Hint of Hustle with Heather Sager

Do you ever feel like you’re talking to an empty room when you present virtually? You’re not alone, many speakers have found the transition from in person speaking to virtual stages a bit rocky, not anticipating the lack of audience engagement. But is it really possible to get virtual engagement or should you have to just accept the lackluster zoom stares? In this episode, I’ll show you that it is...

As online entrepreneurs, selling often starts on social media, but many forget to include it in their selling strategy (or even have a strategy at all!) In this episode sales expert, Nikki Rausch , teaches her authentic approach to selling with a step by step process for guiding someone from uninterested or unaware of your services, down the pathway to selling with ease. EPISODE  SHOW NOTES 👇 ➡️...

They say: facts tell, stories sell. I don’t know exactly who “they” is– but they were right. Stories rock when it comes to captivating and entertaining an audience… BUT what if you don’t have any good stories? What if you think you’re kinda… boring? Or maybe you *know* you have good stories, but whenever you sit down to write an email or prep for a presentation and try to think of a gem or a tale...

We're talking about facing hard things today in business, pivoting when things don't go according to plan and how to make quick decisions as a business owner when you think everything has been lost.  CEO and Founder of REfficient, Stephanie McLarty, shares her story of scaling her business to 7 figures in 3 years only to face a disastrous financial crisis. She bravely talks the most diff...

You have an offer and most likely have been doing one on one work, coaching or starting to scale with an online course. Today’s guest, corporate consulting CEO, RJ Connell , will teach you how to take that same offer and serve corporate clients to help you scale your business. In this episode she’ll unpack exactly how to get started and teach you the 6 most common corporate objectives you’ll need...

If you plan on speaking on virtual or live event stages, you’ll inevitably face tech issues. The question is: will you handle them in a way that adds credibility to your brand or harms your reputation?  Will you roll with the punches or waste precious time with a deer in headlights look? Today, I'm sharing some real examples of speaking hiccups and teaching three specific steps to help you na...

Joining me for a conversation about protecting your intellectual property is my attorney, Paula Yost. We’re talking about trademarks, copyrights and parents, answering all the questions (many you may have not even known to ask!) What should you trademark? What phase of your business should you do it? And are you really protected with copyright law? Answering these and more. EPISODE  SHOW NOTES 👇...

I love shiny objects. I love a little glitz, a little sparkle. When things become hard (aka every day as an entrepreneur) it’s easy to lose focus and want to move on to the next shiny thing. Yes, THAT NEW THING will become the secret to our success. False . We both know that pushing through the hard stuff leads to break throughs. The question is, how do you actually determine if you're gettin...

Welcome to the Heather Sager Show! Yep, that’s right, new name, same great content & same terrible jokes ;) Sometimes life serves up unexpected curve balls and you decide how you handle them. Today I’m sharing the WHY behind the podcast name change along with 4 secrets that I use to navigate twists like this in life and business (like a total re-brand in 36 hours) EPISODE  SHOW NOTES 👇 ➡️ htt...

Today, I'm not going to give you the 73 reasons you needed to go live because I’m betting you already know that it is an incredible way to reach your audience (you can learn more about that on episode #34) . You already know you should be showing up consistently, but the idea of hitting LIVE gives you more than jitters. Let’s uncover 4 truths for how to show up more confidently on live stream...

How do you integrate speaking on virtual stages into a money maker for your biz? Theoretically, when you get more eyes and ears on your business, the revenue should follow, right?  But that’s not always true. Delivering content, then wishing for sales isn’t going to cut it, instead you’ve got to be confident that your efforts are driving results. Today I’m sharing with you five specific steps to h...

I’m joined this week by copywriter and launch strategist Liz Wilcox who shares insights on writing newsletters faster (and with less pressure) and a simple marketing framework to help eliminate overwhelm when launching.  We also talk openly about money and sales, two topics that could block you from successful launches, but the real show factor comes in the moment she challenges the common writing...

