The Heather Sager Show: Recent Episodes

Heather Sager

If you want your audience to connect with your marketing, they have to connect with YOU. It's not the email funnels, fancy copy or social media strategy, your brand comes to life when you show up on camera and in person. And if you don't deliver your message with confidence, authenticity and inspiration, your dream client won't follow (and most certainly won't buy from) you. It's time to learn how to speak influentially. It's the perfect blend of you, your message and your delivery skills (like your tone, pace, body language, hand gestures and facial expressions). And when these three elements come together, you become unstoppable.

You probably are a good speaker.

You share helpful info.
You care about serving.
You’ve got stories, maybe even a little humor.

But what does good actually mean? That people liked it? That you hit all your points? That someone clapped?

The truth is — you’ve never been taught what “good” really is. Beyond vague feedback or a gut feeling… how are you supposed to know?

That ends today.

In this episode, I’m pulling a private training out of the vault — a breakdown of the 5 Levels of Speaking I teach my clients to help them see what effective really looks like.

I’m sharing:

Why most entrepreneurs get stuck recycling the same dry info (and wonder why no one’s buying)
The tiny but powerful shifts to stop being the ‘boring expert’ and start becoming the voice people quote back to others
How to spot when you’re relying too much on info or entertainment, but missing real influence
The sneaky mindset trap that keeps your message safe, small, and forgettable — and how to get over yourself (in the best way)

Remember that “good” is subjective. But resonant? Repeatable? Rebookable

That’s measurable — and learnable, so hit play and let’s start redefining what good means for your business.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode246

PS..If this episode lit a fire under you, then this is your sign to take the next step.

The work we talk about here is exactly what we do inside my Signature Talk Accelerator. If you’re ready to build a message that truly connects and converts, this is for you. 👉Click here to learn more about the Signature Talk Accelerator!

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You already know AI is everywhere right now — but here’s what no one’s really saying:

When business owners start outsourcing their thinking to AI, their actual ideas suffer.

In this episode, I’m calling out the creative atrophy that happens when you stop flexing your own brainpower. Think about it: we’ve already outsourced our memory to Google Maps and our friends’ birthdays to Facebook. But your IDEAS? That’s your last line of defense as a thought leader.

I share:

Why defaulting to AI before you think is a dangerous game
The difference between using AI to support vs. sabotage your creativity
What Socrates warned us about (that’s actually still true)
The real reason your content might feel a little… off

If you’re in the business of ideas — speaking, teaching, coaching, or leading — you can’t afford to lose your creative edge. This episode will help you reclaim it.

🎧 Listen now and let your brain do what it was built to do: THINK.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/episode245

P.S. If you're tired of AI making everyone sound the same and want to develop your own unique voice and message — that’s exactly what I help people do. Check out my Spotlight Session if you want to work on your speaking topics. Fair warning: I’m not the cheapest, but I’m damn good at what I do. 😉

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“Heather, how in the world do I book more stages?!" It’s the #1 most asked question I get from you all.

You see the advice everywhere—research, send a million cold pitches, fill out every speaker application you can find. But what if that whole approach just feels…exhausting and not quite right for you?

So what if you didn’t have to cold pitch… and could still land stages?

Well, that was the question I set to answer for myself years ago when I realized that pitching was not my jam.

And today I’m pulling back the curtain on exactly how I do it.

You’ll hear:

Why cold pitching doesn't align with how I’m wired (and might not work for you either)
The difference between transactional and transformational relationships
The two types of speaking business models (hint: knowing yours matters)
My “Warm ‘Em Up” strategy — how I turn cold contacts into warm relationships and hot opportunities (think: dating for your biz)
How to nurture these connections and build a sustainable ecosystem of referrals and invites

This episode is a real, no-BS look at how I’ve built my speaking career by focusing on real connections. My hope? It gives you permission to stop following “shoulds” and start building a speaking strategy that's 100% YOU.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇https://heathersager.com/episode244

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Ever feel like you’re dropping pure fire—sharing your best, most advanced stuff—and all you get back is…polite nods?

Your audience tells you that you’re brilliant, they loved your talk and that your stuff is amazing…but then they don’t actually do anything with it.

So what’s the deal?

In this week episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m breaking down the #1 reason your ideas aren’t sticking—and the simple shift to fix to help your audience actually take action. It's the difference between being interesting and being irresistible.

We’re talking about how to stop sounding like you’re on “chapter 6” of your story (when your audience hasn’t even read chapters 1–5 yet), and how to add the one thing most speakers and content creators skip: context.

I’ll walk you through a super simple framework I use with clients called WIM—short for Why It Matters—and how to use it to make your message more relevant, clear, and sticky.

You’ll hear:

Why starting with your most advanced advice is actually pushing people away.
What your audience really means when they say they love your stuff but still don’t take action (aka still don't buy).
How to take your topic (using a funny, made-up example about cold plunging!) and make it directly relevant to your audience's current problems, world, and desires.
The WIM Framework: My simple 3-part formula (Why This? Why You? Why Now?) to make your message impossible to ignore.

This one’s short, super practical, and honestly—it could change the way you show up in your next talk, podcast, or post. Tune in to this episode and let’s turn those polite nods into a resounding “Hell yeah, how do I work with you?!”

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/episode243

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Final Episode of the Spring Refresh Series

After a little break from the podcast (because life + business, you know how it goes), I’m back— and bringing you a personal reflection and an honest convo to wrap up the Spring Refresh Series.

In this episode, I’m sharing a behind-the-scenes peek at what’s been going on in my brain (and life ) — the pace changes, the unexpected clarity, and the messy in-between where decisions don’t come easy. We talk about the illusion of slowing down, the pressure to make the “right” next move, and why sometimes you just need to say things out loud to figure out what’s true.

You’ll hear:

The challenges of navigating business decisions
How external processing is helping me move forward
The difference between being stuck vs. simply recalibrating
A lesson from the book I’m reading and how it snapped me out of perfection mode
A quick update on the return of the Signature Talk Accelerator (it’s coming!)

If you’ve been second-guessing the changes you’ve made or feeling like you should be “further along” by now — this one’s for you. It’s honest, a little rambly (in the best way), and hopefully a helpful reminder that clarity doesn’t always come from planning, it comes from doing.

P.S. If you missed the earlier episodes in the Spring Refresh Series, go back and listen! Each one offers a different lens on what it really looks like to evolve your business without burning it all down

🔥 We’re also gearing up for the next round of the Signature Talk Accelerator — so if you’re ready to get your message clear and create a talk you actually want to give— click HERE to get on the waitlist.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode242

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Episode 4 of the Spring Refresh Series

You already know when it’s time to make a change. But what if the way you’re deciding is the real problem?

In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m joined by my client and friend Rebecca Vigelius, a former VP turned copywriter turned certified neurosomatic intelligence practitioner and stress coach. We dive into the untold truth behind her bold business pivot—one that was less about courage and more about capacity.

This isn’t just another “follow your passion” rebrand story. It’s a grounded, inside-out conversation about how stress—especially the kind we don’t realize we’re carrying—can hijack our clarity, our creativity, and our momentum.

We talk about:

Why Rebecca actually left her copywriting agency (hint: it wasn’t just burnout)
How a tech disaster forced her hand—and revealed her next-level direction
The sneaky ways stress shows up in decision-making (even when you “feel fine”)
What capacity really means—and how to create more of it without blowing up your life
Why emotional regulation is the real secret weapon behind calm, confident evolution

We also unpack what it means to grow from clarity—not pressure—and how to make space for better decisions, better messaging, and a better version of your work.

Whether you’re in a pivot, considering a new offer, or just feeling overloaded by ideas—you’ll walk away from this episode feeling seen, validated, and maybe even a little unbothered.

Mentioned in this episode:

Rebecca’s free tool: The Unbothered Entrepreneur Blueprint
My no-social-media moment (and why it gave me mental clarity I didn’t know I needed)

P.S. If you’ve been feeling the pull to evolve—this one’s for you. And if you’re trying to make decisions from a place of “I just need this to work,” this convo might just save you from recreating the same problems with a different name.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/episode241

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Episode 3 of the Spring Refresh Series

What if refreshing your business isn’t about changing everything — but simply making room for more of what you’re being called to do?

In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m sitting down with brand designer and strategist Kristina Bleiler of Gem Creative Co. to unpack what it really looks like to expand your service-based business without walking away from what’s already working.

Kristina didn’t blow up her brand design studio. Instead, she added a whole new layer to it — a DIY branding course for solopreneurs who want to become their own creative directors.

Here’s the twist: Kristina once believed that branding had to be done-for-you to be effective. Like many experts, she thought DIY design couldn’t hold a candle to professional work. But over time, she challenged her own belief — flipped it upside down, actually — and built a program that now serves an entirely different group of buyers she once thought she couldn’t help.

You’ll hear:

Why changing your stance doesn’t mean abandoning your expertise
How Kristina created her DIY program without ditching her high-end branding clients
What she had to learn (and unlearn) to go from expert designer to brand educator
The subtle difference between coaching and consulting—and why she identifies as a brand tutor
How to follow your curiosity and serve new audiences without losing your core identity

If you’ve ever felt pulled toward a new offer, format, or audience—but questioned whether it fits inside what you’ve already built—Kristina’s story is the gentle nudge to explore what’s possible. This one’s a must-listen if you’re asking yourself: Can I really do both?

