Amber Petty

Weird Lil' Business School Podcast

Business EN ↓ 6 episodes

If you're a writer, performer, or creative who's tired of waiting for publishers to say yes or producers to give the green light, this is the fastest way to start a business that brings in cash. Amber Petty, former actor, improviser, and writer for Snooki's blog, shares lessons geared to creative brains on how to start a business without selling your soul. Using her 5 years of experience running a 6 figure business and working with hundreds of clients, you'll find out how to grow an audience that loves your work and pays real money. Stop waiting around for Hollywood to get its head out of its...

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Amber Petty

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The REAL Hard Part About Running a Business 27.04.2026 19:46

Is it easy running a business? No. But the hard part is probably the opposite of what you think. In this episode find out... Why running is a business is the easiest job I've ever had, that's also made me question every part of myself and cry intermittently Why selfishness is the key to persistence How to get through the "nobody wants this" lulls If you should even start a business at all This is...

Make Money While You Build Your Audience & You Never Need to be an Influencer 27.04.2026 16:31

You don't need to wait until you have 1 million followers to land a brand deal. Act like a business, not an influencer, and you can make money while your audience grows. I made sales with an audience of 77 and $110,000 my first year in business with maybe 2000 on my email list. If I waited until I had huge TikTok numbers or a viral Reel...I'd still be waiting for that first paycheck. This lesson s...

You're Already a Business Owner & Why Marketing Isn't Gross 27.04.2026 10:17

Owning a business conjures images of suits, ties, and spreadsheets. None of that really matters. In fact, you've already mastered 3 tenets that make business owners successful. You're cool with: Instability Risk Rejection That right there makes you better equipped to make money that most people stepping out of Harvard Business School. Plus, you'll complete reframe sales and marketing, to show it's...

The Only 3 Things You Need to Start A Business 25.04.2026 25:14

Here are the 3 most important things you need to start a business. 2 are tech related, 1 is an inside job. In the lesson, find out: Why you need to be confident you could make $19 Starting a business isn't free, but it's still pretty cheap The biggest thing that got me to $110,000 in my first year in business This is lesson 2 in the Free Sample Series of Weird Lil' Business School If you already l...

What You DON'T Need to Run a Business 25.04.2026 18:52

The internet is full of horrible business advice that can have to in debt before you ever dream of making a dime from your delightful business. Let's not do that! This episode is all the things you DON'T need to start a business as a creative. You'll find out: An alternative to a big ass website Why "pull up Canva, make a document in 30 minutes, and start making money" won't work for you Why you d...

What is Weird Lil' Business School & Why It'll Make Your Life Better 16.04.2026 7:48

Welcome to the Weird Lil' Business School Podcast! The world needs more weird wealth and this podcast will feature ways to start your own business and inspiration from creative entrepreneurs making money in unusual ways through their brilliance. Hosted by Amber Petty, it's the only business school run by a former musical theater performer and improviser. Not a bio you'd see at Harvard, but one tha...