S1 Ep73: On Legitimacy, Tenacity & The Wizard of Oz (feat. Kim Hayden)
How are you showing up in your business - as an expert, as an advocate, as a supernova? Or are you playing it safe? Putting yourself out there day-after-day is freaking HARD - it requires so much of us: courage, confidence, grit, faith. But we can so easily undermine all these traits with spray-and-pray marketing efforts and misplaced humility. What would change if you fully owned your expertis...
55m May 23, 2022
55m
S1 Ep72: On Creativity, Discipline & The Home Edit (feat. Molly Beran)
Do you rebel against structure - or do you crave it? Does the idea of managing others or being managed make you feel supported or smothered? And how can you find the freedom and flow to bring true creativity into your business? The surprising answer - constrain yourself! This week, Annie P. sits down with Project Management all-star, Molly Beran. Molly knows that a lean, well-oiled, and respon...
47m May 16, 2022
47m
S1 Ep71: On Shiny Objects, Trends & Westworld (feat. Mariana Padilla)
Oh, Social Media - so vast, so distracting, so entirely overwhelming! As a small business owner, the temptation to show up on all platforms (and often!) is very real. What will actually move the needle in our business (and make us some dang money)? This week, Annie P. sits down with social media maven and design-pro Mariana Padilla. Mariana offers up an absolute crash course in all things soci...
54m May 09, 2022
54m
S1 Ep70: On Resonance, Experimentation & Ferris Bueller's Day Off (feat. Christy Cegelski)
Are you craving an "Easy Button?" Have you invested time, energy, and cold-hard cash on someone else's methodologies, swipe files, or get-rich-quicker schemes only to wind up with copy or offerings that are lackluster? Shake off the shame - it's time to use your voice (yes, the one you already have, quirks and all!) to magnetize your audience to you. This week, Annie P. sits down with conversi...
46m May 02, 2022
46m
S1 Ep69: On Emotion, Connection & Veronica Mars (feat. Stephanie Cleary)
Promoting a business while a war rages and the pandemic drags on is a weird freaking sensation. Your body says "go back to bed and stay there" but your brand demands you get out there and "PERFORM, dammit!" How can we be conscious, concerned citizens of the world and responsible business owners at the same time? The official answer: feel your feels, y'all. This week, Annie P. is joined by trau...
54m Apr 25, 2022
54m
S1 Ep68: On High-Ticket Selling, Integrity & The Lion King (feat. Isaac Ho)
Are you operating in integrity with your price point? Moreover, are you working in harmony with your expertise? It's so easy to fall out of sync with our own teaching and methods from time to time. But, being a shoeless cobbler is risky in more ways than one - it can rob us of our credibility, legitimacy, sanity, and even health! How can we rise to the occasion of raising our rates, while remai...
55m Apr 18, 2022
55m
S1 Ep67: On Accountability, Energy Management & The Lord of the Rings (feat. Steven Hyatt)
Even the most mundane entrepreneurial workdays can feel like epic, near-impossible tests sometimes. We have so many details to keep track of, tasks to complete, shiny objects to avoid - and it seems like the bigger our hearts are, the shakier our boundaries become. How can we give ourselves the best chance of success? In this week's tender and hilarious episode, Steven Hyatt, The Accountabilit...
1hr 2m Apr 11, 2022
1hr 2m
S1 Ep66: On Authenticity, Brand Identity & Inventing Anna (feat. Ari Krzyzek)
Anna Delvey - branding or fraud? Case study or criminal case? Where does a compelling brand story end and a lie begin? And how can we - regardless of our background - build something bigger than ourselves, inspire others to join in our vision, and provide complex, emotion-rich, consistent experiences? This week, Annie P. is joined by branding supernova Ari Krzyzek. Together, they unpack the cr...