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode240

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Episode 2 of the Spring Refresh Series

This week's episode of The Ramble Refinery is your permission slip to pivot boldly and follow your curiosity.

I pulled one of my fave throwback interviews with the brilliant Ellen Yin, founder of Cubicle to CEO out of the vault—and it could not be more relevant for anyone feeling a little burn-it-all-down-but-make-it-strategic about their business.

You’ll hear:

What it really means to pivot with purpose (hint: it’s not about starting from scratch)
How Ellen went from six-figure clients to $500 courses—and scaled it in 90 days
The power of sharing your business numbers publicly (and how it builds trust)
Behind-the-scenes of building a media brand that runs on content and connection
Balancing hustle and rest—and how to know which season you’re in
Why starting over doesn’t actually mean starting over

Whether you’re navigating changes in your biz or secretly dreaming about a refresh, you’ll love Ellen’s refreshingly real take.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode239

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Episode 1 of the Spring Refresh Series

Ever feel like blowing up your entire business? Same.

But before you start rewriting your offers, scrapping your website, or launching into a full rebrand, this episode is your gut check.

In the first episode of the Spring Refresh Series (happening the entire month of May), I’m walking you through one of the most common (and misunderstood) urges business owners face: the need to burn it all down. I’ll share why that urge shows up, what it might really be trying to tell you — and how to pause long enough to ask better questions.

You’ll hear:

The difference between feelings and facts when something feels “off”
How to avoid blowing up something that actually just needs a tweak
The 5 business “seasons” I see clients navigating — and how to tell which one you’re in
What to do when your business no longer fits, but you’re not sure what to change

Let’s rethink the impulse — and make sure your next move is the right one.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode238

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If you’ve been googling “where to find speaking gigs” trying to land more opportunities by pitching every event you come across, it’s probably feeling...exhausting.

And if you’re still hoping there’s a magical list that’ll land you a dozen dream stages overnight — I’ve got to be honest, that’s not how it works.

In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’ll show you why that approach rarely gets you what you’re actually after — and what to do instead.

I’ve talked about this before on the show, but it’s time for a fresh take. A lot has changed, and I want you focused on what actually works now and not on the stuff that’s wasting your time.

You’ll hear:

Why business owners are approaching speaking opportunities backwards
The two types of speaking business models (and why you need to know which one you're in)
The importance of aligned stages, and why quality beats quantity when it comes to speaking
Where to look for the best opportunities

My favorite pitching strategy that doesn’t feel clunky

If you’re using speaking to grow your business whether it’s to attract more clients, build credibility, or get in front of the right people — this episode will help you rethink your approach so you’re spending energy on the right kinds of opportunities that will get you results (and not burning out chasing the wrong ones).

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/episode237

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📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage.

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Ever given a talk, walked off the stage, felt the rush of "HECK YES I nailed that!"—and then bam, hours later, you’re deep in the land of second-guessing and spiraling, you start replaying everything that went wrong?

In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, we’re talking about that weird emotional dip that hits right after a big visibility moment—the one no one warns you about. It’s more common than you think, especially when you’re pushing your edge and stepping into bigger rooms.

You’ll hear:

Why this spiral shows up (even when the talk goes great)
The real reason high-achievers beat themselves up after visibility
5 things to do right after a talk to move through the spiral
How to make each speaking moment build momentum (instead of just moving on)

If you’ve ever done something brave—only to pick it apart later—this quickie is your reminder: self-critique isn’t the problem. Getting stuck there is. Let’s fix that.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode236

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📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage.

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Being the "go-to" isn’t about being the best at what you do. It’s about being the one people recommend and reach out to without hesitation.

In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, I’m breaking down the real difference between being an expert—and becoming the one people actually think of when the moment counts.

You’ll hear:

Why most experts stay overlooked (and what sets the go-to’s apart)
A spicy take on why trying too hard actually pushes people away
What makes someone referable (hint: it’s not more content or credentials)
How to show up in a way that actually sticks with people
The mindset and messaging shifts that make you easier to talk about

If you’re tired of feeling like the best-kept secret—and ready for your name to come up first—this episode will get you thinking differently about how you lead your brand.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇https://heathersager.com/episode235

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Your audience doesn’t need more tips, templates, or content. If information were enough, they’d already have what they want.

What they actually need is leadership—and that starts with how you show up.

In this episode of The Ramble Refinery, we’re talking about what leadership really looks like inside a personal brand. Not the curated version—the kind that shows up when launches flop, timelines shift, or things feel… off.

You’ll hear:

The hard truth about why people aren’t paying attention (and no, it’s not the algorithm)
How leadership shows up in your content—not just your backend decisions
What radical responsibility looks like (without spiraling into shame)
A cringeworthy story of failed leadership communication
What it actually means to empower your audience to believe in themselves

If you’re building a brand around your voice and ideas, this episode will challenge you to step up—not just as a business owner, but as a leader your audience is actually waiting for.

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https://heathersager.com/episode234

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📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage.

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There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak:

They start sounding… weird.

They say stuff like, “What if I told you…”
They parrot lines from mentors they admire.
They stiffen up, overthink, and suddenly sound like a motivational quote generator instead of a real human.

In this episode, I’m sharing where that habit comes from (spoiler: it’s not confidence—it’s ego), why it’s a sign you haven’t fully nailed your speaker identity, and what to do when your “authentic voice” vanishes under pressure.

We’ll talk about:
🎤 The “Parrot Effect” and why it sneaks in when you’re trying to be impressive

🎤 Why scripting makes you feel safe—but also makes you sound like someone else

🎤 How to try things on and find your signature speaker style without cringing

🎤 A behind-the-scenes story from my pageant days (and the hideous dress that changed everything)

This one’s not about being a better speaker.

It’s about noticing when you’re not actually being you.

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https://heathersager.com/episode233

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📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage.

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Welcome to The Ramble Refinery!

After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back—but with a whole new vibe. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the messy, real story behind the rebrand, why I almost launched seven different shows, and what finally clicked.

We’re talking about:
🎤 The truth about refining your message in real time (instead of waiting for perfect)
🎤 Why second-guessing your ideas is actually part of the process
🎤 What you can expect from The Ramble Refinery moving forward

If you’ve ever wrestled with what to say, how to say it, or if it’s even good enough to share—you're going to love this next chapter.

Because every great message starts as a mess—so let’s ramble.

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📣 The Signature Talk Accelerator starts September 8 → click here to get on the waitlist. Nail your message, hone your story and create a magnetic talk that grows your business from any stage.

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Ok real talk— I almost didn't hit publish on this episode. After I finished recording I had serious “wait— I can’t publish that trainwreck of a ramble” thoughts.

But lately, I’ve been craving far more rambles and far less polish.

And if that’s you too— then hit play, because this one might just be what you need to hear.

Today we’re talking about hustle and why I will proudly continue to make it part of my life (why should we all should stop feeling guilty for working our tails off from time to time). It's all about working with intention, and finding a flow that fuels you instead of draining you.

In this episode, we’ll talk about:

My relationship with the word “hustle” and why I think it is necessary
How I got my business off the ground in the first two years
The key difference between hustling and being busy
Why being intentional is the new hustle
The importance of hitting pause in your business

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Ever wondered how to tailor your message when you have multiple audiences? Or how to change up what you talk about for different groups? In today's episode, I've got the answers you've been searching for. Get ready to level up your speaking game and leave every audience feeling like you are speaking to JUST them.

Hint: Grab your notepad because this episode is packed with actionable tips, Spicy Sager rants, and captivating stories you won't want to miss.

Here's a sneak peek at what's in store:

the secret to choosing the perfect topic for diverse audiences.
why crafting one signature talk trumps constantly creating new presentations.
the pitfalls of constantly reinventing the wheel
five key areas to customize in your talk make it resonate

Plus, insider tips on the questions you should ask the host before stepping on stage to ensure your content is a home run.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://heathersager.com/episode230

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I’m typically a plain spoken word kinda gal, but today we’re getting fancy. The word? Extemporaneous. The meaning? Spoken or done without preparation. Said another way — speaking “off the cuff”.

As someone who makes money teaching others how to intentionally structure a message, it would be easy to dismiss the power of this word.

But the truth is— extemporaneous speaking is one of the most powerful skills you must develop as a business owner. And today’s episode will get you started

Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics we cover:

The power of extemporaneous speaking and why you should make this a priority
What happens when you just focused on getting every words right and missed to see the bigger picture→ Heather spills the beans on her own cringe-worthy experience
The challenge most business owner face when it comes to extemporaneous speaking (aka speaking of the cuff)
How understanding the overall structure of your talk (vs knowing the language sequence) can make a huge difference for you as a speaker
Exciting changes coming up with our training program→ we know what you need to amplify your message + get the results

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https://heathersager.com/episode229

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I’m wired for goal setting. Chasing that next mountain top of ambition is in my DNA. But when the ball dropped into 2024 and everyone else was hunkering down, massive year on the wall calendars and color coded post-its in hand, I felt ZERO ambition for planning.

But what I did feel was a desire to get quiet and reconnect with something I didn’t know I needed which led to an entirely new way (for me) of goal setting.

So in today’s episode I’m sharing with you my G.O.O.D Plan for the year (along with a pretty epic story) . I hope this episode gives you the space you need to gut check your goals and live out 2024 at your best.

