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Behind every successful business, there’s a story you don’t hear—the sleepless nights, the moments of doubt, and the determination to keep going when everything feels impossible. That’s what Unbreakable Business is all about.
Join host Akua Konadu each week as she sits down with entrepreneurs who share the raw, real side of their journey—the roadblocks they faced, the challenges they overcame, and the stories that don’t make the highlight reel, but the the ones that matters the most.
If you’re an entrepreneur chasing your dreams, looking for inspiration, or just need a reminder that you’re not alone, this podcast is for you. Because no matter what life throws your way, you have the power to push through—and your business can be unbreakable too.
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Our final reflections on what it really takes to build a business that lasts
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Dec 17, 2025 |
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Lessons from corporate dropouts turned CEOs
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Dec 10, 2025 |
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Navigating burnout while running a successful family-owned business with Rachel Moore of Mad Mod Home
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Nov 26, 2025 |
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Making money doesn’t have to be hard with Denise Duffield-Thomas
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Nov 12, 2025 |
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Building a resilient business that runs without you with Sam Vander Wielen
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Oct 29, 2025 |
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How to pivot when your business is failing with John Branch IV
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Oct 15, 2025 |
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Breaking the people-pleasing habit to build a business that lasts with Laurie Petrolino
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Oct 08, 2025 |
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The freelancer’s guide to a sustainable and scalable business with Jamie Brindle
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Oct 01, 2025 |
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Building a values-aligned business (that actually feels good to run) with Milou Pietersz
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Sep 17, 2025 |
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Clarify your messaging before it costs you more clients with Maya Elious
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Sep 03, 2025 |
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Turning cultural shifts into strategic advantages in business with Jasmine Bina
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Aug 20, 2025 |
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How content builds trust for front-facing founders with Natalie Barbu
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Aug 06, 2025 |
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Using AI to get inside your buyer's mind with Katie Read
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Jul 23, 2025 |
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3 reasons high-earning clients aren’t buying from you
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Jul 09, 2025 |
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The CEO shift: Why you need to step out of the day-to-day
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Jun 25, 2025 |
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CollabCast: The Vendor Table ft. Mike Cassara & Lauren O'Brien
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Jun 11, 2025 |
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How to turn client relationships into long-term revenue
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May 28, 2025 |
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The mindset work that builds wealth with Jaime Gordon
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May 14, 2025 |
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Monetizing your content with Danielle Corbett
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Apr 30, 2025 |
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The SECRET to perfect client kickoff meetings!
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Apr 16, 2025 |
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Data-based pricing strategies with Ashlyn Carter
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Apr 02, 2025 |
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Owning your power & success with Priscilla Presley
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Mar 19, 2025 |
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Building wealth beyond your business with April Stewart
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Mar 05, 2025 |
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Earning predictable profits through memberships with Stu McLaren
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Feb 26, 2025 |
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Simplify Your Tax Season with Dawn Patton
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Feb 24, 2025 |
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Creating your own opportunities with Tasha McCaskiel
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Feb 19, 2025 |
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The power of storytelling on your money mindset with Katherine Pomerantz
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Feb 18, 2025 |
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Building a community fueled by loyalty around your brand with Mike Cassara and Lauren O’Brien
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Feb 12, 2025 |
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Your guide to converting Instagram followers into customers with Michelle Gifford
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Feb 05, 2025 |
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Bonus: 5 lessons business owners can learn from the TikTok ban
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Jan 30, 2025 |
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Introducing the Unbreakable Business podcast
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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Welcome to the Unbreakable Business podcast
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Jan 29, 2025 |
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92: The Instagram content strategy you need in 2025 with Lucas O’Keefe
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Jan 22, 2025 |
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91: The power of listening to your clients with Jenny Mac
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Jan 15, 2025 |
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90: Aligning your ambition with your capacity with rest advocate Alisha Robertson
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Jan 08, 2025 |
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89: Small business trends for 2025
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Jan 01, 2025 |
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CollabCast: The Power in Purpose ft. Candice Coppola with Akua Konadu
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Dec 25, 2024 |
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88: Get your business ready for 2025
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Dec 18, 2024 |
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87: Embracing politics as an independent business owner with Sharon McMahon
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Dec 11, 2024 |
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86: Celebrating 100K downloads with Akua’s favorite business advice
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Dec 04, 2024 |
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CollabCast: Called to Both ft. Joy Michelle
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Nov 27, 2024 |
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85: Redefining your marketing strategy by leveraging Pinterest with Sarah Erickson
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Nov 20, 2024 |
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84: The power of unplugging & reclaiming your time with Hannah Brencher
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Nov 13, 2024 |
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83: Unlocking six-figure success: Findings from our 2025 Growth Guide with Candice Coppola & Dr. Michael Tatonetti
