Unfiltered Entrepreneur by Ashli Pollard - Business Tips for Digital Service Based Founders and Agencies

In this episode of Unfiltered Entrepreneur, I share the strategies that I would employ if I had to start my business from scratch today. From the crucial importance of building an email list on day one to the value of investing in strategic mentorship, I share actionable steps to get you on the right track. Remember: It's not hard, it's new. You got this!

02:26 — Starting a Business from Scratch

03:51 — The Power of Email Marketing

07:01 — Leveraging Social Media: Daily Reels Strategy

09:16 — Building a Sales Funnel

11:48 — Investing in Mentorship and Courses

14:11 — Branding: When and How to Invest

17:55 — Running Your Business Solo

20:52 — The Importance of Commitment: No Backup Plan

Resources:

· The Do-ers Library

· Work with Ashli

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Feeling stuck in your entrepreneurial journey? You're not alone. In this episode, I dive into the nuances that distinguish good entrepreneurs from great ones. We’ll cover the importance of hard work over innate talent, and I’ll even share some personal stories of struggle and success when I was first getting started. I challenge the myth of 'ideal' opportunities and stress the necessity of finding joy in the mundane and boring aspects of work. By embracing consistency, sacrifice, and a love for the practice, I believe anyone can achieve greatness.

02:26 — Welcome Back to Unfiltered Entrepreneur

02:47 — Good vs. Great Entrepreneurs

03:49 — The Myth of Talent vs. Hard Work

07:48 — Falling in Love with the Practice

12:58 — The Antidote to Burnout

24:39 — Accepting Less to Achieve More

27:07 — Choosing Your Hard

Resources:

· Join The Do-ers

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Are you struggling to find clarity and get unstuck in your business? Ever felt like your brain is so cluttered that even the simplest decision feels like too much? In this episode, I’m going to share with you one crucial tip that could change your life: walking. Discover how taking time to walk without distractions can unlock creativity, sharpen your problem-solving skills, and bring you closer to your business goals. Evidenced by great thinkers such as Einstein and Steve jobs, you just might want to add this to your daily routine.

00:00 — Welcome to The Unfiltered Entrepreneur

02:33 — Could Walking Change Your Life?

04:27 — Scientific and Historical Insights on Walking

09:04 — Tips to Incorporate Walking into Your Routine

Resources:

· Be Useful - Arnold Schwarzenegger

· Listen to Unfiltered Entrepreneur: How to Get Unstuck and Take Action TODAY

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Feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unable to take the next step in your business or life? In this week's episode, we'll explore how to break free from overthinking, overcome the fear that holds you back, and take actionable steps to regain your momentum. I'll share personal insights, practical tips, and even a special challenge for you to try this week to help you push past your comfort zone. You got this!

00:00 — Welcome to The Unfiltered Entrepreneur + Get a Free Audit!

01:45 — Are You Feeling Stuck?

03:07 — The Importance of Momentum

04:08 — Overthinking and Fear

09:29 — Comparison and Authenticity

11:12 — The Ladder Challenge: Digging Deeper into Fears

12:55 — Reflecting on Your Journey

15:45 — My Challenge for You this Week

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Building a business is not easy. Feeling stuck? You’re not alone. This episode I dive into common business challenges that every entrepreneur goes through regardless of their success level. We’ll go over the four stages of business growth: Test, Build, Scale, and Minimize and how to determine what stage your business is currently in with this quiz. My goal is to help you gain confidence and clarity as you continue on your entrepreneurial journey!

00:00 — Welcome to back to Unfiltered Entrepreneur

00:28 — Common Business Challenges

02:41 — Identifying Your Business Stage

04:22 — The Four Stages of Business Growth

05:17 — The Test Phase

06:55 — The Build Phase

11:27 — The Scale Phase

17:20 — The Minimize Phase

20:28 — Final Thoughts & Next Steps

Resources:

· Listen to Unfiltered Entrepreneur: Are You Building a Community or an Audience?

· The Expansion Method Training

· Will Smith - Building the Perfect Wall

· Listen to “Cocky”

· What Stage is Your Business In?

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What kind of following are you building? How are they engaging with you? Are you building something where people are there for you? We’re tackling that crucial difference between having an audience and building a community. The most important thing I think you need is genuine connections because a community not only buys products but also buys into values, missions, and visions. I give you strategies towards building a community and making you feel like they’re a part of the journey with you too. Show the process. Creating shared experiences makes it so you come out as honest and sincere over your content. This is for any entrepreneur who is aiming to cultivate a loyal and engaged community around their brand - I know exactly what you need! Be sure to subscribe for more insights on how to grow a community, and listen to bite sized business tips with “The Daily Hype” and in-depth business trend analysis with “Cocky”.

