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 Aug 06, 2024
30. How to Break Up with Overworking
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
Tuesday Aug 06, 2024
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Hard work does NOT equal success.
It is a tough pill to swallow, but 14-hour work days aren’t actually what’s best for your business. We’ve all been programmed to think working hard is a virtue…but what if it’s actually holding us back?
If you’d told me a year ago that working less was the key to making more money, I would have laughed in your face. But here I am, living proof that not only is it *possible* to work less and earn more but I’m also forced to admit that all those hours spent hustling actually did more harm than good.
In this episode, I’m breaking down exactly what I did to turn my business around—from burnout to full-time income on part-time hours (while traveling the world). And if you know me, you know I hold nothing back. 😉
Click play to learn:
How toxic productivity culture could be holding you back without you even realizing
3 questions to reframe your relationship with work
How to hit your financial goals without burning out
The real story on how I’m working less and making more—no gatekeeping, just tangible action items)
Is busyness stalling your business growth?
How to cut out what isn't helping you grow (+ the biggest 2 timewasters I removed from my own biz)
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Thursday May 30, 2024
29. 4 Unexpected Lessons From 8 Months of Podcasting
Thursday May 30, 2024
Thursday May 30, 2024
I’ve gotten a lot of questions about running the podcast. I know some of you are thinking of starting your own podcast and are curious about what goes into it, so this episode is about pulling back the curtain on my own business (as I so often ask my guests to do).
If you’re not interested in podcasting, this is still going to be helpful if you're thinking of adding any new venture to your business, whether it’s a new marketing channel, revenue stream, or product, these same lessons apply!
And stay tuned 'til the end for where we're headed next!
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Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
28. Rock Your Pre-Launch Campaign with Joanne Homestead
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
Tuesday Apr 16, 2024
The pre-launch phase is one of the most underrated and most important parts of any launch. The content you send out in the weeks leading up to your launch is the difference between hitting your goals and opening your cart to crickets.
Today I'm joined by fellow copywriter, Joanne Homestead, to break down the perfect pre-launch email sequences and the best stories to share with your audience to warm them up for your offer.
Joanne is an expert email copywriter and holistic copy coach. With over 15 years of experience creating captivating and aligned messaging, she helps soulful entrepreneurs and coaches in wellness, well-being, and mindset sell with integrity over email.
Click play to learn:
The email that changed Joanne’s life
How to write emails that get meaningful responses
The importance of trying out different niches
The matrix method for understanding your audience
Why you shouldn't shy away from pain point marketing
How to weave everyday stories into your emails
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Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
27. Why Referrals (Although Wonderful) Aren’t a Sustainable Sales Strategy
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Tuesday Apr 09, 2024
Have you ever found yourself saying: “When I reach $10k months or 6-figure years, THEN I’ll feel comfortable turning projects down. THEN I’ll feel secure enough to take time off, start that creative project, and prioritize my health.”
Here’s the harsh truth: When you rely on people coming to you, no amount of money will make you feel safe—because you know it could all disappear tomorrow.
The leads could dry up. The referrals could end. The bottom could fall out from you, leaving you with nothing to pay the bills. I know, because that’s what happened to me. And I want to help you avoid it.
When you rely on referrals and inbound leads, your revenue is largely out of your control. If you’re waiting for people to come to you, you’re putting the ball in their court. Today’s episode is all about taking back control and putting YOU in the driver’s seat of your business.
Because peace of mind = true wealth. 🌈
Click play to hear:
How I recovered from losing all my clients in 1 week
3 factors you can ALWAYS control in your business
Why some businesses floundered in 2023 while others thrived
Simple tips you can implement today to take control of your revenue
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Thursday Apr 04, 2024
26. Introducing Sales Liberation: Your Funnel to Freedom
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
Thursday Apr 04, 2024
What do you do if you feel like your sales strategy isn’t working (or you don’t have one at all)?
You’re posting on Instagram, but you don’t know if it’s getting results. You made an email lead magnet because everyone’s always talking about how important email is, but now it’s sitting on your website collecting dust. You’ve got some leads but you don’t know where specifically they came from or what your conversion rate is…
Or maybe you don’t even have time to spend on your own marketing because you’re so busy juggling client work, which is great…until the work dries up and leaves you in a total panic.
Girl, I have been there.
The problem in any of these scenarios isn’t you. It’s that no one teaches you this stuff. I want to change that.
Click play to hear:
The 5-part Firestarter Framework for predictable, sustainable sales
Why you should build your funnel backwards
The critical piece that’s holding you back from consistent sales
How to free up your time with assets that sell for you
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Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
25. How to Overcome Your Resistance to Selling—Once And For All
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Tuesday Mar 26, 2024
Dread. Ick. Cringey. Gross. Pushy. Sleazy.
^ These are all real responses I’ve gotten when asking female entrepreneurs to tell me their gut reaction to the word “sales”.
You know you need to sell your offers, but you really don’t enjoy it. It feels forced and uncomfortable. And that’s a problem because if you don’t enjoy selling, you won’t do it.
At best, you’ll sell inconsistently. You’ll launch the occasional promotion or Black Friday offer. You’ll rely on referrals. You’ll rely on people to come to you.
That’s not necessarily a bad thing (referrals are great! inbound marketing is great!), BUT it does greatly reduce the amount of control you have over your revenue. Today’s conversation is about taking back that control.
Click play to learn:
Where this resistance to selling comes from and why it’s overwhelmingly common in women
How that plays out in every aspect of your business, from PR and marketing to client communication, referrals, and networking
The #1 mindset reframe you need to sell more effectively
And because I know you don’t need another person telling you to “make sales fun!!” without actually telling you *how* to do that…
We’ll wrap up with some practical advice to turn selling from necessary evil to genuinely enjoyable (no affirmations required).
Ready to flip your internal narrative on its head? Click play on this episode!
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