This is the podcast for entrepreneurs ready to be SEEN, HEARD & PAID for their expertise, without grinding 24/7 or chasing trends. Meet your host, former executive turned entrepreneur Heather Sager, bringing 20 years experience in sales, training, speaking and business coaching. Her tough love, practical and hilariously entertaining style will help YOU show up with greater intention, more confidnce and make a bigger impact with your message. Tune in each week to discover why thousands of bus ...
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Hustle vs Busyness: How I Work Without the Grind
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Ok real talk— I almost didn't hit publish on this episode. After I finished recording I had serious “wait— I can’t publish that trainwreck of a ramble” thoughts. But lately, I’ve been craving far more rambles and far less polish. And if that’s you too— then hit play, because this one might just be what you need to hear. Today we’re talking about hu…
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5 Strategies for Tailoring Your Talk for Different Audiences
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Ever wondered how to tailor your message when you have multiple audiences? Or how to change up what you talk about for different groups? In today's episode, I've got the answers you've been searching for. Get ready to level up your speaking game and leave every audience feeling like you are speaking to JUST them. Hint: Grab your notepad because thi…
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The Truth About Extemporaneous Speaking
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I’m typically a plain spoken word kinda gal, but today we’re getting fancy. The word? Extemporaneous. The meaning? Spoken or done without preparation. Said another way — speaking “off the cuff”. As someone who makes money teaching others how to intentionally structure a message, it would be easy to dismiss the power of this word. But the truth is— …
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I’m wired for goal setting. Chasing that next mountain top of ambition is in my DNA. But when the ball dropped into 2024 and everyone else was hunkering down, massive year on the wall calendars and color coded post-its in hand, I felt ZERO ambition for planning. But what I did feel was a desire to get quiet and reconnect with something I didn’t kno…
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Nail Your Stand-Out Speaking Topics - Exclusive Coaching Session
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We’ve all heard versions of the phrase “there are really no new ideas” and “there are thousands of people who do what you do”, so when it comes to speaking on platforms and stages… How do you talk about something that has already been heard? How do you find an angle that’s unique and refreshing? How detailed or broad should your topics be? Can I ta…
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Special Comeback: My Copywriter Interviews ME!
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And we’re BACK baby! Quite literally. I had a baby and had every intention of keeping this show going while I was on leave, but… life surely LIFE-ED me. On this special comeback episode, we flipped the script and my copywriter, Sara Vartanian (who knows my business and my offers better than anyone), took the host seat to interview ME about the bigg…
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RECAST: My 5 Best On Camera Speaking Tips
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Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also connect with your audience more effectively than ever. Touching on tips to equip you with things to consider, questions to ask yourself, lenses to look through so that you can fill in the gaps to be more e…
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RECAST: Is Your Message Being Ignored? Make This One Change to Stand Out and Resonate with Your Ideal Person
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I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work. But did you know that you could actually be causing your ideal client to pass right by your amazing tips and juicy insights? It doesn’t matter how deep your experience or good your results, if your ideal client never hears, what chance do you have…
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Messaging Strategies To Captivate Your Audience Without Going Over Their Head: A Live Coaching Session
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Could you accidentally be trapped in expertise overdrive? If your audience is smiling, nodding and saying, “Oh, that’s really interesting,” you’re facing a common problem of many online entrepreneurs–you’re overwhelming your audience. In this recast episode from The Art Of Online Business Podcast, I live coach Rick Mulready’s co-host Kwadwo (pronou…
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Why Aren’t More People Doing Sales Calls?
