Bombshell Business Podcast with Amber Hurdle
211 episodes - English - Latest episode: 12 days ago - ★★★★★ - 147 ratingsDriven women business owners and leaders passionately improve the lives of their families, employees, communities and the customers they serve. These female professionals join Amber Hurdle each week as she uses her experience working with international celebrities, Fortune 100 companies and small businesses to show women how to increase their self-awareness, build their confidence, improve their communication, and ultimately ground themselves in their personal power. Through strong company cultures, branding, marketing, networking, business systems and smart employee practices, women in business can and will change the world.
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59: Why You Need to Plan NOW for Your 2019 Event with Emily Murnen
November 07, 2018 18:13 - 38 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle talks to Bombshell Business Expert Emily Murnen about the exact details you need to consider now for your future event. Whether you are hosting a conference or an in-store event, Emily has the goods on how to make it awesome! From actual strategies to to accurately budget for your event to timelines and marketing, this is a must-listen to episode if you are even thinking about hosting an event in the coming year! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.f...
58: How to Get Back in the Driver’s Seat with Easy Meal Planning with Kirbee Miller
October 31, 2018 07:30 - 39 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Bombshell Business Lifestyle Expert, Kirbee Miller about how to get back in the driver’s seat with easy meal planning. As a busy Bombshell Business Woman It is refreshing to stay in budget and still have satisfying meals. So, listen in to learn how to save time and eat well, and let’s get back in the driver’s seat with Kirbee’s meal planning tips. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
57: How to Repurpose Content to Ease Your Holiday Workload with Haley Walden
October 18, 2018 16:35 - 30 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle talks to Bombshell Business Expert Haley Walden about how to repurpose your content to ease your holiday workload. Full show notes are available on The Bombshell Business App or at amberhurdle.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
56: The Secret to Finding the Best Employees with Rebecca Barnes Hogg
October 10, 2018 07:00 - 30 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Bombshell Business Expert Rebecca Barnes Hogg, who reveals how to find the best employees for your business. She explains how to create your recruiting and hiring vision, how to build your employer brand, and how to create a plan of action on how you are going to hire. From financial readiness to legal issues and beyond, Rebecca sets you up for new hire success! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adcho...
55: Behind the Scenes at Bombshell Central - Content Calendar & Social Media Strategy with Abby Hyman
October 03, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Bombshell Business Expert on Social Media, Abby Hyman, who is also Amber Hurdle Consulting’s Marketing and Public Relations team member. Together, they pull back the curtain to reveal how they figured out their working rhythm, how exactly they approach their content calendar and social media strategies, and they even share the exact tools they use to make it all happen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone....
Download the FREE Bombshell Business App by Amber Hurdle (Bonus Episode)
September 18, 2018 07:00 - 16 minutesThe Bombshell Business App is live and ready for you to download for free on the App Store, on Google Play or via the web app. I would cherish a rating and review so it can be seen and downloaded by as many aspiring Bombshells as possible! How Do You Download the Bombshell Business App? Simply follow one of these links to download the version that is right for your operating system: App Store/iPhone or iPad: https://itunes.apple.com/us/app/bombshell-business-app/id1435397140?ls=1...
54: How to Plan Your Wardrobe to Survive the Season Transition with Kirbee Miller
September 12, 2018 07:00 - 36 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Bombshell Business Expert on Lifestyle, Kirbee Miller, about how to harness the season transition to get our wardrobe basics straight, survive the daily weather changes, and still look totally pro. Kirbee explains to Bombshells how to cut the clutter, get organized, build a fool-proof wardrobe toolkit and create a “fashion buffet.” To get her step-by-step advice, be sure to tune in! Links and Mentioned Resources 25: Ho...
