Blaze

How is it that some entrepreneurs hustle so hard, working 10-hour days, and barely make a profit, while others work half the hours and make 10x the revenue?    The difference comes down to how you spend your time. The amount of money you make is a DIRECT REFLECTION of how you spend your time on a daily and weekly basis…so how do you ensure you’re spending it well?   In today’s episo...

If there’s one word to eliminate from your vocabulary this year, it’s the word “should.”    It’s so second nature to tell ourselves, “I should be doing this, I should be doing that.” But what if the key to success wasn’t doing more of what other people told you but instead doing more of what works for YOU?   Today we’re talking about how to let go of the should’s in your business an...

“Just show up consistently.” We’ve all heard it—post more, email your list, be consistent and success will follow.    But is consistent content really the best way to grow your business? Or could it actually be holding you back?    If you’re tired of posting, emailing, and showing up without seeing the results, this conversation is for you. I spent years burning myself out on t...

Building a successful online business doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the strategies, offers, and platforms out there, this episode is your permission slip to simplify. One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an entrepreneur is trying to do too much, too soon. Today, I’m breaking down the *only* three things you need to reach your first 6-figures…and h...

This episode is dedicated to those of you who finished 2024 feeling tired, stressed out, or straight-up exhausted.    Today we’re diving deep into the harmful belief that hard work equals success and how you can rewire your thoughts and habits to grow your business in a way that feels more sustainable and joyful. Whether you want to work less, make more, or just reclaim your weekends, th...

Digital nomad life is full of Instagram-worthy moments…but it’s not all sunshine, rainbows, and working from the beach in Bali.   In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the realities of working while traveling. Whether you're dreaming of a globetrotting adventure or just planning a working trip to visit family, this is the stuff NO ONE tells you.   From figuring out wifi on the...

Have you ever sent a proposal to a potential client who seemed eager to work with you…only to hear crickets?   You’re not alone. I've heard from so many entrepreneurs who feel like closing sales has become harder this year, with ghosting and “maybe later” responses becoming the norm. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you!   Today, we’re unpacking the 3 invisible reasons your p...

Feeling overwhelmed and constantly running on empty? Today’s guest, Dr. Camilla Moore, is here to help. A former chiropractor turned stress and burnout expert, Dr. Camilla brings her personal journey and 16 years of clinical experience to the table. After hitting her own breaking point, she’s made it her mission to help ambitious women navigate stress, avoid burnout, and regain energy for what tru...

Turn one-off projects into repeat clients with Shlesha Pandey!   Shlesha is a seasoned strategist in lifecycle and retention marketing, with a talent for crafting campaigns that not only capture attention but also drive customer loyalty and sales. At her core, Shlesha is a storyteller, adept at turning every email into a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences and fosters lasting c...

Ever wondered how fashion bloggers actually make money? Tune in to discover how to turn your passion for content creation into a sustainable income!   Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Austen Tosone, a seasoned content creator, and influencer with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Austen shares her incredible journey, starting as a fashion blogger in her New Jersey bedroom a...

Ready to take back your time?    Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She’s a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, and writer, as well as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and the creator of Leverage Lab®. She has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improvin...

Working harder ISN’T working—especially for women. Contrary to what we were taught growing up, running faster, pushing harder, and putting in more hours isn’t the path to success. Dr. Alessandra Wall is here to show us a better way.   Dr. Wall has made it her mission to help women in leadership show up with full authority, grow their influence, and make a meaningful impact without sacrificing...

Today we’re talking about one of the most important skills you can develop as an entrepreneur: the ability to diagnose problems in your business.    Not to solve them, although that’s important too! But that’s actually not the hard part. The hard part is figuring out what those problems ARE that are holding you back. It’s time to think like a doctor and get good at diagnosing…because the...

Welcome to the Real Talk episode you didn’t know you needed!    This week we're doing something different—a heart-to-heart co-interview with my dear friend and powerhouse designer, RuthAnn Rafiq! This episode originally aired on the Rebrand with RuthAnn Podcast and RuthAnn has been kind enough to allow us to share on Blaze as well.   In this unscripted convo, we dive into our bigges...

Is social media really the be-all-end-all of marketing that people make it out to be?   I’ve noticed a trend in my business where the less time I spend on Instagram, the more money I make. So naturally, people ask: how are you doing it? Everyone says you need to be on Instagram to grow your online business and here I am saying literally the opposite, so what am I doing differently?  &nbs...

Rejection is inevitable as an entrepreneur, but it hits some people harder than others. Sarah Sambles is a highly sensitive person (HSP) who’s learned to embrace her Imposter Syndrome and quiet that fear-based voice in her head.    Sarah is a copywriter and coach who helps content creators grow their influence by crafting compelling, authentic brand messaging. She believes in customer-ce...

I left my job to build a business. And instead, all I did was give myself a new job…   Ask any entrepreneur why they started their business and most will say freedom. To do what they want when they want. But ask them if they *have* that freedom they dreamed of, and most will say no.   You may not report to a boss anymore, but you still work long hours and have limited vacation days. Payr...

You can double your revenue without adding a single new client.   Intrigued? Today we’re talking about one of my favourite topics: increasing revenue *without* booking more clients. Entrepreneurs often forget that landing new clients is only ONE way to grow your income. There are so many different avenues to explore, whether it’s increasing your CLV, AOS, retention, adding new revenue streams...

Self-employed women in America charge 47% less than their male counterparts—here’s how to stop undervaluing yourself and attract clients who value your work.   Raising your prices is one of the easiest and fastest ways to increase your revenue, but most female entrepreneurs won’t do it until they’ve exhausted all other options. There’s a lot of internal resistance that comes with asking for m...

Launch got you feeling all the feels?  Launching, especially live launching, has a reputation for being stressful. In my experience, most of that stress comes from not knowing your numbers. Without a handle on the data side, you end up getting bogged down by emotion, wondering where you went wrong.  But one peek at the numbers can tell you EXACTLY what happened and how you improve next t...

Download the FREE Get Clients Now companion workbook at megansmyth.com/clients !   So many of my business friends and people in my community have told me this year is the slowest their business has ever been. That it’s been a struggle to find leads and close sales.    Maybe you can relate. Maybe you’ve even started browsing full-time job listings, wondering if you’re cut out for thi...

As a business owner working towards her first six-figure year, Melissa Snow spent a lot of time and money on all the things the "experts" said she needed…marketing courses, sales funnels, expensive masterminds...because she was convinced that each thing was going to be THE thing that would take her business to the next level. It wasn't.   Melissa founded Powerful Women Rising to provide femal...

Are you blueballing your audience??    We all want to create “value-based content” but sometimes that term gets misconstrued…which is why I’ve brought on my favourite social media guru, Nicole Malthaner to break down how to provide value to your audience AND have fun doing it.    Nicole started her business, Groovy Social, as a means to travel the world. While the 36 countries...

Book your free Clarity Call for 1:1 Coaching here !   Hard work does NOT equal success.   It is a tough pill to swallow, but 14-hour work days aren’t actually what’s best for your business. We’ve all been programmed to think working hard is a virtue…but what if it’s actually holding us back?     If you’d told me a year ago that working less was the key to making more money...

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 own business (as I so often ask my guests to do).   If you’re not interested in podcasting, this is still going to be helpful if you're thinking of adding any new venture to your...