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- 50. The Simplest, Easiest Path to Your First $100k: The ONLY 3 Things You Need for a Successful Online Business
Building a successful online business doesn’t have to be complicated. If you’ve been feeling overwhelmed by all the strategies, offers, and platforms out there, this episode is your permission slip to simplify.
One of the biggest mistakes you can make as an entrepreneur is trying to do too much, too soon. Today, I’m breaking down the *only* three things you need to reach your first 6-figures…and how to tell the difference between needle-moving tasks and all the Shiny Objects out there.
If you’re tired of doing all the things, this episode will show exactly what to focus on to fuel your growth!
Click play to learn:
- The 3 main components of a simple, scalable online business strategy
- Why I don’t recommend starting with a low-ticket product or “passive” income stream
- The hidden cost of having *too many* offers and how it impacts your conversions
- How to market your business in less than 10 hours/month
- Why your sales process needs to stay the same between clients (and how to fix it if it’s not)
Ready to simplify and streamline?
Join me for the Full-Time Income on Part-Time Hours Workshop, happening LIVE on January 30th. This free, hands-on training will walk you through the entire process of creating an actionable revenue plan and marketing strategy, so you can escape the hustle and build a business that truly supports you.
Head to megansmyth.com/workshop to save your spot!
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26 min - 49. How to Realistically Double Your Revenue in 2025: Leave This One Habit Behind
This episode is dedicated to those of you who finished 2024 feeling tired, stressed out, or straight-up exhausted.
Today we’re diving deep into the harmful belief that hard work equals success and how you can rewire your thoughts and habits to grow your business in a way that feels more sustainable and joyful. Whether you want to work less, make more, or just reclaim your weekends, this conversation will help you redefine success on YOUR terms.
Click play to learn:
- The faulty beliefs that keep us working harder instead of smarter
- Why having a clear vision and repeatable systems is the key to working less
- The one key (non-business) skill all successful entrepreneurs have mastered
- How to identify the 5% of tasks that drive 95% of your results
- Tips for creating more intentional rest in 2025
Ready to make more by doing less? Join my free workshop, Full-Time Income on Part-Time Hours on January 30th! Sign up now at megansmyth.com/workshop
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23 min - 48. 7 Things No One Tells You About Digital Nomad Life
Digital nomad life is full of Instagram-worthy moments…but it’s not all sunshine, rainbows, and working from the beach in Bali.
In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on the realities of working while traveling. Whether you're dreaming of a globetrotting adventure or just planning a working trip to visit family, this is the stuff NO ONE tells you.
From figuring out wifi on the road to packing game-changers, I’m sharing the good, the bad, and the unexpectedly hilarious lessons I’ve learned from 8 months of working remotely this year.
Click play to learn:
- The absolute minimum amount of time I recommend staying in one place
- How small routines will keep you productive and sane
- Tips for managing time zones and maintaining client relationships
- My best advice for planning travel days, working with bad wifi, and packing like a pro
- How to balance work and fun when traveling solo or with friends
- The must-ask questions before choosing your next destination
Running a business remotely isn’t easy—but it’s worth it. If you’re considering a digital nomad life, this episode will help you avoid the mistakes I’ve made and create an adventure that works for you.
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27 min - 47. 3 Invisible Reasons Clients Aren’t Signing Your Proposals (+ How to Fix It!)
Have you ever sent a proposal to a potential client who seemed eager to work with you…only to hear crickets?
You’re not alone. I've heard from so many entrepreneurs who feel like closing sales has become harder this year, with ghosting and “maybe later” responses becoming the norm. If that sounds familiar, this episode is for you!
Today, we’re unpacking the 3 invisible reasons your proposals might not be converting and simple shifts you can make to close more sales. These are proven strategies I’ve used to maintain a 100% conversion rate on proposals—with zero pushy tactics.
Click play to learn:
- Why sending too many proposals might be costing you sales
- The one step you must take after a sales call (that most people skip!)
- How to ethically turn “I’ll think about it” into a signed contract
- Why the pricing conversation needs to happen before the proposal
- The key to creating an effective sales process that works from inquiry to contract
Plus, I’m sharing my simple yet highly effective sales workflow that ensures your leads are already sold by the time they reach the proposal. No more wasted time on dead ends!
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15 min - 46. Stop Burnout in its Tracks: a New Approach to Energy Management with Dr. Camilla Moore
Feeling overwhelmed and constantly running on empty? Today’s guest, Dr. Camilla Moore, is here to help.