53: 3 Strategies to Increase Your Revenue with Alex Hubenthal
September 05, 2018 07:00 - 47 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interview Bombshell Business Expert on Financial Acumen, Alex Hubenthal, who shares his exact 30-day process to prepare your business finances for 2019, including how to benchmark, how to establish your targets and how to budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
52: How to Maximize Your Conference or Event Attendance with Emily Murnen
August 29, 2018 07:00 - 51 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Bombshell Business Expert Emily Murnen about how to get a true ROI on your time and financial investments when attending a conference or other event. Emily shares how to identify what events to go to, how to prepare for the event and navigate the agenda, how to plan your own hosted event at a larger event, how to effectively take notes, as well as how to follow up with the awesome people you network with while going the extra mile to create genuine rela...
51: The Exact Steps to Finding Your Voice in Your Writing
August 15, 2018 22:39 - 34 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Haley Walden, Bombshell Business Expert on Copy Writing and Editing, about how to find your unique voice in your writing so you can have a consistent brand experience. With website copy, social media, blog posts, YouTube descriptions and more demanding a familiar and common voice, entrepreneurs must master the voice of their brand so the customer or prospect experience is the best it can be. Learn more about your ad ch...
50: How to Shift Gears & Become Uber-Productive After Summer with Mary Barbee
August 08, 2018 17:56 - 42 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Bombshell Business Expert, Mary Barbee, about how you can take a step back after the summer break in your routine and launch into an uber-productive fall season. If you want to finish 2018 strong, be sure to listen to the three ways Mary suggests you do just that! She even talks must-read books and tech tools that will rock your Bombshell Business world! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
49: How to Position Yourself On Mobile Before the Biggest Buying Season of the Year with Keith Troup
August 01, 2018 07:00 - 56 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast, Amber Hurdle interviews Keith Troup, Bombshell Business Expert about all things mobile marketing. He explains how mobile marketing allows you to be everywhere and that mobile allows you and your customers to be social. He lays out how to mobilize your message and create mobile brand ambassadors, and ultimately details what a mobile app can do for your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
48: 3 Ways to Master Your Mindset
May 09, 2018 16:23 - 21 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle teaches three easy ways to master your mindset on a daily basis. If you follow these tips, you will have a positive, can-do attitude that will help you elevate your brand and your life. Take Amber's Free Bombshell Business Woman Personality Quiz Don't forget to text the word "Amber" to 72000 to take the free Bombshell Business Woman personality quiz and become a part of Amber's exclusive Bombshell Squad with free tips, encouragement and VALUE to your business ea...
47: The #1 Question You Must Answer to Sell Your Product or Idea
April 11, 2018 23:51 - 28 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle shares the #1 question you must answer to sell your product or idea by walking you through three key steps. Never miss an opportunity to promote your brand or influence in any area of your life with this old school sales principle that is past due for a comeback! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
46: Leading Remote Workers with Summer Weirich
April 04, 2018 07:30 - 32 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Summer Weirich of Rebel + Connect about the various leadership skills you need to manage a remote team, as well as how to create effective, in-person team retreats to connect deeper. Visit AmberHurdle.com/podcasts for complete show notes for episode 46. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
45: The Ultimate Hiring Guide with Rebecca Barnes-Hogg
March 28, 2018 20:46 - 51 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Rebecca Barnes-Hogg, author of The Yolo Principle: The Ultimate Hiring Guide for Small Business. Bombshell listeners will learn how to conduct an Insightful Interview™ that reveals the truth about their candidates, so they are not relying on canned answers researched on the Internet. Listeners will learn how to hire the right people and create the right culture once new hires are made. Then, their small businesses can stay on track for growth without ha...
44: How to Design Your Brand Experience from Start to Finish
March 21, 2018 07:30 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle helps you identify each touch point of your brand experience so you can weave your brand into every detail of your customer journey. By the end of the episode you will be able to create your own customized checklist and become intentional about ensuring when people talk about your brand, it’s because the proof is in every interaction your customers have with your company. For complete show notes visit amberhurdle.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices...
43: How to Handle Employee Gossip
March 14, 2018 07:30 - 23 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle addresses an urgent listener concern regarding a key employee who was gossiping and creating a divide between the owner and her employees. Amber walks through three steps Bombshell Business Women can take to manage the situation in a positive way as owners, for their team members and ultimately for their customers. Links and Mentioned Resources: 03: The Business Success Pyramid, Part 1: Company Culture: https://amberhurdle....
