Ever had a dream client say “I just need to think about it”... and then disappear into thin air? You’re not alone and you’re definitely not powerless.

In this episode, I’m showing you exactly how to handle objections like a pro so you can stop getting ghosted and start closing sales with confidence (and zero awkward vibes).

What You'll learn:

• The 3 objection buckets that are blocking your sales
• What “I need to think about it” really means and how to respond
• My go-to reframe questions that flip "maybe" into "yes"
• How to handle objections without feeling pushy, weird, or salesy
• What to say when they say “it’s not the right time” or “I can’t afford it”
• The one simple automation that pre-sells your offer BEFORE the call

If you’ve been holding off on raising your prices because you’re scared people will say no, unsubscribe, or disappear - this episode is your permission slip to stop playing small.

I’m pulling back the curtain on our $74K launch and showing you how to raise your prices with clarity, confidence, and zero fluff. You’ll walk away knowing exactly how to position your next offer - and finally charge what you’re worth.

 What You'll Learn:

• The exact strategy behind our $74K price-rise launch (and why it was our easiest ever)
• Why your fear of “emailing too much” is costing you sales
• What I did instead of a webinar that still converted like crazy
• How we doubled the price of our course and still sold out
• The 6-step framework to raise your prices without freaking out
• Why no one’s going to give you permission - and why that’s a good thing

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In this episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on five specific things I had to stop doing to break past the 7-figure ceiling. These are the real mindset shifts, team decisions, and strategic pivots that helped me finally get out of my own way and grow - fast.You don’t scale by adding more. You scale by letting go.

 What You'll Learn:

• The sneaky habit that was capping my monthly revenue
• The one hire I made that you wouldn't expect
• The mindset shift that made people take my business seriously
• How I simplified my systems and unlocked major profit
• Why content alone won’t cut it if you want to scale
• The exact question I asked to find the real constraint in my biz

You can’t scale your creative business if you’re the bottleneck for everything. In this episode, we get real about why doing it all yourself feels “safe” but is actually the thing keeping you stuck, exhausted, and capped.

If hiring feels scary, messy, or overwhelming, this conversation will change how you see capacity, delegation, and growth. 

What You'll Learn:

• The sneaky reason creatives wait too long to hire - and why it backfires
• Why “it’s easier if I do it myself” is a growth killer
• How to increase capacity without hiring full-time or blowing your budget
• The real cost of poor hires - and when it’s time to let someone go
• Simple ways to get out of the Death Valley and create breathing room fast

If you’re heading into the holidays tired, frazzled, or feeling like this year happened to you, this reset is non negotiable.

 I’m walking you through the exact three-permission ritual I use myself and with my clients to close the year strong, clear the mental clutter, and step into January with actual confidence. If you want the new year to feel like a clean slate instead of a repeat of last year, this episode is your reboot.What You'll Learn:

• The permission you must give yourself first so your brain can actually believe bigger goals
• The honesty audit that exposes what’s quietly burning you out (and what needs to go)
• Why aligned decisions create an easier year than “try harder” goals ever will
• The truth about starting fresh - and why most creatives never actually do it
• The Stop-Keep-Start ritual I use every December to create my biggest years
• How to walk into January feeling calm, clear, and fully in CEO mode

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If your content feels invisible no matter how many times you post, this episode is the shift you’ve been missing. I sat down with JJ Peterson and we break down the storytelling mistakes that kill your engagement and shows you the exact way to make your audience see themselves in your message. If you want your marketing to finally land, this is your wake-up call. 

What You'll Learn:

• The simple story mistake that instantly disconnects your audience
• Why talking about “your story” often repels buyers instead of attracting them
• The narrative principle that makes people feel seen, understood, and ready to take action
• How to position yourself as the guide, not the hero, so your content actually converts
• The empathy plus authority combo that makes your message magnetic
• Why starting with the problem is the fastest way to hook attention online

If you’ve ever wondered how to go from overwhelmed creative to confident CEO, this episode is a must-listen. Laura sits down with creative powerhouses Kate Lawrence, Matt Lakajev, Jay Wright, and Sophie Lea to unpack the real, raw journey of scaling a business without burning out. Expect unfiltered stories, hard-won lessons, and a refreshing take on what actually moves the needle right now. 

What You'll Learn:

• The surprising content shift that’s helping creators stand out online
• Why “perfect” content is killing your reach - and what to post instead
• The mindset that turns scrappy side-hustlers into creative CEOs
• Real talk: charging what you’re worth when you’re a creative
• How to show up confidently online (even if you’re terrified)
• The one belief shift that helped these founders finally scale

Most business owners wait until January to start planning - but by then, it’s too late. In this episode, I’m walking you through the 5 exact end-of-year moves I use to set myself - and my clients - up for massive growth in the new year. If you want to start 2026 strong, this is your game plan. 

What You'll Learn:

• Why starting in January puts you way behind (and what to do instead)
• The 10x mindset shift that changed my entire business
• How to structure your year around your actual life
• A simple calendar strategy that will boost your cash flow
• The unpopular truth about burnout (and how to avoid it)
• What most creatives never give themselves permission to do - but should

If your business has hit a ceiling and you're craving that next level of growth, strategy alone won’t fix it. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 silent blindspots that are quietly sabotaging your momentum-and how to smash through them so you can finally scale with more freedom, income and ease.

What You'll Learn:

• Why your time is your most expensive resource (and how to treat it like one)
• The two ways to buy back time-without dropping the ball on quality
• The real reason your lead gen, sales or systems aren’t working (spoiler: it’s not your talent)
• The identity upgrade you need to become a 7-figure creative CEO
• How to know which of the 3 bottlenecks is holding you back right now
• The mindset trap keeping creatives stuck doing $10 tasks forever

If you're posting consistently but not seeing clients come through the door, this one's for you. In this episode, I'm sharing my 5-minute content plan that helps you map out a full week of scroll-stopping, client-booking content - even when you feel stuck and creatively drained.

 You'll learn:

• Why how-to content isn’t working anymore (and what to do instead)
• The 3 pillars you need to cut through the AI noise
• My exact strategy to map out a week of content in under 5 minutes
• What most creatives get totally wrong about content
• How to go from ghosting your audience to building real connection
• The swipe file that gives you 120 hook ideas (and how to get it)