Welcome to "Hard Costs," the podcast where I, Katy Widrick, your Fractional CMO and Funnel Fixer, help you cut through the chaos and get you to clarity in your business. With a knack for crisis management and a passion for untangling complexities, my journey behind the scenes as a strategic partner for visionary CEOs has taught me the value of transparency, which is why my mission is to elevate founders and bring forth the unfiltered truth about the real costs of entrepreneurship. In a world where social media highlights the wins, "Hard Costs" goes beyond the surface to share the untold stories of challenges, lost revenue, strategic pivots, and the roller-coaster ride that entrepreneurship truly is. By sharing my experiences and inviting some of my favorite founders as guests, every episode in this podcast is an opportunity to find solace and inspiration in the journeys of others. As the saying goes, a rising tide lifts all boats, and that's what I aspire to achieve through "Hard Costs." So, join me on this journey, share it with your fellow entrepreneurs, and let's build a community that thrives on shared knowledge and support. I can't wait to connect with you on the next episode of "Hard Costs."
Patty Dominguez
Ashley Stryker
Grace and Charlotte
Courtney Elmer
Amanda Boleyn
Stephanie Weber
Brad Powell
Yvette Mayer
Kim Sutton | Positive Productivity
Barry Magliarditi
Alice Benham
Vandana
Kim Kaupe
Franklin Taggart
Natasha Samuel
Elona Lopari
Gayla Scrivener
Danait Berhe
Tori Barker
Trevor Young
Veronica V Sopher
Abbey Ashley
Julie Stoian, Digital Marketing Expert
SMARTSTART
Making Conversations Count (Telemarketing trainer Wendy Harris)
Krystle Church
Kate Kordsmeier
Lorraine Schuchart
Kronda Adair
Melitta Campbell
Joe Polish of Genius Network and Dan Sullivan of Strategic Coach
Success and the Shy Girl
Tomi Abibu
Renée Hasseldine
Robert Peterson
Jaclyn Mellone, Online Marketing Strategy for Freelancers, Experts, Personal Brands, Entrepreneurs, and Consultants
Xandra Beekley
Claire Bahn
Lindsey Ardmore
Jade Green
BIZBROS
Amber McCue
Gabe Arnold
George Torok
Alex Beadon
Shana Recker | Business Coach
Danielle Wiebe - Online Business Coach, Scaling Strategist
Pamela Slim
David Perez
Rockstar Recruiter
Jen Liddy
Crissy Conner
Ann-Marie Tamrowski
Keenya Kelly
Kristen Boss
Amy Porterfield
Stu Swineford
Jeremy Enns
Sonia Simone, Heather Thorkelson and Torill Wilhelmsen
Dominica Lumazar and Rory Carruthers
#CreatingYou
Michelle Griffin
Kris Murray
Casey Gromer
Holly Haynes
Dawn Kennedy
Becca W
HerBusiness (Host: Suzi Dafnis)
Tracy Hazzard
Francesca Mamlin
Vanessa Zamy, The Business Defibrillator
Cliff Duvernois
Dr. Katie Linder & Dr. Sara Langworthy
Pru Chapman
Ed Troxell
Renee Warren
Nickola Bales
Abby Herman
Lori Highby
Jamie Lieberman and Mary Clavieres
George Kao
Meaghan Lamm
Maggie Giele
Lift Office
Ken Westgaard
Beatrice Yakubu
Lorenz Mba
Kimberly Olson
Duane Zingale
Katie Steckly
Nick Palkowski
Eleanor Beaton
Laura Meyer
Angélique Binet
Shmuel Septimus
Bob Gentle
Carol Clegg
Laci McKinney
Ingrid Fernandez - Legal Consultant and Podcaster
Erin Riley & Nick Brodnicki