42: How to Get Your Poop in a Group When You Are Overwhelmed
February 21, 2018 20:19 - 25 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle walks listeners through her tool, the Priority Planner Worksheet, she created to help Bombshells. The Priority Planner Worksheet helps Bombshells list all of the tasks or projects that are taking up headspace, then guides them through determining the benefits and risks of prioritizing each piece on the list, as well as the time sensitivity, and then allows them to prioritize how they will spend their time, energy, and resources wi...
41: How To Promote Yourself to the Media Part 3
February 07, 2018 16:00 - 37 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle talks about how to handle both success and rejection throughout the execution of your media plan. This episode builds on Part 1, which taught you how to lay a foundation for a successful media relations effort, and Part 2, which taught you how to make it easy for the media to cover you. Build on Your Successes -Use one media appearance to get another to showcase your media presence, topics that you are able to speak to, and ...
40: How to Promote Yourself to the Media Part 2
January 31, 2018 08:30 - 23 minutes - 54.5 MBIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle builds on the PREVIOUS EPISODE’S foundational media plan elements, and gets into how to interact with the media, as well as exactly how to make it easy to cover your business. Make it Easy to Cover You in the Media Synthesize your key talking points. (Yes, say them over and over and over again, no matter how many interviews you’ve been on. Only you have heard it that many times, the various audiences have not.) ...
39: How to Promote Yourself to the Media Part 1
January 24, 2018 08:00 - 35 minutes - 81.8 MBIn this episode Amber Hurdle discusses the foundational elements a female entrepreneur needs to know to promote her business to the media. In part one of this three-part series, she outlines exactly what you need to do before ever pitching your product or service to various media outlets. Know Your Reader: This is foundational. You should know what to say to solve their problems and what motivates them, as well as which outlets they watch, listen to and read. If you can’t tell a media ...
38: How Do I Know if My Business Idea Will Work?
October 30, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle shares what steps to take to validate your potential new business or to validate a new idea in your existing business. As always, she offers concrete ideas and examples so you can consider how her advice may apply to you. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
37: The Bombshell Business Woman Book is Now Available
October 04, 2017 07:00 - 25 minutesAmber Hurdle's debut book, The Bombshell Business Woman, How to Become a Bold, Brave, Female Entrepreneur, released this week and is available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble, Books-A-Million, and Walmart.com. In this episode Amber gives a behind-the-curtain peak and answers frequently asked questions about the book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
36: Renae Keller Interior Design Rebrand Before & After
September 14, 2017 04:31 - 44 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast, Amber Hurdle chats with Renae Keller, of Renae Keller Interior Design, about her rebrand experience. Renae, an award winning interior designer, partnered with Amber to elevate her business brand to better reflect her wealth of experience, qualifications, and her team's energy. From the foundational level of developing her brand story to throwing a rebrand launch party, Renae shares what made her anxious and what she enjoyed most during her re...
35: Happy first birthday to The Bombshell Business Podcast
August 30, 2017 07:30 - 22 minutesIn this episode I celebrate my first year podcasting to serve Bombshell Business Women worldwide while sharing the lessons I learned from stepping outside of my comfort zone to do it. I hope sharing my lessons will help you approach important, and sometimes uncomfortable, goals in your business with a new perspective. Lesson One: I learned a lot about YOU, my amazingly talented and accomplished audience. Lesson Two: I confirmed my natural work style—including my main weakness--and why I am ...
34: Risk Taking with Marisa Sergi, Founder of Redhead Wine
July 19, 2017 07:30 - 30 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle chats with Marisa Sergi, a 23-year-old Cornell University alumna, who discusses how one meeting moved her business from a dream and graduation requirement to a real life business. Marisa shares how her love of hot wings and wine kickstarted her business journey, and how risk taking has landed Redhead Wine on the shelves of Walmart in September. In this episode we chat about: Marisa’s story as a winemaker and CEO/Founder of Redhea...
