Courage & Clarity
199 episodes - English - Latest episode: almost 4 years ago - ★★★★★ - 132 ratingsThese spirited conversations give us a peek behind the curtain and share what it really takes to earn an independent living doing something you love. Add one part grounding inspiration to one part tangible tactics and you've got this podcast: a unique way to catch insights that really work from successful female entrepreneurs. These real, honest stories will help you find the courage and clarity to go after what you love!
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176: Should You Pivot in Your Business?
June 08, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBIf you've been in business for any amount of time, you will have had thoughts about pivoting, or changing directions because something is just. not. working. Here's what to consider when you are considering a pivot in your business.
175: How to Handle a Bad Day & Get Unstuck
June 01, 2020 04:00 - 7 minutes - 5.17 MBDo you ever have the kind of day when you just can't get into a positive headspace, no matter how hard you try? If only you could just SNAP OUT OF IT and get back to work! I'm going to teach you one quick way you can bounce back from a bad day when you just feel kinda funky -- and it's probably not what you think.
174: Toss Out Your 5-Year Plan (Do This Instead)
May 25, 2020 04:00 - 32 minutes - 22.4 MBDo you really need to create a five-year plan? Here's an alternative way to think about your mission, goals, and how to stay on track that is more useful especially in uncertain times.
173: How to Decide Which Tasks to Tackle First
May 18, 2020 04:00 - 15 minutes - 10.4 MBYou've surely heard the advice to "prioritize" your task list, but how do you actually do that? Here are some tips on how to decide which tasks should be moved to the top of your list and tackled first.
172: How to Take Charge of Your Day & Get Work Done
May 11, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 11.9 MBHow is it that the end of the day can sneak up on us so fast, even when we're so motivated to get things done at the beginning? Stop the day (or week!) getting away from you with these productivity tips.
171: 6 Habits of People Who Are Actually Successful
May 04, 2020 04:00 - 16 minutes - 11.5 MBThere's no instruction manual for success or failure of our business (or life). So there's no one-size-fits all approach, but we can look at our mentors and others who have figured things out for some common ideas that we can use to improve our chances of being successful, too.
170: 3 Ways to Stop Procrastinating
April 27, 2020 04:00 - 17 minutes - 12.2 MBQuitting procrastination is easier said than done. I'm sharing 3 easy ways you can stop procrastinating and actually get things DONE!
169: 9 Steps to Shift from Survive to Thrive in Quarantine
April 20, 2020 04:00 - 38 minutes - 26.7 MBYou don't have to wait for things to go "back to normal" -- this is life, and you can continue growing your business right now, too, instead of biding your time. Here are 9 steps to go from surviving to thriving during the Coronavirus quarantine.
168: Not-So-Obvious Evidence
April 13, 2020 04:00 - 26 minutes - 18.1 MBWhat does it take for content to go viral? Is there a recipe? What are the things you can control, and what are the things that you can't? In this episode we look at an Instagram case study, as well as popular Netflix shows, to answer these questions, and offer suggestions on the best things you can do to see progress with your content.
167: Scrappy Selling: 4 Steps to Get a Customer Fast
April 06, 2020 04:00 - 1 hour - 40.8 MBIn this episode I teach you a repeatable 4-step framework that you can use every time you need a cash injection into your business. Learn how you can use the skills, audience, and connections you already have to create no-brainer offers that customers sell themselves into.
166: Take The Easy Way Out
March 30, 2020 04:00 - 22 minutes - 15.6 MBYou were probably always told to "just keep trying, just keep pushing, you can do it, never give up." But who said things have to be so hard all the time? And what if we could achieve the same (or even better!) results by doing things the easy way?
165: No Assumptions
March 24, 2020 11:00 - 25 minutes - 17.6 MBWe’re talking about the biggest assumptions that you’re likely making in the midst of uncertain times and unprecedented world events. Find out what the biggest assumptions are, and ask yourself the questions to encourage you to determine if they are just assumptions or if there’s any evidence for them.
164: A Lot with a Little
March 15, 2020 04:00 - 29 minutes - 20.5 MBIn this episode, I'm tackling some common sales myths, and the mindset shifts I'd like you to make so that you can make selling, and getting customers and clients, easy, feel-good, and simple. Here's how you can focus on building conversation, community, and connection, along with old-fashioned business tactics, to get your next customer.