57m Apr 04, 2022
57m
S1 Ep65: On Professionalism, Psychographics & Moana (feat. Jenny Ambrose)
How formal (and stuffy) does your business really need to be in order to be taken seriously? Are we still living in a "dress to impress" world, once we've left corporate confines? And - how can we lean into our own internal navigation in a world where everyone has an opinion (even if they've never run a business before)? This week, Annie P. sits down with the poster-child for living out loud, ...
54m Mar 28, 2022
54m
S1 Ep64: On Brand Stories, Self-Talk & Curb Your Enthusiasm (feat. Dana Magnus)
What title do you use for yourself? Is it shiny and official-sounding? And more importantly - do you own that title with action? You may show up as a CEO in front of other people, but do you treat yourself like one? Do you honor yourself, reward yourself, and challenge yourself appropriately or are you waiting until after the next milestone? This week, Annie P. sits down with supernova strateg...
47m Mar 21, 2022
47m
S1 Ep63: On Fun, Fit & Blackwing Pencils (feat. Liz Scully)
Is having fun truly an essential part of self-employment? How can we make people feel safe, seen, and supported and profit from those efforts? And what can we learn about seizing opportunities from the makers of the most beloved pencil of all time? This week, Annie P. sits down with the zany and brilliant Liz Scully. A veteran movie-maker, polymath, and mastermind queen, Liz knows a thing or t...
53m Mar 14, 2022
53m
S1 Ep62: On Traction, Patience & Ted Lasso (feat. Sara Dean)
Entrepreneurship is often freaking exhausting - sometimes it takes all our energy just to stay standing. How can we manage our energy, hope, and expectations when facing so much fear, uncertainty, risk, and challenge? And how can we cultivate an attitude of patience amid all the shiny promises of immediate gratification and subsequent let-downs? This week, Annie P. sits down with Sara Dean, th...
47m Mar 07, 2022
47m
S1 Ep61: On Structure, Self-Compassion & David Guetta (feat. Fabienne Fredrickson)
Are you overworking, underperforming, or just toiling away at the wrong stuff? How do you know what activities to prioritize? Moreover, how do you shake the nagging feeling that you're sabotaging your own success? How can you own and monetize your unique brilliance - even on your most exhausting day? This week, Annie P. sits down with Fabienne Fredrickson, who is nothing short of marvelous and...
56m Feb 28, 2022
56m
S1 Ep60: On Rejection, Indecision & Jerry Maguire (feat. Andrea Waltz)
Criticism, rejection, embarrassment, risk, failure. As entrepreneurs, we face these unfortunate little demons every day. What would change for us if we learned to chase rejection, or at very least to welcome it? How can we detach from the pain, brush ourselves off, and face our fears day after day? This week, Annie P. sits down with the wildly brave Andrea Waltz. Andrea explains that "yes is t...
57m Feb 21, 2022
57m
S1 Ep59: On Influence, Ethics & Buffy the Vampire Slayer (feat. Johnny Ball)
Where does persuasion stop and manipulation begin? How can your community prosper without turning into a cult-like monster? And does your content have to be laugh-out-loud entertaining? We'll answer these questions and more in this jam-packed episode. (One could even say it slays.) This week, Annie P. sits down with the brilliant and ever-charming Johnny Ball. Johnny is a persuasion expert, sp...
50m Feb 14, 2022
50m
S1 Ep58: On Procrastination, Connection & BTS (feat. Nicole Tremaglio)
"That's a Monday problem." Are you procrastinating and calling it prioritization? (No judgment, we all mentally check out sometimes. Otherwise, our brains would implode.) But, how many of our habits are actually counter-productive? Where are we wasting our intentionality? This week, Annie P. is joined by Nicole Tremaglio, who is basically the human version of this podcast. A branding expert an...
54m Feb 07, 2022
54m
S1 Ep57: On Intentionality, Instinct & Rogue Agents (feat. Andrea Freeman)
We may be human beings and not human doings - but it's hard to remember that when you're a small business owner with a ravenous to-do list. How can we get it all done without sacrificing ourselves? Can we shine brighter by doing less? And where does delegation come into play here? This week, Annie P. has a fabulous conversation with celebrity event planner turned consultant Andrea Freeman. Tog...
