Hint of Hustle with Heather Sager

There's something about a podcast that's different than any other kind of stage. If you’ve been thinking about jumping into the world of podcasting or are early in your journey behind the mic, this episode is for you. Podcasting expert and host of The Proffitt Podcast, Krystal Proffitt joins me to break down the mystery of this world behind the mic. We swap behind the scenes stories and...

Meet my guest: Harvard law grad lawyer turned online entrepreneur and email writing lover, Bobby Klinck. Today, we’re talking about how to add more cowbell into your emails.  But wait, who’s Bobby? And why do you need cowbells?  Listen in for how Bobby uses emails to accelerate the “know, like & trust factor” with his audience. This is Part 1 of a 3 part series on building the “know, like &amp...

Live video is a great way to create that authentic connection with your audience. People don't expect it to be great or polished, it's meant to be raw. You're meant to make mistakes. That makes you much more human, which draws people closer. Want to know the top 2 reasons why entrepreneurs don't go live on Facebook or other platforms? EPISODE  SHOW NOTES 👇 ➡️ https://heathersa...

There's no right way to run a business through a pandemic, just try your best to focus on what’s most important and give yourself a lot of grace. As we figure out this new way to work, I thought it might be helpful to hear how others are navigating life, business and family. I’ve rallied up 5 of my online entrepreneurial friends to share how they’re showing up during this time to offer produc...

You might be tempted to abandon the personal and professional goals you set in the new year. But this is NOT the time to walk away from what you committed to just a few months ago.  It’s a new quarter. A fresh (ish) start. It’s time to assess the last 90 days, including these last few roller coaster like weeks.  I’ll show you how with my simple and effective quarterly review process: the Sexy Debr...

Maya Angelou said that “if you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.” But how do you keep a positive attitude and outlook through hardship? I bet you’ve done your share of personal development work over the years. You’ve focused on elevating your thoughts, drawing focus to solutions instead of problems, managing the spiraling rollercoaster of entrepreneursh...

It’s more important now than ever for us to come together. Connecting as people, we have to learn to communicate with others who have differing beliefs and opinions, without an agenda to persuade or convince that we are “in the right”. What if we led with compassion and kindness? Today I’m sharing with you 4 principals I’ve learned that have helped me show up and connect with others through challe...

Think back to an interaction you had with someone this last week that didn’t go as well as you’d hoped for.  Maybe your kiddo left their legos on the hallway floor (again) and you lost your cool. You and your partner fought about money,  your VA missed a date on an email campaign or a customer gave you some tough feedback. Whatever the conversation, there’s a high chance that you didn’t show up in...

When it comes to business (and life), the question we should continually be asking ourselves is: Where am I going and how am I growing? Now, I’m not shy about talking about how important personal development is to your business and I highly encourage my students and clients to invest in their development by attending live events.  To give you a little taste of just how transformational these exper...

We have far more control over our energy than we think, including nerves like stage fright. Today, my guest, Whitney McNeill joins me for a conversation about the connection between our mind and body, managing your energy through those pesky nerves, the power of affirmations and mindset and so much more (plus of course a few random tangents from yours truly). Whitney is a Certified Medium and Spir...

You’ve probably heard that you need a signature talk if you plan to speak on a stage. It can feel a little intimidating putting together that perfect mix of inspiration, education and storytelling. But that hard work will pay off, especially when you learn to give that talk more life than the stage. Today  I’ll explain what a signature talk is and why every business owner needs one (even if they r...

A few weeks ago, I was chatting with my good friend about the ups and downs of being a strong, opinionated woman in business. I knew I had to pull the curtain back and share it with you, so I’m bringing you a bonus episode with my friend, Heather Block. And we’re skipping the small talk and getting straight to the good stuff. Touching on topics that many shy away from (like the fact that we have e...

A perk of running your online business is taking zoom calls in your sweats. But those big goals you’ve set aren't going to happen from behind your laptop. To grow your audience (and your programs), you’ve got to get more eyeballs on your business, which means stepping into the spotlight to get noticed. But the big question for many entrepreneurs is: when’s the right time to start speaking on...