163: A Week in the Life (Behind the Scenes with Steph Crowder)
March 09, 2020 06:00 - 51 minutes - 35.1 MBThis is a special (and slightly different) kind of episode: I invite you to come with me behind the scenes of how I plan (and adjust) my week. I've recorded this episode over one week, and share it all: what I planned, what didn't go according to plan, and what got accomplished. Listen for my best tips on how to feel great about how you spend your work time, how to adjust when unexpected things come up, and how you can get started with planning as a guide and not a rigid schedule.
162: Perfect Your Podcast Pitch with Christine McAlister
March 02, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34.9 MBIs getting in front of more people one of your goals for this year, specifically by getting on more podcasts? In this week's podcast episode, you're going to learn what 4 things you absolutely must do in your pitch, along with some tips on what visibility and "adding value" actually look like. So if you've been having the heebie-jeebies about promoting yourself, you definitely need to pop this into your eardrums.
161: 16 Work Hours, 2 Small Kids, & a Powerful, Profitable Business
February 24, 2020 05:00 - 31 minutes - 21.6 MBI am often asked how the heck am I doing it all, and making it look so easy? It definitely is NOT easy, but I have come up with some things I do consciously that are helping me find business success while also showing up in my family the way I want to. I am not perfect by any means, but in this episode I share the things I do to make it easier on myself. It all starts with being really clear on what matters to you, and why.
160: Good Student, Great Results
February 17, 2020 05:00 - 26 minutes - 18 MBWhat makes for a "good student" when you are learning how to do things in your business? Many people purchase courses or programs with good intentions, but then become frustrated when it doesn't work for them. There are a few crucial learning mistakes that I see over and over, and if you can be aware of these, you can avoid making them -- which will set you up to get the most out of your future investments, whether that's taking a course, reading a book, or hiring a coach.
159: Launching an Offer: 6 Questions & 3 Tips
February 10, 2020 05:00 - 34 minutes - 24 MBThis week we are talking about launching your offers, and the questions you need to ask yourself before you do so. If you are out there thinking about trying to earn an independent living doing something that you care about, you're going to reach the point, if you haven't already, where the time comes to put a paid offer out there, to have something for sale. Here are the 6 questions I have asked myself during my recent launch, and 3 tips to share with you to help you on your next one.
158: Using a "Good Enough" Launch to Fill a Group Program with Janna Melissa
January 27, 2020 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.3 MBThis week on the Courage and Clarity Podcast we're talking with Janna Melissa, a functional nutritional therapy practitioner (FNTP). She is a graduate of the Crickets to Customers program, and was able to use the C2C framework to fill her group program and create a low-stress, successful business. Listen to her walk us through her journey from not having a clue about how she was going to sell her own products after doing affiliate marketing, how her mindset around outcomes and what is "goo...
157: Exactly How Christine McAlister Implemented a Free Challenge to Attract Customers
January 20, 2020 05:00 - 37 minutes - 25.9 MBOn this week's episode of the Courage & Clarity Podcast, we're joined by Christine McAlister, who tells us everything about a recent challenge that she's run. Christine offers high-end, one-on-one coaching services, so the road to purchase is usually longer for her customers. See how she used a free challenge to speed up that process and make her warm leads bubble up to the surface.
156: Success Without Stress: How Emylee Williams Effortlessly Sells Earrings on Instagram
January 12, 2020 05:00 - 50 minutes - 34 MBIf you've listened to the show before, you know that I'm very interested in business building that feels fun and easy, and also making selling not feel crappy. My background is in sales, and I'm a firm believer that when you get it right, it doesn't have to feel tough, restricting, or like you're just talking snake oil. And Emylee's story tonight showcases this perfectly! In this episode we talk about how she got started, the feel-good strategies she uses to sell out every time, and how he...
155: 8 Month Year: How I Took 4 Months Away From My Business
January 06, 2020 05:00 - 32 minutes - 22.6 MBHow can you take several months off from your business and still pay yourself as if you've been working the whole time? This is my first episode back after a four month maternity leave following the birth of my second baby, and I'm talking all about how I prepared for this huge, monumental moment in my life. I've got some tips to help you get your head around preparing for something like this -- whether it is for maternity or paternity leave, sabbatical, travel, or even if you want to take t...
154: I Hate "Ideal Customer Avatars" (This idea works WAY better)
September 23, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 21 MBI'm sure you've heard of the concept of Ideal Customer Avatars before. But there is a huge problem with the way that this concept is often taught to entrepreneurs. I want to offer an extremely simple and clarifying alternative -- so that you can actually get what the Ideal Customer Avatar is trying to get you: clarity about whom you serve.
