

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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Jul 21, 2025 • 18min
553 - Scaling with Soul: How to Build Joyful and Profitable Offer Suites (Summer Solstice Series)
In this week's episode we are continuing with our 5-part series digging into the merging of strategy and soul. In today's pep talk, we're chatting all about how to create multiple offers inside your product suite at one time. In this episode we cover:How to create offers that reach different people at different times How to figure out what's going to sellHow to find joy in money making 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Jul 16, 2025 • 34min
552 - The Nomadic Entrepreneur: Running a Life-First Business from Anywhere with Sam Burmeister
Ready to write words that actually sell — without feeling slimy? This week, I sit down with Samantha Burmeister, founder of Nomad Copy Agency, and the conversion copy queen behind dozens of high-performing sales pages, emails, and websites. Sam shares her journey of running a thriving agency while living as a digital nomad, plus practical advice on how to write copy that sounds like you (but better) — and that speaks directly to the hearts (and wallets) of your audience.If you’re a business owner trying to sharpen your message, DIY your copy, or figure out when to bring in a pro, this episode is packed with golden nuggets you don’t want to miss. Today you will hear:How to write copy that mirrors your audience’s language — so they feel heard and eager to buySam’s advice on when to DIY your copy vs. when it’s time to hire a pro (and what to look for)The secret to writing call-to-actions (CTAs) that go beyond “buy now” and actually convertTrends shaping sales copy today — why connection, clarity, and personal touch matter more than everHow Sam balances creative energy and entrepreneurship while running a business from around the world CONNECT WITH SAM:Website: www.nomadcopyagency.comInstagram: @nomad.copyClickable AF CTAs: https://nomadcopyagency.thrivecart.com/clickable-af-ctas/*Use code CRUSH to make it $1 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

Jul 14, 2025 • 15min
551 - 3 Simple Ways to Make Money Today—Without Creating Anything New (Summer Solstice Series)
In this week's episode we are continuing with our 5-part series digging into the merging of strategy and soul. In today's pep talk, we're talking about the flow of making money. In this episode we cover:Your relationship with money3 things to do today to make money (without creating something new)Leveraging your existing customers 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Jul 9, 2025 • 34min
550 - Building a Soul-Led Business: How Spiritual Alignment Fuels Purpose, Community, and Growth with Lex Smith
Ever feel like your business is out of sync with who you really are? This week, I’m joined by meditation guide, intuitive channeler, and founder of Spiritual You, Lex Smith. With a background in marketing and a gift for blending energy work with strategy, Lex helps entrepreneurs reconnect with the soul of their business. In this episode, we explore what it truly means to build a soul-led brand—one rooted in alignment, not algorithms—and how tools like astrology, journaling, and inner child work can bring clarity to your mission and magnetism to your message. If you’ve been craving more depth, peace, and purpose in your work…this one’s for you. Today you’ll hear:How to align with the soul of your business and reconnect with your deeper purposeWhy inner child work is a powerful key to unlocking your authentic brand voiceLex’s favorite tools—like astrology, meditation, and card decks—to infuse more clarity, intention, and integrity into your workWhat energy work and “vibrational alignment” actually mean (and how to use them to attract aligned clients)Seasonal tips for syncing your business with the rhythms of nature—and using summer to restore, recharge, and manifest CONNECT WITH LEX:Website: www.spiritualu.orgInstagram: @lexmsmithFREE Meditation Library: https://www.spiritualu.org/meditation 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

Jul 7, 2025 • 17min
549 - From Visualization to Implementation: Bridging the Gap Between Dreams and Business Goals (Summer Solstice Series)
In this week's episode we are continuing the 5-part series digging into the merging of strategy and soul. In today's pep talk, we're talking about creating more than a vision board and the masculine and feminine side of strategy. In this episode we cover:Picking a word and power statement for your vision boardVisualizing what you want your future to look likeMapping out the action you can take right now to move closer to your goals 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Jul 2, 2025 • 27min
548 - Where to Start Organizing Your Business For the Biggest ROI with Tracy Hoth
Feeling scattered every time you open your Google Drive? In this episode, I chat with organizing expert Tracy Hoth about how to become an organized CEO—starting with your digital files. Tracy is a 17-year veteran professional organizer and host of the Organized Coach podcast. She breaks down her simple framework for organizing your business so you can save time, reduce stress, and finally feel in control of your backend systems. If you’ve ever said “I don’t even know where to start,” this episode is your step-by-step guide. Today you’ll hear:Tracy’s 5 essential file folders every digital business needs (and how to use them!)Her “SPASM” framework for organizing anything—from your files to your calendar to your thoughtsThe ROI of getting organized, from saving time to increasing your confidence and clarityTips for maintaining an organized inbox, creating Google Sheet dashboards, and using simple systems you’ll actually stick withHow to treat organizing like a project (and get it done without burning out) CONNECT WITH KIM:Website: https://simplysquaredaway.com/Instagram: @tracyhothLinkedIn: @tracyhothFREE Download: The Only 5 Digital Files You'll Ever Need to Run a Smooth (and Profitable) Coaching Business - https://simplysquaredaway.com/5files 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

