Blaze

Blaze

Hosted by: Megan Smyth

The go-to podcast for trailblazing entrepreneurs who believe in doing business (and life) DIFFERENTLY. Tired of hearing the same fluffy advice over and over again? We’re pulling back the curtain to give you an...

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Episodes

20. Shorten Your Sales Cycle: How to Convert a Cold Lead to Paying Client in 7 Days with Jasmine Haitalani

Episode #20

“Know, like, trust is dead.”   Do I have your attention? Good, because today we’re tackling a much-neglected topic in the online business world: cold leads.    A lot of marketing advice (especially for women, let’s be...
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19. How to Create a Stand-Out Client Experience with Martine Cousineau Pouliot

Episode #19

Want to book more premium clients this year? The easiest way to raise your rates and attract high-caliber clients is to focus on the EXPERIENCE you provide—not just the deliverables.   A streamlined client experience...
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18. All Brains Are Unique: Embracing Neurodiversity in Entrepreneurship with Harriet Hadfield

Episode #18

Harriet Hadfield is the CEO and Founder of Freelance with Freedom. After 15+ years of working as a makeup artist for celebrities like Olivia Rodrigo, Naomi Watts, and Chelsea Handler, along with global brands like...
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17. How to Build Long-Term Wealth OUTSIDE of Your Business with Gina Knox (Investing 101)

Episode #17

Drop what you’re doing and listen to this episode!!   If I could make every business owner I know listen to one episode of the podcast, it would be this one. I don’t want to be dramatic but…it may literally change the...
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16. How to Save $100k This Year (Even on Inconsistent Income) with Gina Knox

Episode #16

Welcome to the Business Finance 101 class you never got! Today we’re talking about everyone’s favourite subject: money! This conversion is jam-freaking-packed with everything you need to know about managing cash...
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15. Why I’m NOT Setting Goals for the New Year (+ What I’m Doing Instead)

Episode #15

Are your goals making you miserable?   Hot take, but I don’t think having a crystal clear vision for your business is the be-all-end-all some people make it out to be. In fact, there’s plenty of evidence that shows...
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14. Creative Ways to Give Back as an Entrepreneur with Lauren Tilden

Episode #14

So many of us want to make a positive impact through our businesses, but what does that look like in practice? How can we raise our voices for change?   Lauren Tilden is a marketing coach for creative small business...
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13. Master the Art of Story-Selling with Heather Rameau

Episode #13

“Just share your story!” is one of the worst things you can say to any entrepreneur….and our latest guest is here to tell us why.    Heather Rameau is a Personal Branding and Storytelling Coach for female...
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12. Easy Strategies to Increase Your Website Conversions TODAY with Corine Pettit

Episode #13

We all want our websites to be beautiful…but it’s equally important to have a strategy behind the pretty design. Today’s guest is here to show us how to make your website work harder so you don’t have to!   Corine...
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11. Better After Burnout with Greer Frances

Episode #12

If you’re in a transition period, this one’s for you!    Today we’re talking about what comes *after* burnout – when you know something needs to change, but you’re not sure what. It’s time to make some BIG DECISIONS...
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10. How to Take Care of Yourself (While Taking Care of Your Business)

Episode #11

Welcome to a self-care conversation that doesn’t involve meditation, yoga, or soaking in a long, hot bubble bath (baths are gross and I will die on this hill)!   Today I’m sharing a simple, two-minute practice you can...
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09. How to Reclaim REST as an Entrepreneur with Amanda Bourbonais

Episode #9

Amanda Bourbonais is a holistic health copywriter and the original Health First Freelancer. She has spent the last three years creating a freelance business that supports her healthy lifestyle and allows her to manage...
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