Unfiltered Entrepreneur by Ashli Pollard - Business Tips for Digital Service Based Founders and Agencies

The Doers is the online community I wish I had when I was first starting out, and it is filled with people who want to support each other and celebrate one another's wins no matter how big or small. A support system is an essential part of business, regardless of whether you're a Solopreneur or an Agency. The doors to the Doers are closing soon as we reformat to The Library and The Club. Before then, I wanted to share 5 resources given in The Doers portal that I think would be great for all businesses to try to incorporate in their systems. 00:42 — The Doers 3:04 — Onboarding 9:06 — Taking Notes on One-on-One Calls 11:10 — Services Guide 15:17 — Media Kits 16:18 — Goal Setting 17:52 – The Future of the Doers Resources: The Doers Team AP Consulting Services Team AP Resource Shop AirTable Templates The Roundtable Freebies _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Rejection is never easy, especially in business. We desperately want to make that sale and get that "yes", but discovery calls are discovery calls after all. Just like dating, clients are going around trying to find the best fit for them, and sometimes it means they have to say no to people along the way. But I get it, getting a no on a sales call can be really difficult. Luckily I've got some tips and mindset shifts that might make your next "no" a little easier to handle, and get you ready for the inevitable "yes". 00:42 — The Dating Analogy 03:04 — Getting a No on a Discovery Call 04:26 — It's Not Personal 06:51 — Balancing Emotions 8:42 — Feedback 11:30 — Following-Up 13:32 — Key Takeaways Resources: Team AP Consulting Services Team AP Resource Shop AirTable Templates The Roundtable Freebies _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

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Look, I get it. Sales gets a really bad rap from some people, and maybe you're one of them. Maybe you feel like you can't push sales for your business because you don't wanna force anything onto people, or bug them, or be too aggressive. Just trust me when I say that not all sales are in-your-face or toxic. In fact, if they are, then that's just bad sales. Good sales practices often have way less to do with aggressive marketing and promotion and more to do with your ability to connect with your audience. If you're not ready to sell, that's okay. Just do these three methods instead! 00:42 — Why People Hate Selling 04:08 — Sales Alternative Function 1 05:48 — Sales Alternative Function 2 07:29 — Sales Alternative Function 3 09:07 — Summary + Next Steps Resources: Team AP Consulting Services Team AP Resource Shop AirTable Templates The Roundtable Freebies _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

How to Adult. The Daily Hype. Unfiltered Entrepreneur. Three podcasts I have created from the ground up with dozens of 5-star reviews and tons of engaged listeners. If you couldn't tell, I LOVE podcasting. I think podcasts are a great tool for lead generation because they help you connect with your target audience in an immensely personal way. Your personality shines through, all while creating binge-able content for your listeners. In my opinion, podcasting is my secret weapon and it could be yours too. 00:42 — Why I Love Podcasting 07:18 — Speaking To Your Audience 09:37 — Engaging Listeners 10:53 — Convenience 11:59 — Promotion 12:37 — Content Lifespan 13:20 — Starting Your Own Podcast Resources: Hit Record Podcast Course from Fast Forward Productions Team AP Consulting Services Team AP Resource Shop AirTable Templates The Roundtable Freebies _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Sam Valentine — CEO of Fast Forward Productions and creator of the One Broke Actress platform — comes to the podcast to share her advice on getting started in the podcast world. Ever since our creation of our Hit Record Podcast Course, we both have received tons of questions about what we say to the podcast creators of tomorrow. Should you have a script? Is your setup really that important? What do you need to start out? We answer all of that and more. So if you have been thinking about starting your own podcast, this episode is for you. 00:42 — Sam and I's Background 03:17 — The State of Podcasting 07:56 — Podcasts as Community Builders 10:09 — Do You Need a Podcast? 14:38 — HIT RECORD Podcast Course + Creating Podcast Content 22:34 — Oversaturation and Finding Your Voice 27:45 — Advice for Starting Your Podcast 32:32 — Where to Find Sam + Working with Fast Forward Productions Resources: Fast Forward Productions Website Fast Forward + Team AP's HIT RECORD Podcast Course Fast Forward Podcast Creation Mini-Series Podcast-In-A-Day Follow Fast Forward Productions on IG One Broke Actress on IG Sam's Personal IG _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Whether you're a one-woman show or a full-on agency, cultivating a company culture that aligns with your morals and values is an essential part of running your business. You need to first find what matters to you and what you want to model for anyone you bring onto your team. What you show to the external world is a great way for people to see how your business is going. But how can you, the person, be integrated into all aspects of the business? I'm glad you asked. 00:42 — Why You Need to Create a Company Culture 03:49 — Tip #1 05:48 — Tip #2 08:36 — Tip #3 10:18 — Tip #4 12:25 — Tip #5 13:43 — What Happens Without Culture 15:33 — Resources for Culture Creation Resources: Team AP Consulting Services Team AP Resource Shop AirTable Templates The Roundtable Freebies _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

Lately, we've being having very high-level conversations about running your business properly. But while we're talking about hiring your team, raising your revenues, and planning your next launch, I don't want us to lose track of you. In fact, weaving your personality into your brand can be one of the most powerful ways to differentiate your business in the market and truly connect with your audience. 00:42 — Why Your Personality Matters 04:13 — Tip #1 05:47 — Tip #2 07:32 — Tip #3 09:34 — Tip #4 12:11 — Tip #5 15:10 — Incorporating You Into Your Business Resources: Team AP Consulting Services Team AP Resource Shop AirTable Templates The Roundtable Freebies Go-Getter Toolkit _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!

I love a new year and a new fresh outlook. And for those of you who are CEO's and/or want to be one, let's get real about the things you want to spend your precious energy. Oh and let's also talk about what the difference is between a CEO and a freelancer, k?  We're gonna talk about the skills and strategies needed to balance this and all the other responsibilities on your plate...can we simplify this, please? Catch the free webinar here! _____ Into it? Subscribe/Follow/Rate the podcast wherever you are listening (from one entrepreneur to another, we know how important this is right?!) And make sure you take your Archetype quiz to unlock loads of free content tailored to you + your business. Follow us on IG here! And check out all the other bomb podcasts from Fast Forward Productions right here. Get more from Ashli over on this side and leave your listener voicemails at the link below!