A former chiropractor turned stress and burnout expert, Dr. Camilla brings her personal journey and 16 years of clinical experience to the table. After hitting her own breaking point, she’s made it her mission to help ambitious women navigate stress, avoid burnout, and regain energy for what truly matters.
This isn’t your typical advice to meditate more. We’re tackling the root causes of burnout and giving you actionable strategies to manage stress and restore your energy.
Click play to learn:
- The key difference between stress and burnout (and why it matters)
- How to identify hidden sources of burnout in your life and business
- Practical tips to manage daily stress and avoid long-term exhaustion
- Why your energy—not your time—should guide your priorities
- Simple strategies to balance life, work, and relationships
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42 min - 45. Lifecycle Marketing 101: Keep Your Customers Longer with Shlesha Pandey
Turn one-off projects into repeat clients with Shlesha Pandey!
Shlesha is a seasoned strategist in lifecycle and retention marketing, with a talent for crafting campaigns that not only capture attention but also drive customer loyalty and sales. At her core, Shlesha is a storyteller, adept at turning every email into a compelling narrative that resonates with audiences and fosters lasting customer relationships.
Click play to learn:
- How to structure your offer suite for long-term brand loyalty
- Tips to increase customer lifetime value (CLV)
- The BEST channel for automated upsells and retention
- A fun email marketing tip I’ve NEVER heard before to build subscriber loyalty
- How small A/B testing tweaks can drive massive revenue growth
- Using one-click surveys for segmentation
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40 min - 44. Diversify Your Income and Get Paid to Create Content with NYC Fashion Influencer Austen Tosone
Ever wondered how fashion bloggers actually make money? Tune in to discover how to turn your passion for content creation into a sustainable income!
Today, we have the pleasure of welcoming Austen Tosone, a seasoned content creator, and influencer with over 12 years of experience in the industry. Austen shares her incredible journey, starting as a fashion blogger in her New Jersey bedroom and growing into a successful entrepreneur with diversified income streams.
Click play to learn:
- How Austen turned her passion for fashion into a profitable business
- The key to diversifying your income and creating financial stability as a content creator
- Actionable tips to boost your affiliate marketing game and see real results
- How to navigate the ever-changing landscape of short-form video content
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48 min - 43. The Last Time Management System You’ll Ever Need with Amber De La Garza
Ready to take back your time?
Amber De La Garza is The Productivity Specialist. She’s a sought-after coach, trainer, speaker, and writer, as well as the host of the Small Business Straight Talk Podcast and the creator of Leverage Lab®. She has more than a decade of experience helping small business owners maximize profits, reduce stress, and make time for what matters most by improving their time management and elevating their productivity!
Click play to learn:- How one small shift in Amber’s messaging blew up her business
- The 4 high-value activity buckets you need to make time for every week
- What to do when you’re spending all your time on client work
- Creating a time management system that works for YOU
- The *worst* productivity advice we all need to stop believing…
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1 hr 1 min - 42. How to Go From DOING It All to HAVING It All with Dr. Alessandra Wall
Working harder ISN’T working—especially for women. Contrary to what we were taught growing up, running faster, pushing harder, and putting in more hours isn’t the path to success. Dr. Alessandra Wall is here to show us a better way.
Dr. Wall has made it her mission to help women in leadership show up with full authority, grow their influence, and make a meaningful impact without sacrificing everything at the altar of success. Through her executive coaching and consulting firm, she helps advance executive women in STEM and finance. Her work has transformed the lives of hundreds of women and changed many workplaces for the better.
Click play to learn:
- How Wonder Woman Syndrome (doing it all yourself) is holding your business back
- Biggest hiring mistakes and how to build a profitable team to support you
- How to get out of the weeds of the day-to-day and step into the visionary role
- The Impact System for faster, easier decision-making
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1 hr - 41. How to Grow Your Business FASTER By Thinking Like a Doctor
Today we’re talking about one of the most important skills you can develop as an entrepreneur: the ability to diagnose problems in your business.
Not to solve them, although that’s important too! But that’s actually not the hard part. The hard part is figuring out what those problems ARE that are holding you back. It’s time to think like a doctor and get good at diagnosing…because the biggest obstacles in your business are the ones you aren’t aware of.
Tune in to learn:
- How to correctly diagnose any problem in your business
- The painful lesson I learned from treating the wrong problem
- What makes a great coach (and what to avoid)
- Training yourself to ask better-quality questions
- 3 questions that will change the course of your business
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About Blaze
From the publisher's feed
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!