Tune in and hear:

Why changing your goals isn’t a bad thing
What to ask yourself to ensure your goals are truly YOURS
How to set your baseline for showing up at your best
What exactly is the G.O.O.D Plan?
Plus my EPIC birth story that will leave you with laughing tears

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https://heathersager.com/episode228

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We’ve all heard versions of the phrase “there are really no new ideas” and “there are thousands of people who do what you do”, so when it comes to speaking on platforms and stages…

How do you talk about something that has already been heard?
How do you find an angle that’s unique and refreshing?
How detailed or broad should your topics be?
Can I talk about stories?
Does it all have to be “teachy” how to?

So. Many. Questions.

And if you’re anything like my clients, the truth is you have DOZENS of things you could talk about.

But the question is, how do you craft topics that are both compelling, but also align with your strategic business goals (remember those?😜)

In today's episode I’m doing something I’ve never done before and airing a REAL coaching call where I help a lucky business owner extract the genius out of their head and into 6 (yes SIX!) magnetic speaking topics that they can use for pitching podcasts and stages this year.

I hope this episode will get you fired up to nail your topics so that when invites come your way— or you find an opportunity you want to pitch— you are prepped and ready to pounce!

Grab the NAIL YOUR TOPIC resource mentioned in the episode right here

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And we’re BACK baby! Quite literally. I had a baby and had every intention of keeping this show going while I was on leave, but… life surely LIFE-ED me.

On this special comeback episode, we flipped the script and my copywriter, Sara Vartanian (who knows my business and my offers better than anyone), took the host seat to interview ME about the biggest rollercoaster of a year in biz (and life) yet.

From ending a partnership, rebranding the podcast (again), rebranding the biz (again), launching a new program with a new launch model… to moving my family across the state, and OH, having a baby right around the corner from turning the big 4-0… you know there’s a ton of learning tucked into all this.

Tune in for a candid convo about all the things, like planning live events, evolving programs, listening to your community, trusting your intuition and more. Buckle up — with postpartum brain, you know Heather’s bringing all the good Sager Side Notes for this one :)

Episode Highlights:

Heather’s “big why'’ for helping others be seen, heard, and make an impact.
The Signature Talk Accelerator (STA) Backstory, why we started again from scratch.
The power of asking for feedback
The importance of knowing your strengths and adapting to suit them
How hiring additional support in your team allows you to focus more on what’s really important in your business and enjoy the creative process (hint: was it worth hiring a copywriter for the ENTIRE year?!?)

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https://heathersager.com/episode226

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Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also connect with your audience more effectively than ever. Touching on tips to equip you with things to consider, questions to ask yourself, lenses to look through so that you can fill in the gaps to be more engaging, effective and entertaining when you're speaking on camera.

Quick note: this episode originally aired two years ago, so a few things mentioned in the episode are out of date like the name of my program and my mini course, but the message is TIMELESS.

Check out my new program >>The Signature Talk Accelerator<<an on-demand program to condense the time it takes to nail your message, hone your story and craft a money making talk.

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➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode121/

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I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work.

But did you know that you could actually be causing your ideal client to pass right by your amazing tips and juicy insights?

It doesn’t matter how deep your experience or good your results, if your ideal client never hears, what chance do you have for them to love it, sign up for your free guide or join your program?

In today’s episode, I’ll share with you one of the top mistakes I help my clients correct when speaking to their ideal person. More importantly, I’ll teach you how to FIX IT so that your message will get heard and get them into action.

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➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode138/

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Could you accidentally be trapped in expertise overdrive? If your audience is smiling, nodding and saying, “Oh, that’s really interesting,” you’re facing a common problem of many online entrepreneurs–you’re overwhelming your audience.

In this recast episode from The Art Of Online Business Podcast, I live coach Rick Mulready’s co-host Kwadwo (pronounced “Quayjo”), through a powerful exercise to tailor your message so your expertise never goes over your audience’s heads again.

I’ve never shared these insights on any podcast before, so bust out your notebook because you’re about to reshape the way you communicate your expertise.

This conversation is filled with GOLD and tangible strategies and I can’t wait to hear how this one resonates with you.

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https://heathersager.com/episode225

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In the online space we’re fed this idea that selling should be hands off–but could skipping sales calls be doing your business a disservice?

By bypassing one-on-one sales conversations in favor of automated funnels, videos or webinars what kind of critical information could we be missing about our customers?

Inside this episode I spill the details on how selling has shown up and evolved in my own career, both corporate and online business.

Plus, I share insights to help you decide if sales calls belong on your calendar for 2024 (and what happens to your speaking skills if you say yes.)

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇https://heathersager.com/episode224

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Think of your business as a three-legged stool…miss the mark with one (or neglect it) and the whole structure topples over.

As a business owner, your most vital role is making sure there’s a balance between all 3 legs—or as I call them pillars–so you can find the right growth path for this season of your business.

Inside the episode I break down my 3 powerful pillar strategy to help you focus on the true needle movers as you build your thought leadership business.

Whether you’re at $500k+ or on your way to $100k, I’m dropping specific strategies to help you hit goals without overcomplicating your to-do list, falling victim to the perfectionism trap or wasting time with busywork.

Plus I answered the top FAQs I always get asked related to speaking (visibility, pitching, and more) and created a special playlist of podcast episodes for you to burn through so you can get unstuck.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/episode223

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Planning can be a brilliant tool, or a form of procrastination.

Visions of what could be.

And as we follow the plan, we quickly realize that the ideal map we’ve chosen to follow… looks quite a bit different than the reality we’re faced with.

It happens in our personal lives AND our businesses.

Each year, entrepreneurs take the internet biting walk calendars, post-it notes and colorful pens to dream, map and plan out their perfect year.

And if you’ve been a big planner in the past, yet still aren’t where you set out to be.

This is the episode for you.

The season looks quite a bit different for me with baby #3 coming WAY earlier than expected (irony here is I DEF didn’t plan for THIS)…

But if I were in your shoes (aka not birthing a tiny human), here’s exactly what I’d do to finish the year strong (not coast it through), to set myself up well for the new year.

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https://heathersager.com/episode222

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When was the last time you felt “stressed” in your business? Chances are: recently.

As a business owner, you might have adopted the reality that stress is just part of running a business.

I’m not here to tell you that I’ve figured out the secret formula to deal with stress (spoiler: there isn’t one), but I will serve you up some Spicy Heather coaching about the SOURCE of your biggest business stressors.

We’ll dig into the dichotomy of self-created stress vs pressure from others, plus my four non-fancy tactics for managing stress… and of course many Sager Side Notes to entertain you along the way.

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https://heathersager.com/episode221

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Holding space for a bunch of brave and bold entrepreneurs for a 3-day live virtual event is no joke.

There were location decisions, tech snafus, bloopers, and more than a few happy tears. Get your notepad ready! My event producer, Krystal Proffitt and I demystify live events so you get a clear idea of what to consider and what to ignore.

But, beyond the logistical to-do’s, whether you’re hosting a virtual event live, like I did, or are taking the stage for the first (or 25th time) at the end of the day, only one thing truly matters.

Can you deliver exactly what your audience needs from you?

If you want to make an impact with your message, it’s your most important job and in this episode I share 3 takeaways to help you make it your top priority. Tune in now!

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https://heathersager.com/episode220

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Relationship building is a learned skill that becomes an epic growth tool when done right.

Chances are though you’ve had some networking experiences that left a sour taste in your mouth. Sneak attack sales pitches disguised as friendly check-ins? Corporate style networking? Pass, pass.

This episode is a wake up call packed with tactics on how to build powerful relationships and social currency that ACTUALLY feel good, even if you’re an introvert like me.

Plus, I break down how to use my Adjacent Ask tactic. It’s my go-to formula for calling in aligned opportunities without any awkwardness. Tune in and steal it for yourself.

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Business growth isn’t a high school line graph, rather, it goes up and down depending on the seasons.

Want to push past your current revenue? You’ve got to work with the data you got, and keep going–even when it’s messy, and far from perfect. Our ego hates that reality, especially if we’ve had success in the past.

In this episode, I’m taking you in a time machine back to the early days of my business to share everything I wish someone had told me, including where to invest my time, money, and focus. But fair warning, the dose of reality I share will body check your ego big time.

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https://heathersager.com/episode218

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Real talk – how do you navigate pregnancy (or any big life change) while running a business? Especially one where you travel and speak?

If you’re self-employed planning maternity leave, or if you're simply looking for strategies to strike a healthier work-life balance, this episode will enlighten, inspire and spark new ideas for you. I sat down with one of my long-term clients, successful speaker and trainer, who ALSO is pregnant with TWINS. Between us we have (or are brewing) 8 kiddos and we’re sharing a candid convo on challenges and realities of juggling motherhood, pregnancy, speaking, digital courses and all things entrepreneurship.

Even if you’re not pregnant, these insights are for anyone craving a good life beyond their business.

Episode Quick Guide:

0:00 Self-Employed Pregnancy and Maternity Leave

3:58 Navigating Business and Pregnancy

14:18 Transition to Short-Term Projects and Simplify Business Operations

20:32 Travel and Work Independently

24:58 The Challenges of Performing and Recovering

35:31 Balancing Work and Rest in Self-Employment

42:06 Simplifying Business and Avoiding Time-Wasting Activities

48:31 Shift to Digital Courses

58:29 Balancing Personal and Professional Brand

1:04:08 Using Your Voice for Marketing Success

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https://heathersager.com/episode217

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Ever wonder how Taylor Swift built her diehard fan base? It's not the glitzy costume changes or famous boyfriends. Taylor's audience can't get enough of her songs because album after album, her lyrics make them feel like they know her. She puts into words the same experiences they're going through too.

