Hint of Hustle with Heather Sager

Wooooo! You landed a podcast interview—congratulations! Whether this is your first podcast appearance or your 20th, you're probably wondering what you can do to maximize your ‘onstage’ moment and ensure you sound good in the interview!  Get ready for this masterclass of an episode! I’m sharing EXACTLY what to do before, during, and after every podcast interview to fully leverage this opportun...

Live events are slowly making their return and business owners are also slowly integrating back in— but if you’re like me, you’re craving to be back in person to feel the electrifying energy and connection of a conference. So the question is— are they still that? What’s changed with live events since the pandemic, what should you keep in mind when choosing events moving forward? This week, I’m joi...

You've most likely heard of the concept of batching (doing similar tasks together to free up time) and love the idea.  But if you can’t seem to make batching work in your biz, here's the secret spoiler – I discovered that NOT batching like the gurus glorified led to the most amazing momentum. Curious to know more about this? Tune in to find out why I actually recommend you do not batch (...

Ok let’s get real this week— does visibility sometimes feel like a chore in your biz? Showing up consistently can start to feel draining and a lot of business owners are publicly sharing how “over” they are with social media, but the harsh truth is that if you’re feeling burned out or annoyed by “having to show up” for your business— your audience is going to pick up on your vibes. Instead of figh...

When others have an opinion about the way you should be running your business, you might find yourself overwhelmed with feedback — both good and bad.  The question is what do you do with it, how do you handle these feelings and the weight of it when you're trying to grow a business?  Whether it’s feedback about a presentation, a random internet stranger commenting on your content or a well in...

What if I told you that one overarching shift in your messaging could change the quality of the customers you attracted? If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated because you’ve attracted freebie seekers, looky loos or clients that are super draining— today’s conversation will be a game changer.  This episode is short and sweet - so tune in to hear this one thing that has made not only a tremendous...

You are going to LOVE today’s conversation! I sat down with journalist-turned-copywriter Nicola Moors for a fascinating and insightful chat about all things copy and launching. We dig into how copywriting is a DATA driven process (which surprised me because I think of writing as a creative thing). Writing copy that converts was one of the most intimidating tasks in my business when I started marke...

What if I told you that the difference between business owners who create BIG impact and those who struggle to get traction, comes down to the specific language they use? Both in communicating with others, but more importantly, the words they use with THEMSELVES– out loud and IN their head.  And if I could teach you EXACTLY what to say to change your outcomes, would you be open to getting a smidge...

In this week's episode, I asked my Business Coach, James Wedmore, to share the real behind-the-scenes stories of building an 8 figure online business. James has been teaching ambitious online entrepreneurs how to skyrocket their businesses for the past 15 years—and doing it himself for even longer (you’ll hear how he really got started in business inside the interview)  We explore parts of Ja...

Get ready for some Sager Real Talk today. Recently I had a big realization on how entrepreneurship— specifically becoming a digital CEO, has impacted my life beyond time freedom and money.  In today’s episode I’m getting SUPER real, sharing with you a story I’ve never shared along with a message that will remind you where to put your focus as you build your business. I sincerely hope you enjoy thi...

We’ve been conditioned to believe that the more we work, the more we earn. And often we use "busy" as a badge of honor – we equate success with working more hours and how hard we put effort into our work. But I bet, there’s not a single person in the world who wouldn’t like to work less and make more money at the same time. And maybe like me, you probably started your business because yo...

I get a lot of non-speaking related questions from clients and audience members curious about how I structure my online business, how I leverage a team and continue to grow without working crazy hours. So I’ve put together a series dedicated to online business over the next few weeks just for you.  In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 key mental shifts that have allowed me to scale the digital side o...

How do you talk about yourself in a way that pulls your audience in without rambling a long life-back story? As an online business owner, you have to know (and share) your signature story. It's the difference between that long winded resume style answer that gets people pressing the skip forward button— and your ideal customer leaning in, thinking “I’ve got to know more”. To help you master t...

Feel like you have too much on your plate to focus on visibility? I get it— pitching podcasts or finding stages that get your message in front of more people is an important, yet non-urgent task. But I don’t have to tell you that if you want to grow your audience, you have to make it a priority. So today I’m sharing my five ways you can simplify your efforts, save time and get more bang for your v...

Would you believe me if I told you that if you showed up perfectly for your audience, you’d actually turn them off? Learn WHY and what to do instead when you show up on stages or other areas in your business where perfection keeps you stuck in this episode. RATE & REVIEW 👇 If you’re loving this episode, please take  a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to mor...

In this final episode of our 3 part series I'm sharing my personal habits for maintaining high energy and mental resilience so I can show up in my online business and attract clients. I just wrapped a 75 day mental toughness challenge and I’m sharing with you what motivated me to complete one of the most intense challenges on the internet— 75 Hard, TWICE. For 75 days I worked out 2x a day for...

Have you ever felt super motivated to create a plan for your business, but a week later when it’s time to do the work you ghost on your scheduled lives, abandon your content batching blocks and end up in front of Netflix with all the snacks? It’s confusing because sometimes you’re on FIRE and in flow, then the crash of the entrepreneurial roller coaster has you questioning EVERYTHING. We often jok...

When it comes to business content, most entrepreneurs are focused on finding a strategy that will help them stand out and get results. But what if it wasn’t about the next strategy, but rather how you’re showing up and creatively approaching the tactics you already have available to you? Many jokingly use the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” as a badge of honor while they do whatever it takes to...

If you’ve felt the pull to share your story in a bigger way from stages, the question is when is the right time to get serious about it? If you’re like most business owners, you have a list, a mile long filled with competing priorities– many of which are on the “do it now” list, so “speaking on stages” just doesn’t feel urgent. But what if I told you that speaking on stages is something that can h...

Even if you have no dreams of speaking on a stage— there are fundamental skills you must master as a business owner to effectively communicate with your audience. Especially if you have a desire to reach more people and create scalable programs. In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Speak Up to Level Up member, Serena Shoup , a CPA running a virtual bookkeeping business dedicated to helping course...

In today's episode, I'm welcoming back to the show one my dear friends, Krystal Proffitt for a revealing discussion on how she has leveraged the skill of speaking to grow her brand and land every single stage on her dream list for 2021.  In previous episodes, we’ve talked about the fear of public speaking, but what about the business owners who love speaking and have never been one to sh...

I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work. But did you know that you could actually be causing your ideal client to pass right by your amazing tips and juicy insights? It doesn’t matter how deep your experience or good your results, if your ideal client never hears, what chance do you have for them to love it, sign up for your free guide...

When you position yourself as an industry authority, opportunities will come to YOU. You attract clients, get more recognition and get paid, very well . But in a world full of competition and endless marketing messages, how do you stand out and why would someone choose YOU? Today’s episode will show you the 4 drivers that define every industry authority and how to leverage them for your brand. You...

Do you consider yourself a good presenter? Maybe you’ve worked hard at it— or maybe you were born with natural talent. Maybe you wouldn’t classify yourself as “good” when it comes to speaking to audiences (but you’d like to). Either way, the important question to ask yourself  is— what measuring stick are you using to make that evaluation? Chances are it’s all just— feeling. And while emotion is c...

Are slides necessary in a presentation? Does virtual versus in person change that answer? And what do you do if you don’t have a great eye for design? Slides reinforce what you're saying and to help with understanding.  And when used well, they’re a powerful tool for delivering your message more effectively. Not to worry. In today's episode, my guest Emily Hall, founder and lead creator...