I Hate "Ideal Customer Avatars" (This idea works WAY better)
September 23, 2019 16:00 - 30 minutes - 22.9 MBI'm sure you've heard of the concept of Ideal Customer Avatars before. But there is a huge problem with the way that this concept is often taught to entrepreneurs. I want to offer an extremely simple and clarifying alternative -- so that you can actually get what the Ideal Customer Avatar is trying to get you: clarity about whom you serve.
153: You Don't Need "Monday Motivation"
September 09, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 22.3 MBIt's all about freedom for you -- freedom to run your life on your terms, and do whatever it is that you want to do. Whether you want to be a more present parent, choose exactly when and where you're working, do some traveling, or you don't want anybody to tell you how much money you're allowed to make. I have been thinking lately that this is really my purpose: to empower you to make the choices that would give you more freedom in your life, whatever it looks like to you. And in this episod...
You Don't Need "Monday Motivation"
September 09, 2019 16:00 - 32 minutes - 23.8 MBIt's all about freedom for you -- freedom to run your life on your terms, and do whatever it is that you want to do. Whether you want to be a more present parent, choose exactly when and where you're working, do some traveling, or you don't want anybody to tell you how much money you're allowed to make. I have been thinking lately that this is really my purpose: to empower you to make the choices that would give you more freedom in your life, whatever it looks like to you. And in this episod...
Investing in Your Business: How Much to Spend & When to Spend It
September 02, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 31.8 MBHow can you know when an investment is right for you? Should you hire this coach, or take that course? How do figure out if it's the right time, or the right price? In this episode, you're going to learn exactly how to make business purchasing decisions with confidence. So the next time you see a program, course, or package from a coach or service provider (or even a job opportunity!) you'll know whether it's right for you now or not. We're asking the big questions here: How much should you ...
152: Investing in Your Business: How Much to Spend & When to Spend It
September 02, 2019 04:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MBHow can you know when an investment is right for you? Should you hire this coach, or take that course? How do figure out if it's the right time, or the right price? In this episode, you're going to learn exactly how to make business purchasing decisions with confidence. So the next time you see a program, course, or package from a coach or service provider (or even a job opportunity!) you'll know whether it's right for you now or not. We're asking the big questions here: How much should you ...
151: Train Your Brain & Get Majorly Inspired to Love Life TODAY with Catherine Rains
August 26, 2019 14:15 - 1 hour - 47.8 MBOur final Summer Series episode is here with an all-time fan favorite! This interview with Catherine Rains isn't just about inspiration to love your life. We all love a dose of inspiration, but this episode is full of real, actionable steps you can take to train your "lizard brain" and see incredible improvements in your energy, mood and life... today.
150: Looking For Clarity? 8 Reasons You're Stuck (And How To Break Through)
August 19, 2019 04:00 - 35 minutes - 24.6 MBObstacles are an undeniable experience when you build a business that you care about. They'll block your clarity and even make you question whether you're cut out for entrepreneurship. Fear not - for today's Summer Series pick we're revisiting a classic C&C episode with the 8 most common clarity blockers I hear and my advice on how to move past them.From money fears to overwhelm, there's a familiar challenge here for everyone. It's important to acknowledge which of these blockers is coming u...
149: 15 Powerful Sales Affirmations To Go From Forcing To Flowing
August 12, 2019 04:00 - 46 minutes - 32.1 MBI’m on a mission to make sales simple, aligned and easy. This episode was in response to the common struggles I hear in my community:“I hate selling + avoid it at all costs”“I got burnt last time + am afraid to try again”“I’m worried I haven’t nailed the perfect pitch”“I freeze up when it’s time to ‘make the pitch’”Can you relate? If sales make you feel this way, it’s no wonder they’re such an unpopular part of building a business!There’s got to be a better way.If you’re ready to actually en...
148: Amy Porterfield: Sticking To One Thing, Profitable Webinars & How She Got Here
August 05, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.6 MBFor this episode of the Summer Series, I’m revisiting one of my personal favorites!If you follow the online marketing world, you definitely know about Amy Porterfield. She’s a successful podcast host, course creator and master of profitable webinars. My favorite part of interviewing one of my biz heroes? She’s just as warm, authentic and amazing in person as her “online persona”!In our conversation, you’ll hear three key topics:Amy's backstory and path to the million dollar business owner sh...
Episode 147: Your First 100 Subscribers (No Frustration, Overwhelm or Begging!)
July 29, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.2 MBTired of spinning in circles, trying ALL the things and not making traction? This Summer Series reboot is all about attracting your ideal audience, without overwhelm (and actually having fun while you do it!) Megan Hale and I give our best practical tips and mindset advice in this class Bizdom episode.Whether you're after your first 100 subscribers or your next 100 subscribers, this conversation is a must listen. Megan and I breakdown:how to set better goals (instead of just chasing vanity m...