As business owners, you can forge those same genuine connections that turn you into an audience favorite. The secret sauce? Everyday, relatable stories. When you share these real snippets of your life, storytelling becomes your ultimate differentiator.

The good news? You don't need to be a pop star to make it work for you. Tune into this episode to unlock the secrets of relatable storytelling that will set you apart from others in your niche.

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In the busy world of entrepreneurship, it’s often challenging to say yes to when opportunities knock. When you’re swamped with work, getting in front of new audiences can take a back seat. It’s all too easy to fall into ‘when/then’ syndrome, promising yourself that you’ll make time later.

But visibility helps consistently keep leads and clients coming in the door of your business-so your economic engine can keep chugging along. And the key to keeping it going? Your signature talk.

It’s the tool every business owner needs so you’re empowered to confidently say yes, without needing to reinvent the wheel every time you take the stage. Tune into this episode to find out how to use a signature talk to keep you in the spotlight, build your brand, and cement your status as the go-to expert in your niche, even in your busiest of times.

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Be honest: Do you have a graveyard of talks you’ve delivered 1, 2 or 3 times? Do you feel like you’re creating a new talk for almost every speaking opportunity?

If you’re picturing your Canva dashboard packed with slide decks, right about now, you’re in good company.

Many of my Signature Talk Accelerator students come into the program with a bunch of talks, before honing in on a signature talk topic that’s versatile enough to be used over and over again.

Nicole Hatherly, a Global Brand Strategist & Professional Speaker, was one of these students. As an already good speaker, she struggled with the idea of how to clearly articulate her expertise into one talk.

But inside the Signature Talk Accelerator she found her ‘margarita message’<---tune in to learn my spicy take on honing in your talk focus.

In this episode you’ll hear why Nicole no longer believes a signature talk is a one-trick pony, and how in 6 months she’s gone from a rough draft to delivering it 19 times and counting for three very different types of audiences!

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇https://heathersager.com/episode214

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Is your message catnip to your audience?

Clarity in your message comes from taking action over and over. The more you speak, the more you learn about what creates those “aha” moments where your message clicks with your audience.

Yet, so many business owners try to think their way through why their messaging isn’t landing. They’re caught in the perfection trap leading them to believe they don’t belong on stage until everything is figured out. The truth is they’d get a lot further faster by testing it in front of an audience.

That’s exactly what Merritt Onsa, a dream coach, who helps Christian women step into their purpose, experienced. Fast forward to today, and Merritt just had FOUR speaking opportunities offered to her!

Merritt dropped gems in this conversation that will hit home for any business owner wanting to improve their messaging, tune in to hear our conversation.

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https://heathersager.com/episode213

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Imposter syndrome can strike anyone, leading to battles with self-doubt and an inner voice who notices every fumble so it hisses unhelpful things like, “you don’t know what you’re doing” or “you’re an idiot.”

After 20+years as a speaker, I know first-hand that voice never quite goes away. But, I’ve also learned there are plenty of ways to shush it.

And that’s what Sydnea Lewis, a Signature Talk Accelerator alumni, joined me to discuss.

Sydnea is an experienced brand and marketing strategist and college professor, yet a year ago she found herself sharing her ideas and avoiding social interactions with peers and on social media.

Yep, imposter syndrome had Sydnea in its grips, but her experience in the Signature Talk Accelerator gave her practical tactics to embrace the fear of speaking and move forward despite it.

Fair warning: As always, you’re in for a real discussion. None of us has it all together. We’re all works in progress, but the insights you’ll take away from our conversation will propel you forward on your journey to becoming a more confident speaker.

In this episode, Sydnea and I discuss:

The imposter syndrome struggle experts face
One mindset shift which hugely dials down your nerves
The messy middle of getting your first talk done
A strategy to keep your talk focused even when you go off on a tangent
To script or not to script
Why critiques are a crucial part of improvement, even though they feel scary
The joy of the speaking snowball effect
How getting comfortable with discomfort leads to growth in your personal life

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Dream of making an impact with your message?

Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or have a message in your heart you know the world needs to hear, your voice is the most powerful tool in your toolbox to reach the people you want to serve.

By sharing your ideas and experiences it’s possible to profoundly impact your audience's lives. In fact, I’ll step up onto my soapbox and say if you have the ability to help others it’s your duty to do just that.

Often people with a desire to help people feel conflicted about muddying their mission by trying to make money, but to effectively be a catalyst for change, you’ll need to confidently sell your ideas without guilt. And having a passion for helping others doesn’t need to equal pennilessness, friends. If you want to keep sharing your gifts with the world, you’ll need to make money too.

In this episode, you’ll hear…

Why honoring your audience is the cornerstone of driving real change
One shift that elevates how you serve others with your message
The relationship between money and mission
How competence leads to confidence on stage
The real deal on feeling weird about your calling
A tough love pep talk on speaking with purpose
What it means to sell your ideas

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Are you an 11th hour presentation prepper? Pride yourself on your knack for ‘speaking off the cuff’ on stage? Consider yourself charismatic?

While these qualities can help you navigate all kinds of scenarios, if you've developed a habit of preparing your talk at the last minute, then there’s a good chance your message is getting muddy.

Consequently, making it difficult for your audience to decide if they want more from you, because you’re forcing them to weed through stories, details, and ideas that aren’t necessarily relevant to them.

But what if you decided to strategically plan how to land the plane on your next talk, so your audience felt deeply seen and heard and you felt confident you’re on the right track to hit your goals?

Well, I know what would happen, and my instinct is you do too. Your next talk would have a more tangible ROI than praise, claps, or kudos.

Tune in and hear:

Why winging it on stage is an ego play, not a strategic move
What your audience wants from you every single time
Why being prepared isn’t the same as being boring or scripted
The reputation and revenue risk
Whether you might be a ‘Winging it Wanda’
How to start preparing for the wins you want from the stage

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Every opportunity to speak on someone else’s stage is a privilege because they’re trusting you with their audience..

But where is the line between it being a great opportunity to grow your business and selling yourself short?

Yes, free speaking can be a powerful tool in your marketing strategy…however without a purposeful plan in place you can end up adding another to-do item to your task list without any real payoff for all your hard work.

A worthwhile trade-off for speaking on stage for free can and should be something that’s aligned with your bigger business goals.

Before you commit to your next unpaid talk, let’s dissect the nuances of free speaking—understanding the real costs it requires, how to filter opportunities that come your way, and if you have to say no, how you can decline gracefully without slamming shut doors to future collaborations.

This episode is a gold mine of insights to help you navigate and make smart decisions for leveraging free speaking gigs as the massive marketing opportunity they can be for your business.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

What essentially is free speaking and the intangible cost it requires
Understanding the Law of Reciprocity—the balance between what you’re giving vs what you’re getting
The Pros and Cons of speaking for free— is it right move for you to market and grow your business
Clarifying questions to help you filter if an opportunity is going to be worth your time
How to gracefully say no to opportunities that aren’t great fit for you (without feeling like a total jerk)
Plus some examples and tactics to use free speaking opportunities to grow your business and monetize your time off stage

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Have you ever beat yourself up when things don’t play out like you planned?

Oftentimes, we become so obsessed with our expectations, we feel disappointed or give up when things don’t go perfectly. Even though we logically know that life rarely goes as planned.

In today’s episode I’m sharing with you the behind the scenes of my life and business on how “plans” have evolved in little AND big ways over the last 6 months. Fom selling our home in a difficult market, the surprising twist of merging two brands only to untangle them 6 months later, to the super specific tech decision I had to make this month (plus answering the big question about my surprise third pregnancy: was it planned?!)Change isn’t easy and sometimes it’s downright scary! But when you learn to pivot and adapt with purpose, you’ll become even stronger.

Tune in for an episode packed with real-life experiences, actionable strategies and tips that will help you navigate life's unexpected twists (and of course I weave this into how to embrace unexpected challenges when speaking live). Ignite your hustle with a fresh perspective on the importance of flexibility in business and life!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What happens when you tend to get tied to an exact plan or become obsessed with your process
How can you be more flexible and embrace change not only in your business but also when it comes to speaking (hello tech snafus or unexpected disturbances)
Reflection questions to help you cut the clutter and simplify things in your business
Why your ability to make swift decision is more important than what you decide
Plus exciting updates for what’s next with Team Heather Sager

Enjoyed this episode? You also might love:

Ep #187 - Hot Take: I Failed, Publicly and Here’s What I Learned
Ep #161 - I launched a new business
Ep #55 - How to handle tech surprises when virtually speaking
Ep #44 - Make Fear Your Homeboy with Judi Holler

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Creating amazing content is half of the marketing battle…the other half comes from rolling up your sleeves and earning eyeballs on your business.

Maybe one of those questions you’ve wondered about is this:

How do I get more eyes on my content if I don't have a large following?
It’s a question I’ve heard on repeat over the last year that’s why I’m tackling it on today’s podcast episode.

So if you’ve been frustrated by slow audience growth, feeling like you’re constantly creating but the only people who engage with your content are your sister and great aunt…this is the episode you need to listen to on repeat.

It’s a recast of an oldie but a goodie episode from two years ago where I walk you through 5 specific ways to increase your visibility even if you have a small audience. It’s filled with tactical ways and actionable advice to help you get fired up, step up to the mic, start making an impact and truly help people regardless of what size your ‘following’ is.