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In the online space we’re fed this idea that selling should be hands off–but could skipping sales calls be doing your business a disservice? By bypassing one-on-one sales conversations in favor of automated funnels, videos or webinars what kind of critical information could we be missing about our customers? Inside this episode I spill the details …
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How To Pick What To Work On Next: 3 Powerful Pillars For Business Growth
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Think of your business as a three-legged stool…miss the mark with one (or neglect it) and the whole structure topples over. As a business owner, your most vital role is making sure there’s a balance between all 3 legs—or as I call them pillars–so you can find the right growth path for this season of your business. Inside the episode I break down my…
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Do these 4 Things to Finish The Year & Set Business Up for 2024 (no fancy planning required)
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Planning can be a brilliant tool, or a form of procrastination. Visions of what *could* be. And as we follow the plan, we quickly realize that the ideal map we’ve chosen to follow… looks quite a bit different than the reality we’re faced with. It happens in our personal lives AND our businesses. Each year, entrepreneurs take the internet biting wal…
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Let’s Talk About “Deadlines” & Self-Created Stress
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When was the last time you felt “stressed” in your business? Chances are: recently. As a business owner, you might have adopted the reality that stress is just part of running a business. I’m not here to tell you that I’ve figured out the secret formula to deal with stress (spoiler: there isn’t one), but I will serve you up some Spicy Heather coach…
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3 Big Takeaways From Hosting The Live 3-Day Signature Talk Accelerator
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Holding space for a bunch of brave and bold entrepreneurs for a 3-day live virtual event is no joke. There were location decisions, tech snafus, bloopers, and more than a few happy tears. Get your notepad ready! My event producer, Krystal Proffitt and I demystify live events so you get a clear idea of what to consider and what to ignore. But, beyon…
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Hate Networking? Graceful Tactics To Grow Game Changing Relationships
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Relationship building is a learned skill that becomes an epic growth tool when done right. Chances are though you’ve had some networking experiences that left a sour taste in your mouth. Sneak attack sales pitches disguised as friendly check-ins? Corporate style networking? Pass, pass. This episode is a wake up call packed with tactics on how to bu…
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Forget Fancy & Other Business Lessons I’d Tell Myself If I Had A Time Machine
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Business growth isn’t a high school line graph, rather, it goes up and down depending on the seasons. Want to push past your current revenue? You’ve got to work with the data you got, and keep going–even when it’s messy, and far from perfect. Our ego hates that reality, especially if we’ve had success in the past. In this episode, I’m taking you in…
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Entrepreneurial Insights for Expecting Mothers – A Candid Conversation with Ann K. Emery
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Real talk – how do you navigate pregnancy (or any big life change) while running a business? Especially one where you travel and speak? If you’re self-employed planning maternity leave, or if you're simply looking for strategies to strike a healthier work-life balance, this episode will enlighten, inspire and spark new ideas for you. I sat down wit…
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How Relatable Stories Make You Remarkable Featuring Zafira Rajan
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Ever wonder how Taylor Swift built her diehard fan base? It's not the glitzy costume changes or famous boyfriends. Taylor's audience can't get enough of her songs because album after album, her lyrics make them feel like they know her. She puts into words the same experiences they're going through too. As business owners, you can forge those same g…
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The Power Of A Signature Talk: Saying Yes & Staying Visible (Even When You’re Swamped!)
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In the busy world of entrepreneurship, it’s often challenging to say yes to when opportunities knock. When you’re swamped with work, getting in front of new audiences can take a back seat. It’s all too easy to fall into ‘when/then’ syndrome, promising yourself that you’ll make time later. But visibility helps consistently keep leads and clients com…
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How This Speaker Got 19 Speaking Gigs (And Counting) With One Talk Featuring Nicole Hatherly
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Be honest: Do you have a graveyard of talks you’ve delivered 1, 2 or 3 times? Do you feel like you’re creating a new talk for almost every speaking opportunity? If you’re picturing your Canva dashboard packed with slide decks, right about now, you’re in good company. Many of my Signature Talk Accelerator students come into the program with a bunch …
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Clarifying Your Message One Stage At A Time With Merritt Onsa
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Is your message catnip to your audience? Clarity in your message comes from taking action over and over. The more you speak, the more you learn about what creates those “aha” moments where your message clicks with your audience. Yet, so many business owners try to think their way through why their messaging isn’t landing. They’re caught in the perf…
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Taming Imposter Syndrome with Sydnea Lewis
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Imposter syndrome can strike anyone, leading to battles with self-doubt and an inner voice who notices every fumble so it hisses unhelpful things like, “you don’t know what you’re doing” or “you’re an idiot.” After 20+years as a speaker, I know first-hand that voice never quite goes away. But, I’ve also learned there are plenty of ways to shush it.…
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Serve, Speak, Transform: Creating Lasting Impact From The Stage
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Dream of making an impact with your message? Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or have a message in your heart you know the world needs to hear, your voice is the most powerful tool in your toolbox to reach the people you want to serve. By sharing your ideas and experiences it’s possible to profoundly impact your audience's lives. In fact, I’ll ste…
