So many entrepreneurs dream of elevating their business, attracting higher-level clients, charging what they’re truly worth, and creating a brand that feels effortless and refined. But most of them never actually make it there.

In this episode, Maddy breaks down the eight biggest mistakes that stop brilliant businesses from successfully upgrading their positioning. From thinking that changing prices is enough, to underestimating the power of experience, to panicking too soon, she shares the patterns she has seen over years of mentoring brands around the world, and what it really takes to step into a higher level with grace and confidence.

If you’re ready to understand the real difference between looking premium and being premium, this conversation is your reminder that elevation is an art, not an accident.

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In this episode, I sit down with Babar Askary, sales coach and expert in closing high-value deals. He’s helped thousands of entrepreneurs and sales professionals sell with clarity, confidence and impact. No gimmicks. No scripts. Just sharp, human strategy that works.

We talked about everything. It went in every direction. But at the core, it was all about sales.
What actually works. What keeps people stuck. How to move past outdated advice and show up with real authority.

Babar shares real insight, practical advice, and the kind of perspective that shifts how you approach selling. Whether you're a solo founder or scaling a team, this will hit home.

If you’re ready to stop guessing and start selling with intention, this one’s for you.

👇 Drop your biggest takeaway in the comments or leave a question for Babar.

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2026 is not about wishful thinking, it is about upgrades. In this episode Maddy recaps a turbulent 2025 and turns the five pillars of the CocoSpark Method into real resolutions you can actually keep: pricing and perceived value, a sharp sales pitch, a clear client experience workflow, a calm content system without overwhelm, and a simple focus plus network routine. Expect practical examples, a light cadence you can follow, and the energy to stay consistent all year.

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Today we're talking about the importance of networking, of attending networking events and how to behave to optimize your investment with James Lord, CEO of RSVP, a wedding club that organize events regularly for the members AND external people to meet. After all these years of experience, he'll share with us the Do/don't so you're ready for your next congress!

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Build a personal brand you can actually live in. In this episode, Maddy shares how her all-black uniform and hair pulled back started as survival during 12-hour wedding shoots and became a recognizable signature. You’ll learn why consistency beats intention, how a “detail, not a makeover” can do the heavy lifting, and simple exercises to find and repeat your own anchor. With real-world examples from icons like Karl Lagerfeld, Anna Wintour, Steve Jobs, and more, this is a practical guide to being unmistakably you.

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You paid for the map, so why are you still fighting the route? In this episode, Maddy dives deep into the five invisible barriers that keep ambitious founders and leaders from fully trusting, applying, and benefiting from the coaching, programs, and mentorships they invest in. From ego armor to control addiction, from emotional reactivity to the illusion of perfection, this is a masterclass on execution, accountability, and self-leadership. Learn how to stop interrupting your own growth, build an environment that makes success inevitable, and finally do what you said you would do. Featuring lessons from inside The C-Suite Club, where structure turns ambition into proof.

If you’re ready to stop second-guessing and start scaling, this episode is your permission slip to trust the damn process.

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Stepping into the premium market can feel intimidating.

You imagine clients with huge budgets, impossible expectations, and a lifestyle far away from yours. You wonder if you really belong there.

The truth is that most of what we believe about premium clients is wrong.

In this episode, I share the five things I wish I had known before working with high-level clients. Lessons that would have saved me years of stress, self-doubt, and overdelivering.

Here’s what you’ll learn:

• Why money is always about proportion, not careless spending

• Why a big budget doesn’t always mean crazy expectations

• Why client experience matters even more than the deliverable

• Why you must meet clients as equals, not fans

• Why projecting your own money story onto them will only hold you back

If you are ready to shift your mindset and step into this world with confidence and clarity, this conversation is for you.

And remember: these shifts are so much easier when you are not doing them alone. That is why we created the C-Suite Private Club: a space where ambitious entrepreneurs support each other, share openly, and normalize these conversations.

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How do you deliver a high-end experience… without overspending or overcomplicating everything?

In this episode, Maddy breaks down the real markers of premium perception, subtle precision, emotional touchpoints, and intentional design.

You’ll learn why extravagance isn’t what impresses your clients, and how simplicity, when mastered, becomes magnetic. Maddy also shares a personal shift she made in her own client gifting strategy that changed everything about how she’s perceived.

If you're ready to elevate your client journey with elegance and clarity, this episode is for you!

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Not every lead is your client. And that's a good thing.

In this episode, we’re unpacking one of the most overlooked shifts in high-level business: the power of pre-qualifying. If you've ever felt drained by endless DMs, ghost leads, or clients who were never aligned in the first place, this one’s for you.

We talk about how filtering is not about saying no. It’s about saying yes to the right people. You’ll learn how the way you structure your process can elevate your perceived value, protect your energy, and attract clients who are already aligned before they even reach out.

Because high-end doesn’t start at the price. It starts at the first interaction.

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What really drives word of mouth in a premium brand?

In this episode, Maddy shares how curated experiences, not chance, are the secret to being talked about in the right rooms.

Whether you’re building a product based business, designing an elevated client journey, or refining your brand presence, this episode will show you how to spark intentional, authentic buzz without asking for it.

Let’s make your brand unforgettable and unmissable.

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