In this episode, we’ll dig into:

Getting clear on what your audience size is and what exactly it means for you
The importance of consistently tracking your metrics and the incremental changes in your business
Why you should stop waiting for your ideal person to come to you (and what you should do instead)
5 specific places to look at to get in front of your ideal audience
Plus tactical ways and examples on how you can approach this to help you reframe your mindset if you feel awkward pitching yourself

Quick note: this episode originally aired two years ago, so a few things mentioned in the episode are out of date (like the name of my program and my opt-in freebie, but the message is TIMELESS).

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Are you ready for a mind shift that could change your life?

Join us in today’s episode as we do a throwback to my interview with the incredible Jill Stanton of The Wealthy Course Creator duo and The Millionaire Girls Club.

Get ready for a deep dive into the power of our thoughts, how they can either uplift us or pull us down and the crucial role of mindset to reach our goals.

Jill offers insight into how to recognize these negative thought spirals that often hold us back—interrupt them and then redirect our thoughts towards growth and positivity giving us the ability to see life's challenges from a fresh perspective.

Tune in and ignite your mind with this transformative conversation and learn how to replace fear, self-doubt and disempowering beliefs by embracing one’s vulnerability and switching that default mode of worrying to being willing.

In this podcast interview, Jill shares:

Her struggle of self-doubt, how her past experience shaped her beliefs and behavior and how she stays future focused
The importance of choosing thoughts and beliefs to catch oneself when spiraling into negative or disempowering thoughts
The power of asking better questions to redirect one’s focus and perspective
The strength that comes from embracing vulnerability and being unapologetically you
Switching to impact goals instead of income goals (think of the people you’re meant to serve!)
And of course, how she approaches speaking on a stage

Quick note: this episode originally aired two years ago, so a few things mentioned in the episode are out of date (like the name of BOTH our programs, but the message is TIMELESS).

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When most entrepreneurs think of speaking, they think of either professional speakers charging a fee for their talk or speaking for free to get experience to eventually command a fee. But this concept of trading money for time wasn’t why you built your business, and speaking for free without a strategy isn’t going to lead you towards the results you want. The good news is that this isn’t the only way to speak to get results in your business.

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you my interview on the Sweet Life Podcast with April Beach where I explain the two types of speaking business models you can use to grow your business. We’re going to dig into my unique approach to sales and will share with you the step by step process to effectively use speaking opportunities into a money maker for your biz.

This conversation is filled with GOLD and tangible strategies so be sure you don’t miss this one!

In this podcast interview with April, I share:

How speaking fits into your business and how you can leverage this to grow your business
The types of Speaking Business Models and understanding which one aligns with your goals and strategies
The importance of having a signature talk—one that connects to your offers and to the solutions that you provide
Why listening to your prospect and understanding the context of their problems are critical steps for a successful sales call
My unique approach to sales—3 steps that you can follow to effectively use speaking to grow your business

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://www.heathersager.com/blog/205

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Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable entrepreneur, Gloria Chou as we challenge the go-to definition of success and dive deep into Gloria's transformative journey.

Gloria is an expert in helping small business owners, especially bootstrapped founders and women of color, amplify their message and be seen and heard in the world. Despite her unconventional path to the world of PR, Gloria has unlocked the secrets to success in her own unique way.

In this episode, you'll discover:

The driving force behind Gloria's passion for helping others be seen, heard, and valued.
A deep dive into Gloria's early entrepreneurial days, where she shares her evolution, pivots, and the invaluable lessons she learned along the way.
The pivotal moment that compelled Gloria to reassess her relationship with money and her tips for transitioning from a scarcity to abundance mindset.
Insights into how Gloria shows up in her business and effectively leads her remote team.
A fresh perspective on hustle culture and an alternative definition of success that will challenge your beliefs and inspire transformation in your own life and business.

Join Heather and Gloria as they delve into Gloria's incredible journey, from her background as a U.S. Diplomat to the rapid growth of her own business over the past two years. This inspiring conversation will make you reevaluate your relationship with money and redefine your own path to success.

Tune in now to gain powerful insights from Gloria Chou and embark on a transformative journey to redefine success in your life and business

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Whenever I share that I’m a speaking coach, I always hear a version of…

“Omg I need you, I ramble too much.”

The struggle is real when it comes to getting your ideas out of that brain, through your mouth and easily understood by your audience.

Now the question is, how do I fix this problem?

In today’s episode, I'm sharing my specific recipe—the exact exercise that I follow and I've used all the time to train my mind and mouth to sync faster and get better at articulating my thoughts.

This will be the least sexy, yet most effective activity you do moving forward to get better thinking at your feet.

Tune in to learn and build the skills to help you become a more charismatic and magnetic communicator in your business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Understanding WHY we ramble
The REAL reason why we get annoyed when others ramble (it’s not what ya think)
How to keep yourself from rambling in moments that matter
How critical is being “concise”?
What it takes to trust your voice and build your communication skills
PLUS the go to drill I’ve taught thousands to get better at thinking on their feet

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇https://www.heathersager.com/blog/203

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I see it all the time. Working with my private clients, talking with my students in my group coaching program, the conversations in my Instagram DMs…one of the biggest struggles in starting and growing a business is feeling confident in the most important part of the process —selling!

Whether it’s selling your ideas, yourself or your offers, selling can feel uncomfortable. And if you feel icky about it, or think you’re not good at it, or simply the thought of selling your stuff makes you cringe (even though you KNOW it will help a lot of people), get ready for some SPICY HEATHER today to help you change your relationship with SALES.

The truth is selling is not as scary people make it out to be. I’ll share with you my five most compelling sales strategies that you can apply to your own sales process to take your selling skills to the next level and deliver results.

Enjoy listening to my weird analogies (seriously, this one is a bit off the rails) as you learn simple ways to seamlessly and confidently SELL.

In this episode, you’ll discover:

The reason why most online business owners struggle to make money in their business
Why we feel uncomfortable with the idea of selling and why we suck at it
Why is getting on a sales call with your prospective clients (to some degree) a pivotal part of sales
Consistency and repetition: the keys in driving sales success
The top struggles of experts and entrepreneurs when it comes to selling
And the 5 strategies that you can do to strengthen your selling process

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://www.heathersager.com/blog/202

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We’ve all been in moments where we question our own ideas or capabilities. Heck, even the most successful entrepreneurs openly talk about experiencing impostor syndrome.

The question is, how much of your time is sneakily stolen by doubt or worry?

If you find yourself in seasons where you can’t seem to make progress, chances are it’s far more than you think.

In today’s conversation, I’ll share with you exactly how I navigate those moments and build what I call, your Belief Bank Account.

You’ll also hear the one thing that has served as a catalyst and has contributed to my consistent success in life and business. I’ll give you a little pep talk and maybe some much needed kick in the tush to help you move forward despite uncertainty.

So get comfy, grab a coffee or cocktail and get ready to get a confidence boost!

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What typically most experts online do when things didn’t go as planned aka they launched and had zero sales (and why you shouldn’t be doing this!)
The real reason behind why you’re really not getting the sales you want
What happens when we spin in cycle of self-doubt
Funding and managing your Belief Bank Account
My catalyst for success both in business and in personal life
4 things to do to beat self-doubt and start seeing momentum in your business

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://www.heathersager.com/blog/201

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It takes a lot of work to run a growing business. It's always this constant pursuit of growth—personally, professionally and financially.

And with all the plans to execute, targets to reach, content to create and more, you might find yourself feeling stuck, constantly running on a hamster wheel of busyness with all the back-to-back client calls, podcast guesting, little admin tasks, and you can't get out!

But the beautiful thing about you being an entrepreneur is you get to choose how you run your business…

…you get to choose what you don't want to do

…you get to choose what you can delegate to your team

…or flat out what you can delete that’s not essential to your business

YOU get to make those choices.

So what can we as thought leaders that people look to and what to learn from do to navigate in this season of ‘crazy busy’ without the stress?

Listen to today’s episode — it’s an unscripted conversation on how you can best show up, bring a little bit more light and fun to your business and your audience.

In this episode, you'll discover:

Choosing the season that feels right for you in your life and business
How it’s important to dedicate a season of growth in all areas of your life
Why I banned the word ‘busy’ from my vocabulary (and why you should too!)
Why hustle is absolutely necessary in seasons
How you show up makes the biggest difference for how your brand is perceived by other people
Plus I share my own story (that I had never shared on stage before)—the biggest experience of my life that taught me how to handle myself under stress and pressure

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

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Before we jump to today’s episode: Be sure to Register HERE for The FREE "Game-Changing" 3-Part Live Training by my mentor and business coach, James Wedmore, The Rise of the Digital CEO starting on June 1st.

When it comes to starting and growing your business, there’s A LOT to think about— from creating your products and programs to lead generation, making sales, operations… etc.

It’s challenging to get your head around all these moving parts..but as my Mentor and Business Coach James Wedmore says—how you see business determines what's possible for you.

In today’s episode, I’m welcoming James back to the show for a fun and valuable conversation around the most important things you need to focus on in your business and how you can design it to serve the lifestyle that you want and desire.