Episode 146: Plan Your Most Productive Week In 15 Minutes (& Actually Get Stuff Done)
July 22, 2019 04:00 - 34 minutes - 23.8 MBCheck out my new & improved 15 Minute Planner Method Workbook! [courageandclarity.com/plan]This guide has been downloaded over 10,000 times and it's back and better than ever. Today's episode is a refresh on the system that will help you plan your week in 15 minutes and actually get stuff done.I'll show you:The importance of dividing your tasks into rocks/pebbles/sandWhy the most important work in your biz often falls to the bottom of your to-do listHow to plan flexibly - so you can adjust w...
145: Business Staycation: Your Biz Master Plan in 24 Hours
July 15, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.3 MBOn today's Summer Series episode we revisit everything you need to know about Business Staycations. My version of a corporate retreat – that anyone can host for themselves!This practice will help lift you out of worker bee mode and straight into strategic CEO mode – so you can stop spinning your tires and start making meaningful progress on your business.Often, we work intensely IN our businesses, that we neglect to work ON our businesses. If you follow the framework I explain in this episod...
144: How a Powerful, Clear Brand Lead to a Food Blog Empire with Dana Shultz of Minimalist Baker
July 08, 2019 04:00 - 58 minutes - 40.3 MBJoin me for a deep dive into Courage & Clarity's most downloaded episode, featuring Dana Shultz from Minimalist Baker! She shares her both her best tips for creating a rock solid brand and also the story of her early days. When you hear the mistakes she made along the way (and know how far she's come) you can't help but feel invigorated in your current work. Don't forget, we all start somewhere.Dana has built a food blog empire around her crystal clear brand - she's truly one of the best. Yo...
143: Should You Pursue "Your Passion" Or What You're Good At?
July 01, 2019 04:00 - 53 minutes - 36.8 MBEpisode 4 of the Summer Series takes us back to June 2017 and my interview with Rachel and Kristin of Clarity on Fire. If you ever look around at work and wonder why everyone looks happy but you, or if you’ve felt pressure to turn your passion into a profitable business - you need to hear what these ladies have to say.Rachel and Kristin created a Passion Profile Quiz that has been taken over 300,000 times! This is clearly a topic that a lot of us feel confusion around.We know we want to be h...
142: 5 Things You Can Do To Get 3 Clients Today
June 24, 2019 04:00 - 40 minutes - 27.6 MBIt’s time for episode 3 of the Summer Series! We’re back this week diving into an action packed tactical episode to help you take your biggest dreams and make them a reality.Remember, we don’t control all of the hows in our businesses. We only control:1- keeping our eyes firmly planted on where we want to go,what the end destination looks and feels like + the unshakable belief you can get there2- taking our next best stepThis episode highlights 5 tips I have to take your next best step towar...
141: Your Backup Plans Are Crushing Your Success
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 30.1 MBThe second episode of the Summer Series is here! This episode is a must listen because many entrepreneurs place limitations and timelines on their dreams. While this may seem practical on a surface level, this way of thinking can sabotage your efforts. This episode is NOT about being financially reckless or blindly taking the so called "leap" you often read about online. This episode is a calling to you. To commit 100% to the inevitable success you'll see in your dreams, no matter how long, ...
Your Backup Plans Are Crushing Your Success
June 17, 2019 04:00 - 43 minutes - 40.1 MBThe second episode of the Summer Series is here! This episode is a must listen because many entrepreneurs place limitations and timelines on their dreams. While this may seem practical on a surface level, this way of thinking can sabotage your efforts. This episode is NOT about being financially reckless or blindly taking the so called "leap" you often read about online. This episode is a calling to you. To commit 100% to the inevitable success you'll see in your dreams, no matter how ...
140: "Quick & Dirty Money": A Simple Way To Make Some Fast Cash w/ Jessica Eley
June 10, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.2 MBFor the next twelve weeks, we’re going deep into the archives to revisit 12 must listen episodes of the podcast. I hope you’ll find a new nugget inspiration out of each episode. Especially if your own business has changed since these episodes originally aired.I believe this podcast balances the head and the heart of entrepreneurship. So, in true C&C style the Summer Series celebrates our best “head” (actionable, tactical advice to help you build the biz of your dreams) and “heart” episodes...
139: Should You Stop Creating New Content?
