On this episode of the Travis Makes Money podcast, Travis welcomes Ann Carden, a top business growth expert, marketing and sales strategist, and the founder and CEO of A. Carden Inc. With over 41 years of experience and a track record of building and selling seven businesses, Ann is renowned for her ability to help coaches, consultants, and entrepreneurs attract high-end clients and scale their businesses. Her “Expert In You” method and reputation for delivering high-touch, customized strategies have made her a sought-after mentor for those looking to multiply their income and impact.

On this episode we talk about:

Ann’s journey from selling craft classes as a child to building an international craft business before the internet era

The importance of merging passion with viable business opportunities

How to turn your expertise into a premium coaching or consulting business

Strategies for building authority, networking, and leveraging partnerships

The power of innovation, bootstrapping, and selling before you build

Top 3 Takeaways

Merge your passion with a proven business model—success comes from doing what you love, but only if there’s real market demand.

Package and sell your expertise: The fastest path to more income is often leveraging what you already know and are great at.

Relationships matter—what you know gets you started, but who you know takes you to the next level.

Notable Quotes

“If you can merge those two worlds—your passion and a viable business—you’ve got gold.”

“Have people vote with their wallets, not their words.”

“Start with what you’re already great at and package, market, and sell that to get started.”

Connect with Ann Carden:

LinkedIn: Ann Carden’s LinkedIn

Website: annlcarden.com

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