Blaze
The go-to podcast for trailblazing entrepreneurs who believe in doing business (and life) DIFFERENTLY. Tired of hearing the same fluffy advice over and over again? We’re pulling back the curtain to give you an honest take on entrepreneurship. No BS, just real, practical strategies to fuel your growth — and remind you that wherever you are on your journey, you’re not in this alone. Join host Megan Smyth for weekly interviews, roundtable discussions, and solo soapbox episodes to help YOU blaze your own path and build a business that lights you up. Welcome to the new era of entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Blaze podcast!
Episodes
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
56. Quarterly Planning: The Blueprint for Your Most Productive 90 Days Ever
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Tuesday Mar 25, 2025
Ever feel like you start each quarter with big goals, only to lose momentum a few weeks in?
The problem isn’t your ambition—it’s your planning process. In this episode, I’m sharing the simple but effective system I use to set goals, stay focused, and actually follow through.
We’ll cover the key things to review before setting new goals, the three types of goals every business owner should prioritize, and how to break them down into daily and weekly tasks that keep you on track. Plus, I’ll share my best tips for staying committed, tracking your progress, and avoiding distractions along the way.
If you want a planning system that actually works without feeling overwhelming, you won’t want to miss this episode!
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The power of running your business on a 90-day cycle
What you need to review BEFORE setting new goals
The 3 main types of goals and why you need one of each
Do your daily and weekly to-do’s reflect your biggest priorities?
How to track your progress and maintain momentum after your planning session
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Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
55. The 5 Stages of Purposeful Entrepreneurship with Quinn Tempest
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Tuesday Feb 25, 2025
Feeling stuck in a cycle of nonstop work but not seeing real progress? You’re not alone. Many business owners fall into reactive mode, tackling endless tasks without moving forward. The key isn’t working harder—it’s shifting how you operate.
Quinn Tempest, founder of Create Your Purpose, shares a powerful framework for breaking free from busywork and building a business that aligns with what truly matters. We dive into the five stages of purposeful entrepreneurship, how to recognize when your current approach is holding you back, and the steps to create lasting, sustainable growth.
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The 5 stages of purposeful entrepreneurship and how to identify where you are
How to spot the hidden red flags that your current way of working isn’t serving you
A simple, actionable framework to upgrade your priorities and workflows
How to break free from the cycle of busywork and focus on what actually drives sustainable growth
Why accountability and community support make all the difference
The mindset shift that helped Quinn reignite her passion after becoming a mother
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Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
54. SEO Simplified: Get Found on Google and YouTube with Mariah Liszewski
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Tuesday Feb 18, 2025
Mariah Liszewski is an award-winning Organic SEO Consultant, online business educator for entrepreneurs, and host of Curiously Guided Podcast. She helps business owners diversify their digital marketing so they can grow their brands in a way that aligns with their strengths and *actually* feels good for them.
Mariah is a firm believer that showing up on Google doesn’t have to be as difficult and overwhelming as everyone makes it out to be. With 9+ years of experience as an entrepreneur in the online marketing space, she’s helped hundreds of clients and students get their websites found on Google by implementing a strategy that feels both doable AND aligned.
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How to get started with SEO today (with or without a blog)
Common keyword research mistakes to avoid
What is search intent and why does it matter?
YouTube optimization tips that have led to >1 million views
How SEO can help you stand out in a crowded market, generate higher-quality leads, and even inform new offer ideas
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Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
53. The 3 MOST Important Areas to Spend Your Time to Make More Money
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
Tuesday Feb 11, 2025
How is it that some entrepreneurs hustle so hard, working 10-hour days, and barely make a profit, while others work half the hours and make 10x the revenue?
The difference comes down to how you spend your time. The amount of money you make is a DIRECT REFLECTION of how you spend your time on a daily and weekly basis…so how do you ensure you’re spending it well?
In today’s episode, you’ll learn how to identify the money-making tasks in your business and where to invest your time for maximum revenue growth.
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The 3 main areas to spend your time for maximum revenue growth
How to structure your weekly schedule to make growth inevitable
Simplifying your marketing strategy to get more results in less time
How to tell the difference between needle-moving tasks and shiny objects
The easiest way to generate inspiration and ideas on demand
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Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
52. How to Let Go of “Should” and Find the Best Strategy for YOU
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
Tuesday Feb 04, 2025
If there’s one word to eliminate from your vocabulary this year, it’s the word “should.”
It’s so second nature to tell ourselves, “I should be doing this, I should be doing that.”
But what if the key to success wasn’t doing more of what other people told you but instead doing more of what works for YOU?
Today we’re talking about how to let go of the should’s in your business and find a strategy you genuinely enjoy—and that gets results.
You’re the expert on what works for you. Let’s create a business that reflects that!
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The emotional impact of doing things from a place of “have to” and how to shift your energy
Why business-in-a-box programs never work
How to identify strategies that align with your unique strengths
Why being intentional about whose advice you trust is critical for long-term success
How to craft a personalized sales and marketing plan you love
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Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
51. Why Consistency Shouldn’t be Your Goal (+ What to Focus on Instead)
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
Tuesday Jan 28, 2025
“Just show up consistently.” We’ve all heard it—post more, email your list, be consistent and success will follow.
But is consistent content really the best way to grow your business? Or could it actually be holding you back?
If you’re tired of posting, emailing, and showing up without seeing the results, this conversation is for you. I spent years burning myself out on the content hamster wheel before I made one key shift that allowed me to cut my working hours in half (and double my revenue in the process).
Now I’m sharing it with you!
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The hidden cost of trying to stay consistent
The two important metrics to measure any strategy’s success by
How to build systems that work even when you’re offline
Why the responsibility of being consistent shouldn’t be on you (and where it needs to be instead)
The power of quality over quantity in your content
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