33: How Social Media Can Drive your Business with Laura Roeder
July 12, 2017 07:30 - 38 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle talks to Laura Roeder about how much social media can drive business. We also explored Laura’s entry into the tech product world as the female founder of Meet Edgar, a power social media tool that helps you focus your social media time more strategically. We also chat about how she focused on her natural gifts to find success, and how she is reaping the rewards of investing in her team members. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
32: Start & Grow Your Side Business with Christy Wright's Business Boutique
June 07, 2017 07:30 - 33 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle chats with Christy Wright about her new book, Business Boutique. They talk about why earning a profit is responsible and smart, how women view scarcity versus abundance, how to price your product or service, how to view competition...and the importance of supporting other women in business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
31: How to Plan Your Social Media Marketing with Charlotte Chipperfield
May 31, 2017 07:30 - 30 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Charlotte Chipperfield to reveal how to make social media effective, rather than a waste of time or just a duty. Charlotte talks about getting organized vs posting "only when you have time to post," how to garner leads, the importance of a content calendar, tools of the trade and m Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
30: Small Business Financial Best Practices with Alex Hubenthal
May 10, 2017 07:30 - 38 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Alex Hubenthal of Bookscaping on the importance of keeping your business financial acumen strong and how to build a business through first building relationships. Alex shares best practices, financial tools to streamline your efforts, hidden ways to save money in your business, the things that are NOT tax-deductible that you think are, and he reveals the no-nos that get Amber in trouble with him every time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
29: Smart Facebook Advertising with Maggie Frank Hsu
May 08, 2017 07:30 - 50 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle talks to online marketing consultant, Maggie Frank-Hsu, to chat about using Facebook ads to drive email signups without breaking the bank. Maggie talks about how to create a Facebook ad with a strong offer, an end goal of acquiring the email addresses of potential customers, and a follow up email strategy to nurture those potential customers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
28: No Excuses with Tricia Cusden
April 26, 2017 07:30 - 28 minutesAmber Hurdle interviews Tricia Cusden, founder of Look Fabulous Forever, and a grandmother who is frankly doing online marketing better than you! Tricia shares her business success tips and video marketing experience that you can apply to your Bombshell Business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
27: Selling Simplified with Michelle Moore
April 05, 2017 21:05 - 38 minutesIn this episode Amber Hurdle interviews Michelle Moore, author of Selling Simplified, who shares powerful tips and tools to successfully sell at a high level while walking in your God-given purpose. By the end of this episode you will learn how to significantly increase your sales by fearlessly following up with prospects, closing the deal at full price, delivering rockin' customer service - all while having a positive mindset in a negative world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megap...
26: Social Media Strategies and ROI with Brian Boyd
March 22, 2017 07:30 - 35 minutesAmber Hurdle interviews Brian Boyd, Chief Social officer of BrandStar & CEO of Media Connect Partners. In this interview, Brian shares actionable tactics for your social media strategies and how to measure the return on investment. He challenges listeners to execute one or two learnings immediately to impact their own digital marketing success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
25: How Your Personal Style Communicates your Personal Brand with Toi Sweeney
March 16, 2017 07:30 - 31 minutesIn this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle chats with Toi Sweeney about how your personal style instantly communicates your personal brand and how to make that first impression count! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
24: Behind the Scenes at Bombshell Central: Updates & Resources
March 01, 2017 08:00 - 31 minutesAmber Hurdle pulls back the curtain of her business to give a first look at what is going on and coming up at Amber Hurdle Consulting, including the Bombshell Business Woman book in the works, the How to Fascinate personality assessment and live event she is hosting outside of Nashville and Ray Edwards' free copywriting resource she wants every Bombshell to take advantage of. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
23: How to Deal With People Who Suck
January 17, 2017 08:30 - 27 minutesAmber Hurdle shares how to deal with people who suck excessive negative energy from your life. Amber shares her stories and humor with her audience in this week’s episode as she breaks down 3 strategies to deal with the people in your life who are causing you stress in one way or another. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
22: The Secret to a Successful Goal Strategy