46m Jan 31, 2022
46m
S1 Ep56: On Aggression, Inspiration & The Real Housewives (feat. Amanda Abella)
Oh, entrepreneurship! So glossy! So masculine! So freaking dramatic (before you have healthy boundaries and fabulous income)! What's a heart-centered business owner to do? What are the secrets not only of growth, but of staying power? This week is a riotous blast as Annie P. sits down with her long-lost pal, award-winning content creator, and renowned business coach Amanda Abella. Together, th...
56m Jan 24, 2022
56m
S1 Ep55: On Reels, Newsletters & Charmed (feat. Elizabeth Ruth)
Do I really have to make reels - and if so, do they have to be so performative and goofy? How frequently do I really need to reach out to my mailing list - and how often am I allowed to be "salesy" before they unsubscribe? With every social media and marketing platform imaginable, how do we know what strategies are right for us? This week, Annie P. hurls these questions and many more at market...
51m Jan 17, 2022
51m
S1 Ep54: On Persuasion, Sales & What About Bob? (feat. Jason Cutter)
A doctor doesn't normally thank you passionately and profusely for letting them treat your aches and pains. They know you're there to solve a problem: they advise you or perform a procudure, you pay them, 'nuff said. But, as a small business owner, it's hard to find the right balance of gratitude and self-assurance. If selling really is serving - shouldn't they be thanking you? This week, Anni...
48m Jan 10, 2022
48m
S1 Ep53: On Boundaries, Burnout & So I Married an Axe Murderer (feat. Amber Hawley)
It's a whole new year - are you feeling the crushing weight of expectations already? Maybe you promised yourself you'd somehow be shinier or more prepared for this year? Screw that! This week, Amber Hawley is here to remind us that one of the most effective, efficient, and powerful things we can do is REST. Amber is a seasoned therapist, coach, and laugh-riot with years of experience working w...
57m Jan 03, 2022
57m
S1 Ep52: On Competition, Risk & The Santa Clause (feat. Shauna Armitage)
Ho ho ho - it's a TLTQ Holiday extravaganza and we're digging deep into that heartwarming concept known as professional jealousy. Wait, what? Yep! And for extra fun and cheeriness, we discuss the holiday classic where Santa dies in the first 5 minutes. This week, Annie P. is joined by Startup Renegade, serial entrepreneur, military spouse, and super-mom, Shauna Armitage. Together they talk abo...
44m Dec 20, 2021
44m
S1 Ep51: On Courses, New Customers & Star Trek: Voyager (feat. Melody Johnson)
An online course has limitless possibilities. Where should you start? What should you promise? How many problems should you solve? And how the heck do you make sure your buyers actually use your product? If you've been debating gamification, automation, or other bells and whistles, this is the episode for you! This week, Annie P. is joined by Melody Johnson, The Course Consultant. Melody is an...
51m Dec 14, 2021
51m
S1 Ep50: On Collaboration, Expectations & John Legend (feat. Pamela Slim)
TLTQ celebrates our 1st birthday in this powerhouse interview with Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation, Body of Work, and The Widest Net! As a small business owner, it's easy to think of yourself as a rock or an island (cue the Paul Simon), but you actually sit at the center of a complex, ever-growing ecosystem. How can the company we keep foster the company we're growing? Plus -...
59m Dec 06, 2021
59m
S1 Ep49: On Habits, Learning Curves & Peloton (feat. Dallas Travers)
Habits - they surely don't feel very sexy. We got into self-employment for the freedom, right? But un-shiny necessities like routines, rituals, and consistent behaviors are the keys to your success, confidence, legacy, and more. How can we learn to embrace the intentional same-old-same-old? This week, Annie P. sits down with the sensational Dallas Travers of The Hive and The Six-Figure Coach p...
