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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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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📲 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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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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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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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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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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📲 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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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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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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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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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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📲 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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SEO Tools & Mindset Tips for Entrepreneurs w/ Matt Diamante
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36:49📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) There are loads of SEO tools out on the interwebs. But which ones does a small business owner really need to invest in? And what advice can the experts share with you when it comes to those mentally challenging days—in business and with SEO? (Spoiler: plenty!) It’s …
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EP 170 | Prepping to take time off (without losing steam in your business) with Louiza Megan
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1:07:18As someone who's planning a maternity leave, this episode was everything I needed. Perfect for you if: ➡️ You're pregnant, and want to take time off to enjoy your baby ➡️ You want to take time off to enjoy a wedding, sabbatical, or whatever else comes to mind! We cover things like: ➡️ What are the biggest misconception most pregnant entrepreneurs h…
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#245 How I Lost $2k in a Bad Media Placement (and How to Avoid It) with Emily Reagan
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22:55I lost $2,000 in a media placement deal that turned out to be a total scam. And I don’t want this to happen to you, too. I’ve been in marketing for years. I know how media buying works. I’ve done radio ads, TV spots, digital ad campaigns—you name it. But this one got me. As freelancers and service providers, we’re constantly looking for new ways to…
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The Strategy Behind Mary’s Largest Launch & Big Speaker Opportunity
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47:38🚀 What if your coaching business could replace your full-time income—without working 24/7? That’s exactly what my client is on track to do by June and in today’s episode, we’re pulling back the curtain on the strategy, mindset shifts, and behind-the-scenes coaching that made it happen. Within four months of coaching she’s matched her healthcare inc…
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Marketing Ecosystems for Sustainable Growth w/ Mallory Musante
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31:40📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) If you’ve been dreaming of a marketing brain you could borrow for your business, you’re in luck! Mallory Musante is a Fractional CFO dedicated to helping businesses grow through data-driven, research-backed marketing. (She also happens to be my first IRL friend in C…
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Ep 169 | How to Define your Distinctive Edge (so you stand out in ANY market) with Megan Yelaney
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1:11:10Holy crap. This one is juicy. Here's what we're covering... 1️⃣ What the heck is your distinctive edge? 2️⃣ The actual PHASES of getting clear on your distinctive edge with clear examples and action steps so you can move through this on your own If you've been struggling with: ✅ Your offer ✅ Your message Or ANY clarity at all around how to stand ou…
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#244 Inside My Business: What’s Changing & Why with Emily Reagan
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45:11Freelancing is full of growing pains: juggling client work, raising your rates, and trying to scale without burning out. One minute, you’re on top of the world, booking dream clients and feeling like a total boss. The next? You’re questioning everything, wondering if you should just go work at JCPenney (not that there’s anything wrong with that, bu…
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Motherhood & Business: The Identity Shift No One Talks About with Jess Glazer (+ Must-Know 2025 Social Media Tips!)
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1:06:22Becoming a mom completely rocked my sense of self. One minute I was running my business, hitting big numbers, sooo focused on the next goal, the next level, the next “thing”, then all of a sudden I’m a mom and completely obsessed with my babies, almost forgetting the life I had prior. The journey back to business and balancing the two has not been …
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Boost Productivity by Seeking Support w/ Meridith McCarty
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34:08📲 Text me! (Add your email or phone number in the message if you want a response 😉) Your daily/weekly plan as an entrepreneur is very similar to a blog outline—hear me out! It gives you a starting point. But one that can ebb & flow with you. Because let’s be real—plans change. Outlines shift. Life happens. And nothing will keep that from happening.…
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#243 Five Funnel Fixes: How To Avoid Common Funnel Building Mistakes with Angela Kiszka
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1:09:35Funnel Series #19 Are you making these funnel-building mistakes? If you’ve ever built a sales funnel you know how many moving pieces there are…and how many places it can go wrong. That’s why I’m bringing in funnel strategist Angela Kiszka, founder of Crystal Clear Funnels, and one of my UDMA School grads. She helps coaches, course creators, and spi…
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