(Check out Ep #151: How a Phone Call Changed Everything: Building a 8 Figure Business with James Wedmore– it would be a really good follow up to listen to today's episode)

We covered a lot of ground today—from VOCALITY on how you deliver your information (obvi my love language!), ways to position yourself as an authority, what it takes to create an irresistible offer and a simple sale strategy to turn your passion and purpose into a real, scalable business.

I love James' approach to business and the inspiring stories he shares about other business owners achieving incredible results in the last 12 months. I hope you get as much from it as I did.

In this episode, James shares:

The important distinction between show vs tell when positioning yourself as an online expert
Why people underestimate the value in creating a simple path and solution
Pivoting to prioritizing profit over perfection
Why a lot of what leads to success is fricking boring
Examples of online business owners hitting huge goals by going all in on one offer
Turning your audience objections into an opportunity
His viewpoint on what’s at stake every time we speak to our audience

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Freedom and flexibility is one of the main reasons most people want to be an entrepreneur and become their own boss.

I mean, who doesn’t want the freedom to decide what work you do, when you do it, and where you do it?! If you’re thinking you’ll never ever go back to being an employee, you’re my people, because it means you’ve decided this business of yours will be a success.

The honest truth is…wanting it just ain’t enough because it doesn’t happen by default or manifestation alone..Success follows from the efforts behind your intentions.

But with so many moving parts, it can be easy to get swept up in the shiny, fun parts of building a business, like creating social content and graphics, fancy tactics your favorite business leader used in their last launch, and distracted by trying to make it just so before putting your website and offers out into the world.

Doing too many tasks and trying to make them perfect, takes your time, energy and attention away from what you actually need to be doing if you’re going to have a successful business-focusing on making money.

Your success becomes inevitable when you align your activities to your goals.

That’s why in this episode, I’m going to help you take specific action by digging into the different phases of online business so you can get full clarity on which phase you are currently in and which areas you should be focusing on to make money.

I hope this episode meets you exactly where you are today and gives you a few golden nuggets that help you show up as the expert you are, be a little bit more bold with your decisions, and unapologetically make money for your expertise.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

What does achieving a big ass goal require?
Why is consistency and predictability in your revenue so important in your business?
The 4 Phases of Online Business—and where you should focus when it comes to revenue generation?
Shifting your energy and aligning your activities to the level needed to achieve your goals
How success requires more from us than just a goal or big vision

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On today's episode, we’re talking about a cornerstone of any successful online business: building an email list.

I know that you know how important this topic is— yet so many experts place it far too low on their list of just do activities.

As an online business owner, you likely spend a lot of time creating content, whether it be through courses, digital products, social posts, blogs and more— but if you're not actively building your email list, you may be missing out on a significant opportunity to connect with and nurture potential customers.

In this episode, I’ll share exactly what I did right, and where I have regrets building my list, and how email fits into speaking on stages.

Episode Highlights:

The importance of providing ‘real’ value to your audience
Why building list is so important and how focusing on getting ‘quality’ leads is a must
How your email list has direct correlation to your business health (aka your ability to sell your programs)
The connection of email list building to speaking
Two things you need to consider when growing a healthy email list
Strategies / sustainable ways you can leverage to help you expand your email list

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

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Hustle is one of those things that's required to achieve big goals, but it should not overtake your life—remember, we’re building our business so that we can live.

If you’re wondering what it takes to really create a sustainable and profitable online brand using the Hint of Hustle philosophy—meaning we know it's gonna take work, but it doesn't mean it needs to consume ALL of our time and energy!

Today I’m going to share with you 7 specific habits that will set you up for success—these are not daily routines, tactics or strategies. Most of them are SKILLS that I see surfacing in the online space that separates those who are thriving from those who are constantly struggling.

So whether you’re crushing your goals this year and would like to continue the enthusiasm or you’re on a struggle train and can’t seem to gain traction— today's episode will help you:

raise your awareness level for how and where you're spending your time and where you’re focused with your thinking
identify an opportunity for you to lean in and establish healthier mindset habits so that your business can thrive

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

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Before we jump to today’s episode: be sure to grab this AMAZING (and free) ebook written by my mentor and business coach: HARDWIRED FOR ENTREPRENEURSHIP: Discover the 17 Ways That Successful Entrepreneurs Think Differently About Business, Marketing, and SUCCESS!

Money can be a sensitive topic for many of us, and it's not uncommon to feel embarrassed or ashamed when discussing finances– business, personal or otherwise. But did you know that these feelings can actually be a block to your next business breakthrough?

On today's episode, we're taking a deep dive into the world of money mindset and exploring how our beliefs about money can impact our ability to earn and grow our wealth. I’ll be sharing with you my super raw and personal experience attending a 2 day “money mindset” workshop last week and exactly what I uncovered about my own relationship with money (hint: it was NOT what I expected!)

Through our raw and unfiltered conversation (wait, can I call it that if I’m the only one talking? Oh well, I just did), I hope to inspire you to become more conscious of your own money mindset, so that you can start generating more revenue for your business and transforming the lives of those around you.

In this episode, we'll cover:

How the money stories and beliefs we adopted as kids can impact our ability to achieve success in business and in life.
How to uncover your own relationship with money and spending, and identify the limiting beliefs that may be holding you back.
How to choose which story is going to be true for you, and start questioning the narratives that we run in our mind.
The three key aspects to look at when it comes to money, so that you can gain clarity and improve your relationship with money.

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://www.heathersager.com/blog/195

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The stories we tell ourselves and how we let the world affect us matter so much around money—that’s why it’s crucial to choose what story is going to be true for you.

Scarlett Cochran, attorney, financial expert, entrepreneur and the founder of One Big Happy Life, shares her approach in understanding and growing money in a way that is aligned with your unique vision of what a rich life looks like (rather than following society's definition). We also dive into the money stories that stop us from reaching our financial goals–breaking these stories down to allow space to build new, better ones.

Whether you’re just getting started as a business owner or you’ve been at it for years, tune into this fun and inspiring episode that will help you improve your relationship with money, push you to start moving toward your big goals and create the rich life that you deserve, on your own terms.

Episode Highlights:

The overall taboo relationship people have with money and how it impacts our ability to generate it
Defining what your version of a rich life is and why it’s important to feel good about your finances no matter where you are in our financial journey
How to recognize and overcome the unconscious money stories that stop us from hitting our financial goals
The mistake we make when it comes to our finances that leads us to binge spend
Plus Scarlett shares how she builds a one year spending plan + her approach to budgeting so you can grow your wealth at the speed you need to while still living your best life

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://www.heathersager.com/blog/194

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It's the whispered question that I get asked a LOT.

…Working with a coach on an upcoming keynote presentation for a conference of 5000.

…An executive for his debut TEDx talk.

…A digital course creator for her upcoming masterclass.

I even get it when chatting with peers about doing a meet up at a conference.

"But Heather... what should I wear?"

When it comes to showing up as a personal brand, your style should be consistent and intentional. Not only can you become more familiar to your audience, it just does a little somethin' somethin for your swagger when you show up in your power pants.

So the question is—are you bringing the best version of you, the most confident version of you? If you want to attract your ideal audience...this is a must.

I think we could all use a little nudge in this area. And if that's you, you’ll love today’s episode! We’re doing a waaaaaay back throwback to Episode #3 to encourage you to consider how you're presenting yourself to your audience through your STYLE.

Melanie Kluger, a personal stylist and entrepreneur (and also my first ever guest on the podcast) talks about the connection between our style and building a more magnetic personal brand. We're bringing a different way to think about showing up for your brand with confidence and authority by owning your style.

Tune in to learn:

confidence boosting (and super practical) tips on dressing for a big presentation
the thing that’s sabotaging your morning routine
why our closet keeps us stalled after life transitions (like changing careers or having kids)
how to dress for the work from home (but video ready) life style
plus balancing mom life with business and Instagram story hack

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
https://www.heathersager.com/blog/193

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What is it about those top personalities in your industry that seem to have this natural ability to shine, seemingly effortlessly?

You might be over here just trying to keep up with the latest tactics and marketing strategies touted online, that showing up in a big way feels… out of reach.

So the question stands, does “success” really come down to tactics? Or is elevating your presence online more about the way in which you show up?

In this episode, you’ll hear the 5 incredible breakthroughs that have helped me rise in my career and have helped me skyrocket my business—these are specific beliefs about yourself, others and the worlds around you that must be embraced to break through the noise and find success in business.

I am serving you up a recast of an oldie but a goodie episode taken out of my own Hint of Hustle playbook that is filled with tangible lessons and actionable advice to help you be inspired and show up with renewed energy in your life and business.

Tune in to hear my thoughts and soak up all the valuable information that's shared in this episode so you can master your mindset for business success.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Where to begin so you can grow and build your influence
What successful people do to trust themselves and not worry when things go wrong
The secret to getting better plus how you can be seen as an authority
The 5 specific beliefs aka biggest tangible lesson that successful people perceived (all of these have helped me rise in my career and have helped me skyrocket my business)

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Do you find yourself constantly busy, but unsure if all the activity is actually leading to anything meaningful for your business? As an online business owner, it can be challenging to navigate the distractions and stay on track with your core goals. But what if we told you that working harder is not always the answer? Or that it isn’t about being more productive or disciplined?

