Managed Chaos Podcast

🚨 New Guest Episode! Let’s talk SEO. 🚀🎙️

SEO can feel like a mystery… but it doesn’t have to be! This week on Managed Chaos, @Katrina Purcell sits down with the amazing Meg Clarke of Clapping Dog Media to break down how to make SEO work for your business—without the technical overwhelm.

💡 In this episode, we cover:

✅ What SEO actually is (and why it’s not just keywords)

✅ Simple, impactful SEO strategies you can start using today

✅ How to get found online without sketchy tactics

Meg has spent nearly a decade helping businesses improve their Google rankings, and now she’s on a mission to make SEO fun, empowering, and wildly impactful—so you don’t want to miss this one!

🎧 Tune in now & start getting found online!

🔗 Learn more about Meg & Clapping Dog Media:

🌐 Website: https://clappingdogmedia.com/

🎉 Search Party: https://clappingdogmedia.com/search-party/

🛠️ Get Poppy SEO Tool: https://getpoppy.ai/?coupon=REFERRAL&affiliate=megc

#ManagedChaosPodcast #SEO #SearchEngineOptimization #GetFoundOnline #BusinessGrowth #MarketingTips #SEOForStartups

🚨 Hiring for growth? It’s harder than it looks.

You’ve got a team of doers, but where are the big-picture thinkers? You’re bringing in great employees, but something is still missing—that X factor that actually moves the needle. Sound familiar? You’re not alone.

In this episode of Managed Chaos, we’re breaking down:

✅ How to build the right team structure for scaling

✅ The difference between doers, thinkers, and leaders (and why you need all three)

✅ Why hiring great people isn’t enough—if the timing & structure are wrong

Scaling isn’t just about adding more people—it’s about adding the right people at the right time. Let’s talk about it. 🎙️

🎧 Subscribe now !

🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:

Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachelanderson

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.managedchaospodcast.com

#ManagedChaosPodcast #ScalingTeams #StartupHiring #BusinessGrowth #Leadership #WorkSmarterNotHarder

🚨 Too many forms, too many steps… and why is there a carrier pigeon involved?! 😵‍💫If onboarding a new client (or handling any process in your business) feels like an obstacle course, you’re not alone. Many startups struggle with broken systems that create more chaos than clarity—and it’s costing time, money, and momentum.In this episode of Managed Chaos, we break down:✅ Why processes fall apart as businesses grow✅ The hidden costs of inefficiency (and how to fix them)✅ Simple, actionable strategies to streamline operations and scale smarter💡 Because running a business is hard enough—your processes shouldn’t make it more challenging.🚀 We’re also gearing up for SXSW! If you’re attending, come check out our workshop, where we’ll share even more tools and strategies to help startup leaders manage the chaos. 📢 We want to hear from you! Take our survey and let us know what topics interest you most for our workshop: https://forms.gle/NAR2oLtq3zGAM2PZ7🎧 Tune in now & let’s fix the chaos!#ManagedChaosPodcast #podcast #startuplife #businessgrowth #leadership #streamlineprocess #worksmarternotharder

📈Q4 investment trends are in—what do they mean for 2025?

In this episode ofManaged Chaos, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson dive intothe biggest funding trends from Q4 2024 and what they tell us about the startup investment landscape moving forward.

💰Key takeaways:
✅ Are we heading back to 2021-level funding, or was that a fluke?
✅ Why late-stage investments dominated the market in 2024
✅ The rise of angel investors and how to position yourself for funding
✅ Why bootstrapping and customer revenue might be your best bet

Whether you're a founder looking for funding, an investor watching the trends, or just curious about where the money is flowing, this episode breaks it all down.

🎧Watch now & subscribe for more startup insights!

#ManagedChaosPodcast #StartupFunding #InvestmentTrends #Q4Roundup #BusinessGrowth

In this episode of Managed Chaos, Rachel Anderson sits down with Mary Lemmer to explore how improv skills can make you a better leader, speaker, and decision-maker. Whether you’re pitching investors, leading a team, or handling unexpected challenges, the ability to think on your feet is a game-changer.💡 In this episode, we cover:✅ How improv builds confidence and adaptability✅ Practical exercises to sharpen your communication skills✅ Why embracing uncertainty makes you a stronger leaderIf you’ve ever struggled with public speaking, handling tough conversations, or making quick decisions, this episode is for you! 🎙️🚀🎧 Watch now & don’t forget to subscribe for more!#ManagedChaosPodcast #ImprovForBusiness #LeadershipSkills #PublicSpeaking #ThinkOnYourFeet #BusinessGrowthMary Lemmer is a globally recognized speaker, author, and entrepreneur who helps leaders and teams thrive in uncertainty using her innovative approach that blends improv comedy, research-backed techniques, and decades of experience as an entrepreneur, investor, and executive. A TED speaker and Second City-trained improviser, Mary has worked with Fortune 100 companies, fast-growing startups, and top universities to enhance communication, collaboration, and creativity in leaders and teams. Her TED Talk, "How Improv Can Improve Your Leadership & Life," has inspired audiences worldwide with practical tools for creatively navigating change and managing complexity. With humor and heart, Mary equips leaders to handle anything that comes their way.Learn more about Mary:https://www.chooseimprove.com/https://www.chooseimprove.com/how-to-handle-anythinghttps://lifeimprovised.substack.com/

Resilience is not just getting back up after you’ve been knocked down or how you recover from setbacks. While that is part of it, the bigger piece is how you adapt and thrive amidst disruption and chaos. But over the last decade, "resilience" has been thrown around so much that it has almost lost its meaning.

Today, we'll share our predictions for the key business trends in 2025. Will we be right? Will we be wrong? Tell us in the comments whether you're watching or listening.

The hosts shift gears to review the business trends that shaped the second half of 2024. From technological innovations to workplace culture shifts, they reflect on their predictions and evaluate how they held up. Did their forecasts hit the mark, or were they off base? Tune in for a lively discussion and share your thoughts on the trends that made waves this year!

In this episode of Managed Chaos, Katrina Purcell and Rachel Anderson tackle a tough but relatable leadership dilemma: knowing when to let someone go. Using a real-life case study, they discuss clear communication, accountability, and maintaining trust when managing contractors or employees. Gain valuable insights into handling difficult conversations, preserving professionalism, and fostering growth for everyone involved. Tune in to learn strategies that balance empathy and business needs in moments of leadership challenge.

In this episode of Managed Chaos, Katrina Purcell sits down with risk strategist and entrepreneur Rosalie Ennes to explore the multifaceted world of risk in startups. Discover how to embrace calculated risks, identify potential threats, and build a culture that empowers your team to take chances. From mindset strategies to efficient resource allocation, Rosalie shares practical insights and real-world examples. Whether you're a risk-taker or risk-averse, this episode is packed with actionable advice to guide you through the challenges of scaling your venture.

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