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The Hidden Cost of Winging It with Presentations
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Are you an 11th hour presentation prepper? Pride yourself on your knack for ‘speaking off the cuff’ on stage? Consider yourself charismatic? While these qualities can help you navigate all kinds of scenarios, if you've developed a habit of preparing your talk at the last minute, then there’s a good chance your message is getting muddy. Consequently…
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Speak for Free? When to Say Yes (or Gracefully, No)
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Every opportunity to speak on someone else’s stage is a privilege because they’re trusting you with their audience.. But where is the line between it being a great opportunity to grow your business and selling yourself short? Yes, free speaking can be a powerful tool in your marketing strategy…however without a purposeful plan in place you can end …
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Have you ever beat yourself up when things don’t play out like you planned? Oftentimes, we become so obsessed with our expectations, we feel disappointed or give up when things don’t go perfectly. Even though we logically know that life rarely goes as planned. In today’s episode I’m sharing with you the behind the scenes of my life and business on …
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Visibility Strategies: Breaking Through the Noise with a Small Following
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Creating amazing content is half of the marketing battle…the other half comes from rolling up your sleeves and earning eyeballs on your business. Maybe one of those questions you’ve wondered about is this: How do I get more eyes on my content if I don't have a large following? It’s a question I’ve heard on repeat over the last year that’s why I’m t…
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Made – A Conversation with Jill Stanton
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Are you ready for a mind shift that could change your life? Join us in today’s episode as we do a throwback to my interview with the incredible Jill Stanton of The Wealthy Course Creator duo and The Millionaire Girls Club. Get ready for a deep dive into the power of our thoughts, how they can either uplift us or pull us down and the crucial role of…
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Speak to Sell: How to Make Money On The Back End of Speaking
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When most entrepreneurs think of speaking, they think of either professional speakers charging a fee for their talk or speaking for free to get experience to eventually command a fee. But this concept of trading money for time wasn’t why you built your business, and speaking for free without a strategy isn’t going to lead you towards the results yo…
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Time To Rethink Your Relationship With Your Business? Gloria Chou Has Advice.
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Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable entrepreneur, Gloria Chou as we challenge the go-to definition of success and dive deep into Gloria's transformative journey. Gloria is an expert in helping small business owners, especially bootstrapped founders and women of color, amplify their message and be seen and heard in the…
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How to Ramble Less and Resonate More
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Whenever I share that I’m a speaking coach, I always hear a version of… “Omg I need you, I ramble too much.” The struggle is real when it comes to getting your ideas out of that brain, through your mouth and easily understood by your audience. Now the question is, how do I fix this problem? In today’s episode, I'm sharing my specific recipe—the exa…
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5 Strategies to Supercharge Your Selling Skills
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I see it all the time. Working with my private clients, talking with my students in my group coaching program, the conversations in my Instagram DMs…one of the biggest struggles in starting and growing a business is feeling confident in the most important part of the process —selling! Whether it’s selling your ideas, yourself or your offers, sellin…
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From Self-Doubt to Self-Assured: A Pathway to Business Mastery
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We’ve all been in moments where we question our own ideas or capabilities. Heck, even the most successful entrepreneurs openly talk about experiencing impostor syndrome. The question is, how much of your time is sneakily stolen by doubt or worry? If you find yourself in seasons where you can’t seem to make progress, chances are it’s far more than y…
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Navigating Seasons of "Busy" Without Bringing Stress Vibes to Your Work
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It takes a lot of work to run a growing business. It's always this constant pursuit of growth—personally, professionally and financially. And with all the plans to execute, targets to reach, content to create and more, you might find yourself feeling stuck, constantly running on a hamster wheel of busyness with all the back-to-back client calls, po…
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Profit Over Perfection: How Prioritizing Results Can Transform Your Online Business with James Wedmore
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When it comes to starting and growing your business, there’s A LOT to think about— from creating your products and programs to lead generation, making sales, operations… etc. It’s challenging to get your head around all these moving parts..but as my Mentor and Business Coach James Wedmore says—how you see business determines what's possible for you…
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The Power of Consistency: Achieving Sustainable Revenue in Your Online Business
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Freedom and flexibility is one of the main reasons most people want to be an entrepreneur and become their own boss. I mean, who doesn’t want the freedom to decide what work you do, when you do it, and where you do it?! If you’re thinking you’ll never ever go back to being an employee, you’re my people, because it means you’ve decided this business…
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The Intersection of Speaking and Email in 2023
