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

Today we talk to podcaster, author, business/sales coach, Finka Jerkovic. She had a 20-year corporate career in banking, but, after buying an 85-acre farm three hours north of Toronto, her personal business blossomed along with the farm. After 10 years working in her own health and wellness business that was just as overwhelming as her corporate job, she finally found coaching … and knew this was...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  In this week's pep talk I am chatting about the difference between goals and standards. We Chat About: An important reminder for the holiday season How daily standards lead to consistency that creates momentum Focusing on activities that move the needle CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD THE NEW PODCAST SERIES - 'DITCH THE SOCIA...

Are you an Entrepreneur and also a MOM? Do you feel like you have to hide the fact that you’re a mother from your audience? If so, tune in for today’s episode where we interview Megan Gillespie. She’s a mentor for mom business owners. She’s on a mission to teach moms that they can be both amazing mothers AND strong business owners. Megan explains that by sharing the REAL and not the PERFECT with y...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  In this week's pep talk I am chatting about the power of the word AND. We Chat About: Why it may be time to ditch your boundaries The importance of digging deep into your passions Encouragement for creating your own & statements CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD THE NEW PODCAST SERIES - 'DITCH THE SOCIAL DRAMA": www.ho...

In this episode, we learn from Jessica Jovanovich on the strategy and soul combo approach to business. WE CHAT ABOUT: Understanding what manifestation really is What is a principle based strategy and why it's absolutely essential The power of the strategy and soul combo ABOUT JESSICA: Jessica Jovanovich is the founder of Best Life Coaching, an international strategy + soul coach, top network...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  In this week's pep talk I am chatting about a strategy I am sharing the behind the scenes of why I created a private podcast.  We Chat About: How a CEO day led to the creation of something totally new  Why I feel the lead magnet game is getting old A new resource to help you run your business without being a slave to the algorithm CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614...

In this episode, we learn from Elena Daccus about how to sell out your high ticket offer WE CHAT ABOUT: How simple and easy creating consistent sales can be Top mistakes most outstanding experts and coaches make that keeps their clients saying NO and NOT now  What to say to get deeply connected to your audience, so you become the only choice to buy from ABOUT ELENA: Elena is an industry go-to mess...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  In this week's pep talk I am taking you behind the scenes of Crush the Rush HQ to share what it looks like for us to launch. We Chat About: How my own mindset around launching has changed My top tips to help you on your next launch A step by step process for planning your launch runway CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER...

In this episode, we learn from Sarah Williams about how to transition your brick & mortar store into a subscription box business, and work half the time. WE CHAT ABOUT: How easily you can create a subscription box  Start generating ideas for your own subscription box  Why it's easier to run a subscription box business vs a brick and mortar ABOUT SARAH: Founder of Launch Your Box Sarah Wil...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  This week's pep talk is all about what it looked like (behind the scenes) to take almost a month off in my business. We Chat About: What happened in the business while I was gone The impact of giving yourself space to be creative My 5 tips for how you can prepare for your own time off CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER K...

In this episode, we learn from Mindi Huebner about how you can rewire your brain for success. WE CHAT ABOUT: How your brain works Why you can't outhustle your beliefs Steps for rewiring your brain immediately ABOUT MINDY: Mindi Huebner, an Intuitive Mindset Mastery Coach, a IBCP certified NLP practitioner, Health, and Life and Success coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Mindi’s number one miss...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  This week's pep talk is all about my recent experience dipping my toes into the world of Tik Tok. We Chat About: Why I decided to test Tik Tok out as part of my marketing strategy The BTS of planning + posting content for 14 days Why to be wary of 'shiny object syndrome' when it comes to ROI CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLO...

In this episode, we learn from Brad Bizjack about how people use personal development as a way to escape developing personally. WE CHAT ABOUT: Why you haven't achieved the success you've been wanting yet  Why other people's strategies may not work for you How to change the way you think about "working harder" ABOUT BRAD:  Brad Bizjack is a personal development expert, podc...

Ready for your PEP TALK?  This week's pep talk is coming to you from Scotland  and I'm talking about our family goal this year to take more vacations and why it's  important. We Chat About: Why travel is good for your mental health Our family's view on travel as life changing experiences The value of travel + in-person experiences for your business CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOL...

In this episode, we learn from Kate Ahl about how to start monetizing your Pinterest account. WE CHAT ABOUT: How Pinterest is different than other social media How to set up your profile effectively  How images are the gateway to more sales and views ABOUT KATE: Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing company. Through their work with over 700 Pin...

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I want to encourage you to feel free to "go off script"  and incorporate fun into your business plan. We Chat About: The 3 questions to ask yourself before heading into the next season of business Finding what lights you up inside of your business Questions I ask myself to make each day more fun CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click her...

In this episode, we learn from Brandy Mabra about how to build your dream team. WE CHAT ABOUT: Why team engagement is key regardless the size of your team How to keep your employees so you're not wasting dollars due to having a revolving door of support. The 6 business functions every CEO needs to pay attention to in order to avoid losing money ABOUT BRANDY: As a black woman in business since...

Ready for your PEP TALK? Let's dig into outsourcing - one of the most common topics that I am asked about. We Chat About: Changing your mindset around outsourcing Laying the foundations to grow your team What investing in your team can look like (outside of money) CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit JOIN TH...

In this episode, we learn from  Micah Folsom about how run successful business while still honoring their family values + living out our fullest potential. We Chat About: Finding the motivation to stay consistent Focusing on your vision to help you get through when times get tough Advice for someone just getting started or making a pivot ABOUT MICAH: Micah is a wife to a cattle rancher + large ani...

Ready for your PEP TALK? I wanted to have a little fun on this week's pep talk and share the apps that I use to help me stay accountable. We Chat About: Why using the calm app is a great way to start my day How I use the stopwatch to time block The app I use to track my cycle and why I do it CONNECT WITH HOLLY:    TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehay...

In this episode, we learn from  Kaci Ackerman about how to use ClickUp to streamline + organize the backend of your business. We Chat About: How you can actually ditch your Google Drive graveyard Ways you can use ClickUp to provide an excellent client experience and stay sane in the back-end of your business Where to start implementing systems if you're overwhelmed at the thought of it ABOUT...

Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is all about how you can leverage the power of affiliate marketing to diversify your revenue streams. We Chat About: What affiliate marketing actually is Examples of how I use affiliate marketing within my own business The 3 questions to ask yourself before signing up as an affiliate CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE FILL YOU...

In this episode, we learn from  Megan Moran about to build your authority as a mompreneur. We Chat About: Understanding how to become a recognized resource in your space How to be a more present mompreneur How to get stuff done in your business (on your terms) ABOUT MEGAN: Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful babies under 3 (Jack + Sophia) and a wife to the most supportive husband + busi...

Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is all about how we were able to grow our email list organically and use systems to convert those leads into sales. We Chat About: Why it's important to get super clear on what you do The value of the customer experience from the very beginning of your funnel Utilizing stories to talk about what you do CONNECT WITH HOLLY:  TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or clic...

In this episode, we learn from Margy Feldhuhn about how you can use grief and loss to grow as a leader. We Chat About: How grief can transform you as a leader  What you can learn about failure How entrepreneurs are using the wrong kind of math when it comes to big milestones ABOUT MARGY: Margy is the co-owner and CEO of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency. Margy and...