In this podcast, Amanda Rae discusses the importance of balancing immediate survival mode with long-term business success. Emphasizing the need for solopreneurs to plan not just for their next sale, but for the next three and ten years, she highlights the value of setting clear, adaptable goals. Amanda also explores practical strategies for achieving these plans. Finally, she underscores the importance of continually reassessing and adjusting plans to ensure sustained growth and success.

“When you're a solo business owner, you have to gamble on yourself. You can take money and you can go and invest them in some way, shape, or form or you can invest them in you. When you invest in you and you take a gamble on yourself, you are in complete control.” — Amanda Rae

What You’ll Learn

00:52 Summer Planning for Success

04:28 Balancing Survival Mode and Long-Term Success Plans

11:36 Investing in Yourself for Long-Term Growth

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, Amanda Rae discusses her connection with the song "Thank You, Aimee," appreciating its clever lyrics and the theme of turning adversity into motivation, which she relates to her entrepreneurial journey. She emphasizes the importance of overcoming negativity and using criticism constructively to fuel personal and professional growth. Amanda reflects on the continuous personal development required in business and highlights the significance of managing emotions and staying resilient in the face of challenges. The podcast underscores the need for mindset shifts and emotional strength to navigate the entrepreneurial path effectively.

“A journey has lots of ups and downs, [so] instead of letting the naysayers and the haters and the gossips and the whisperers break you, fully, to where you stop and you give up, you use that as inspiration to keep going, to keep building, to keep getting better.” — Amanda Rae

What You’ll Learn

01:05 Relating Taylor Swift's "Thank You, Amy" to Personal and Entrepreneurial Growth

08:00 Overcoming Negativity and Embracing Growth in Entrepreneurship

14:23 Embracing Personal Growth and Emotional Resilience in Business

This episode of the HatsOff Podcast, hosted by Amanda Rae, delves into the common tendency to delay beneficial actions, whether it's getting a massage for physical relief or optimizing one's business with tools like 17hats. Amanda reflects on why people procrastinate on self-care and business improvements, emphasizing that taking small, proactive steps leads to greater productivity, happiness, and success. Through personal anecdotes and insights, the podcast encourages listeners to seize opportunities for growth and change their mindset from seeing necessary tasks as burdens to viewing them as pathways to improvement and fulfillment.

“You don't have to set everything up to get value, you just have to start.” — Amanda Rae

What You’ll Learn

01:35 Overcoming Procrastination: Embracing Actions for Personal and Professional Growth

05:39 Taking the First Steps: Breaking Down Barriers to Using 17hats Effectively

09:40 Seizing Growth Opportunities: Transforming Challenges into Advantages

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, Amanda Rae explores strategies to overcome the "boogeyman under the bed" syndrome, where overwhelming projects become paralyzing. She stresses the importance of separating emotional baggage from the project itself, focusing solely on the tasks at hand. When dealing with complex tasks like workflows, tackle one section at a time, starting with your most profitable revenue stream and writing down each step in your process. By approaching projects incrementally and methodically, you can reduce overwhelm and steadily progress toward completion.

What You’ll Learn

00:33 Overcoming Overwhelming Tasks

04:21 Stripping Away Emotional Baggage

08:31 Planning and Building Confidence Step-by-Step

14:39 Tackling Workflow Projects: Break It Down and Focus on One Section

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, Amanda Rae emphasizes the importance of practice in achieving business success. She explains that consistent practice builds confidence, which is crucial for performing well under pressure and gaining clients' trust. Amanda offers practical tips on effective practice methods, such as recording and reviewing scripts and refining workflows step by step. She concludes by encouraging listeners to incorporate daily practice into their routines to foster continuous growth and improvement in their business.

