Crush the Rush™: The Female Entrepreneur Podcast for Sustainable Business Growth

This week's pep talk is a little behind the scenes of an Ah-ha moment I had a few weeks ago about sharing more about my expertise as a brand strategist, following my brand promise. I encourage you to slow down and really think about the content and message you are sharing. Inside this episode I share: The epiphany walk I recently had and it's impact on my businessThinking of your business two waysIdentifying your brand and heart promiseCONNECT WITH HOLLY: • ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• DM me "SHOWME" for your customer business audit • Apply to the Mastermind here: www.hollymariehaynes.com/mastermind

Joining the podcast today is my good friend and fellow entrepreneur, Holly Hillyer. Holly is a former corporate engineer turned seven figure entrepreneur all while raising a home full of boys and working from home. She is a marketing and business strategy coach, podcaster and founder of Seven Strong. Her mission is to help female entrepreneurs create magnetic marketing and simple scalable systems to grow to multiple 6-figures and beyond. Over the next 30 minutes, we dive into the world of niching down on Instagram to make a greater impact and engage with your target audience. Holly shares her tried and true magnetic marketing strategies around understanding objections and dreams and aligning your content with niche topics. Holly's actionable steps will guide you towards converting your followers into loyal email list subscribers.In today’s episode, we cover:Strategies to convert follower to loyal email subscribersHow to scale your business the simple wayThe importance of niching down on InstagramAligning your platform with your target customersHow to make content creation easier and more impactfulCONNECT WITH HOLLY HILLYER:IG: @sevenstrongco FREE PRIVATE PODCAST:https://www.sevenstrong.com/summersystem Takes you through exactly how to find your niche, how to start email marketing and how to do this all in your limited summer schedule.WEBSITE: www.sevenstrong.comMASTERCLASS: https://www.sevenstrong.com/masterclassCONNECT WITH HOLLY: • ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• DM me "SHOWME" for your customer business audit • Apply to the Mastermind here: www.hollymariehaynes.com/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• LISTEN TO THE NEW PODCAST: www.hollymariehaynes.com/collab or DM me the word "COLLAB"• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Today we welcome business finance expert, Kristen Hilleman to the show! Kristen is the founder and CEO of Viticula, a boutique financial firm. With over 25 years of experience in private equity, investment and management, you know she has a wealth of knowledge to share to make your first million. Her mission is to empower female founder and entrepreneurs to make data-driven financial decisions to support their business’s growth and profitability long-term without sacrificing their personal values.Over the next 20 minutes, we dive into the three critical mindset shifts you must make as a business owner in pursuit to make your first million and we walk you through the journey that Kristen typically guides her clients through. Kristen also shares when you should start to follow a financial plan as an entrepreneur and shares her favorite finance tools you can use today.  If you're ready to overcome money mindset barriers and accelerate your financial growth, this episode is for you.In today’s episode, we cover:Following a financial plan or your business What is the money hero journey?3 shifts you must make to make your first millionThe importance of a strong support team CONNECT WITH KRISTEN: IG: @viticula.financial @kristen.hillman WEBSITE: www.viticulafinancial.comBOOK A FREE CLARITY CALL:  https://hello.dubsado.com/public/appointment-scheduler/616720ba54a3b9b82c667be4/scheduleFREEBIE: Financial Blueprint CONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• LISTEN TO THE NEW PODCAST: www.hollymariehaynes.com/collab or DM me the word "COLLAB"• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

On this week's pep talk I have a special surprise for you! I am digging into the episode that I created for the collaboration project and that is how to increase profit and visiblity throught quartelry planning. Inside this episode I share: Why quarterly planning is so importantHow much time it takesThe exact steps I takeThe questions I ask myself to do a mini business audit every quarterCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• LISTEN TO THE NEW PODCAST: www.hollymariehaynes.com/collab or DM me the word "COLLAB"• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