Today I’m sharing with you my interview with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant Erica Courdae. We’re talking about the importance of leaders creating inclusive communities, especially as online entrepreneurs. Episode Highlights The role of values in business and the conversation on diversity Why one sided conversations don’t serve you (or your audience) What exactly is tokenism and a...

It’s the “can I pick your brain” topic I get most. It typically comes from someone looking to leave their 9-5 or take their business online. They want to know, how does this whole online business thing work? How did I do it? How could they do something similar? Today I’m pulling back the curtain to share with you how I've structured my online business and how it's evolved since I left co...

The relationship we have with our smartphones is arguably the most intimate relationship in our lives. It’s a sad truth. Mental clarity, social skills, memory and focus are significantly (and negatively) impacted by the tool that also provides so much value and connectivity. I’m NOT encouraging you to get rid of your phone, but rather reassess your relationship, because if you want to show up in a...

I believe that the secret to finding and rocking your IT FACTOR stems from the inner work we do on ourselves. When you’re clear on who you are and continually strive to become the best version of yourself, the law of attraction kicks in and others are drawn to you like a magnet. If you’re a fan of personal development like me, listening to podcasts, books and taking online courses, you’ve most lik...

Sometimes fear is obvious: fear of heights, public speaking, spiders.  Sometimes fear is complicated: fear of success, loss, failure.  Sometimes we don’t even realize that fear is even present, but masked as something else: impostor syndrome, procrastination, doubt. When it comes to chasing big goals you can count on FEAR being present (or acknowledge that your goals aren’t big enough). But how do...

What is it about selling that makes many sweaty and uncomfortable? What’s even more unnerving?  Selling from the stage. In this episode, I speak candidly around the concept of selling from the stage.  Because if you've been around with me for any amount of time, you know that I'm not really a fan of it. I do think there’s a place for it in business, but I am not a big believer that it sh...

Every business must tell their signature story. It’s how customers connect to more than a product or service, especially if you're a personal brand based business. Sadly, instead of telling a story, most entrepreneurs deliver a laundry list of experiences that sound more like a resume than a journey their audience can relate to.  In this episode, I break down what you need to know to craft yo...

You already know you should tell more stories. What you might not know is telling them isn’t enough. This week I’m sharing with you my interview in the Power of Story virtual summit about the art of strategic storytelling and what you need to know to deliver stories in a compelling way. In this interview with Adrienne Dyer, I share: What exactly is strategic storytelling How to place stories at th...

Taking a pause on the show this week to shine a light on a more important conversation, taking a stand to speak up for anti-racism and stand beside our Black women and men. If the conversation of race makes you unforgettable, good. That's how you know you're growing and it's only through the discomfort that change will happen. Please use the hour you would have spent listening to th...

You might NEVER guess it now, but Natalie Workman, the host of the WorkWoman podcast used to be paralyzed by her fear of public speaking.  For years she stayed on the sidelines allowing others to take the spotlight while she built her career behind the scenes. When she looked ahead to her future and her big goals, she knew she had to make a choice: would she continue to sit in the shadows or lean...

When I started my online business, I noticed right away that there were some people in the industry who were clearly the authority. They were the magnetic ones that seemed to be everywhere. I’d find myself in Facebook groups filled with breakthrough stories, but for every success story, I’d see 20 more of entrepreneurs frustrated or stuck. I wondered:  what was it that helped some entrepreneurs br...

When my client Ally asked me to teach in her virtual summit recently I jumped at the chance. We’d been working together on her video skills and she wanted me to help her audience get more comfortable on camera and show up for their businesses online. Today I’m sharing the audio of this virtual session with you for two reasons:    1. I’m sure you have similar questions around leveraging the power o...

It's that word that seems so immeasurable—trust. Today we’re breaking it down and giving your tangible strategies for building trust faster with your online audience in my interview with the founder of the Get Real Project and co-author of The Trusted Advisor FieldBook — a comprehensive tool kit for leading with trust,  Andrea Howe . Get the full notes + links referenced in today’s episode he...