Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts

In this episode, I speak with No BS Business Mentor, Lead Gen & Sales Expert, and Lover of All Things Online Marketing, Samatha Gladish.

She shares the story of how she started her own business, built the foundational elements of her business, and the “truth” behind entrepreneurship, including the ups, the downs, and everything in between. She also shares how she built her business before the age of social media.

Samantha hosts The Wellness Witch podcast, which is in the top 4% of podcasts globally. She is also the CEO of holisticwellness.ca - an online business that helps women optimize their health and hormones.

Through consistent imperfect action, Samantha learned how to market herself and grow her health coaching business to over half a million in sales. Although health and wellness are her first passions, she quickly fell in love with all things marketing, from writing sales copy, implementing tech, creating sales funnels, growing social media, running Facebook ads, and learning sales. From becoming an Amazon bestseller and launching one of Canada’s top podcasts with over 2+ million downloads, she would love to share her expertise with your audience.

Samantha knows exactly how to help others grow and scale their online wellness and coaching business to up-level their bank account - with alignment, ease, and flow.

Action Steps:

1. Sit with the question “is not investing in my business really about the money” - think deeper about the deeper meaning.
2. Start taking imperfect action
3. Focus on building connections in your business.

Connect with Samantha:
Business Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/samantha_gladish/
Wellness Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/holisticwellnesswitch/
Website: https://www.samanthagladish.com

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth

Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

In this episode, Jess and I talk about the masculine vs feminine of business, navigating the unfamiliar, starting a new business and deciding what feels good to you, structuring your business around your menstrual cycle, and much more.

She also shares an incredible mantra with the Employee to Boss listeners, which she usually only shares with her clients.

Jess is a mindset coach, podcast host and female leader guiding women to live a life far from average. Through her podcast, programs and social media platforms, Jess is here to give you all the tools, resources and wisdom you need to tap into your unlimited potential. Her impact is loud, intentional and inspired by the mission she knows she was put on this earth to make.

Action Steps:

1. Make journaling a part of your day
2. Do something in the morning that will make you feel good. This raises your vibration.
3. Really define how you want your business to be, and define your own brand. Get clear and make it unique

Connect with Jess:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessmartin__/
Abundant + Aligned Podcast: https://www.buzzsprout.com/1994389
Website: https://www.jessmartin.com.au
Mindset program: https://www.jessmartin.com.au/abundant-and-aligned-academy

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth
Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

In this episode, I speak with sales expert, Alyssa Moorhead. We talk about all things sales from ways to be better in sales, to finding leads this episode has it all. In this episode, Alyssa shares her unbelievably valuable sales formula, which is sure to get you more sales.

Alyssa is the owner of Nerve Client Studio, a Client Strategy Studio that takes 99% of the sales work off your plate and closes sales FOR you. The Nerve team helps passionate and innovative business owners curate their dream client roster + achieve beyond-their-dreams income through done-for-your sales services. At Nerve, we do sales differently- Not only do we nurture leads, but opportunities too; And we don’t just nurture, but we actually sign clients and opportunities. If you want sales taken off your plate by people who live for sales, Nerve is for you.

Action Steps:

1. Set specific income goals (get detailed)
2. Create a social graphic telling people how they can work with you (do this asap!)
3. Have 5 conversations with potential clients today

Connect with Alyssa:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nerveclientstudio/
Freebie: "Landing 100 Lucrative Leads" + it includes a free lead tracker
Work with Alyssa: Our DFY Sales Brochure (new site coming soon here too)
Book a free sales call party
Alyssa's friend/coach mentioned in this episode: Jen Hartmann, Neat Marketing

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth

Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

In this episode, I speak with Jennifer Subjeck-Fedus, the founder of 123MomSquad about how she navigates entrepreneurship while managing multiple chronic illnesses.

Born and raised in Buffalo, New York, Jennifer Subjeck-Fedus is the proud mother of two kids, a wife, and a chronic illness warrior. As the Founder of the 123 Momsquad Podcast, she is also a dynamic Entrepreneur and Mom Coach. With the publishing of her first children’s book in 2022, Jennifer has now also fulfilled her dream of becoming an author.