January 04, 2017 16:53 - 37 minutesAmber Hurdle is ringing in the New Year with an episode to help you perform a simple 5 step self-assessment and uncover the secret to a successful goal strategy for the upcoming months. Start the year right with Amber’s words of wisdom as she shares her experiences and valuable advice on how a simple 5 step self assessment can guarantee success when reaching your goals. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
21: How to Create a Vision for Your Future
December 20, 2016 08:30 - 27 minutesJoin Amber Hurdle as she shares her strategies for how to create a vision for your future in order to reach both your personal and professional goals. These visualization tips and tricks are a valuable part of what Amber teaches on and off stage to her audiences and her clients, and in this episode, you will also walk away with the instruction and inspiration that you need to take your life to the next level. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
20: Leadership in Everyday Life
December 13, 2016 08:30 - 27 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle shares how we can apply leadership to our everyday lives. As a Business Bombshell, it is imperative that we wear a leadership hat in our communities. Amber Hurdle shares her experiences and opinions in this week’s podcast episode, challenging her listeners to step up to their leadership responsibility and privilege that being a Business Bombshell brings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
19: How to Decide Which Charities Your Small Business Should Support
December 06, 2016 08:30 - 35 minutesAmber Hurdle shares how to decide which charities your small business should support in this episode of the Bombshell Business Bootcamp, laying out practical ways to be generous without spreading your funds or your time too thin. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
18: How to Live a Healthy Lifestyle as a Busy Fempreneur with Jennie Burton
November 29, 2016 08:30 - 47 minutesThis week Amber Hurdle shares how to live a healthy lifestyle as a busy fempreneur during her interview with Jennie Burton. Jennie shares tips you can put into action right away to take big steps toward better health without dieting or spending hours at the gym. You will also learn how Jennie started her business working with busy moms as an effective and very successful wellness coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
17: How to Work with a Photographer for Your Small Business with Jessica McIntosh
November 22, 2016 08:30 - 58 minutesThis week Amber Hurdle shares how to work with a photographer for your small business during her interview with Jessica McIntosh, who shares her branding expertise from behind the lens. You will learn how to effectively tell a visual story through professional photos on your website and social media, as well as tips and tricks to help you prepare for getting the most out of your photo shoot session. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
16: How to Work with a Website Designer for Your Small Business with Anthony Tran
November 15, 2016 08:30 - 43 minutesJoin Amber and Anthony Tran as they share how to work with a website designer to get the maximum value out of your professional relationship. Learn how to successfully create expectations on both ends so that the project stays on schedule and everyone stays on the same page, resulting only in a website that makes you proud. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
15: How to Work With a Branding Expert with Aaron Pierson
November 08, 2016 08:30 - 42 minutesAmber Hurdle knows many women in business do not know how to work with a graphic designer, let alone a branding expert. That’s why she interviews branding expert, Aaron Pierson, in this episode of the Bombshell Business Bootcamp--to answer common branding questions and make the world of how to brand your business much more approachable! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
14: How to Create Values for Your Life & Business with Paul Colaianni
November 01, 2016 07:30 - 37 minutesIn this episode, Amber Hurdle helps listeners create values for their life and business through her interview with personal development coach and host of the Overwhelmed Brain Podcast, Paul Colaianni. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
13: How to Increase Your Employee Engagement and Win at Business
October 25, 2016 07:30 - 32 minutesIn this podcast, Amber Hurdle shares how to effectively improve your employee engagement in order to increase profit and success in your business. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
12: How to Write a Basic Business Plan
October 18, 2016 07:30 - 31 minutesA basic business plan is a necessity when it comes to success and effective leadership in your industry. In this episode, Amber Hurdle shares an easy way to take all of your wonderful ideas out of your head and strategically put them into an actionable, marketable and profitable business plan to serve as your guide on the way to success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
11 - Top Tech Tools for the Overwhelmed Woman
October 11, 2016 07:30 - 32 minutesAre you constantly fighting overwhelm? Amber Hurdle shares her favorite top tech tools to make your life easier. You don’t have to be in business to take away something useful from this podcast! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices