discuss what a second Trump term could look like and the new power structure on Capitol Hill.Con…
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Hello hello! Welcome back to another episode of the Consistent $5k Club. This episode is diving into something super juicy- whether or not you, as a service provider, should be running a Black Friday sale. In this episode, I'm sharing with you: the pros and cons of Black Friday what you should NOT do as a service provider on Black Friday an alterna…
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Sen. Gary Peters on the fight for the Senate, Michigan and 2024 stakes
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29:27Sen. Gary Peters (D-Mich.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart to discuss his role in defending the Democratic majority in the Senate, the Senate electoral map, the battleground state of Michigan and the stakes for the 2024 presidential election.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 30, 2024.By The Washington Post
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The no. 1 thing to make more money as a service provider with Jessica Paxton
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37:27This was originally one of the guest episodes from our summer series. Because of some life stuff, Jessica and I decided to postpone releasing the episode until it made sense for all parties. Lucky you- today is that day! In this episode, Jessica and I have such a real conversation about niching down as a service provider and all of the doors it ope…
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André Holland on 'Exhibiting Forgiveness' and the role of artists in 'social transformation'
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29:15Actor André Holland best known for his standout performance in the Academy Award-winning movie “Moonlight" joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss his new father-son drama “Exhibiting Forgiveness,” his upbringing in Alabama and his roles portraying historical Black figures on screen.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, October 23, 2024.…
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What I learned from doing something only 1% do
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18:49In this week's episode, I'm sharing with you what all I'm taking away from my time doing the 75 Hard Challenge. In case you are unaware, it's a 75 day health and fitness challenge. I did my round from July 29 through October 11. In this episode, I'm sharing with you my thoughts on the challenge and what I'm taking with me now that it's over. This f…
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Bob Woodward on ‘War’ and the upcoming presidential election
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36:07Washington Post associate editor Bob Woodward joins The Post’s Jonathan Capehart to discuss his latest book, “War,” about the three concurrent conflicts seizing the world’s attention: the wars in Ukraine and the Middle East and the ongoing political battles in America.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, October 15, 2024.…
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Hack my process for creating the best break with my kids!
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16:28A couple days ago, I realized how helpful it might be to share with you how I'm setting my schedule up for success during Fall Break. If your kids have already had Fall Break or you don't have kids, this same process might be helpful when it comes to your next break! In this episode, I'm sharing: my exact process for setting up everything for Fall …
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Maha Abouelenein on the superpower of self-reliance and the importance of building a personal brand
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27:40Global communications strategist and author of the new book “7 Rules of Self-Reliance,” Maha Abouelenein joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart to discuss practical advice on how individuals can harness their inner potential, her learnings from her three-decade entrepreneurial career about mastering self-reliance and seizing opportunity in today’s worl…
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What to do when things aren't going the way you planned
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24:28I've been talking with several of my coaching students lately and this has been a common theme- they set a goal and things just have not gone according to plan. So what do you do next? That's a great question. In this episode, I'm sharing with you: my general observations around this topic how to work through unmet expectations how to keep your ove…
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James Balog and Bill Weir on the fate of Antarctica amid an increasingly warming planet
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30:40Environmental photographer, filmmaker and explorer James Balog and CNN anchor and chief climate correspondent Bill Weir join The Post's Jonathan Capehart from Washington Post Live's "This is Climate Summit" in New York City to discuss their work documenting the impact of a warming world on Antarctica’s glaciers and the positive stories they’ve seen…
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Questions to ask yourself when you don't know what to say + life update
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17:21If you've struggled with the thought of "I don't know what to say," this episode will break down for you a few questions to ask yourself so you know what to say that speaks directly to your ideal clients! I also wanted to share with you a quick life update, my own thinking through a rough September, and what that has currently led me to. If you're …
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John Kerry on the role of U.S. diplomacy with China in combatting climate change globally
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13:44Former U.S. Secretary of State and Inaugural U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate John Kerry joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from Washington Post Live's "This is Climate Summit" in New York City to discuss the climate talks between China and the United States, the role of global cooperation to meet the generational challenge of protecting…
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Making October the New January: 3 Things to End 2024 on a HIGH Note
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17:14After an awesome summer series and a brief hiatus, we're back! This episode dives into how to make October the new January. Getting started on the changes you want to make to your business NOW instead of waiting for the new year will give you the momentum to start 2025 with the business you love! In this episode, we discuss: why I love starting new…
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Tara Parker-Pope and Robert Klitzman on cognitive decline and reducing stigma around aging