For over 20 years, Jennifer suffered from several chronic illnesses. After many surgeries and hospital visits, and suffering from endless chronic fatigue and pain, Jennifer realized that she’d been struggling for way too long, and decided to take no more.

From that moment, Jennifer stopped letting her chronic illnesses define her, learned to manage her symptoms and, most importantly, to love her life again! One of her main passions is helping others. Through her work, she seeks to support all the moms out there who are suffering from chronic illness and chronic pain. Jennifer sees herself as a brand that inspires women everywhere to lean into the power of positivity and togetherness. It is her goal to promote the impact of lifting one another up-even on the worst of days!

Action Steps:

1. Write down affirmations and put them in a place that you will see every day
2. Put your blinders on and ignore people who don’t believe in you
3. Stay hydrated — your health is so important

Connect with Jennifer:
Website: https://123momsquad.com
Podcast: https://123momsquad.com/podcast-3/
Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/@123momsquadwithjennielynn
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/lifebeyondchronicillness/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@jennielynn123momsquad
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jennie.lynn_/
Jenny’s Children's book: https://123momsquad.com/book/

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth
Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

In this episode, I asked you all on Instagram and Facebook about what you wanted to learn about when it comes to podcasting!

In this episode I answer questions about:

• Monetization
• Social Media & Business Strategies for podcasting
• How to come up with content consistently
• Investing in your podcast
• & more!

If you have questions you want me to answer during the next Q&A episode, please send me an email, at [email protected] or DM me on Insta!

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth

Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

Okay, no-creative-creatives. This one is for you!


In this episode, I speak with Hunter Lowder, the co-owner of Tortoise & The Bear, a business
strategy, operations, and mindset coaching company that supports visionaries in bringing their wild and crazy dreams to life.

We talk about how to build a business that works for YOU based on YOUR personality!

Coupling her past business experience as CEO of a multi-million dollar company with mindful coaching approaches, Hunter helps service-based business owners create and prioritize a strategic plan to grow their impact and move their business forward in a sustainable way.

After suffering severe burnout as a CEO, Hunter is passionate about building a business in alignment with her values. When she’s not helping clients fine-tune their operations, she’s likely dancing and singing karaoke with her husband, feeding her son’s football team, or hanging out at the beach with her fur babies.

Action steps:

1. Learn about yourself. If you are wanting to understand yourself better in business, take some personality assessments.
2. Solidify your values
3. Create SMART goals

Connect with Hunter:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tortoiseandthebear/
Free customer journey audit: https://www.tortoiseandthebear.com/podcast


Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth
Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

At the start of every year I hear people say one of two things (or both): I am finally going to start my podcast /or/ I am going to finally build my course.

Today's guest is Tracey Lewis Stoeckel, a coach who helps you create the course of your dreams. Tracey helps entrepreneurs create time freedom through transformative courses and group programs.

I hired Tracey last year to help me build my course, Great Guesting: How to be an Unforgettable Podcast Guest.

Tracey is awesome! After spending nearly ten years creating online courses and training for both higher education and corporate healthcare, she decided to take her show on the road and return to her entrepreneurial roots. She started my first business in the fourth grade.

Her mission is #nomorecrappycourses. She want to make sure that everyone who creates online training knows how to use learning theory and adult learner psychology to truly deliver the outcomes they are promising and that their audience is craving! She wants to make sure they know how to nurture engaged learners, use reinforcement and assessment, and utilize feedback to create raving fans who come back, again and again, wanting more!


Connect with Tracey:
3 Hacks for Courses that Actually Teach: www.traceyteaches.com/optin
FB: www.facebook.com/traceyteaches
Becoming a Course Creator https://www.facebook.com/groups/371311176754512
Instagam: Instagram.com/traceyteachesbiz
TikTok: tiktok.com/@traceylewisstoeckel
LinkedIn: www.traceyteaches.biz/linkedin

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth
Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

Happy new year and welcome back to another episode of the Employee to Boss podcast!