46m Nov 29, 2021
46m
S1 Ep48: On Clients, Connection & Mean Girls (feat. Breanna Gunn)
By trying to speak to everyone, we actually speak to no one. Kinda like high school, huh? When we tried to fit in with everybody, we wound up sitting alone. This week Annie P. is joined by copywriting and funnel genius, Breanna Gunn. Although they absolutely would have been besties in grade school, Brea and Annie swear by the power of being polarizing. How else can you expect your "just right" ...
50m Nov 22, 2021
50m
S1 Ep47: On Podcasting, Small Wins & Back to the Future (feat. Michelle Abraham)
Let's face it - leaning into your uniqueness can be hard, especially when you aren't sure what exactly is so unique about you, or who out there is looking for your particular brand of special sauce. How can we best explore our own voice, message, and style? Podcasting, duh! This week, Annie P. is joined by podcast and platform expert, Michelle Abraham. Together, they talk about the deep value ...
45m Nov 08, 2021
45m
S1 Ep46: On Simplicity, Unsubscribes & *NSYNC (feat. Liz Wilcox)
Do you lie awake and drive yourself crazy wondering what to do about your email list? Whether you pelt your audience with too much information, forget to message them at all, or are completely baffled by your open rates - this episode is for you. This week, Annie P. sits down with Liz Wilcox - email queen, low-ticket product success story, and walking 90s encyclopedia. Together, they look into...
55m Nov 01, 2021
55m
S1 Ep45: On Shame, Magnetism & The Rocky Horror Picture Show (feat. Michelle Clarke)
What role does intuition play in your business? Whether you believe that your inner voice comes from God or from your lived experience, there are certain problems you just have to feel your way through. You may not identify as "Woo-Woo" - but are you willing to listen to the call of your own truth? This week, Annie P. sits down with Michelle Clarke - coach, unicorn, multimillionaire, and autho...
39m Oct 25, 2021
39m
S1 Ep44: On Publicity, Reciprocity & Glee (feat. Jill Lublin)
If you are timid about putting yourself out there, this is a must-listen! So many small business owners crave and fear publicity simultaneously. Does getting some well-deserved attention have to be so overwhelming? Heck no! This week, Annie P. sits down with Jill Lublin - international speaker, author, and all-around lovely person. Jill first provides comfort for the hiccups and hesitations su...
31m Oct 20, 2021
31m
S1 Ep43: On Storytelling, Problem-Solving & Star Wars (feat. Seth Erickson)
There are approximately 9 billion things to consider when you put your message out into the world. What the heck should you say? Which words should you use? Which persona should you play? Does everything have to be so dang dramatic/traumatic? What if folks don't like what you have to say? This week, Annie P. is joined by storytelling expert Seth Erickson. In this jam-packed episode, they discu...
44m Oct 11, 2021
44m
S1 Ep42: On Impact, Inclusion & Pitch Perfect (feat. Melissa Marcelissen)
If you want to have a thriving small business (not to mention be a good human) in 2021, things like "diversity" and "equity" can't just be buzzwords. They must be chosen, advocated for, and practiced daily. But, how can we go beyond lip service and bring our values into our company culture - even if we aren't hiring and our company culture is just our own attitude? This week, Annie P. is joine...
42m Oct 05, 2021
42m
S1 Ep41: On Starting, Strategizing & Breaking Bad (feat. Coach Jennie)
What's more important - the plan or the action? When is a rock-solid strategy essential and when is it just a distraction? And how can we rise up against the constant looming threats of perfectionism, procrastination, and doubt? This week, Annie P. is joined by her longtime coach, collaborator & champion, Coach Jennie. She specializes in helping impatiently ambitious people figure out how to s...