“Practice, practice, practice, because when you get to the moment that you actually have to do it, now you're going to say it with confidence, which at the end of the day is going to give you a better result.” — Amanda Rae

What You’ll Learn

02:29 Building Confidence Through Practice

07:49 What Confidence Looks Like: Communication Tips

12:01 Mastering the Art of Practice: Improving Your Pitch

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, Amanda Rae delves into common misconceptions and assumptions in business that may hinder growth. She explores the pitfalls of low pricing strategies, the drawbacks of striving for perfection in aesthetics, and the importance of streamlining client scheduling. Additionally, she emphasizes the benefits of niche specialization over offering a broad range of services and discusses the necessity of embracing automation for improved client engagement. Through insightful anecdotes and practical advice, Amanda encourages listeners to reassess their business practices and prioritize strategies that lead to long-term success.

“Instead of looking for the next thing that is going to spark your growth, think about what you're doing now and can you do it better.” — Amanda Rae

What You’ll Learn

04:48 Misconceptions About Pricing

08:30 Why Perfection Isn't Key to Success

11:21 Why Client-Driven Schedules May Be Hurting Your Efficiency

13:51 The Downsides of Offering Too Many Services in Your Business

17:46 How Automation Boosts Client Engagement and Conversions

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, the CEO of 17hats, Amanda Rae, and guest, Carissa Woo delve into the critical role of automation and process in business growth. They emphasize how lead automation and immediate engagement can significantly enhance client trust and conversion rates. Amanda highlights the newly launched Marketplace by 17hats, connecting users with verified, successful partners to share practical tools and strategies. This episode also offers advice for solopreneurs on maintaining resilience, creating a vision with clear milestones, and the importance of proactive client communication for sustained success.

What You’ll Learn

02:48 Exploring Amanda's Roots: Growing Up in Small-Town Texas

17:34 The Beginnings of 17hats: From User to CEO and Beyond

22:49 Mastering Lead Automation: Boosting Engagement and Conversions

36:51 Launching the 17hats Marketplace: Connecting Consumers with Verified Experts

41:05 Staying True to the Vision: Evolving with Simplicity and Robustness

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, Amanda Rae shares practical advice for solopreneurs striving to balance business and family life. She emphasizes the importance of embracing one's current capacity and cherishing small moments with loved ones. The podcast offers heartfelt insights and actionable strategies for navigating the challenges of solopreneurship while nurturing meaningful relationships.

This episode of the HatsOff Podcast dives into creative ideas for reels on social media platforms. Host Amanda Rae shares various content ideas and strategies for those who might feel stuck or uncertain about what to post. She emphasizes the importance of engaging with your audience through authentic and relatable content, such as behind-the-scenes glimpses, client testimonials, progression stories, and tips and tricks related to your industry. Additionally, Amanda encourages consistency and experimentation, reminding listeners that success on social media requires dedication and a willingness to adapt and grow.

“I think [it] is so important to reveal [your] products, transformations, things you bought, things you're doing because again, you are your brand, you are the number one representation, you are the walking billboard for your brand all the time. So people need to see your face and they need to recognize your face." — Amanda Rae

What You’ll Learn

01:37 Optimizing Your Time on Social Media

05:07 Social Media Marketing Ideas

In this episode of the HatsOff Podcast, host Amanda Rae, the CEO of 17hats and special guest, Emily Warren from the 17hats team discuss the newly launched 17hats Marketplace. The Marketplace connects buyers with trusted professionals offering templates and services for small businesses. The marketplace aims to provide valuable resources for small business owners, showcasing exclusive items and processes to enhance business operations. Amanda and Emily emphasize the importance of community support and learning from successful business owners to navigate challenges and grow in the small business industry.

“Our current marketplace sellers are people who are in the grind right now, they are current small business owners. It just means that their templates are that much more effective, [and is] what’s propelling their business forward.” — Emily Warren

What You’ll Learn

02:47 A Deep Dive into 17hats Marketplace Templates and Beyond

11:09 Cultivating Trust: The Quality Assurance Process of 17hats Marketplace

20:06 May Marketplace Madness: Exclusive Daily Features Await!