Let’s talk pitching. Getting your name, your face and your content out into the world by becoming a GUEST on other people’s platforms. Maybe that’s a stage at a live event, a virtual masterclass or an interview on a podcast… get ready for my 4 Pitching Truths that will help you land Your Next YES.  I believe that when you change perspective with how we traditionally approach pitching, you’ll run t...

When it comes to delivering a talk to your ideal audience - your topic matters. It’s how you stand out in a sea of pitches and jump out from a lineup of a bunch of other talks. Sure, your content and delivery will make you shine, but it all begins with the topic you choose.  Here’s what we’ll cover: Clarifying the type of stage Choosing the right type of talk Solving your audience’s pain point Sta...

Get out that note pad and your favorite gel pen, because today’s episode is filled with GOLD. This 5-Step mini-training will help you grow your authority and your audience by speaking on stages.  Here’s what we’ll cover: Getting clear on WHY speaking on stages is a priority for your business Where your ego might trip you up Why you shouldn’t skimp on clarifying your ideal customer avatar Choosing...

We all want that outer glow. And I'm not talking about that dewy skin, outer glow like Giselle. I'm talking about magnetism. Or as we call it around here, the “It Factor”.  Today I’m sharing that the secret to embracing your “It Factor”  is the inner work you do to grow yourself personally and professionally.  You and I both know that personal growth is a huge determining factor for onli...

I get a lot of questions from business owners about personal branding in the online space, so when an expert on the topic reached out to ME to be a guest on her show, I immediately knew I had to turn the tables and get her on Finding Your It Factor. My guest, Brittany Krystle shares what you need to know about building a personal brand online, got me rethinking how I viewed one of the most underut...

So, do you um, sometimes stumble on your words and like uh add fillers in when you’re trying to, uh figure out what to say on like video? That was painful. Those ums, uhs… likes, sorta, kinda and the sneaky sentence connectors, SO and… and so… filler words are diluting your message. Chances are you have a New Year’s resolution related to cutting crap from your life, how about giving up something t...

It surprises most people to learn that I have a hearing loss and often leads to a lot of questions, especially since I’ve built my coaching business on the topic of communications. For today’s episode, I’m going unscripted and getting super raw *bring the tissues* to share with you the real truth behind my seemingly invisible disability (and how it led to my superpower). P.S… did you know more tha...

Slow down so you can speed up. It’s a phrase I heard years ago that helped me understand that taking time to think, reflect and plan is one of the most valuable uses of your time, especially as an entrepreneur. On today’s episode, I’m doing just that.  I share the top 5 lessons I learned in my first year of online business. We’ll cover topics like picking the right mentors, investing in your own l...

Everybody’s telling you it’s time to get your annual plan together and develop a strategy to knock it out of the park in 2020. If that feels a bit overwhelming, today’s episode is for you. // Get your at a glance google sheet calendar by texting ITFACTOR 33777 // Today’s guest, Kristen Westcott is here to help us plan effectively, even when don’t have a lot of time. After more than a decade of hel...

As entrepreneurs we often get pulled into the pressures, stresses, and let’s be real - sexiness -  of things we work on each day. But there comes a point when begin to alienate the thing that most likely inspired us to become business owners in the first place: our family.  Today’s guest, Nick Murphy knows the struggle entrepreneurs face finding balance in their lives. As an NFL veteran turned ser...

Want to know how to get present, push through discomfort, and become more magnetic in the process? When your mind is racing all the time, it’s difficult to slow down and be present and presence is QUEEN when it comes to communication. That means keeping your nerves, insecurities or wandering thoughts at bay to focus on what (or who) is right in front of you. But it isn’t just your mind that create...

Want to know the real secret to finding your IT FACTOR? It’s being YOU. The more we understand ourselves, the more authentic we can be. If you are consuming other people’s content online and find yourself modeling their way of speaking, posting or just doing business, it especially important for you to understand your specific strengths and tendencies so that you show up as YOU. Today’s guest, Mel...