

Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth
Hosted by Holly Haynes
Crush the Rush™ is the female entrepreneur podcast for sustainable business growth—created for women business owners who want to scale profitably without burnout, hustle culture, or constant social media.Hosted by Holly Haynes, business strategist and former Fortune 500 executive, this business podcast for women helps established female entrepreneurs build intentional, scalable businesses using simple systems, organic client attraction, and values-based strategy.Each week, you’ll learn how to:Grow a profitable business without working 24/7Attract clients organically without Instagram or daily postingBuild simple, scalable business systems and workflowsCreate predictable revenue through evergreen marketing strategiesLead like a CEO while protecting your time and energyThrough practical strategy episodes and honest conversations, Crush the Rush™ breaks down what it actually takes to grow a sustainable business in today’s online economy.New episodes every Monday. If you’re a female entrepreneur ready for clarity, systems, and sustainable growth—this podcast is for you.
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May 2, 2024 • 32min
Throwback: Setting Financial Boundaries in Business (he said / she said) with Scott Haynes
Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode, Scott and I share how to set boundaries in business with your spouse but more importantly financial ones.We Chat About:Deciding when to talk about business and when to disconnectWhy we have weekly meetings with each other and what they includeReiterating the importance of open communicationCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 30, 2024 • 32min
425 - Why Someone Else's Strategy Isn't Working for You with Adriana Keefe
Ever feel like you're doing everything "right" but not getting the results you see others achieving? In today's episode, I welcome special guest Adriana Keefe, a real estate expert turned human design coach. We dive deep into the transformative world of human design and its profound impact on personal and professional growth. Tune in to hear:What human design is and how it merges various disciplinesAdriana shares the drastic changes that ensued when she aligned her career with her true natureHow human design can influence not only personal wellbeing but also strategic decisions in business Tips on embracing your energetic profileCONNECT WITH ADRIANA:Website: www.AdrianaKeefe.comInstagram: @adrikeefeResources: Free Human Design chart: https://adrianakeefe.com/getyourchartFree Human Design 101 workshop: https://witty-architect-2456.ck.page/1f86e56bb9Human Design 101 guide: https://witty-architect-2456.ck.page/60764f659cCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 26, 2024 • 14min
424 - [PEP TALK]: How to Use an "Open House" Model to 10X Your Next Launch (And Buying Trends I am Seeing Today)
In this week's pep talk, I share about the game-changing 'open house' launch model that's revolutionizing the way we do business in 2024!In today's episode, I share:Why what worked in 2020 may not apply nowImportance of simplifying the decision-making process for clientsThe origin of the open house ideaHow to execute, integrate, and adapt the open house strategy into your next launchCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 25, 2024 • 17min
Throwback: Weekly Growth Questions from Inside Our Mastermind
On this week's pep talk I am taking you behind the scenes into the most powerful tool in our mastermind: weekly office hours. These are some of the more recent questions I have asked some of our current mastermind members during our office hour sessions in the hopes that it can help you too. I share questions such as:What makes you feel like you are making progressIdentifying your biggest challengeFinding "money making" activities & aligning them to your goalsCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 23, 2024 • 27min
423 - How Rebranding Can Help you Scale Faster with RuthAnn Rafiq
Are you ready to transform your business's identity and magnetize the right clients? On today's episode, we're unlocking the secrets of effective rebranding with branding guru RuthAnn Rafiq from R Artspace! Discover the critical difference between a rebrand and a refresh - and learn which one can skyrocket your growth. Plus, we’ve got a surprise exclusively for our listeners! Tune in to hear: The difference between 'rebrand' and 'refresh' How rebranding can be a catalyst for growthWhy your brand's image is PIVOTAL Why we need to be avoiding fleeting trends when it comes to our brandConnect with Ruth: Website: http://rartspace.comInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/r_artspace/?hl=enFree resource: Site Assessment (a $200 value). Go to rartspace.com/assessment and use the code: CRUSH to get 100% offCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 19, 2024 • 16min
422 - [PEP TALK]: Setting Business Non-Negotiables and Systems That Save Me!
In this week's pep talk, I share the absolute must-dos to keep your business thriving no matter what life throws at you.In today's episode, I share:Adapting to unforeseen circumstances in businessDifferentiating between stopping and slowing downMy non-negotiables in businessThe role of systems for a bulletproof businessSpecific systems and tools I utilizeCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 18, 2024 • 36min
Throwback: Your Stuff is Weighing you Down with Corinne Morahan of Grid and Glam
In this episode, learn from Corinne Morahan on how getting organized can bring you joy while saving you time and money.What we chat about in this episode:-Creating a digital organizing membership-How being organized can dramatically improve your productivity and joy -Corinne's four step process for getting + staying organizedAbout Corinne:Corinne is an internationally-recognized organizing expert with a degree from Harvard who has become a leader in the productivity sector. Corinne’s 36K followers on Instagram love the organizing and productivity hacks she shares there and on TikTok. She is the founder and CEO of Grid + Glam and The G+G Home Organizing Membership, a virtual platform that gives busy families a step-by-step process for creating and maintaining an organized home. Corinne is also a coach for professional organizers, helping them grow and scale their businesses. She lives outside Boston, MA with her husband and two children.Connect with Corinne:Download the Free G+G Roadmap to Organizing Your Home for Good: https://www.gridandglam.com/gg-framework-freebieWebsite: https://www.gridandglam.comIG: https://www.instagram.com/gridandglam/CONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 16, 2024 • 30min
421 - CLIENT SPOTLIGHT: Career Pivots - Where to Look When You Don't Know What to Do Next with Lauren Buffington
Ever felt like you're just going through the motions with no real passion for your day-to-day grind? You're not alone! On today's episode, we dive deep into the transformative journey of Lauren Buffington, a former IT recruiter turned pivot coach. She's here to shine a light on the path to purpose and fulfillment in your career!Tune in to hear:Clarity is the starting pointPivoting doesn't always have to mean a radical changeWhy transferable skills are goldUsing community and coaching as catalystsCONNECT WITH LAUREN:LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laurenbuffington/Instagram: @laurenbuffingtoncoachingThe Career Pivot Blueprint15 Minute Networking CallCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 12, 2024 • 13min
420 - [PEP TALK]: Is Podcast Pitching Over Used? What I Would Do To Stand Out (And How We Secured Over 300 Interviews)
In this week's pep talk, I share about podcast pitching and the necessity of standing out with the use of the right strategies for crafting pitches that genuinely make an impact.In today's episode, I share:Whether podcast pitching is overusedStrategies for effective podcast pitchingNon-formal approaches to pitchingThe importance of building connections with podcast hostsTips for consistency and creativity in pitchesCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Apr 11, 2024 • 16min
Throwback: What I Learned 6 Months After Retiring from My Corporate Career
Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is a super special one as we just crossed the finish line of being a full-time entrepreneur for 6 months.We Chat About:The importance of choosing faith over fearHow you can actually do more with less How networking is the biggest growth tool in my businessCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me