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Nov 06, 2024 |
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82: Breaking the cycle of burnout with Kruti Kanojia of Healthy Gamer
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Oct 30, 2024 |
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81: How audacity took this B2B business to $1 million with Dr. Michael Tatonetti
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Oct 23, 2024 |
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80: Sustainable business growth through cashflow forecasting with Matt Gartland
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Oct 16, 2024 |
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79: Building a Youtube strategy that drives business success with Youtube strategist Melissa Mitchell
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Oct 09, 2024 |
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78: The difference between a business owner and a thought leader with Camille Campins-Adams
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Oct 02, 2024 |
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77: Stay ready so you don’t have to get ready with Paige Griffith of The Legal Paige
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Sep 25, 2024 |
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76: Overcoming the curse of expertise to build a scalable and sustainable business with Audrey Joy Kwan
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Sep 18, 2024 |
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75: Building a business with your best friend with Shay Brown and Cassie Torrecillas
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Sep 11, 2024 |
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74: Addressing your biases to build an impactful business with Alex Temblador
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Sep 04, 2024 |
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73: Scaling back to align your business with your life with Tatiana O’Hara
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Aug 28, 2024 |
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72: Income-stacking strategies for entrepreneurs with business strategist Holly Haynes
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Aug 21, 2024 |
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71: Leaning into slow and sustainable growth in business with Kayla Hollatz
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Aug 14, 2024 |
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70: Increase your revenue with effective client boundaries with Becca Bunch
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Aug 07, 2024 |
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69: Building a revenue-generating online presence with Danielle Connor
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Jul 31, 2024 |
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68: When big names steal from smaller creators with The Pretty Little Podcast hosts Phoebe and Caroline
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Jul 24, 2024 |
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67: Business Growth through Collaborations: Successful Strategies for Intentional Partnerships with Danielle Wiebe
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Jul 17, 2024 |
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66: How Les of Balanced Black Girl handles pressure, finds purpose beyond her work, and cultivates community
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Jul 15, 2024 |
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65: Navigating friendships as a business owner with friendship educator Danielle Bayard Jackson
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Jul 10, 2024 |
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64: Managing your business with a full-time job
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Jul 03, 2024 |
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63: Reclaiming Hayley Paige: The power of perseverance with fashion designer Hayley Paige
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Jun 26, 2024 |
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62: Independent success: Turn your skillset into a full-time consulting business
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Jun 24, 2024 |
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61: Navigating entrepreneurship in difficult seasons of life with Angie McPherson
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Jun 19, 2024 |
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60: Secrets to effective sales copy with Christina Torres, CEO of Run and Tell That
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Jun 12, 2024 |
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59: Building an authentic business that supports your mental health with Ashlyn Carter of Ashlyn Writes
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Jun 05, 2024 |
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58: Gaining visibility through PR as an independent business with Mallory Blair, CEO and co-founder of Small Girls PR
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May 29, 2024 |
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57: How to be a changemaker with Erika Tebbens, author of You’ve Got This
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May 22, 2024 |
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56: The power of sharing your story with keynote speaker Terry Rice
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May 15, 2024 |
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55: Need a reset in your business? Then listen to this! with Justin Shiels
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May 08, 2024 |
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54: How to create a profit-first business with Mike Michalowicz, author of Profit First
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May 01, 2024 |
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53: Creating a client forward system to generate revenue in your business with Amber McCue of the Modern CEO
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Apr 24, 2024 |
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52: From setbacks to success: entrepreneurial lessons with Jasmine Star, CEO of Social Curator
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Apr 17, 2024 |
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51: The difference between the businesses that succeed and the ones that fail
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Apr 10, 2024 |
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CollabCast: The Angie McPherson Show ft. Angie McPherson with Akua Konadu
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Apr 03, 2024 |
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50: Leaning into leadership as an independent business owner with Laylee Emadi
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Mar 27, 2024 |
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49: Unhinged marketing: Here to stay or on its way out? Learnings from HoneyBook & Planoly’s social media managers
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Mar 20, 2024 |
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48: Your 2024 tax strategy plan with CPA Brittney Suttle
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Mar 13, 2024 |
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47: The power of strategic brand partnerships with Ted Raad of Trend Management
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Mar 06, 2024 |
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46: Creating an empathy-forward sales strategy with messaging & positioning strategist Danait Berhe
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Feb 28, 2024 |
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45: Grow a seven-figure business with only one product with CEO of Bossbabe Natalie Ellis
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Feb 21, 2024 |
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44: The secret to working less so you can make more with Shay Cochrane
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Feb 14, 2024 |
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43: Do these things before your next launch with video marketing coach Natasha Pierre
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Feb 07, 2024 |
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42: The ROI of intentional branding with Bernel Westbrook
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Jan 31, 2024 |
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41: Leveraging instagram to cultivate a collaborative community with content specialist Jade Beason
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Jan 24, 2024 |
