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

In this week's pep talk, I'm pulling back the covers on how a personal challenge of walking has completely changed our business and also given us a lot of personal benefits.In today's episode, I share:The journey of walking and its impactHow increased time spent outside lead to better organization and streamlined processesThe importance of prioritizing your personal well-being for professional successCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Are you ready to level up your strategic planning game and take your business to new heights of success?Today you get to meet my friend and client, Emily Bowie! She's a mom to three kids under four, has been a CPA for over a decade and spent almost six years in the Big Four accounting before making the switch into entrepreneurship. This transition occurred about eight years ago, and since then, Emily has transformed her journey from health and fitness coaching to teaching six and seven figure earners how to improve profitability and efficiency through simple strategies and intentional structures. Her goal is to help others achieve the life and business they desire.Over the course of the episode, we dive deep into a unique concept called the "strategic planning sprint" that can help you achieve your goals in a more efficient and profitable way. Emily reminds us that slowing down and being intentional with your planning can amplify your results and that strategy is not meant to confine you, but rather serve as guardrails that guide your path. In today’s episode, we cover:The importance of intentional planning Strategic planning and creating a “roadmap”The five step process of a strategic planning sprintEfficiency hacks CONNECT WITH EMILY:Website: http://www.emilyvbowie.com/5 Steps to Plan Your Most Profitable and Efficient Quarter Yet: https://www.emilyvbowie.com/5steps Instagram: @emilyvbowie CONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

In this week's pep talk, I'm going to teach you how to create a week's worth of Instagram content without being on social media.In today's episode, I share:The power of repurposingMy Instagram content formulaHow to generate leads and sign clients even if you lose your social media pageCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

How can we take our setbacks and turn them into accomplishments?In this episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with sales coach and expert, Candice D'Angelo. With over 12 years of sales experience, Candice is the founder of The Selling Lab, a sales training agency that helps online and offline businesses level up their skills and develop confidence. Her success is a response to setbacks and objections that she experienced early in her career. Refusing to give up, Candice would analyze every failed opportunity and seek ways to improve. During our conversation, we delve into one of the biggest hurdles in business: confidence in selling. Candice talks about how to embrace the sales side of your business, how to take control by asking the right questions, and the importance of providing your customers with value from the start.In today’s episode, you will hear:The importance of reframing sales as a helpful and beneficial processHow to overcome the fear of rejection and build confidence in sellingThe role of data mining and asking the right questions in sellingProven techniques to address objections before they even ariseCrafting personalized responses based on the value your offer providesCONNECT WITH CANDICE:Website: https://thesellinglab.com/ IG: @thesalesexpertCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

In this week's pep talk, I am digging into all things Black Friday, including my personal experience and whether or not Black Friday is something you should do for your business.In today's episode, I share:Why I don't do Black Friday anymoreHow you can do Black Friday and be successfulAlternatives to Black FridayCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Joining the show today is the amazing Jill Winger! Jill is the founder and CEO of The Prairie Homestead, author of a best-selling cookbook, and podcast host of Old Fashioned on Purpose. She is passionate about teaching old-fashioned skills and encouraging more thoughtful, time-honored approaches to modern life.Over the next 25 minutes, we dive into how Jill started her business in a small town and built it into a 7-figure business. Jill shares about modern-day homesteading and how she blends the old and the new in her personal life, finding a balance between online entrepreneurship, and her love for farming. In today’s episode, you will hear:Tips to tackle homesteading whether you live in the country or in the cityOld-fashioned skills that you can weave into your modern lifeBuilding a 7-figure business while living in the middle of nowhere Finding a balance while owning an online businessCONNECT WITH JILL:IG: https://www.instagram.com/jill.winger/Website: https://www.theprairiehomestead.com/Pre-Order Old Fashioned On Purpose: www.oldfashionedbook.comCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

In this week's pep talk, I am digging into my own personal coaching experience and that is taking you behind the scenes of some of the amazing support experiences that I have had, but also some of the experiences that I would rather not repeat.In today's episode, I share:The value of having support and guidanceExperiences to avoidThe importance of clear access and communication expectationsThe value of celebrating both the beginning and end of a program or coaching relationshipCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

We are so excited to welcome my friend and client, Christa Aylward to the show today! Christa is a pediatric occupational therapist turned award-winning baker. She is the owner of Sweets by Christa where she shares joy through treats, and teaches others how to decorate cakes and create macaron perfection. Over the next 23 minutes, we discuss the importance of letting go of perfectionism and embracing confidence, and how it has led to extraordinary growth in her business. Christa shares her inspiring story, what sparked her passion for baking, and how she ended up on the Food Network. In today’s episode, you will hear:Letting go of perfectionism and embracing confidenceChrista’s journey from home baker to starring on Food NetworkHow to create a thriving business you are passionate about Stepping out of your comfort zone and into your zone of genius CONNECT WITH CHRISTA:IG: @sweetsbychristaWebsite & Freebies: www.sweetsbychrista.comCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

In this week's pep talk, I'm taking you behind the scenes of our strategy intensives, why we created them, and a little business strategy on how you can make this sort of business model work for you.In today's episode, I share:The benefits and limitations of one-to-one sessionsThe structure of my strategy intensivesHow to scale strategy intensives for your businessCONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat👇• DOWNLOAD "DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA" PODCAST SERIES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social• JOIN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith me

Today’s episode is a first in Crush the Rush’s history! We have three powerful women on the show, Whitney Abraham, Stephanie Hanna and Kim Mills. Whitney is a marketing strategist and business coach. Kim is an outstanding realtor. Whitney and Kim co-own a marketing firm for realtors. Stephanie is a lawyer and founder of The Other 85 and co-hosts a podcast, Capture Your Confidence, with Whitney.Over the next 22 minutes, we dive into the power of community and how you can create your own board of directors. We discuss the importance of surrounding yourself with diverse voices and expertise and the impact it can have on your business. Whitney, Kim and Stephanie share their experiences and insights on why having a supportive community is crucial, especially for small business owners and solopreneurs.In today’s episode, you will hear:How to build your own board of directors The importance of creating a community and strong support systemSetting boundaries and getting back to the core of who you areThe need for collective brainpower and diverse opinions as a business ownerJust go to www.hollymariehaynes.com/theboard to get more details and we will see you at our first board meeting!!!CONNECT WITH HOLLY:• ASK ME ANYTHING: www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat• JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club• WORK WITH HOLLY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwith meConnect with Whitney & Stephanie:captureyourconfidencepodcast@gmail.comStephanie IG: @stephanie_hanna_ The Other 85: https://theother85.net/ Whitney IG: @whitneyabrahamConnect with Kim:IG: @kimmillsgroupWebsite: Www.sellwithmills.com