In this episode, we’re talking about the "I'm too busy" mindset and the challenges entrepreneurs face when building their brand. I’ll share practical tips to help you stay focused, avoid distractions and build your biz with INTENTION.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

The underlying belief of the "I'm too busy" mindset and how it can hold you back from achieving your business goals
The challenges entrepreneurs face when building an online business and how to overcome them
A simple mantra that can help you stay on track with your core business goals
Three specific things you need to look at to create a business with intention and avoid distractions
Practical tips for staying focused and avoiding distractions, so you can invest your time in what matters most

So tune in to learn how to build your online business with intention and achieve the success you’re after.

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Have you ever wondered how to customize a talk for a different audience? It's a question I get asked all the time.

In this episode, I'll share with you the approach I teach my clients to craft and tailor their message. You’ll learn tactical tips on how to expand or contract your talk, and the three levels of engagement that you can use to create a customized engagement activity that resonates with your audience.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why having a signature talk can help establish you as an industry authority
How to be intentional with your speaking by framing your ideas in a way that connects with both your audience and the host
What makes your signature talk so unique
Key questions to ask when preparing for speaking opportunities and customizing your talk
The three levels of engagement that will help you fully engage your audience and inspire action
Plus practical tips for customizing your talk for different audiences while staying true to your core message

So if you're ready to take your speaking to the next level, tune in and discover how to create a signature talk that truly resonates with your audience.

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Lindsay Rogers is a former journalist and founder of Raw Strategy where she teaches people to tell stories for a living, yet she found herself facing something relatable: having difficulty figuring out how to tell her own story and how to translate the message in her marketing materials to the stage.

That’s why when she was asked to speak, Lindsay raised her hand to join my signature talk program and later on, work 1-on-1 too.

Lindsay’s story is proof you don’t need to earn the right to get paid to speak by putting in time on different stages. Instead, she knew she wanted paid speaking as a revenue wheel from the get-go.

If you’ve ever wondered if your message or expertise is worthy of earning you money as a paid speaker, tune into this inspiring episode that will have you shooting for the stars.

In this episode, Lindsay shares:

Why she had to dismantle herself from the inside out to translate written messages to spoken messages
All the internal junk that popped up, leaving her feeling exposed and how she handled it
How she got paid well to speak right from the beginning
Why learning to trust yourself is the key to feeling confident on stage
Her experience combatting the curse of knowledge with my Script-ish and bucketizing process
Figuring out what to do with her body on stage
On-stage moments that made her realize she was doing the thing she was meant to do
How one talk led to $100,000 in the last year

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

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Liz Wilcox is the Fresh Princess of Email and a keynote speaker, a former client of mine who built her signature talk in my program.

She’s got a big vision in mind, but she’s flexible about how she’s going to get there. Right now, Liz focuses on building towards that future one talk at a time. Because each talk she gives is an opportunity to connect with another person, build a new relationship and share her expertise to people who need it.

Over the last 12 months, Liz has spoken on over 100 stages, and as she says, “Baby, I’m taking over the internet!”.

It’s true.

Liz has used her talks to share her framework for making email marketing fun (and profitable) and as a result has added hundreds of people to her email marketing membership.

So, if you’ve ever wondered what speaking can do for your business, or you’ve had doubts that a signature talk can be used over and over again…this is the episode for you.

In this episode, Liz shares:

The atypical launch results that illuminated her gift for email marketing and made her realize she had a message people needed to hear
Why she decided speaking was the best way to make a bigger impact
How her personal circumstances gave her no choice but to push past ‘head junk’ and speak even when though she still breaks out in a rash
Her thoughts on why talent will only get you so far and how Michael Jordan inspired her to get disciplined with her speaking practice
The simple ways she tweaks her signature talk and
Why her signature talk is still relevant over three years later

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://www.heathersager.com/blog/188

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In August, I merged my speaker coaching business with Emily Hall’s presentation design agency… and last week we announced our decision to untangle ourselves back to separate companies. I won’t try to hide it – it’s been an emotionally difficult few weeks, but we’re both super optimistic (and still BFFs). In this episode, I'm getting real, raw and vulnerable as I share with my the behind the scenes that lead to this decision, what I’ve learned along the way and a message to remind you that when you learn to change and adapt with purpose, you’ll become even stronger.

Episode Highlights:

Elephant in the room: let’s talk about my business failure highlight reel (Ugh! I can't help but cringe at the memory)
Messy conversations in business—learn how you can courageously lean into this and serve you well
Untangling my business partnership— why we’re going back to solo entities
A peak at what’s to come in this now solo chapter of The Speaker Co,including the WHY behind my new program, Signature Talk Accelerator

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/blog/187

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The way you communicate impacts how others perceive you and your business.

When you sound polished and professional, you’re seen as knowledgeable, trustworthy and confident – which establishes your credibility and helps you attract new clients.

And poor communication skills are COSTLY because when others don’t understand what you do and how you can help them, they certainly won’t buy from you.

That’s why raising your level of awareness and being intentional on how you communicate with your words, with your tone and with your body language is critical– and that’s what this episode is all about.

Today I deep dive on the common mistakes I see so many entrepreneurs making when trying to elevate the level of polish and professionalism with how they speak and more importantly, how to correct it. I also share some power tips + activities you can do (plus a heck of a lot more!) that will help you raise your level of confidence to create a bigger impact on your business.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why communication skills are paramount in your business
Formality vs Professionalism: two terms that are often used interchangeably
The Power of Practice
Understanding polish and professionalism and how it boils down to three communication buckets (and the mistakes that happen when you elevate your polish and professionalism)
Plus power tips + game-changer activity(you're gonna hate and love me for this!) you can do to become a better communicator

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://heathersager.com/blog/186

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Stages are the BEST way in 2023 to accelerate your authority, build trust and generate HOT leads who want to pay you (not just download your free stuff).

Now, does that mean that you should chase all of these stages and say YES to every opportunity? Heck no. While booking more stages could get you bigger results— the reality is it’s what you DO with those opportunities that matters most.

So the question is — what do YOU do when you have the mic?

In this episode, I dive into how you can show up intentionally and serve your audience well. Plus my fav strategies that I see as the biggest opportunity for 2023. You’ll learn:

Redefining what a stage is and why it’s so critical to double down and create your own stage this year
The different phases of the buyer’s journey and how it circles back to creating your own stage opportunities
How do you make the most of your on stage moments
Plus 4 strategies that can help you reimagine your mic moments in 2023

EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇

https://www.heathersager.com/blog/185

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Putting the work upfront allowed this guest to create a business that fueled her passion.

Meet my friend, mastermind buddy and award-winning photographer, Kristine Richer.

She made the leap to full time online teaching in 2020 and has now taught thousands of students how to create stunning images of the Milky Way. The one in the sky, not the candy bar ;)

In this episode, Kristine shares how she hustled through her twenties to establish her career to now running a business that literally fuels her creative gifts.

I think you’ll find this to be a truly inspiring episode, so let’s jump in!

In this episode, Kristine shares;

How she develop her expertise and why did she pivot into online business
Doing launches in her business and innovating this (if you hate live launching—you gotta listen to what she said!)
Putting in the hard work to create the life and the business that she wanted— discover Kristine’s secret recipe for what she embraces both from an attitude and skill perspective
Her relationship with the word hustle, how it evolved—learn her advice for other business owners who are trying to navigate a season of hustle
How to get more confident and comfortable in putting yourself out there and finally take that courageous leap

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You know you need to be more visible in your business, but does that mean you need to be vulnerable too? According to the definition of the word – YES.

Vulnerability is about exposing yourself to potential harm, physically or emotionally, and when you’re a personal brand who puts themselves out there– online or on stage, that’s inherently VULNERABLE.

So if you’ve ever asked yourself questions like:

How much of my story should I share? Did I over share? Should I be more vulnerable?

How much is too much to share? What should I NOT be sharing with my audience?

Here’s a glimpse of what you’re going to learn in this episode…

What is vulnerability and how it can help you build high quality relationships with your audience
How to show the real you while maintaining professional
Tangible tactics to be more strategic when sharing vulnerable stories
My 3-H “Should I Share This” Assessment that I use to filter my shares
Plus tips on how to tell case studies or tell story of other people

My intention for this episode is to help you reframe your perspective on what vulnerability means for your personal brand– online or onstage. So that you can feel confident with what you choose to share (and be okay with what you choose NOT to).

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If you listen to any episode, let THIS be the one!

The law of the vital few says that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts, the question is: where are you spending your time?

After spending 15 years hustling my way up the corporate ladder I developed a work style based on busy work – which I brought into my business. In this first official episode of Hint of Hustle, I’ll share with you the real story of how I ditched overwhelm and intentionally designed a business that fits my life, not over runs it. You’ll learn why hustle is absolutely necessary in season.

Episode Highlights:

The first business model I chose and why I quickly ditched it
The #1 thing I did right early on in my business
How tension and rest work together to create bigger results
The shift I made to eliminate guilt around time off
What you can expect each week moving forward :)

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Evolution is a natural part of our lives, and our entrepreneurship is no exception. Building a brand is a process of iteration—and today’s guest, founder & host of Cubicle to CEO® Ellen Yin, has much to say on the matter.

Ditching her 9 to 5, with zero back up plan, she’s been making things work swimmingly ever since. But was it profitable from the get go? How many times did she pivot? What were the skills that helped her breakthrough to her next level?

Tune in and get ready to be inspired by her story of courageously creating her own path through curiosity, tenacity and bold moves.

This episode is EVERYTHING you needed to hear today, packed with beautiful insights and valuable tips, so let’s jump to it.