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18:29Washington Post Well+Being Editor Tara Parker Pope and professor of psychiatry at Columbia University Robert Klitzman join The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about how the impacts of cognitive decline in senior citizens, ways to keep your brain active and stimulated as you get older and reducing the stigma surrounding aging.Conversatio…
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How to keep more profit in your pocket with Bree Herman
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43:05This week, this guest episode is a bit different than the others in our summer series. This week is a replay of a training Bree Herman gave to my group coaching group all about keeping more money in your pocket. Bree, a bookkeeper and wealth coach on a mission to help female business owners maximize their profitability and cash flow without sacrifi…
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How to land clients in the Real Estate Industry with Brittany Kramme
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39:30In this week's episode of our Summer Guest Series, we are chatting with Brittany Kramme about what it looks like to niche down in real estate as a service provider. Brittany does such a wonderful job of breaking down what makes the real estate industry a bit different than others and how you can bring your skill set to RE. Brittany Kramme is a Real…
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Rep. James Clyburn on Democrats' enthusiasm around the Harris-Walz presidential campaign
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22:25Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart from the Democratic National Convention in Chicago to talk about the Harris-Walz 2024 campaign strategy, the prospects for Democrats to regain control of the House of Representatives and why he feels Kamala Harris' 2024 campaign "surpasses" Barack Obama's 2008 campaign run.Conversation …
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Top secrets to make you an email marketing master with Abbi Perets
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34:12This episode of our Summer Guest Series features one of the most talented people I've had the pleasure of meeting in this online space- Mrs. Abbi Perets! Abbi's been in the online entrepreneur game for 20 years and I love all of the insight she brings to this episode. She is the queen of copywriting, so naturally we discuss copywriting and emails- …
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Best Of: The state of global press freedom and the threats to democracy
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24:51On the heels of the historic prisoner swap that led to the release of detained journalists Evan Gershkovich and Alsu Kurmasheva, we revisit a conversation from Post Live's World Press Freedom Day May 3 event. Jonathan Capehart speaks with Committee to Protect Journalists CEO Jodie Ginsberg, RSF USA executive director Clayton Weimers and Radio Free …
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What It looks like to niche down and how It benefits your business with Amanda Engler
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28:45This week, I am chatting with one of my very good friends, Amanda Engler. We are diving into her origin story in this online space. What I love about Amanda's story, is how naturally she came to realize that niching down and using her God given talents was the fastest path to creating a business she loved! Take some time this week to listen in on o…
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Linda Thomas-Greenfield on the humanitarian and displacement crisis in war-ravaged Sudan
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17:52U.S. ambassador to the United Nations Linda Thomas-Greenfield joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about Sudan’s hunger and displacement crisis, the underlying conflict of the country’s civil war and the response from the international community.Conversation recorded on Tuesday, July 30, 2024.…
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Tried and true simple marketing tactics that work with Michelle Vroom
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46:42This week we're talking with someone very dear to my heart- Michelle Vroom. Michelle was my very first client and is a marketing expert who makes marketing make sense. I wanted to bring Michelle on to talk about marketing and more importantly, what's always worked and what's still working when it comes to marketing. The online space can be so loud …
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Best Of: In conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris
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1:02:29As she sets the stage for her presidential campaign in the upcoming 2024 election, we revisit this conversation with Vice President Kamala Harris from 2019 as she sat down with Jonathan Capehart to discuss her memoir, upbringing and career in front of a live audience on the campus of George Washington University. Conversation recorded on Jan. 9, 20…
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Special Edition: First Look with the Post's Jonathan Capehart
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1:28:18In a special expanded edition of First Look, Sen. Tim Kaine (D-Va.) talked about Vice President Kamala Harris’s White House campaign, possibilities for her running mate and the political dynamic in his home state. Next, Post reporters and columnists discussed where the presidential contest goes from here and offered perspectives on a historic and u…
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What It's Really Like To Be a Successful 1:1 Service Provider with Casey Rucker
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41:57If you've ever wondered if being a service provider can really be something to support your family, this is the episode for you! In this episode, I chat with a super cool copywriter, Casey Rucker, about her journey. We talk about how she picked her special niche, what it was like making her own digital product, and why she loves being a service pro…
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Retired judge David Tatel on ‘Vision,’ D.C. circuit tenure and Supreme Court concerns
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29:29Retired judge David Tatel joins The Post's Jonathan Capehart for a conversation about his new memoir, his rise to becoming a judge on the influential D.C. circuit, coming to terms with his blindness and his growing concern about the direction of the Supreme Court.Conversation recorded on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.…
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Website Wonders: Easy Website Tips for Service Providers with Kelsey Romine
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34:00In this episode, I talk with a website expert, Kelsey Romine, who helps service providers. We chat about why you need a website, why it’s so important, and what a good website plan looks like. Kelsey shares easy tips to make your website awesome and help your business grow! Episode Highlights: When You Need a Website: Find out the perfect time to g…
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