00:00 — Exciting Updates for the Year

00:47 — New Podcasts in the Family

01:29 — Audience vs. Community: Key Differences

02:58 — Building a Hot Audience

04:33 — Engagement Strategies

06:11 — Creating a Content Machine

07:47 — Fostering Deeper Connections

08:51 — Invitation to Participate

13:43 — Consistency is Key

15:57 — Final Thoughts and Call to Action

Resources:

· Listen to “The Daily Hype”

· Listen to “Cocky”

· Listen to Unfiltered Entrepreneur “Are You Building a Brand, a Business or a Following?”

· DM us on @thedoersworld on how you’re planning to grow this year!

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2024 has been the worst year of my life. There have been so many lessons both personally and professionally, with so many issues cropping up that I had to tackle and address. I want to share pretty candidly what challenges I faced this year and the growth I experienced because of it. We’re getting into the importance of reaching out to your mentors, doing a profit/loss statement for my many businesses, and the two pieces of advice that leaned on the most: 'trim the fat' and re-evaluating the 'hire slow, fire fast' principle. Despite this insanely tough year, I’m committed to moving forward because I love this work and I think we are heading into 2025 the clearest and strongest that we have ever been. We’re laser focused on the Doer's Library and nationwide in-person events and as a stronger team. Join me as I offer the insight and practical advice I wish I had for navigating business hurdles and embracing personal and professional growth.

00:00 — Welcome to the Unfiltered Entrepreneur

02:49 — Reflecting on a Challenging Year

03:15 — Seeking Advice and Leaning on Mentors

05:51 — Lessons Learned and Moving Forward

10:41 — Trimming the Fat: Streamlining the Business

20:25 — Reevaluating Hiring Practices: Hire Fast, Fire Slow or Hire Slow, Fire Fast?

26:44 — Looking Ahead to 2025

Resources:

· Listen to The Unfiltered Entrepreneur “THE FULL OVERVIEW OF HIRING, MANAGING + LEADING A TEAM (EVEN IF YOU JUST STARTED)”

· Get the Profit & Loss Statement with The Doers Free Trial!

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You’ve done all the right things. You have an idea, a business, and you’re doing the work but… something just isn’t clicking. Why? Well, I believe that it comes down to the societal expectations placed on us, and the current state of “hustle culture” right now. And you know what? Entrepreneurship IS hard. This is not a you problem. This is challenging to so many people across the board. But, at the same time, entrepreneurship is freedom. So I’m going to get into 6 mindset reframes that are going to help you change your approach to being an entrepreneur. From perfectionism, to the lone wolf mentality, to the power of saying no, normalizing failure, redefining success, and finding your inherent strengths, I’m giving you all of my advice on how to conquer these challenges and mental blocks and reach the next level of business ownership. Remember to accept and love yourself, and that no one but you gets to define what a successful business is.

00:00 — Welcome to The Unfiltered Entrepreneur

02:29 — The Challenges of Entrepreneurship

03:03 — Societal Pressures on Women Entrepreneurs

03:52 — Rejection of Hustle Culture

08:19 — The Myth of Perfectionism

12:48 — The Lone Wolf Mentality

16:02 — The Power of Saying No

20:01 — Embracing Failure

25:57 — Redefining Success

30:23 — Inherent Strengths of Women

34:04 — Accepting Yourself

Resources:

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Running a business is HARD. There’s a million things to do. But how are we supposed to get all of it done? I’m giving you a sneak peak into The Doers Library by walking you through my strategies for getting organized to maximize productivity. Stop making your Quarter 4 full of sales pressure and start to build up your Quarter 1 so that you can kick back with your family and relax during the holidays. You’ll learn all about the Eisenhower Matrix, the SMART goal framework, and the Pomodoro technique for effective time management. If you want even more tips and tricks for how to get stuff done and set yourself up for success throughout the year, there’s tons of resources in the Doer's Library, with its pre-written templates and resources designed to help solopreneurs and small businesses reduce costs and operate efficiently. Set those SMART goals, and let’s get to work!

00:00 — Introduction

02:48 — Planning for a Productive Year

03:52 — Introducing The Doer's Library

05:13 — Boosting Productivity with the Eisenhower Matrix

07:48 — Setting SMART Goals for Success

10:57 — Mastering Focus and Time Management

16:12 — Making Productivity Work for You

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Social media is important. You have to have a social media presence. You need a following to make it. We’ve heard all of that, and more. But trends online are constantly changing, so how do we stay up to date? I’m diving into critical shifts currently happening in the marketing and business spheres. I’m going to challenge traditional beliefs about branding, storytelling, quality video content, and aggressive social media strategies. We’re also getting into the diminishing role of branding, the evolution of networking, and on-the-rise concepts like 'build with me' content and secondary characters in marketing. This is a wake-up call for entrepreneurs to adapt and evolve your strategies to stay relevant in the fast-changing business landscape.

00:00 — What You Need to Know about Socials

05:03 — The Death of Traditional Branding

09:52 — The Rise of Video and Social Media Survival

13:04 — The Power of Storytelling in Marketing

20:24 — Networking and Live Events: The New Frontier

23:03 — Email Marketing and Blog Posts: A New Approach

28:25 — Investing in Service-Based Businesses

32:00 — How You Can Move Forward

Resources:

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