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 25.5 MBThis year is all about going deeper for me. After a whirlwind 2018 full of new ideas and experiements, I've got to be honest with you, I'm excited to slow things down.What does slowing things down look like for me? It's time I created some space in my business to look at the big picture and leverage the body of work I've been hard at work creating for the past 2.5 years.Yes friends, I'm taking a stragetic pause on publishing new podcast episodes.Tune into this episode to hear:My main motivat...
Should You Stop Creating New Content?
May 29, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 33.9 MBThis year is all about going deeper for me. After a whirlwind 2018 full of new ideas and experiements, I've got to be honest with you, I'm excited to slow things down. What does slowing things down look like for me? It's time I created some space in my business to look at the big picture and leverage the body of work I've been hard at work creating for the past 2.5 years. Yes friends, I'm taking a stragetic pause on publishing new podcast episodes. Tune into this episode to hear: My main mo...
138: How To Get That "Fresh New Business" Feeling (Without Starting A Brand New Business)
May 15, 2019 04:00 - 37 minutes - 26.1 MBBring new energy to your business without starting something new! Today's episode shows how to go deeper on your existing projects instead of jumping to the next better thing (like I have a BIG tendency to do!)Today I'm sharing my personal experience of trying ALL the business things in 2018. Now this year I'm slowing down, getting deliberate and focusing on refreshing my existing projects in 2019. If you feel like your business is a treadmill of neverending new project ideas OR it feels sta...
137: How To Kick Ass With Limitations: An Honest Journey To NYT Best Selling Author With Esmé Wang
May 06, 2019 04:00 - 54 minutes - 37.1 MBIf you’ve ever wondered if you “have what it takes” to be an entrepreneur - this episode is required listening.Today’s guest, my friend and student Esmé Wang, is an author whose latest book Collected Schizophrenias debuted at #3 on the New York Times best sellers list. She’s also been featured in People magazine and the Today Show.Her website Esméwang.com is an essential resource for ambitious people living with limitations such as chronic illness, mental health and caretaking responsibiliti...
136: What You Can Learn From Asking "Nosy" Or "Rude" Money Questions With Claire Pelletreau
April 29, 2019 04:00 - 47 minutes - 32.4 MBClaire Pelletreau, host of the Get Paid Podcast, returns to C&C to chat all things money and business. We get into lots of juicy topics on this episode - when is the right time to outsource your work, pricing strategies and you'll even here her early money mindset story and how it's evolved over the years.
135: What To Do When You Can't Find Your Voice (Bizdom Episode w/ Megan Hale)
April 22, 2019 04:00 - 41 minutes - 28.5 MBYou know you have an important message to share. Your people need to hear from you. What can you do when you’re stuck and lose your voice? When you just need to hit send or publish and… you freeze up.You may have gone through seasons where it was easy to put yourself out there consistently, or maybe you’re just getting started and are frozen with fear.Today’s bizdom episode is a vulnerable and honest conversation between Steph and Megan Hale that listeners will instantly relate to.Today’s co...
134: Generating $17K Through Group Programs With Lee Chaix McDonough
April 15, 2019 04:00 - 55 minutes - 38.4 MBHave you ever invested in a course or program with high hopes only to have it fall flat? Maybe it over promised and under delivered. Or you lose interest and put it on the shelf for “someday” (aka never).Now imagine the opposite scenario: you buy a course and generate 28 times the initial investment!Today’s guest, Crickets to Customers student alumni Lee Chaix McDonough, tells us exactly how she did just that.Lee is a coach for spiritual minded business owners, and author of the book ACT On ...
133: How This Mom Of Four Sold Out Her First Group Program
April 08, 2019 04:00 - 56 minutes - 38.8 MBI love when I get to interview my students are share their inspiring success stories! Today I’m chatting with Meghan Chomut, Certified Financial Planner, super-mom of four (!) and Crickets to Customers alumni.Megan’s story is sure to uplift you. She will show you just what’s possible when you listen to what your customers really want and take steady steps towards launching a group program.In 2017, Meghan unexpectedly found herself applying for new jobs in her career field of financial planni...
132: Make Selling Easier With This One Simple Concept
April 01, 2019 06:00 - 28 minutes - 19.5 MBToday’s episode is all about sales that feel good, aligned, even FUN. We’re leaving the sleazy, forced and uncomfortable selling behind.I’ve got sales on the brain because I’ve put together a brand new 5 day challenge - Selling Made Simple. This challenge is not a huge time investment - and by the end of it you’ll have real clarity on what you’re selling and who you’re selling to!Who is this challenge for? Business owners who:Are just getting started and need directionAlready have their biz ...