Confessions with Jess and Cindy

"I think that people who maybe have the best intentions of being an affiliate and then don't end up doing it well is because they don't treat it like a launch the way they would launch their own product." Looking for insider knowledge on affiliate marketing? In this episode, we’re giving you the inside scoop on the art and business of affiliate marketing. We're debunking m...

 “Nobody's ever gonna do it the way that you would do it, and that's okay. So you just have to find people who know 60% of what you know, you teach them 20% to 30% and  you have to be okay with 80% to 90%. And it won't be 100% the way you would define 100%, but it'll be 80%, 90%. And for most people that you're gonna help, for most clients, that is already 200% better than...

 "I think one of the first triggers to where you need to turn your mind to, maybe you need some legal advice or legal help or a system, and this isn't necessarily something you need to go to a lawyer for but it's something that you should turn your mind to because there are legal ramifications, and it's the idea of contracts." Do you wonder if you're overlooking vital...

 "Don't network to network, network to learn, network to meet, network to engage because one thing I have learned is everyone in this sector is so open and so willing and wants to share and encourage and love and support and talk like there's no reason.” - Clay Buck Self-discovery and alignment in your business with Clay Buck In this episode of the Confessions Podcast, we have a hea...

"Having an intention behind what it is you're putting any effort, energy and money towards is critical." In this episode of the Confessions Podcast, we will spill the beans of our experience at the Association of Fundraising Professionals International Conference (AFP ICON) in New Orleans. We went there with a mission: to create space for consultants! We dive into all of our reflect...

“ I could have stopped and walked away and said, you know what, it didn't work. And I had  this support and it didn't happen. And that's about me. And only sold four class, all of the  things, right? But I kept going. It was like, no, I still believe in this. And I had to get myself to that energy to then get to where I am now. “- Holly Rustick Are you curious to know how to grow yo...

“You just have to decide how long am I going to be a hamster on this wheel and when am I going to stop the wheel and say I want to do meaningful work that really means something to somebody that people are learning and they're growing and they're changed because of the work that you're doing.” - Christal Cherry Do you ever feel trapped in a never-ending grind in your business and wo...

“One of my big things is that I hate lazy money. And so giving your money a job, knowing exactly what it's for is really beneficial.” - Jayne Dykstra Are you struggling with cash flow in your business? Do you have trouble making your money work for you and paying yourself and your bills? In this episode of Confessions with Jess and Cindy Podcast, we speak with Jayne Dykstra, the founder and C...

“So just allow the process to be the process. Take it easy on yourself and don't overthink it. Just do what you do best. As long as you do good and you have pure intentions, like the revenue, the clients, the good things, the opportunities will find you. I don't have to stress out on trying to find it. “ - Sheleia Phillips Our guest for today's episode is Sheleia Phillips, the brain...

“I find that fluidity is where I find joy and where I am my most productive. And by fluidity, I mean some days, I might be at my desk from eight till six. And other days, I might be at my desk from 10 till noon. “ - Katy Pedersen  Behind the scenes of the Fractional Fundraiser Academy with Maria and Katy  In this episode, we're taking you behind the scenes with Maria and Katy, members of the...

"It's designed to really make it, less risky, more comfortable, and safer for people to take that step towards achieving their goals and creating the income and freedom they set out to create from day one." - Cindy Wagman In this episode,we’re going to dive into the Fractional Fundraiser Academy, a training program that empowers you to set-up, launch, and succeed as a fractional fun...

“And I wish more people were like me. I wish more people would just give themselves a break and know that it's okay to screw up because other people learn from that. And again, there's value, I think, in seeing how you respond to the screw ups.” - Kamilah Martin In this episode, we had the pleasure of chatting with Kamilah Martin, the founder and CEO of Katalyst, who shared her valuable...

