Small Business Growth Podcast

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF FEAR IS HOLDING YOU BACK IN BUSINESS

If you’ve ever sat there staring at your business wondering…

“What if I go all in and it doesn’t work?”

“What if I lose my stability?”

“What if the money never comes?”

then this episode is for you.

Today we’re talking about the real fear that so many entrepreneurs carry: the fear of failure, of risk, of making a move that doesn’t pay off. And the thing is, most of us don’t ta...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’VE BEEN MARKETING FOR A WHILE & THE GROWTH IS REALLY SLOW

If you’ve been showing up, posting regularly, and still feel like your marketing isn’t leading to real sales… this episode is for you.

I’m talking to the business owners who’ve been at it for a while. You’re not brand new, you’ve tried a bunch of strategies, and while you’ve seen some growth it’s starting to feel like you’ve hit a wall. A plat...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE OF YOU WANT A REAL STORY OF A CLIENT WHO GREW HER BUSINESS FROM A FEW SALES A MONTH TO AUTOPILOT SALES WHILE SHE’S ON LEAVE

This is the kind of story we don’t hear enough because it’s not about hustle or launching new products. It’s about strategy and knowing what actually moves the needle.

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes story of a seasonal product-based business owner who went from a couple o...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT QUICK ANSWERS TO BIG QUESTIONS ABOUT BRANDING, MARKETING & SCALING

Today’s episode is pulled straight from a live Q&A inside the Small Business Café, my free community for podcast listeners. Every month, I sit down with real product-based business owners like you and answer the most pressing questions on growth, sales, strategy, and mindset.

We’re talking about:

→ How to level up your brand

→ ...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE WONDERING WHAT YOU CAN DO NOW TO PREP FOR THE HOLIDAYS & HOW SOON YOU NEED TO START

70% of product-based business revenue comes in Q3 & Q4. If you're thinking about holiday sales in October or November... it's already late. This episode walks you through the step-by-step strategy I use with clients to help them prep for the most profitable season of the year, without burnout or last-m...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE MAKING GOOD, CONSISTENT SALES BUT YOU DON’T KNOW WHERE TO GO FROM HERE

This question came from Kate, a past PTP client who came to me making $3–5k/month. We built her a new strategy and now she’s hitting consistent $20k months. If you’re in the in-between, doing well, but you feel called to more, this episode is for you.

We dive into what to do after you hit consistent sales:

• How to scale strategi...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE THE BIG GOAL OF HITTING 7 FIGURES IN YOUR BUSINESS & YOU WANT TO KNOW WHAT IT TAKES

Today we are joined by Ashley Bennington from Buy the Blazer to give us the inside scoop of what it truly takes to build a 7 figure business.

Ashley Bennington is the founder of Buy the Blazer, a business consulting firm created to help female founders simplify the process of scaling seven figure businesses. Ashl...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU WANT SOME QUICK, ACTIONABLE ANSWERS TO MY COMMUNITY’S TOP QUESTIONS ABOUT PRODUCT-BASED BUSINESS

Today’s episode is a rapid-fire Q&A, pulled straight from Slack questions in our community. We’re covering a mix of the most pressing concerns - everything from marketing bumps to sales plateaus to running smoother operations.

In this episode, you’ll get simple steps you can apply right away around:

• Bo...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WONDERING HOW TO UTILIZE META ADS FOR YOUR PHYSICAL PRODUCT BASED BUSINESS

Joining me today is Meta Ads Specialist and former founder of iland co., Jodie Minto. With over 20 years in business and a seven-figure brand exit under her belt, Jodie breaks down how physical product brands can leverage Meta ads without wasting money or time.

In this episode, we cover:

• How to begin using Meta ads with a l...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO HIRE BUT UNSURE WHERE TO START - AGENCIES? FREELANCERS? BUILD A TEAM?

You’re finally ready to get support in your business but the hiring landscape can be overwhelming. In this episode, we’re talking about how to choose between bringing on an employee, hiring a freelancer, or outsourcing to an agency.

If you’ve been wondering where to start, what’s worth the cost, and how to make sure you’r...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE FEELING LIKE YOU’RE BLENDING IN, THINKING ABOUT A REBRAND, OR COULD USE A LEVEL UP IN YOUR BRAND

Branding goes far beyond aesthetics; it's how people feel about your business. In this episode, we break down how to tell if your current branding is holding you back, when a rebrand is needed, and how to elevate without losing your brand's essence.

We dive into:

• Subtle clues that your brand isn...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE WONDERED IF YOU NEED MONEY OR FUNDING TO START OR GROW A BUSINESS

This question comes from Kara, and it's something I hear often: “Do I really need money to start or grow my business or is that just a myth?”

In this episode, I’m sharing my honest take. Because while not everyone starts with a stacked bank account, building a real, sustainable brand does take resources. From branding to product quali...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE HEARING LOTS ABOUT AI & ARE WONDERING HOW IT’LL IMPACT YOU & YOUR BUSINESS

If you’re feeling overwhelmed by all the AI talk lately, this episode is for you. Whether you're curious, cautious, or skeptical, I’m giving you a simple and honest breakdown of what AI could mean for product-based business owners right now and how to stay ahead without losing your human touch.

We cover:

• The current ...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WANTING VISIBILITY & BRAND AWARENESS & IT’S FEELING DIFFICULT RIGHT NOW

Today’s episode is for the business owner who feels like they have something amazing to offer but getting eyes on it feels like a constant uphill battle. Cole submitted this question after noticing their Reels engagement tanking, and with it, their sales.

If that sounds familiar, this conversation is going to help you bre...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU FIND YOURSELF WORKING ON THE INSIDE OF YOUR BUSINESS TOO MUCH

If you disappeared for a week, would your business still run or would everything stop?

In this episode, we’re talking about what it really means to work on your business instead of in it. I’m breaking down the difference between daily hustle mode and strategic growth mode so you can finally build a brand that scales without you being in every ...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE LOOKING TO START BUILDING A SCALABLE BRAND & FEEL LIKE YOU’RE JUST RUNNING A SIDE HUSTLE INSTEAD

You’ve got a big vision for your business; something beyond just extra income or side cash, but everything still feels like a hustle. This episode is for you if you're ready to stop treating your brand like a “maybe” and start building it like a long-term, scalable company.

This question came from ...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU HAVE BIG GOALS & WANT TO KNOW HOW TO PLAN FOR THEM

You have big dreams for your business… but when’s the last time you looked at your day-to-day and asked if your actions match that vision?

In this episode, I’m walking you through how to reverse engineer your growth — not in five years, not someday, but sooner. If you’ve been stuck in the same “building” season for a while, it’s time to shift out of ...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU’RE UNSURE HOW TO KNOW IF YOUR BUSINESS IS MAKING PROFIT AND HOW TO MAKE IT MORE PROFITABLE

If you're looking at your sales and wondering where all the money is going... this one’s for you.

This question came from Heather:

“I struggle with figuring out ‘the numbers.’ Got any suggestions on how to track costs vs income? And how to actually increase profitability?”

Inside this episode, we’re breaking down wha...

LISTEN TO THIS EPISODE IF YOU ARE WANTING A MORE BALANCED BASED APPROACH TO BUSINESS BUT ARE UNSURE WHERE TO START

Today I am talking with Kari Esmail all about her balanced based approach to changing the narrative around hustle culture. Our hope is this conversation is refreshing & eye opening that hustle culture is NOT necessary BUT you can still be ambitious, love to work, AND not burn out while you do it.

Kari is an author, p...