Hosted by Holly Haynes

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

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Crush the Rush™ is the female entrepreneur podcast for sustainable business growth—created for women business owners who want to scale profitably without burnout, hustle culture, or constant social media. Hosted by Holly Haynes, business strategist and former Fortune 500 executive, this business podcast for women helps established female entrepreneurs build intentional, scalable businesses using simple systems, organic client attraction, and values-based strategy. Each week, you’ll learn how to: Grow a profitable business without working 24/7 Attract clients organically without Instagram or da...

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Hosted by Holly Haynes

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Business

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www.hollymariehaynes.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

580 - Steady + Connected: What Middle School Parenting Teaches Us About Business and Belonging with Bridget KerMorris (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT) 22.10.2025

What does it look like to stay grounded as both a parent and a business owner? Today, I sit down with Bridget KerMorris—mom of seven, therapist, parenting coach, and creator of the Steady + Connected Parenting Method .  Bridget helps parents navigate the middle school years with calm and connection, and she shares how those same tools can transform how you run your business.  We talk about emotion...

579 - Our Revenue Is Down, But Profit Is Up — The Most Honest Episode I’ll Record All Year 20.10.2025

In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had—how our revenue went down this year, but our profit went up (on purpose). This episode is about scaling smarter, protecting your peace, and redefining success on your own terms.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:20 – Why lowering revenue can actually increase long-term profit (and why ours was intentional) 05:...

578 - Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades 15.10.2025

Want to make your content actually work for you? In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Rhoades—social media strategist, keynote speaker, and host of the Call Her Creator podcast. With over 200K Instagram followers and 15 years of marketing experience, Katelyn knows how to blend storytelling, trends, and strategy to turn followers into clients. We talk about what’s working on Instagram right now...

577 - The Fast Track Framework: Reset Your Business in 30 Days (Part 2) 13.10.2025

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing about the Fast Track Framework —a 30-day reset designed to give you clarity, a 90-day roadmap, and AI-powered systems that actually do the heavy lifting.   In today's episode, I share: Why traditional courses have a 10–15% completion rate (and what actually works instead) How to run a full client + income gap audit before you make your next move The...

576 - Organic First, Paid Second: The Ad Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip with Melissa Litchfield 08.10.2025

Thinking about running ads to scale your business? Before you hit “go,” you’ll want to hear this one. In today’s episode, I sit down with Melissa Litchfield, founder of Litchfield Media and seasoned digital ads strategist, to talk about what’s really working with ads right now—and what’s not. From the importance of building a strong organic foundation before investing in paid traffic to knowing wh...

575 - Why DIY is Dead: The New Model That Gets Clients Results Fast (Part 1) 06.10.2025

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing what’s really working right now—and why more information isn’t the answer your clients are looking for. Instead of DIY overwhelm, buyers in 2025 are craving speed, clarity, and human support.   In today's episode, I share: The truth about course completion rates (and what they mean for your offers) Why the “fast track” model—expertise + systems + acc...

574 - Why Your Website and Copy Should Work Harder Than You Do (And How to Fix It) with Laura Kendrick 01.10.2025

Ever looked at your website or copy and thought, this kind of sounds like me… but not quite ? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Kendrick, copy co-conspirator and conversation strategist at Cheeky Copy, to talk all things clarity, copy, and websites that actually convert. Laura shares why clarity is the foundation of messaging that sells, how to think differently about your website so it works...

573 - Why Quarterly Branded Photoshoots Are My Secret Strategy for Scaling Intentionally 29.09.2025

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing why quarterly brand photoshoots are one of the most strategic tools I use to scale my business—without the burnout.   In today's episode, I share: Why each season is a vibe (and how to capture it in your photos) How branded photoshoots force you to update essentials like your Instagram grid, press page, and website The personal story of how we used o...

572 - Out-of-the-Box Customer Delight Strategies to Grow your List and Bottom Line with Nadine Nethery 24.09.2025

Tired of cookie-cutter marketing that feels like everyone else’s? In this episode, I chat with Nadine Nethery, a copywriter turned customer experience strategist who helps online business owners stand out by delighting their customers in unexpected ways. Nadine pulls back the curtain on the creative strategies she’s used—from website scavenger hunts to audio advent calendars—that not only grow ema...

571 - Create your Q4 Content Plan in 1 Hour 22.09.2025

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing the exact process I use inside Anti-Social School™ and the CTR Club to create a simple, aligned content plan that actually moves the needle.   In today's episode, I share: How to map content around your sales goals (instead of guessing) The 3–4 anchor themes that keep your ideas consistent and easy A step-by-step way to map your Q4 calendar without o...

570 - Scaling a Boutique Travel Business Without Losing the Personal Touch with Allison Collier (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT) 17.09.2025

Dreaming of turning your love for travel into something more? In today’s episode, I sit down with Allison Collier, founder of the Collier Travel Collective, who has built a boutique travel agency specializing in creating unforgettable life experiences. Allison shares how she transformed her passion for exploring the world into a thriving business, all while setting boundaries, bringing her family...

569 - Why We Rebuilt Our Flagship Offer—and Used Our Audience to Test It Grassroots Style 15.09.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share why we completely rebuilt our flagship offer and how we quietly launched it grassroots-style with our audience’s help.   In today's episode, I share: Why we scrapped our original program and what’s new (brand-new modules, 90 days of support, and AI bots built into every step) How we rewrote the entire funnel based on client interviews and the “voice of cu...

