

The Ramble Refinery with Heather Sager
Heather Sager
You can’t spell message without mess—because big ideas don’t show up fully formed. They start rough, unrefined, and a little all over the place. But that’s not a problem, it’s part of the process.The best speakers, thought leaders, and business owners don’t wait for the perfect message—they refine it by showing up, sharing, and shaping their ideas in real time.That’s what The Ramble Refinery is all about.Welcome to the place where we normalize the messy middle of speaking, marketing, and business growth. Whether you’re leading workshops, speaking on stages, or showing up on podcasts, your voice isn’t just a marketing tool—it’s your most valuable business asset.Hosted by Heather Sager, a speaking coach and business strategist who helps experts get their ideas out of their heads and into the world, this podcast dives into the raw, unpolished side of refining your message, using your voice, and growing your impact.Because every great message starts as a mess—so get ready to ramble.
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Mar 18, 2021 • 43min
6 Tips for Getting Started on YouTube with Expert Scarlett Cochran
If you’ve ever wondered “should I be posting on YouTube?” or “How would I even get started” or “Am posting videos, but not really sure I’m doing this right?”. If you’ve thought YouTube could be a strong platform to share your message and connect with the people searching for your expertise, this episode is for you. With 200,000 subscribers and 17 million views, Scarlett Cochran from One Big Happy Life, knows how to get started on YouTube. And today, we’re talking about how to best leverage this video search engine as your next virtual stage.In this episode we’ll dive into…How Youtube can serve as a powerful lead generation toolSimple process and strategies on titling and reviewing your videosHow to Decide Which Pieces of Content to Recycle6 Fundamental tips for getting started And so much more EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode79/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Mar 10, 2021 • 34min
Should I script my videos with a teleprompter?
Which is more important in your videos: getting the right words or the delivery of those words? That’s the question we’ll help you answer inside this episode. I’ll share my take on using teleprompters, then walk you through the 5 levels of scripting so you can decide the most authentic way for you to show up for your brand.EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode78/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Mar 3, 2021 • 1h 14min
Do you need a biz bestie? The Power of Peer Masterminds
Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for chat with your new #bizbesties. I’m joined today by two of my favorite women on the planet to talk about how building quality friendships online has been LIFE during this last year (hello social distancing zoom world). Our friendship turned into an organic mastermind which has fueled our creativity and business performance. They say your network determines your net worth (or something like that). We say, find your people who bring LIGHT into your world, keep you motivated and make you pee your pants laughing. The rest will just work out. Meet Melanie Dyann Howe and Krystal Proffitt (which you may remember from episodes 34 and 36). We created a pseudo peer mastermind in a very organic way that’s turned out to be an amazing business resource and today we’re sharing a casual conversation about making friends online with unsolicited advice and tips to help YOU create your crew of besties.I hope you enjoy this casual chat between friends and picture yourself with a cup of coffee.EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode77/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Feb 24, 2021 • 1h 3min
4 Ways to Use Story to Connect in your Marketing with Lindsay Rogers
It’s said that stories are 22 times more powerful than facts. That’s why so many speakers (myself included) use them to convey their messages from stages. It’s my FAVORITE kind of on stage content which is why you’ll find many episodes dedicated to the topic of storytelling (see full show notes for links!)Storytelling is also a powerful way to communicate beyond live presentation and video, especially when it comes to marketing your brand. That’s why I asked a storytelling strategist to share how you can level up your marketing with stories. In this episode you’ll learn…why storytelling hits both the logic and emotional chord.the S.T.O.R.Y. acronym that will help you remember what to include in yours.The most impactful way to tell vulnerable and emotional stories4 specific ways to use stories in your marketing, including power tips to put them into practice.EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode76/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Feb 17, 2021 • 1h 6min
Creating a Method You Can be Known For with April Beach
Meet April, one of the OG lifestyle entrepreneurs who excel with helping business owners put together a method that will grow their business. In today’s episode we cover the difference between methods and frameworks, how having a solid offer is critical BEFORE adding speaking to your biz, plus her new fav platform - Clubhouse (specifically how to leverage its unique benefits in your business). EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode75/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Feb 10, 2021 • 34min
How to Personalize Pitching using a VA with Emily Reagan - Part 2
Thinking about leveraging a virtual assistant to help you with the pitching process, but unsure what (or how) to delegate without having to redo the work yourself? Emily Reagan shares that it is possible to entrust this process to a VA or member of your team without a big PR budget or relying on generic templates that will end up in the trash bin. In part 2 of this two episode series you’ll learn 4 ways to involve a VA and personalize the pitching process, like how to delegate the writing of a pitch and which processes you shouldn’t delegate.EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode74/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Feb 3, 2021 • 1h
How to Personalize Pitching using a VA with Emily Reagan - Part 1
Join Emily Reagan, a digital marketing expert and founder of the Digital Media VA Crash Course, as she dives into the art of personalized pitching. She shares insights on leveraging virtual assistants to streamline the pitching process while maintaining authenticity. Emily discusses overcoming pitching fears, organizing pitch efforts, and the importance of tailored messaging. Listeners will discover practical strategies for building relationships with podcast hosts and how to embrace rejection as a path to growth.

Jan 27, 2021 • 1h 8min
How Visibility Leads to Personal + Professional Growth with Tyler McCall
I’m thrilled to share with you my recent conversation with Tyler J McCall on how visibility served as a catalyst for his business growth.If you haven’t yet met Tyler, he’s a business and Instagram marketing strategist for online business owners and digital entrepreneurs. In this episode we’re talking about Instagram (of course), but also the behind the scenes of putting yourself out there and key lessons learned on his journey. EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode72/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Jan 20, 2021 • 51min
How Speaking Helped a New Business Owner Launch Her Offer with Sarah VanHoose
In today’s episode, Finance Coach, Sarah Vanhoose shares her journey around how speaking helped her find her messaging, voice and confidence as a new coach in the online space. Tune in for six specific transformations that you can apply into your business.EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode71/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

Jan 13, 2021 • 43min
How To Speak Persuasively on Webinars & Stages
What is your reaction to the word: PERSUASION? Positive, negative... neutral? In this episode we’ll unpack how our experiences being persuaded impacts our ability to influence others. I’ll share with you 4 Persuasion Principles you can adopt so that you can become a positive persuader (and not a manipulator). EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode70/Send us a textSupport the show🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start 🔗 Browse all episode shownotes: https://heathersager.com/blog 📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage. 👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/HeatherSagerIf you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.