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

29. 4 Unexpected Lessons From 8 Months of Podcasting

Episode #29

I’ve gotten a lot of questions about running the podcast. I know some of you are thinking of starting your own podcast and are curious about what goes into it, so this episode is about pulling back the curtain on my...
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28. Rock Your Pre-Launch Campaign with Joanne Homestead

Episode #28

The pre-launch phase is one of the most underrated and most important parts of any launch. The content you send out in the weeks leading up to your launch is the difference between hitting your goals and opening your...
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27. Why Referrals (Although Wonderful) Aren’t a Sustainable Sales Strategy

Episode #27

  Have you ever found yourself saying: “When I reach $10k months or 6-figure years, THEN I’ll feel comfortable turning projects down. THEN I’ll feel secure enough to take time off, start that creative project, and...
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26. Introducing Sales Liberation: Your Funnel to Freedom

Episode #26

What do you do if you feel like your sales strategy isn’t working (or you don’t have one at all)?    You’re posting on Instagram, but you don’t know if it’s getting results. You made an email lead magnet because...
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25. How to Overcome Your Resistance to Selling—Once And For All

Episode #25

Dread. Ick. Cringey. Gross. Pushy. Sleazy.    ^ These are all real responses I’ve gotten when asking female entrepreneurs to tell me their gut reaction to the word “sales”.   You know you need to sell your...
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24. The LinkedIn Lifestyle: Market Your Business in 1 Hour a Week with Simi Awokoya

Episode #24

Let’s talk about LinkedIn.   I know this is a platform some of you listening associate more with your 9-5 days than entrepreneurship. But for those of you who are tired of fighting with the Instagram algorithm,...
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23. Grow More by Doing Less: How to Simplify Your Business with Krystle Church

Episode #23

What if the answer to growing your business isn’t to launch more offers, add more marketing strategies, or build a bigger team?    It seems counterintuitive, but most of us are so busy trying to juggle 50+ different...
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22. How to Show Up and Stay Visible Without Burning Yourself Out with Chrissy Mellinger

Episode #22

Does the thought of “showing up” and “being visible” in your business make your skin crawl? Maybe you feel exhausted just thinking about all the platforms you’re supposed to be on. Or maybe, like me, the idea of...
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21. How Better Relationships Make You a Better Business Owner with Karina Daves

Episode #21

Whether you’re single or in a relationship, whether you work with your loved ones or you just want to feel more supported and understood…we’ve got you covered in this episode.   Karina Daves is a relationship coach...
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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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