Midfield with Madison Sims

#21: “Pay your dues and earn your weight.” Today we chat with Kris Fernando of @unorthodox.wave about earning your stripes, sponsored skateboarding, telling stories for athletes, and more. Connect with Kris Instagram https://www.instagram.com/unorthodox.wave   Website https://www.unorthodoxliving.com/   How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it req...

#20: “Stagnation breeds death. Just keep moving.” Today we chat with Sara Sumner of @prolificbodywork about CrossFit, business ownership, staying active, and learning to bob and weave. Connect with Sara Instagram https://www.instagram.com/prolificbodywork/   TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@prolificbodywork   Website https://prolificbodyworkandrecovery.com/   How do you play the field? Entrepreneurs...

#19: “I love to consistently strategize ways to best get from point A to point B.” Today @madisonasims either is talking about the three step process she uses to make logical decisions for her life and business. The Daily Stoic: https://amzn.to/4bhq81N   My favorite life-admin organization materials: https://amzn.to/4dCMxIk   How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just pl...

#18: “Every day you don’t have a client, you’re unemployed.” Today we chat with Harper Fox @realtor_harperfox about entrepreneurship, real estate, and measuring your success. Books that Harper mentioned: https://amzn.to/4b2G4on Podcast episode with Adam Grant that Madison mentioned: https://open.spotify.com/episode/38bE5Na6opt68WHp2BR2Y0?si=94edf068de494b12   Adam Grant’s “Hidden Potential” that M...

#17: “I liked community and wanted to find that in different avenues.” Today we chat with Savannah Ward of @olivialaurenevents about all things events, executing on your dreams, and finding your passion in different ways. Shannon’s site: https://sundaymusedesign.com/   Connect with Savannah Instagram https://www.instagram.com/olivialaurenevents/   Website https://www.olivialaurenevents.com/   How...

#16: “Having systems makes life so much easier.” Today @madisonasims is talking about some of the life hacks that have made her 24 years on Earth just a bit easier.  Microsoft To-Do: https://to-do.office.com/tasks/   ClickUp: https://clickup.com/   Instacart ($10 off your first order): https://www.instacart.com/ code: MSIMS16B4C  How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to jus...

#15: “Time blocking and systems will change everything.” Today we chat with Chloe Thomas of Chloe Creative Studio about web/brand design, systems + IT for business, balancing motherhood and entrepreneurship, and hiring the right people. Connect with Chloe Instagram https://www.instagram.com/chloecreativestudio/ Website https://chloecreativestudio.com/ How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship do...

#14: “It always all hits at once because that’s life.” Today @madisonasims dives into refreshing your biz for Q2 and how to get your life together. Madison's Personal Q2 Refresh via TikTok Thyme is Honey IG Thyme is Honey Site Thyme is Honey User Profile Set-up Honeybook Platform Quickbooks Platform How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it req...

#13: “I wouldn't be here if I hadn't leaned on and learned from others in my industry.” Today we chat with Sarah Tierney @sarahmichelletierney about business ownership, leaning on others, book recommendations and more. Sarah's Bookshelf of Recommendations https://bookshop.org/shop/sarahtierney Connect with Sarah Instagram https://www.instagram.com/sarahmichelletierney/ Hard House Insta...

#12: “Social media can be overwhelming but it's also one of the best ways to build a brand.” Today we chat with Jess Demczar @jessdemczar_wellness about her journey from fitness to clinical nutrition, building a brand on socials, and more. Connect with Jess Instagram https://www.instagram.com/jessdemczar_wellness/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@jessdemczar Website https://jessicademczar.com/ H...

#11: “They're not the same thing.” Today @madisonasims discusses the difference between branding and marketing, Nike's triumph, and more. HBR 1992 Interview: https://hbr.org/1992/07/high-performance-marketing-an-interview-with-nikes-phil-knight Nike Case Study: https://www.cascade.app/studies/how-nike-runs-the-sportswear-game Green For Life: https://gflenv.com/ Content Strategy How-to(FREE...

#10: “You should be meeting your consumer where they are.” Today @madisonasims discusses why your company isn't about you. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned developing two companies of my own and working with hundreds of others. Meet you on the lin...

#9: “Female-founded businesses may be catching the public eye or going viral on TikTok, but are not getting the funding to build a successful company.” Today @madisonasims discusses the importance of backing female-founded brands and businesses. - Sources: https://hbr.org/2023/02/for-female-founders-only-fundraising-from-female-vcs-comes-at-a-cost https://thestoryexchange.org/40-public-companies-f...

#8: “You don't have to have it all figured out.” Today @madisonasims discusses the five things she wishes she knew earlier in business. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned developing two companies of my own and working with hundreds of others. Meet y...

#7: “Don't let content create overwhelm.” Today @madisonasims answers these 10 questions: What do you recommend to someone starting out on socials? What is your biggest piece of advice for someone to start email marketing? Platforms you recommend for marketing? How did you get started in the marketing space? Why should you use IG over TikTok or vice versa? How do I figure out who my ideal clie...

#6: “You don't have to spend money to gain traction.” Today @madisonasims discusses a few ways you can get started marketing your business for free. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned developing two companies of my own and working with hundreds of o...

#5: Today @madisonasims discusses the story behind Midfield and how she came up with the name. Episode 5 had to be all things Midfield, since that was Madison's jersey number on the field. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned developing two companies...

#4: “Honesty without cruelty.” Today @madisonasims discusses her approach to setting clear expectations and communication in every relationship. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn’t allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I’ve learned developing two companies of my own and working with hundreds of others. M...

#2: “These are all important things, they just shouldn’t have been the priority when I made them the priority.” Today @madisonasims shares the three mistakes she made in her first three months in business. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn't allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I've learned deve...

#1: "You have to decide what you want your hard to look like." Today @madisonasims shares her perspective and mindset shift she made in choosing her hard. How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn't allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I've learned developing two companies of my own and workin...

How do you play the field? Entrepreneurship doesn't allow you to just play one position, it requires you to learn to play them all. In this podcast, I share the lessons I've learned developing two companies of my own and working with hundreds of others. Meet you on the line every week, midfield. New episodes weekly!