📌 Picture this: You're facing a critical deadline, the pressure is on, and you must make a quick decision with limited information. Sound familiar? Decision-making in a startup can feel like navigating a minefield blindfolded. But it doesn't have to be that way.

In this episode of Managed Chaos, we dive into practical strategies for making high-stakes decisions with clarity and confidence. Whether you're leading a startup, managing a team, or handling big choices in your career, these insights will help you navigate uncertainty like a pro.

🔍 What You'll Learn:

✅ How to balance intuition and data when making decisions

✅ Strategies for managing risk in fast-paced environments

✅ The role of delegation and collaboration in smart decision-making

✅ Common pitfalls and how to avoid decision fatigue

💡 About the Podcast:

Managed Chaos is your go-to resource for mastering leadership, growth, and operations in dynamic business environments.

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Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader

Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

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

🎧 Listen now and take control of your decision-making!

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🎙️ Data is powerful—when you know how to use it.Sometimes, the language we use to interpret data comes from our own industry, department, or role, and it can cause valuable insights to get lost in translation. That’s where the power of data stories comes in.In this week’s episode of Managed Chaos, we dive into:✅ What makes data stories so impactful✅ How to use them to connect with teams, stakeholders, and investors✅ Strategies for turning raw numbers into actionable insights💡 Because data isn’t just numbers—it’s a story waiting to be told.🎧 Listen now and learn how to unleash the full potential of your data!🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.managedchaospodcast.com#managedchaospodcast #data #startupsuccess #businessgrowth #leadership #ScalingSmart

🚀 Startup conference season is here—are you ready to make the most of it? Conferences seem like the perfect place to network, meet investors, and grow your startup—but once you get there, it’s easy to feel overwhelmed, struggle to find the right people, or miss out on key moments.In this episode of Managed Chaos, @Rachel Anderson sits down with investor Jenn Summe to give you the inside scoop on how to navigate the chaos of startup events and actually make them work for you.💡 Jenn Summe is a Partner at Primordial, where she invests in early-stage tech startups across North Carolina. She’s also the co-founder of LiLa (Ladies Investing/Local Angels) and is dedicated to educating and supporting women in angel investing and the startup ecosystem. With deep roots in the early-stage investment world, Jenn knows exactly what founders should focus on when networking and pitching at conferences.🎧 In this episode, we cover:✅ How to connect with the right investors and startup leaders✅ The best way to maximize your time at conferences✅ Pro tips for avoiding conference burnout (yes, it’s real!)💡 If you’re attending a startup event this season, don’t go in unprepared—tune in and get the strategies you need to succeed!🎧 Listen now & subscribe so you never miss an episode! 🔔🔗 Connect with Jenn Summe:Primordial (Early-stage tech investments in NC): https://primordial.ioLiLa (Ladies Investing/Local Angels): https://www.lilainvesting.comJenn Summe on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jennsumme🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.managedchaospodcast.com#ManagedChaosPodcast #managedchaospodcast #conference #networking #investorinsights #businessgrowth #scalingsmart

🔥 We made it to SXSW, and now we’re bringing the experience to you! 🔥From networking wins to scaling strategies to accidentally dancing with a sloth (yes, really)—we’re giving you an inside look at what it was like to bring Managed Chaos to one of the biggest events for startups and innovation.💡 In this special SXSW episode, we break down:

✅ The power of networking (even in unexpected places)✅ Key insights from startup leaders & investors✅ What we learned from hosting our first SXSW workshop!✅ And, of course, a few chaotic moments along the way…A huge THANK YOU to everyone who supported us and helped make this workshop happen. If you missed SXSW, this episode is your inside scoop.🎧 Listen now & subscribe so you never miss an episode! 🔔🔗 Connect with us on LinkedIn:Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leaderKatrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

🌐 Visit the Managed Chaos website: www.managedchaospodcast.com#SXSW #ManagedChaosPodcast #StartupLife #ScalingSuccess #BusinessGrowth #LiveFromAustin

🚀 Your personal brand isn’t just about you—it’s the secret sauce that sets your startup apart.

In a crowded market, trust and credibility are everything. Your personal brand can be the difference between blending in or standing out, attracting investors or getting overlooked, building loyal customers or constantly chasing new ones.

In this episode of Managed Chaos, we’re breaking down:
✅ How to build a personal brand that fuels business growth
✅ Why trust and credibility are key to standing out
✅ How to do it without adding more chaos to your already busy life

💡 Because when done right, your personal brand isn’t extra work—it’s a business advantage.

🎧 Watch now and start building a brand that works for you! 🔔

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• Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachel-anderson-human-centric-leader
• Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

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

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🚀 Your tech stack should help you scale—not slow you down. 😵‍💫Startups love a good tool, but too many end up drowning in complicated, overpriced, and unnecessary tech. The result? More chaos, less efficiency, and a whole lot of frustration.In this episode of Managed Chaos, we’re tackling:✅ How to build a tech stack that actually supports growth✅ The biggest mistakes startups make with software & tools✅ When to invest in tech—and when to ditch it💡 Because throwing more tools at a problem doesn’t fix bad processes.🎧 Watch now and make sure your tech is working for you—not against you.#ManagedChaosPodcast #techstack #StartupTools #businessgrowth #scalingsuccess #worksmarternotharder #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. 🎙️

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Katrina Purcell: linkedin.com/in/katrinapurcell

Rachel Anderson: linkedin.com/in/rachelanderson

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

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🚨 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!

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