Abby and I talk about how she ended up working for so little and what she needed to do to raise her prices. We dive into all the feelings that came up around raising her prices and discovering the real value of what she was offering.
Mindset & Identity
EP 226: Showing Up With Confidence With Tell Me A Story Founder Hillary Rea
Hillary Rea has always found confidence in showing up on stage and sharing stories. But when she realized that a project she’d been working on for 8 years hadn’t grown the way she hoped, her confidence took a hit.
We talk about how Hillary found her love for storytelling, how being visible makes her feel more confident, and how she’s finding a new sense of confidence after a setback.
EP 225: Finding The Confidence To Close Big Deals With Edios Media Co-Founder Michael Karsh
A couple of years ago, Michael Karsh and Elizabeth Madariaga started Edios Media to help thought leaders & educators create high-quality video education. I spoke with Michael & Elizabeth in Episode 101 and I wanted to bring Michael back on the show to take a look at how his and Elizabeth’s mindset and confidence level has evolved as they’ve worked with giant clients like Google, Facebook, Salesforce, and The Sundance Institute.
Michael and I talk about the first big deal they signed, how the clients they serve today are different from what they initially expected, and how the business itself has evolved to serve those clients.
EP 224: Building Confidence Through Consistent Action With Shatterboxx Design Founder Jamie Varon
Jamie Varon made a big lifestyle change over the last few years and I wanted to know where she found the confidence to do life differently as a small business owner.
We talk about the year she spent living and working in France, how she’s redefined satisfaction for herself, and how she balances setting goals with finding peace in what already is. We also talk about the very real implications these changes have had on her business and professional success.
EP 223: Confusing Confidence and Status With What Works Founder Tara McMullin
I might seem confident in myself and my business… I’ve been learning that my confidence is based on something completely out of my control.
I share my story to kick off The Candid Confidence Project!
EP 214: Creating Content That Stands Out with Awkward Marketing Creator Rachael Kay Albers
Rachael Kay Albers is a marketer who hates marketing. As the founder and creative director of RKA ink, a branding, web design, and digital marketing studio, Rachael has helped hundreds of small business owners all over the world stand out online without selling their soul or playing the manipulation game.
When not crafting epic, unforgettable brands for her clients, Rachael hosts Awkward Marketing, a business comedy show blending fun-size small business advice with storytelling and sketch comedy, for entrepreneurs who want to create epic, unforgettable brands online.
EP 206: Choosing Between Two Businesses With Grace & Vine Founder Madison Wetherill
Madison and I chat about how she ended up with 2 businesses in the first place, how she knew something needed to change, and how her workdays have changed now that she’s reprioritized her businesses. We also discuss how she’s becoming aware of her identity as a busy person—and the challenges that creates.
EP 203: Running Your Business By The Numbers With Tara McMullin
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EP 202: Rebuilding Your Business After A Break With Ad Strategist Claire Pelletreau
Claire Pelletreau is a Facebook ad strategist and the host of the Get Paid podcast.
A few years ago, Claire took some maternity leave—and that maternity leave ended up being twice as long as she originally planned.
Coming back to work was, as she put it, terrifying.
She worried that she’s lost her edge and had gotten left behind by changes in the market.
But what she ultimately found was that the seed she’d planted years ago was still growing… it just took her a little time to reclaim her confidence for tending it.
Claire and I not only talk about her return from maternity leave, but why she took a gig subcontracting for another ad strategist, how she found a new level of confidence, and how her own offers have evolved—flops and all. We also discuss the return of her brilliant podcast, Get Paid.
EP 200: Weathering The Ups & Downs Of Entrepreneurship Over The Long Haul
Even in a successful small business, sometimes things don’t go to plan. In our 200th episode, we dive into 6 stories about things that didn’t work out–and how they got back on track again.
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