In this episode I break down the 6 steps to starting a podcast, including my favorite tips and tools. In 2023, I have a goal to help 50 people launch their podcasts -- will you be one of the 50?

By starting a podcast, YOU become the expert, YOU gain a new audience, YOU make more money, YOU get more clients, YOU see more success, YOU expand your reach, and YOU gain credibility. I am so excited about your journey to podcasting.

I am offering $300 off my podcast launch package when you mention this podcast episode. There is no better time than now!

I know you are ready to start, so go ahead and reach out to me and we will make the podcast dream a reality. I can't wait to see your show come to life!

My favorite tools:
Content Creation - Canva
Podcast Hosting - Spreaker
Editing - Adobe Audition
My free resources

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth

Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

Are you ready for the new year? Well this episode will get you ready!

Mary Giordano is a Certified Holistic Health and Mindset Coach, Plant-Based Nutritionist, RN, and CEO of JOY 360° Coaching where she help women cultivate joy and create a life they desire through sustainable mindset, movement, and healthy eating routines.

She has a B.S. in Nursing, an M.Ed. in Counseling Psychology, & several years of coaching experience. She knows how to make $h!t happen when it comes to living your best life. she recently left a 13.5-year career as an RN after working high acuity ER, Level I Trauma/Trauma ICU, and Urgent Care to pursue coaching full-time. As an RN, she learned how precious life is and she's now determined to help other women tap into their full potential and create a life they love!

Mary's course, "Make Shit Happen" is designed to create the next level you & cultivate joy through future-self design, intention setting, & daily micros-shifts. If you are looking to make actual changes in 2023 this is seriously the course for you!

BONUS: If you purchase the course before 12/14 @ 11:59, she is offering $200 off, a chance to win a 45 min 1:1 coaching session with her, and, if paid in full, you get 3 months of unlimited 1:1 support via a messaging app.

Action Steps:
1. Find your why
2. Be your most authentic self
3. Work on your mindset - start gratitude journaling and meditating
4. BONUS: Believe things will work out. “Failing is quitting or never starting.”

Connect with Mary:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thejoyformula/
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thejoyformula
Course: http://thejoyformula.me/enroll
Book Recs on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/shop/influencer-9121982d

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth

Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss

The Employee to Boss podcast is one year old today! & let me tell you, this year has been amazing.

In this episode, I recap the year including my business wins, my favorite podcast episodes, my favorite podcast tips, my favorite episodes & much more!

I feel SO blessed to have reached this achievement and I want to thank you all for listening.

I want to thank my listeners, clients, friends, and family for supporting me through this journey.

The powerful women I call my clients include:
Dr. Laura Foster, Soul Inspired Gurl: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/soul-inspired-gurl/id1609155424
Betsy O'Brien, The Bets Life: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-bets-life/id1644549737
Ronit Plank, Let's Talk Memoir: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lets-talk-memoir/id1612365112
Sherry and Estelle, Freelance Writing Direct: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/freelance-writing-direct/id1647429472
Sarah Kolis, Dressing Up with Sarah Kolis: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/dressing-up-with-sarah-kolis/id1654996671
The Harper Sisters, Third Party Official Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/third-party/id1636530798

& other clients this year include:
Liz Landeen, The Outdoor Entrepreneur: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-outdoor-entrepreneur/id1580772325
Jenelle Tremblett, Ebb and Glow: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/ebb-and-glow/id1535586395
Kelsey Formost, Find Your Magic: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/find-your-magic/id1578816163

I am so blessed. Thank you for listening.

To be a guest on my podcast, or to inquire about me being a guest on yours, please email me at [email protected]

Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst:
Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/
Podcast courses: https://hayleigh-s-school-2cca.thinkific.com/courses/great-guesting-how-to-be-an-unforgettable-podcast-guest
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/
Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/espressogrowth

Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com
Host your podcast on Spreaker: https://spreaker.pxf.io/Boss