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

In this episode, we dig into all things strategy and pre-sale offers so you can avoid shiny object syndrome and launch your product with confidence. Nathalie shares invaluable tips to make your launch your most successful yet.  In this episode: How and why Nathalie chose to start her own business [0:43] The importance of pre-sales [5:44] Shiny object syndrome and staying true to your business [9:4...

In this week's pep talk,  I am sharing the 3 things that have truly helped our growth in hopes they help you too! In this episode we cover: The impact joining a mastermind had on my network The value of outsourcing in your business The importance of patience + pivoting CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to chat with Holly CREATE YOUR AN...

I’m excited to introduce you to course expert, Molly Keyser, on the podcast today! We’re going to dig in to how to build a following of buyers when you have a small audience. She walks us through growing her first photography business to 6-figures, but realized she was trading time for money. So, she created a course and grew that to a $2 million per year business. Molly started blogging in 2014 a...

In this week's pep talk,  I am sharing the one life-changing productivity hack that will you get your time back. In this episode we cover: How (and why) I decided to start a YouTube channel The #1 question I ask myself every morning to stay on track How working on yourself impacts your business too CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to...

Let’s welcome Natasha Ho to the podcast today! Natasha has a background in PR and marketing and a love of travel! She started her first business – virtual cooking lessons based on all the flavors she experienced on her travels – during the pandemic. She then grew her business into retreats and now she works with creatives, coaches, and consultants to help them tap into playfulness to grow their bu...

In this week's pep talk,  I am sharing two easy funnels you can setup right away to help you save time and increase In this episode we cover: How funnels support your "anti-social" strategy Where to start first Client Attraction vs. Client Nurture funnels CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to chat with Holly CREATE YOUR ANTI-S...

Today we welcome Jenny Roth to the Crush the Rush podcast. Jenny is an expert copywriter and today we’re talking all about email copy. Jenny started out writing for a local magazine and quickly became the editor. In talking with business owners, she realized that they need help writing all kinds of things – email copy, blogs, website copy, etc Jenny shares that good email copy is simply an extensi...

In this week's pep talk,  I am sharing 3 behind the scenes schedule shifts I have made to help attract more income into your life. In this episode we cover:  Why it's important to celebrate + make time for your investments   Prioritize revenue-generating activities and timeblock consistently  Streamline as much as possible so the amount of client and customer interaction is more but the...

I’m super excited to introduce you to Karen Creel today. Karen is a certified garden coach and one of my Anti-Social School students! After retiring from a career in nursing and trying multiple brick and mortar businesses, she has recently focused her energy on growing her business by focusing on her local audience. Through the power of local visibility, Karen has not only grown her presence in he...

In this week's pep talk,  I am giving you the first workshop in a recent live series I taught: Crush the Rush Live. In this episode we cover:  How to design your dream schedule   Where you might have energy leaks   What your daily business standards are  CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANT...

Today we welcome Kristy Carruthers to the podcast. Kristy is a self-described serial entrepreneur with an amazing story – going from homeless to building a 7-figure business. She took all that she learned from growing her businesses and created her company, “She Corporated,” to help other female entrepreneurs do the same! Kristy describes the very real reasons women don’t start their own business...

In this week's pep talk,  I wanted to share how we've been able to grow our email list organically over the last year. In this episode we cover: How to use podcasts a way to convert with your audience The power of video + face-to-face connections How your data can be impacted by your relationships with your leads CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOU...

Today we welcome Kris Jones to the podcast. Kris owns Red Door Designs, which started as a graphic design and visual storytelling business. She eventually recognized that the biggest challenge and pain point for her clients was the copywriting piece. She’s created a fun and simple formula, so you don’t have to procrastinate on your copywriting anymore! Kris shares the importance of using stories t...

In this week's pep talk,  I wanted to dig into launching. In this episode we cover: The purpose and impact of creating a yearly planning calendar Defining the purpose of your launch Identifying everything you need to be successful CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https...

Today we welcome Kendra Swalls to the podcast. Kendra started out as an Elementary School Teacher with a photography biz side hustle. Her photography business grew, and she was able to quit her teaching job. Along the way, she met people who were impressed with how she grew her business and she began teaching and mentoring others to do the same! Kendra shares her journey building her business thro...

In this week's pep talk, we're talking about what you need to be doing differently in your business. In this episode we cover:  How a life-priorities-focused business is the fastest way to 6-figures  Why content isn't king (and what is) Figuring out how to serve your people better CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.holl...

I’m so excited to introduce you guys to Tricia Wheeler today! Tricia hosts the most magical space in Columbus, Ohio called The Seasoned Farmhouse - where you can have fun gatherings with all your friends and biz besties. Tricia grew her original business, a background screening company, to 450 clients in 10 years and then sold the business and went to culinary school – the only thing she ever REAL...

In this week's pep talk, we're talking about how you can run your business without social media. In this episode we cover: How we are moving forward after our account was taken down by Instagram My "80/20" rule What you can do, instead of panicking, if your account is also taken down CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LIVE: https://w...

I’m excited to have PR Maven, Ashley Spriggs, with Pivot Media on the podcast today. Ashley handles a lot of our PR on the back end and I can’t wait for you to hear some tips about leveraging PR at any stage of your business. Ashley started out as a counselor with a PR “side hustle” in 2017. She formerly launched her business in 2020 - BUT she wishes she would have jumped in sooner! Her business i...

In this week's pep talk, we are digging into mindset, because every time I dig into it, it almost always guarantees success.  CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LIVE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/live I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or instagram.com/holly_marie_haynes BRAD BIZJACK'S 5-DAY S...

Today we welcome Jessi Shuraleff to the Crush the Rush podcast! Jessi teaches women to make sales through the art of storytelling. She shares how storytelling one-on-one or with a group has a lot to do with that feeling of “me too” – making someone feel that they aren’t alone. Interestingly, she explains that selling is also about building relationships and creating connections. When she’s startin...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  In this episode I am sharing EASY steps you can take to increase your customer experience which in turn increases your profit. In this episode we cover: The importance of your buyer journey after they hit that purchase button Why we streamlined everything through one platform Why connection is always your greatest tool CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or clic...

I am over-the-moon excited to have Amy Porterfield on the podcast today! Many of you know Amy as an amazing business coach, but she’s here to talk about her new book, “Two Weeks Notice.” We start by digging into Amy’s inspiration for taking the leap into entrepreneurship. She shares that she was REALLY GOOD at climbing the corporate ladder, but, after a fateful meeting in a room full of entreprene...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  In this week's episode we are talking about when it's time to outsource and build your dream team. In this episode we cover: Outlining + prioritizing your task list The importance of keeping things on your plate that bring you joy My #1 tip for anyone stuck hiring their first hire CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LI...

I am so excited for today’s episode where we discuss using your business to fund personal wealth with Erinn Bridgman. It’s one of the main reasons I started my business! Erinn started out as a wedding photographer, but pivoted 5 years ago into business, money mindset and money management coaching. Erinn says that it makes sense that women feel GUILTY about making money given the history of women a...