We are so excited to have a special guest and client, Carin Hunt join the show today! She is a seasoned expert in the wedding industry and founder of Celebration Pros. Her mission is to empower other creative pros to break through their glass ceiling, implement proven strategies, and create a new level of exciting success! During our conversation, we dive into the power of taking risks and leveraging grassroots marketing to build a successful business. Carin takes us on her journey from corporate life to her six-figure wedding planning business to founding Celebrations Pros. She also shares practical tips on navigating building a business from the ground up and how to show up in the right room. In today’s episode, we cover:Grassroots marketing and its effectivenessThe importance of stepping out of your comfort zoneCreating “wow” moments with customersUtilizing networking to expand your businessThe value of in-person conversations CONNECT WITH CARIN:IG: @celebrationprosWEBSITE: www.carinhunt.comFREEBIE: Talk of the Town Masterclass https://www.carinhunt.com/talk-of-the-town.htmlCONNECT WITH HOLLY:ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chatLISTEN TO THE NEW PODCAST: www.hollymariehaynes.com/collab or DM me the word "COLLAB"WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

 On this week's pep talk I am so excited to officially announce our brand new podcast: Crush the Rush Collaborations.  In this episode we cover:How this private podcast is structured by season, topic, and guestsThe value of special gift resources to compliment each episode The strategy behind this podcast and why it was createdCONNECT WITH HOLLY:ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chatLISTEN TO THE NEW PODCAST: www.hollymariehaynes.com/collab or DM me the word "COLLAB"WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Joining the show today is civil litigator turned founder of Jeneration PR and the Jeneration Academy, Jennifer Berson! Jen’s agency is award-winning and she champions the PR agency model for ambitious women seeking a satisfying, high-powered career that doesn’t require the sacrifice of personal & family time to make a powerful impact. Jen is truly a powerhouse woman and has been recognized by  Ink Magazine, Forbes, Apple, Entrepreneur, PR Week, and more.Over the next 30 minutes, we dive into what a huge career transition looks like and what you need to have prepared in advance. Jen gives us a behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to grow and scale a boutique international digital agency. She also shares her favorite tips how prioritizing relationship building, media relations, and networking to grow her business. In today’s episode, we cover:Tips for pitching yourselfKey factors for a career transitionThe importance of networking and building connectionsExamples of a CTA in pitching Niching down to focus on your strengthsCONNECT WITH JENNIFERIG: @jenerationacademyFB: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitableprpros/WEBSITE: https://www.jenerationacademy.comFREEBIE: https://www.jenerationacademy.com/pr-insider-secretsCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• TEXT HOLLY FOR WEEKLY STRATEGY TIPS: 614-810-4236 or click here• JOIN THE CLUB: www.hollymarieshaynes.com/club (Use the code CTR10 at checkout to save 10%)• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

On this week's pep talk, I walk you through how we plan our quarterly retreats. In this episode, we cover:Why retreats are so effective for your businessBuilding a foundation for your retreat, including budget, theme, and locationCreating a retreat agenda that is both diverse and engagingCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• TEXT HOLLY FOR WEEKLY STRATEGY TIPS: 614-810-4236 or click here• JOIN THE CLUB: www.hollymarieshaynes.com/club (Use the code CTR10 at checkout to save 10%)• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Today we welcome a special guest to the show, Laura Aura! Laura is an alignment coach for female entrepreneurs, owner of Worx & Co, and the host of a top 100 podcast. Her mission is to help you expand your business in meaningful ways by honoring your energy and trusting your intuitive downloads so you can enjoy a simplified and joy-filled life.Over the next 22 minutes, we dig deep into what it takes to honor your energy, how you can stop shoulding yourself, and align your business and decisions with what you truly crave in your life. Laura shares her journey of becoming an alignment coach and how it has impacted her. As an added bonus, Laura shares the framework to help you figure out how to believe in yourself more. In today’s episode, we cover:How to stop “shoulding’ yourselfOvercoming negative self-talk and limiting beliefsAligning your decisions with your purpose and valuesThe importance of giving yourself permission to have fun How to be true to oneself and release your desires CONNECT WITH LAURA:IG: https://www.instagram.com/thatlauraaura/TikTok: https://tiktok.com/@thatlauraauraWebsite: www.lauraaura.comJoin The Gutsy Collective for freeFree Powerleak QuizCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• TEXT HOLLY FOR WEEKLY STRATEGY TIPS: 614-810-4236 or click here• JOIN THE CLUB: www.hollymarieshaynes.com/club (Use the code CTR10 at checkout to save 10%)• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me