Jun 30, 2025 • 16min
547 - The Power of Feminine Strategy: Leading with Intuition and Purpose (Summer Solstice Series)
This Summer Solstice Series is a seasonal rewind to our most powerful soul-infused episodes. This week, I share how blending strategy with a soulful touch can truly elevate your business. In today's episode, I share:The significance of episode number 444Importance of combining both masculine and feminine strategy aspects for alignment in your businessMy experience from burnout due to an overemphasis on traditional strategy to soulful business strategy elementsReal-life examples of how to attract aligned clients through soulful integration using your gifts and passionsActionable questions to help you align your soulful business strategy 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🎧 Listen to the Ditch the Social Drama Podcast Series → hollymariehaynes.com/social 💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek 🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club 🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Jun 25, 2025 • 28min
546 - Scaling Local: Lessons in Subscription Models, Community Partnerships, and Customer Loyalty with Kim Videkovich (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)
What does it really look like to build a profitable product-based business in a small town—with your whole family involved? In this episode, I chat with Kim Videkovich, co-founder of County Line Meats, a fifth-generation farm-turned-direct-to-consumer brand based in Central Ohio. Kim shares how she and her husband launched their farm business during the pandemic and scaled it using local partnerships, a smart subscription model, and an ultra-intentional customer experience—while also juggling a full-time job and raising three boys. Whether you're selling physical products or just want to create stronger community connections, Kim’s story is full of down-to-earth insights on visibility, pricing, and building local trust without burning out. You’ll hear:How Kim turned a one-freezer experiment into a 12-freezer operation with recurring monthly revenueThe subscription strategy that made their premium beef more accessible and created consistent incomeCreative ways County Line Meats built visibility in the community—without relying on farmers’ marketsWhy pricing with confidence is a game-changer (and how their butcher helped validate their value)How Kim uses email storytelling to drive sales and deepen customer connectionThe systems she uses to keep things simple, convenient, and scalable for a small local audience CONNECT WITH KIM:Website: www.countylinemeatsohio.comInstagram: @countylinemeatsohioFREE Download: Three Favorite Family Recipes - https://www.countylinemeatsohio.com/downloads 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

Jun 23, 2025 • 17min
545 - How to Stay Consistent All Year: Creating a CEO Schedule You Can Stick To
In this week's pep talk, I share how to build a rinse-and-repeat weekly system that supports both your business growth and your life (yes, you can have both). In today's episode, I share:The 3-part CEO system that keeps you focused all week How to prioritize like a boss (no more to-do list overwhelm) Why building systems is the key to long-term success (and sanity) 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

Jun 18, 2025 • 31min
544 - How We Scaled Our 2 Person Branding Agency to $30k Months Without Employees with Pia Silva
Scaling your agency without a big team? In this episode, I chat with branding expert, TEDx speaker, and author Pia Silva about how she built a highly profitable business with no employees—just her and her husband. Pia is the founder of NO BS Agency Mastery, where she teaches small-but-mighty agencies how to earn 30k+ months with streamlined systems, premium pricing, and productized services. If you're tired of the hiring hamster wheel and want to grow by doing less (and charging more), this conversation is packed with insights and inspiration to rethink your model. Today you will hear:How Pia turned a $3K “VIP day” into a $40K brand intensive—and scaled to $500K in 12 months without a teamThe structure behind her signature offer and how she sets client expectations for smooth deliveryWhy simplifying your offer is the key to scaling profitably without burnoutThe mindset shifts that helped her raise her prices while delivering even more valuePia’s strategy for replacing free discovery calls with a paid lead product (and why it’s a game-changer) CONNECT WITH PIA:Website: https://www.nobsagencies.com/Instagram: @pialovesyourbizFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/pialovesyourbiz/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/piapiasilvaFREE audiobook: Badass Your Brand 🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:💼 Grab Your CEO Week Templates + Planning System → hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek🌟 Need Accountability + Strategy This Summer? → Join us inside the Crush the Rush Club → hollymariehaynes.com/club🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 💬 Loved this episode?Share it with a business friend who might need it too—and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!