568 - The Future of Podcasting: Trends and Predictions for 2025 with Cait Howard 10.09.2025

Launching or growing your podcast in 2025? In this episode, I sit down with Cait Howard—founder of Amplify Boutique and the behind-the-scenes editor of this very show—to talk all things podcasting. Cait has helped entrepreneurs launch and grow hundreds of shows, leading to more than 5 million downloads, and she knows what it really takes to create a podcast that works for your business and your li...

567 - From Crickets to Conversions: How to Grow Your List Now for End-of-Year Sales 08.09.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share exactly how to grow your email list in September so you can turn those subscribers into sales by the end of the year—without posting every day or burning out on social media.   In today's episode, I share: Why most business owners wait too long to grow their list (and how it costs them sales) What’s actually working right now to build your list—like round...

566 - Two Powerful Tools to Follow Through—Even When Doubt and Discomfort Arise with Dawn Ledet 03.09.2025

Building a business isn’t just about strategy—it’s about the inner dialogue that keeps you moving forward when things get tough. In this episode, I sit down with Dawn Ledet, a life and business coach, author of Master Your Inner Dialogue , and host of the Self-Trust Solution podcast. With over 20 years of leadership experience and thousands of coaching sessions under her belt, Dawn knows exactly w...

565 - Why Holiday Sales Start in September (And What to Do Now So You’re Not Scrambling Later) 01.09.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share why the best holiday sales actually start in September —and how you can set up a stress-free, profitable Q4 without scrambling, posting daily, or relying on a Black Friday sale.   In today's episode, I share: My exact Audit + Align process (straight from inside Anti-Social School™) How we mapped out our offers in September and avoided last-minute panic Th...

564 - Grow Your Business on LinkedIn in 15 Minutes a Day: Organic Lead Gen with Mollie Lo 27.08.2025

Thinking about adding LinkedIn to your marketing mix? In this episode, I chat with Mollie Lo, LinkedIn business coach, CEO, and founder of Lotus Mentoring. With two decades of experience in HR leadership and entrepreneurship, Mollie blends strategy with business spirituality to help coaches and service providers attract aligned clients without cold DMs or burnout. We dive into how to decide if Lin...

563 - How I Used My Business to Pay for Our Hawaii Vacation (and All the Specifics So You Can Do It Too) 25.08.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share exactly how our business paid for a 10-day Hawaii vacation (yes, including flights + hotel), using a combination of travel savings and credit card points.   In today's episode, I share: The 5% monthly travel fund strategy we use—no matter where we’re going How we pivoted from Maine to Hawaii just 6 weeks before leaving (because our points went further!) T...

562 - Living in Rhythm - How Lunar Cycles Can Guide Your Business Journey with Laura Kusto (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT) 20.08.2025

Launching a business or leading life at full speed can leave you feeling out of sync—but what if the moon could help you reset? Today, I chat with Laura Kusto, astrologer and creator of Moon Chat, who helps high-achieving leaders reconnect with their divine design through lunar wisdom, astrology, and subconscious tools. Laura shares how tuning into the phases of the moon can offer clarity, balance...

561 - Case Study: How I Turned a Made-Up Holiday into a Profitable, Life-First Business Event 18.08.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share all about Holly-Days —the summer marketing experiment that turned into one of my most profitable and fun sales weeks ever.   In today's episode, I share: How to create your own business holiday to boost sales any time of year Why branding + personality make your promo stand out The easiest way to pick offers and structure your week Real-life examples you...

560 - Stop Over-Marketing: How to Position Your Expertise So Clients Come to You with Dr. Michelle Mazur 13.08.2025

Struggling to get your marketing to actually work? In this episode, I’m joined by Dr. Michelle Mazur, a messaging strategist with a PhD in communication and a mission to make marketing suck less—by fixing your messaging first. Michelle shares how to identify when your message is missing the mark, why “doing less but better” is the key to more qualified leads, and how to shift your approach to conn...

559 - Using AI to Decode My Business Human Design: The Strategy I Didn’t See Coming 11.08.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share the behind-the-scenes of how a combination of AI and Human Design completely transformed how I think about my business—without involving more content or a complicated funnel.   In today's episode, I share: How I discovered my podcast is a Projector (with emotional authority + a 6/2 profile!) Why your business evolves just like you do—and how to reflect th...

558 - The Cost of Playing Small: Why You Still Feel Unfulfilled Even If Your Business Is Thriving with Liz Hartke 06.08.2025

Feeling stuck in the grind, even though your business looks great on paper? Today, I’m joined by leadership advisor and Luminary Leadership Co. founder Liz Hartke, who’s here to help us break through our success ceilings and step into what she calls “your big next.” Liz shares the behind-the-scenes of her personal and professional transformation—what it means to truly align your life and business,...

557 - This Was Never Just a Podcast: The Real Story Behind My Business Shift 04.08.2025

In this week's pep talk, I share the real story behind how this podcast started, how it’s grown (we’ve welcomed over 2,000 new subscribers in just 90 days!), and the shifts I’m making to help you build a business that supports your real life—not just the hustle. In today's episode, I share: Why this podcast was never just a podcast What’s changing (and what’s staying the same!) How I’m l...

556 - Not Your Grandma's Google: How To Get Found On Google in 2025 with Laura Jawad 30.07.2025

Still think SEO is all about keyword stuffing? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by website SEO strategist Laura Jawad (aka the website whisperer!) to break down exactly what SEO looks like in 2025—and why it’s more human-centered than ever. Laura shares what Google is actually prioritizing now, how to make your site a destination worth finding, and why putting your best content on your web...

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