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40: How to Succeed in Affiliate Marketing with HoneyBook’s Top Affiliate Earner Candice Coppola
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Jan 17, 2024 |
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39: Side hustle success: A roadmap to $500K in revenue with Christiana Yebra
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Jan 10, 2024 |
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38: The goal setting framework you need in your business with Tara McMullin
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Jan 03, 2024 |
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CollabCast: So, Here's the Thing Spotlight ft. Laylee Emadi with Cameron & Tia
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Dec 27, 2023 |
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37: How referral marketing is the key to growing your business with Sara McCabe
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Dec 20, 2023 |
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36: Legislative advocacy: The policies behind getting independents paid with Rafael Espinal
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Dec 13, 2023 |
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35: Learnings from building a multi-six figure passive income strategy with Hope Taylor
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Dec 06, 2023 |
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34: How to use AI to make data-driven decisions in your business with Shelly Palmer
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Nov 29, 2023 |
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33: The benefit of having a value-based business: The Ben & Jerry’s case study with Sean Greenwood
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Nov 22, 2023 |
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32: What losing 14,000 followers in a month on Instagram taught Brock Johnson
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Nov 15, 2023 |
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31: The PSL: Brewing a brand (from household spice to seasonal icon) with Jen Olmstead
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Nov 08, 2023 |
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30: LinkedIn goldmine: Explosive 6-figure business strategies with Lakrisha Davis
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Nov 01, 2023 |
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29: How to embrace trends and stand out on social media with Alberto Mendoza
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Oct 25, 2023 |
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28: Adapting AI and new technology into your business with Scott Wyden-Kivowitz
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Oct 18, 2023 |
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Bonus: Introducing a new season and new host of the Independent Business Podcast
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Oct 17, 2023 |
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CollabCast: Financial Feminist Spotlight ft. Shannah Game and Tori Dunlap
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Oct 11, 2023 |
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27: The secrets to raising your rates and working with the right clients with Chris Do
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Oct 04, 2023 |
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26: Defying the odds with Diana Wei Fang
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Sep 27, 2023 |
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25: The Future of Growth with Matt Gartland of Smart Passive Income
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Sep 20, 2023 |
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24: Accidental Entrepreneurship with Ashley Menzies Babatunde of the No Straight Path Podcast
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Sep 13, 2023 |
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23: Reaching Your Greatest Potential with NYT Bestselling Author Jon Acuff
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Sep 06, 2023 |
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22: Becoming Cheval: The Hayley Paige Lawsuit
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Aug 30, 2023 |
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CollabCast: Cubicle to CEO Spotlight ft. Amy Porterfield and Ellen Yin
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Aug 23, 2023 |
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21: Natalie Franke's "Gutsy": How to go after what you want
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Aug 09, 2023 |
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20: What It Takes to Make $250k a Month with Photographer Katelyn James
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Aug 02, 2023 |
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19: Turning one TikTok video into 100k subscribers with Financial Feminist Tori Dunlap
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Jul 26, 2023 |
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18: Why High-Achievers Struggle with Self Doubt with Author Jeffrey Shaw
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Jul 19, 2023 |
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17: Leveraging AI to Grow Your Business with Tech Educator LaShonda Brown
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Jul 12, 2023 |
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Bonus: Meta Threads: 5 Key Learnings from a Meteoric Launch with Akua Konadu
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Jul 10, 2023 |
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16: The Power of Slow Growth with Bestselling Author Mary Marantz
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Jul 05, 2023 |
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15: ROI of Relationships with Pexels Community Builder Airam Dato-on
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Jun 28, 2023 |
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14: Everyday Magic with Author + Bossfluence Founder Mattie James
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Jun 21, 2023 |
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13: Beating the Loneliness Epidemic with Bestselling Author Antonio Neves
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Jun 14, 2023 |
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12: Embrace the inevitability of change and turn fear into fuel with Jason Feifer
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Jun 07, 2023 |
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11: Building generational wealth as an entrepreneur with Dominique Broadway
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May 31, 2023 |
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10: Self Discovery + Knowing Your Worth with Arielle Estoria
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May 24, 2023 |
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9: How I made a quarter million dollars in the creator economy with multiple revenue streams
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May 17, 2023 |
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8: How AI Can Transform Your Business
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May 10, 2023 |
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7: Investing in Your Future as an Independent Business Owner
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May 03, 2023 |
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6: Your Voice Matters: How to Advocate For Your Business with Sharon McMahon
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Apr 26, 2023 |
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5: 9 Stats Every Independent Business Owner Needs to Know with Akua Konadu
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Apr 24, 2023 |
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4: How to Change the World from Where You are Now with Danielle Coke
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Apr 19, 2023 |
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3: Growing your business in a recession with Donald Miller
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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2: Video marketing: The science of showing up with XayLi Barclay
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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1: Embracing your inner CEO with Ellen Yin
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Apr 11, 2023 |
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Welcome to the Independent Business Podcast
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Apr 04, 2023 |