Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop Culture Spin

What's the best way to build a business without burnout? What if you can only dedicate a third of your time to your dream? How do you know if you're doing enough of the right things - and what is just noise? And what does any of it have to do with cake?

Today, Annie P. is joined by Holly Marie Haynes, side hustle expert, lifetime Royal Family enthusiast, and creator of The CAKE method. Holly's system is astoundingly simple yet undeniably powerful. Plus, Annie and Holly take a moment to draw inspiration from Queen Elizabeth's long reign, and the brave, bold departure of Harry and Meghan.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

You know your market, your value proposition, and even your competitors' playbook - but how well do you know yourself? This week, TLTQ takes a walk on the woo-side of success with the marvelous and magnetic Randi Lee.

Human Design is like if Astrology, Quantum Physics, and the Enneagram had a baby and that baby amazingly knew everything about you. Even hardened skeptics will agree that it provides a powerful Owners Manual for your brain. What secrets might Human Design have in store for/about YOU and what the heck does any of it have to do with PT Barnum?

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

What comes first - a polished, magnetic message or the perfect platform? What really matters when it comes to visibility - is it truly all about your eyeliner or backdrop? How can a camera-shy business owner make a lasting impact?

This week, Annie P. is joined by the brilliant Margy Feldhuhn, CEO of Interview Connections and true crime enthusiast. This episode is jam-packed with gems about storytelling, style, and finding your own spotlight. Plus, Margy shares tips on how to prepare for your brightest (and darkest) moments.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

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How much of you is too much? We hear about authenticity, transparency, and uniqueness all the dang time. But, what does it really feel like to show up as 100% you? Is resilience a prerequisite or is it earned? And, how do we get past the fear of being judged?

This week's guest, Dre Valenzuela (aka The Cussing Coach) is no stranger to showing up bravely and boldly. From her language to her no-nonsense coaching style, Dre has crafted a brand all her own and made it profitable in under a year- during a pandemic! She and Annie P. discuss their own struggles with visibility and "toning it down" and draw inspiration from the unapologetic Queen of the Flute, Lizzo.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language - no seriously. F-Bombs abound.

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Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

Are you growing your business with your wellbeing in mind? Are you showing up with your profit in mind? According to this week's guest, the "secret sauce" of fulfillment is mastering both simultaneously. Easier said than done? Not when you bring intentionality and real data to your day-to-day operations.

Sandra Francisco has helped hundreds of small businesses launch, stand out, and scale. In this episode, she has a beautiful way of making everything from accounting to systems sound soothing and empowering. Then, in our pop culture segment, she proves that she's definitely the Grace to Annie P.'s Frankie. 

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Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

What keeps your fans returning, year after year? What stays in their hearts and grows with them? And - what is just noise? For most small businesses knowing what to ditch, what to delay, and what to double down on is a constant battle. What should we do when we simply cannot do it all?

In this week's episode, Annie P. is joined by Crista Grasso, serial entrepreneur with a heart of gold. Crista is an expert in whittling your business down to what truly matters - and what truly matters to her is Bret Michaels.

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Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

Which profession has a worse reputation - salespeople or lawyers? In this episode, Annie P. (of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy) sits down with Noel Bagwell, Esq., arguably the most ethical lawyer of all time.

Noel presents his fresh (and affordable!) approach to small business legal needs, debunks common attorney myths, and convinces Annie to read an Economics book and finally start Star Trek: Deep Space Nine. So - clearly, it's not to be missed.

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Connect with Noel through his website and LinkedIn.

Please be sure to use his Profit from Legal Scorecard, as mentioned in this week's homework!

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Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

How are you showing up in your business? How about online? Is your brand a true representation of your brilliance? Are you amplifying the best parts of your message with confidence and charm? If not, why not?

This week, Annie is joined by international branding expert and speaking coach, Suz Chadwick. Both 2nd-generation professional speakers, they share their secrets for standing out in noisy, crowded markets before tying it all to the phenomenon known as Lady Gaga. 

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Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

"Real wants to do business with real." We've all been told a million times that authenticity and transparency are essential, right? But - why does it actually matter?

This week, big-time marketer and multi-business-owner Ryan Alford breaks it all down and reminds us that building community and customer relationships is more important now than ever before. How can we plan ahead for when the world returns to "normal?" And - most importantly - what would Mr. Miyagi do?

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

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Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

How are you investing your time and energy as a small business owner? Are you spending the majority of your workday in your zone of genius? Or - like so many of us - are you determined to do damn-near-all of it yourself only to get mired in administrative muck?

This week, Annie P. Ruggles and Executive Coach Terry B. McDougall look at the solopreneur/freelancer and owner/employee dynamic. How do you know what to delegate? Is it insulting to assign certain tasks? And what does any of this have to do with the late great Alex Trebek?

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