41m Sep 27, 2021
41m
S1 Ep40: On Kindness, Differentiation & Revenge of the Nerds (feat. Mike Michalowicz)
Is your business kind enough? Is your marketing loud and bold enough? According to superstar author and business giant Mike Michalowicz, these two questions likely have the same answer. It's phenomenally easy to fall into the trap of dimming your light, hiding from your prospects, or going along with the herd. How can a heart-centered business truly stand out - and profit! - in authentic, proud...
51m Sep 20, 2021
51m
S1 Ep39: On Motivation, Imperfection & Friends (feat. Liz Theresa)
How do you view yourself within your business? Are you a small business owner, a founder, a CEO? And how do you claim your business? Is it your purpose, your vision, your livelihood, or just your job? The terms may not vary all that much on paper but they certainly feel different. So often, we downplay our efforts (and our place in our industries) until things are absolutely perfect. But - that...
46m Sep 13, 2021
46m
S1 Ep38: On Showmanship, Moxie & Enter The Dragon (feat. Jonathan Pritchard)
What makes your business truly magical? How can you grab and keep the rapt attention of your prospects? And is it manipulative to do so? This week, Annie P. is joined by mentalist, speaker, and "the greatest thought-leader of all time," Jonathan Pritchard. Jonathan explains why people so seldom own their excellence - even while in active pursuit of it - and cautions us about the damage done by ...
49m Aug 30, 2021
49m
S1 Ep37: On Connection, Curiosity & Murder She Wrote (feat. Nikki Nash)
Is "Relationship Marketing" a quantity or quality game? What's more important - leaving a lasting 1st impression or keeping in touch? And how can we stand out in crowded markets - even if we're introverts, camera-shy, or behind-the-scenes-types? This week, Annie P. is joined by her dear friend Nikki Nash, author of Market Your Genius (available 8/24 all over the dang place), podcast host, and ...
52m Aug 23, 2021
52m
S1 Ep36: On Goal-Setting, Theme Songs & Ally McBeal (feat. Debra Eckerling)
What are your goals for the rest of 2021? What wins would you love to usher in by New Year's Eve? How have your goals shifted thanks to everything we've collectively been through in the last 18 months? This week, Annie P. is joined by the fabulous Debra Eckerling, award-winning author of "Your Goal Guide."  Debra walks Annie through The DEB Method - her strategy for identifying meaningful goal...
53m Aug 16, 2021
53m
S1 Ep35: On Meaningfulness, Self-Love & The Good Place (feat. Chantelle Andercastle)
What the heck does intentionality actually look like? How do you know if you're showing up in a way that fulfills all the labels you've put on yourself? And how can we cut through the noise and connect with our clients, colleagues, and prospects in a way that fosters truth, connection, and joy? This week, Annie P. is rendered speechless by bold, warm, and brilliant Chantelle Andercastle. A bus...
46m Aug 09, 2021
46m
S1 Ep34: On Selling, Serving & Cher (feat. Katrina Summers)
Tell most small business owners you work in sales and they look at you like you have three heads - and that stigma extends to the very act of selling in heart-centered small businesses. We don't want to cheapen our clients' experience or put a price on our gifts - so we market and market and market forever until we ultimately burnout or die. This week, Annie P. Ruggles is joined by the fabulou...
46m Jul 26, 2021
46m
S1 Ep33: On Resistance, Self-Expression & The Big Lebowski (feat. Evan LaRuffa)
It's been said that entrepreneurs are people that do hard things on purpose. (Yay?) Although it has never been easier to express yourself on a worldwide stage and to profit from your platform - it's still a day-to-day challenge. What lessons are hiding within our own resistance? What tasks or goals are we clinging onto that are simply out of our element? This week, Annie P. is joined by artist...
47m Jul 19, 2021
47m
S1 Ep32: On Copywriting, Listening & It's Always Sunny... (feat. K. Layne Crawford)
Buzzword, Buzzword, Word Salad, Credentials. Is this the recipe for compelling copy? HECK NO. We are living in the most connected era ever - which means that your voice can easily reach more people than ever before. But, what should you say and how should you say it? How can you rise above the noise? This week, Annie P. is joined by super-genius and neverending well of 90s pop culture knowledg...