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On today's episode, we’re talking about a cornerstone of any successful online business: building an email list. I know that you know how important this topic is— yet so many experts place it far too low on their list of just do activities. As an online business owner, you likely spend a lot of time creating content, whether it be through courses, …
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How Successful Online Entrepreneurs Stay Ahead: 7 Habits Revealed
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Hustle is one of those things that's required to achieve big goals, but it should not overtake your life—remember, we’re building our business so that we can live. If you’re wondering what it takes to really create a sustainable and profitable online brand using the Hint of Hustle philosophy—meaning we know it's gonna take work, but it doesn't mean…
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The Money Block I Didn't Realize I Had
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Money can be a sensitive topic for many of us, and it's not uncommon to feel embarrassed or ashamed when discussing finances– business, personal or otherwise. But did you know that these feelings can actually be a block to your next business breakthrough? On today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of money mindset and exploring how…
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It's Not About the Money with Scarlett Cochran
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The stories we tell ourselves and how we let the world affect us matter so much around money—that’s why it’s crucial to choose what story is going to be true for you. Scarlett Cochran, attorney, financial expert, entrepreneur and the founder of One Big Happy Life, shares her approach in understanding and growing money in a way that is aligned with …
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How to Dress for Your Brand [Recast]
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It's the whispered question that I get asked a LOT. …Working with a coach on an upcoming keynote presentation for a conference of 5000. …An executive for his debut TEDx talk. …A digital course creator for her upcoming masterclass. I even get it when chatting with peers about doing a meet up at a conference. "But Heather... what should I wear?" When…
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Mastering Your Mindset for Business Success: The 5 Beliefs You Need to Embrace [REMIX]
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What is it about those top personalities in your industry that seem to have this natural ability to shine, seemingly effortlessly? You might be over here just trying to keep up with the latest tactics and marketing strategies touted online, that showing up in a big way feels… out of reach. So the question stands, does “success” really come down to …
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Building a Business with Intention: How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions
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Do you find yourself constantly busy, but unsure if all the activity is actually leading to anything meaningful for your business? As an online business owner, it can be challenging to navigate the distractions and stay on track with your core goals. But what if we told you that working harder is not always the answer? Or that it isn’t about being …
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Crafting a Signature Talk: Tips for Customizing Your Message to Any Audience
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Have you ever wondered how to customize a talk for a different audience? It's a question I get asked all the time. In this episode, I'll share with you the approach I teach my clients to craft and tailor their message. You’ll learn tactical tips on how to expand or contract your talk, and the three levels of engagement that you can use to create a …
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Getting Paid To Speak: The Importance of Valuing Your Expertise With Lindsay Rogers
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Lindsay Rogers is a former journalist and founder of Raw Strategy where she teaches people to tell stories for a living, yet she found herself facing something relatable: having difficulty figuring out how to tell her own story and how to translate the message in her marketing materials to the stage. That’s why when she was asked to speak, Lindsay …
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The Results Of Practicing Your Signature Talk In Public Over 200 Times With Liz Wilcox
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Liz Wilcox is the Fresh Princess of Email and a keynote speaker, a former client of mine who built her signature talk in my program. She’s got a big vision in mind, but she’s flexible about how she’s going to get there. Right now, Liz focuses on building towards that future one talk at a time. Because each talk she gives is an opportunity to connec…
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Hot Take: I Failed, Publicly and Here’s What I Learned
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In August, I merged my speaker coaching business with Emily Hall’s presentation design agency… and last week we announced our decision to untangle ourselves back to separate companies. I won’t try to hide it – it’s been an emotionally difficult few weeks, but we’re both super optimistic (and still BFFs). In this episode, I'm getting real, raw and v…
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Sound Polished & Professional When You Speak
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The way you communicate impacts how others perceive you and your business. When you sound polished and professional, you’re seen as knowledgeable, trustworthy and confident – which establishes your credibility and helps you attract new clients. And poor communication skills are COSTLY because when others don’t understand what you do and how you can…
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4 Strategies That Will Amplify Your Results from Stages in 2023
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Stages are the BEST way in 2023 to accelerate your authority, build trust and generate HOT leads who want to pay you (not just download your free stuff). Now, does that mean that you should chase all of these stages and say YES to every opportunity? Heck no. While booking more stages could get you bigger results— the reality is it’s what you DO wit…
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Courage & Confidence: How Kristine Richer Built Her Business Under the Stars
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Putting the work upfront allowed this guest to create a business that fueled her passion. Meet my friend, mastermind buddy and award-winning photographer, Kristine Richer. She made the leap to full time online teaching in 2020 and has now taught thousands of students how to create stunning images of the Milky Way. The one in the sky, not the candy …
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