“So it really is the topic. It's sadly, far less about the person and the accomplishments, the experiences, the biography of who is getting pitched, and more about how relevant that topic is to the host audience and how aligned it is with the type of content that they create and produce.” – Angie Trueblood In this episode, we're thrilled to welcome Angie Trueblood of the Podwize Group to...

"The real win is who I'm becoming, that I'm becoming a more resilient person, that I am becoming someone who is more courageous, more kind. I'm learning perseverance in a real way. I'm learning staying power. Can you just stay? Can you just keep going? That's what entrepreneurship is, right ?" –  Julie Ordoñez In this podcast episode, we’re joined by Julie Ordoñe...

“I make all my decisions through the lens of my values. My values are love and justice.” – Nneka Allen Join us as we chat with Nneka Allen, the founder of The Empathy Agency, a business that is aligned with her values - love and justice. Nneka dives into the complexities of the historical relationship between African and Indigenous peoples and how it informs her work to create belonging spaces whe...

Nikki Bell and Simon Scriver are the co-founders of Fundraising Everywhere, an online training and support community for fundraisers. Through their hard work and dedication, Nikki and Simon were able to provide their staff with pay rises and other benefits, and introduce new methods to make their events and conferences more accessible. Highlights: How Nikki Bell and Simon Scriver started Fundraisi...

You’ve heard us talk about the value of having an email list, well, today we’re diving all in. In this episode of The Confessions Podcast, we are joined by Eman Ismail, an email strategist and copywriter who started with a small email list of 400 people and was able to make $35,000 from her launch. Eman now helps online business owners and ecommerce brands make money through email and encourages t...

"This is a long game. Everything in life, every relationship we have with our best friends is a long game. If you try to turn to your short game, you just cannot win. And unless you're capable of investing in the long game and yes, looking for quick wins, I just don't think you can have a very successful long business life." - John Lepp Jen Love and John Lepp are the founders a...

“If you have great structure and systems in place and your pricing is right, you can do this while you're at your nine to five. The goal is to replace your income, not feel burned out, and not do all those things” DeaRonda Harrison is a grant writing expert and coach, helping nonprofits train up their grant writers and start or scale their own consulting businesses. She is the founder of June...

 “I've been speaking for about 10 years. You know, I'm not a newbie at it. I think just being really clear about your boundaries and what you'll accept and not accept.’ – Julia Campbell Julia Campbell is an OG nonprofit consultant and social media teaching maven. She has been in the nonprofit sector for over 13 years, and now works with clients one-on-one, speaks on stages, and runs...

"It takes a lot of time and having an accountability partner or just somebody to be on that journey with you to remind you that you're not doing it wrong." - Brooke Richie-Babbage Navigating the 'Fun Hard' of scaling a business, Brooke Richie-Babbage, CEO of Bending Art, is on a mission to empower nonprofit coaches and consultants to make the power moves that bring them th...

"When I shifted my approach to sales to be of service, it allowed me to have more open, transparent, and honest conversations - it doesn't feel like a zero-sum game where you're fighting for the most your client can give you, and they're fighting for getting the least, the lowest price for the most amount of work. It feels like you're on the same team." - Erin Lindstr...

"Time is so precious. Money as a renewable resource, time is not. And so there's always going to be a segment of every audience in every industry that is always looking for the fastest way to get something done.” - Jordan Gill Today, in this episode, we are joined by a very important person who has been teaching and coaching thousands of people on VIP days for the past two and a half yea...

“It is just as important, if not more important to work on your business than just doing that outward facing client work, to have the space and ability to build, reevaluate and think and dream.” - Jess Campbell In today’s episode, we talked about why working ON your business is just as important in working IN your business.  Highlights: Jess and Cindy’s systems working on their business Determinin...

“Letting go of things that don't serve you is as important as investing in the things that will serve you.” - Cindy Wagman  Investing in yourself—hear from our guests When it comes to investments, one of the best you can make is in yourself! In this roundup episode, we gathered inspirational insights from our number of guests and shared their personal journeys of success and revealing their s...