47m Jul 12, 2021
47m
S1 Ep31: On Customers, Compatibility & The 5 Love Languages (feat. Anika Repole Wilson)
"I love my clients!" Hopefully, all small business owners have said this from time to time. But, love is a verb. What does it mean to actually show up for your ideal clients in a loving but still professional way? Are you showering them with gifts of your time, praise, or attention only for your gestures to fall flat? You may not be speaking your clients' love languages correctly! This week, A...
49m Jul 06, 2021
49m
S1 Ep30: On Showing Up, Showing Off & RuPaul's Drag Race (feat. Amanda Wagner)
Do big dreams require even bigger egos? How much "look at me! look at me!" energy is actually required when you're building a name for yourself? And, what are the differences between showing up, showing off, and just being a big, braggy showboat? This week, Annie P. is joined by the powerhouse known as The Amanda Wagner. Amanda is on a mission to be "at the scale of Oprah" and commands a wealt...
56m Jun 28, 2021
56m
S1 Ep29: On Bravery, Resilience & Bridgerton (feat. Heather Vickery)
Who is in charge of your small business? For most of our listeners, the answer is YOU - and yet, you're likely stuck playing by someone else's rules. Why? How can you forge ahead in your life and calling with bravery, passion, grit, tenacity, resilience, and pride? What will change for you when you allow yourself to reinvent and reinvest in our #1 asset - YOU?! This week, Annie P. is joined by...
49m Jun 21, 2021
49m
S1 Ep28: On Joy, Haters & Uncle Buck (feat. Laura Khalil)
Do your clients bring joy into your life - not in the form of the money they give you, but in terms of their presence in your life? Contrary to popular belief, entrepreneurship is a JOB and a freaking hard one. But, surrounding yourself with people that fill you up with laughter, support, or comfort? It can mean the difference between self-employment that feels like a slog and an empire that fe...
57m Jun 14, 2021
57m
S1 Ep27: On Challenges, Self-Talk & Batman Begins (feat. Paul Ross)
Words matter. Doesn't that feel like the understatement of the year? And yet, when it comes to how we talk to our prospects, our clients, and OURSELVES the language we use so often gets away from us. How can we truly persuade others and motivate ourselves with so much noise in the world? This week, Annie P. is joined by Paul Ross, speaker, author, hypnotist, and more! Paul is a world-recognize...
40m Jun 09, 2021
40m
S1 Ep26: On Instincts, Advice & Coming to America (feat. Keshia Butler-Thomas)
To be a small business owner is to be bombarded with constant advice: well-intentioned on-looker feedback, super expensive pay-by-the-hour expertise, emails from opinionated internet strangers, you know how it goes. What might change for us if we honored our instincts and went with our guts? This week, Annie P. is joined by Keshia Butler-Thomas aka Life Coach Kesh. Keshia is an expert in stand...
52m Jun 01, 2021
52m
S1 Ep25: On Selfishness, Boundaries & Malcolm & Marie (feat. Naketa Ren Thigpen)
How much priority should we put on ourselves as small business owners? If we are the face, the voice, and the visionary of our brands - so why is it so hard to treat ourselves right? Does having clear boundaries and enforcing them make you narcissistic? Today, Annie P. is joined by Naketa Ren Thigpen who is recognized as the #1 Balance & Relationship Advisor in the World. Naketa has a fresh, e...
46m May 24, 2021
46m
S1 Ep24: On Prioritization, Balance & The [Former] Royal Family (feat. Holly Marie Haynes)
What's the best way to build a business without burnout? What if you can only dedicate a third of your time to your dream? How do you know if you're doing enough of the right things - and what is just noise? And what does any of it have to do with cake? Today, Annie P. is joined by Holly Marie Haynes, side hustle expert, lifetime Royal Family enthusiast, and creator of The CAKE method. Holly's...
38m May 17, 2021
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