In this episode, Ellen shares:

How she has evolved and pivoted her business (more than once) and the lessons she’s learned along the way
The childhood trait she still uses as an entrepreneur (and is a superpower today)
How to navigate the path when you're called to go in a different direction (ie. change industries, niches or careers)
Why fostering deep connections is essential in building your business
If she had the chance, what she’d do differently in her business building journey
Her relationship to the word hustle and
What rest looks like for her in this season.

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Welcome to HINT OF HUSTLE, formerly the Heather Sager Show.

Our first epiosde drops January 19th, but you can catch a peek in this mini-epsiode.

This is the podcast for entrepreneurs who believe that building a business is a marathon, but sometimes requires a sprint. The secret to success is knowing when and where to change speeds. Host and former executive turned entrepreneur Heather Sager brings her 20 years experience in sales, speaking and business coaching to help you show up with greater intention, make a bigger impact with your message and take guilt-free time off stage. Tune in for a mix of solo episodes and interviews where founders spill the tea on what their business looks like backstage.

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Another year of wins and lessons learned, and my goodness, was it a year of BIG THINGS! From launching a new company, new programs AND our first event, we have a LOT to talk about.

Join me in this week’s episode for a candid, unscripted and very cheeky recap from my year. Tune in to the full episode and listen to my special announcement at the end. :)

Episode Highlights:

The launch model that surprised the heck out of me in 2022 (and became my favorite!)
What really motivated me to say YES to a partnership and new company
My top 5 lessons learned after a CRAP ton of doing
Good at a lot of things? What to watch out for so it doesn’t screw your plans
How I dealt with self-doubt when making decisions
Why I’m ENDING the Heather Sager Show, and what’s next :)

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Events are back—and there’s nothing that compares to the energy in a room filled with creative, ambitious and like-minded people. It’s my love language in business (and that’s saying a LOT as an introvert!)

When deciding whether or not to attend an event, most people focus on the question “what will I learn?”, but today I want to encourage you to think differently about investing your time, money and energy by attending events.

I’m sharing with you 5 event attending perspective shifts to calculate your ROI, plus my top 10 pro tips to help you get the most out of them. These are the things I learned from 20 years of managing and attending events. I hope that this conversation is meeting you at just the right time and gets you excited to put some of these things in action in 2023.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

Why event content is the last consideration for whether or not you attend
How to overcome the “I’m awkward and don’t know how to talk to people” moment
What ROI actually looks like as an entrepreneur attending conferences
The accessibility factor you might be missing and how to foster inclusion
What to do when you don’t feel like you belong at an event
My 10 Pro Tips on Attending Events and Conferences

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Ever heard a business coach tell you that selling is “just a numbers game”? They say that if you can just get your offer in front of more people, eventually you'll start making sales.

But if it really was as simple as putting offers in front of more potential buyers, why are there so many broke content creators? Harsh truth, I know. But those business coaches aren’t entirely wrong, they just left out a critical piece of information.

It isn’t about getting the offer in front of more people, it’s about connecting a MESSAGE that resonates to your offer. Said another way, it’s all about the CONTEXT you provide.

In today’s episode, I’ll share the 7 essential ingredients that will allow you to create messaging that resonates. So grab a notebook, a cup of something warm and start planning that effective messaging. You’ve got this!

Episode Highlights:

Demystify what “messaging” means to create desire and demand for your offer
Physical products vs information type of products and the difference between their way of marketing
The challenge a lot of business owners have when it comes to their messaging
What is the ‘curse of knowledge’ and how this can affect your messaging
The 7 ingredients that you need in every talk to have a really powerful messaging that gets results

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Whether or not you signed up to “be a writer” when you started your business, the truth is that clearly communicating your ideas through great copy is a requirement.

Between newsletters, blog posts, video descriptions, captions, lead magnets, promotional emails, sales and check out pages (those last 3 are the money makers btw) writing is part of building an online brand.

But what if you don’t consider yourself a great writer?

What if you struggle to come up with ideas or “get into flow” when you sit down to type?

And even if you can write great content, what if persuasive selling in copy seems like an unsolvable rubik’s cube?
Today's episode will help you step into the role of writer and become persuasive and compelling in your copy, through the help of my dear friend (and our copywriter here at The Speaker Co), Sara Vartanian.

Sara is a launch strategist and copywriter and I’ve asked her to sill the tea on all things copy tips to help you make your copy hotter than Taylor Swift tickets.

You will LOVE unscripted, hilariously real conversation, packed with tangible tips, advice and strategies. We tackle questions like: how long should copy really be? Where do people spend way too much time? What if I don’t feel like writing? Plus we go into a few wildly inappropriate metaphors (per usual) that unsurprisingly drive the lessons home.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

How Sara’s early experience with teaching and cloth diapers (wait what?) paved the way to damn good copywriting
Bridging the gap between verbal and written communication styles (and how they play together)
The two distractions people obsess over, but don’t pay off (and what to do instead)
What it takes to write unboring copy that packs a punch-y “YOU” in it
4 specific actions to take when you feel “stuck” with writing

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I bet reaching more people and creating a meaningful impact is one of your aspirational goals.

And as an online business owner, you’re trying to blend marketing strategies designed to reach the masses with a more personable, relationship focused approach.

So the question is: how can you truly connect with people through relationships AND grow at the speed you want? And if people don’t know who you are or what services you offer, how can you expect them to pay attention and to trust you?

In this week’s episode, we’re looking in the rearview mirror to help you reflect on your visibility efforts and determine a strategy you can implement next year—one that is aligned, more intentional and will create a bigger impact in your business. Whether you've been doing visibility for a while but you haven't gotten much traction or you put it on the backburner, this episode is a must listen.

In this episode, we dig into…

Building relationships through mutual connections
Some of the powerful ways to build meaningful relationships in the online business
How can you make visibility be mutually beneficial to you (and to other people)
Reflecting questions to help you approach visibility next year in a bigger level
Five speaking strategies you can use in your business to achieve your goals

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When was the last time your confidence took a hit? Maybe a failed launch, or not getting enough views on your Instagram stories? How about unsubscribes from your list? Or a negative review.

Shaky confidence happens to everyone, especially entrepreneurs building businesses.

Think about it. You’re quite literally building something you’ve never done before, constantly learning new skills, tech and tactics. Of course you’ll question yourself, feel like a fake or consider burning it all down, every now and then.

But what you do in those moments matters. Do you get back up quickly? Do you spiral out? Do you look to others for validation? Or push through reciting affirmations?

Confidence seems “fluffy and intangible, but often shows up in a physical manifestation. On today’s episode we’re talking about how confidence impacts your business, how to recognize the symptoms of lost confidence and what to do when it inevitably shakes.

Episode Highlights:

Why we think and feel that confidence is a fluff
Confidence (and lack of confidence) can take a lot of different shapes
What it means when you’re confident 100% of the time
Reflecting questions to redirect your thinking and help you build your confidence back—these made a profound different in my career and business
Plus confidence boosting tips that I do whenever my confidence shakes

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It’s no secret that you wear a lot of hats running a business, and if you’re anything like most online business owners, the majority of your time is spent on content creation, admin and other behind the scenes work.

But how can you expect to make money in your business if you spend the majority of your time on things that aren’t directly tied to sales or designed to make sales down the road (and the road keeps getting longer)?

In today’s episode, I’ll share with you my ridiculously simple strategy that’s going to help you generate more sales. So if you are not quite on track with where you want to be this year or are looking for a cash boost, this episode will be the fire to get you moving.

Episode Highlights:

The four traps that keep business owners stuck with sales
My go-to strategy to generate sales
The tough love, real talk advice you didn’t realize you needed to end the year
Plus tips you can do to time audit yourself + your goals and start taking action

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As an online entrepreneur, we are often the face of our companies. Everything about us speaks, from the way we groom ourselves to the way that we physically show up AKA our appearance—all these things matter.

It is an extension and enhancement of our brand which sends a message to our prospects and our audience (whether we like it or not!) But the question is, are you happy with the message that's being shared?

Today's guest, Kristina Pernforns, an Image and Interior style specialist is going to help you understand exactly how your personal style reflects how you want to be seen. And if you want to build trust and credibility with your audience, you have to look the part.

Episode Highlights:

Kristina’s background in fashion and interior design—how she pulls these two together in helping people build their online brand
How what you wear can affect how you perform and how you feel about yourself (and ways that you can unintentionally sabotage how others see you)
Kristina's “Red Thread” theory—how we all wear different hats, but not distinctly different personalities
Creating a strong, authentic personal brand and style—where’s the best way to start
Plus tips in leaving a better first impression (specifically for someone who is not so fashion forward)

Grab the show notes here. ➡️ https://thespeakerco.com/kristina-pernfors

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Whether you’re just getting started as a business owner or you’ve been at it for years, it’s essential to have a firm grasp and a complete understanding of your business financials.

Part of being confident in your brand is also understanding your finances—and there’s no one I trust more when it comes to this than my CFO, Serena Shoup.

I ask Serena, who you might remember from episode 140, has graciously taken the mic while I rest and recover my voice.

Serena is a founding member from our program, The Speaker Society. She is a CPA who runs a virtual bookkeeping business dedicated to helping course creators and online experts manage their cash and make informed decisions based on their numbers when it comes to launching, growing, and scaling.

This episode is short and sweet but is filled with tangible tips that will help you become more profit conscious and be more comfortable around your money.

I hope you enjoy this special edition take over, I’ll be back next week.

Episode Highlights:

Bookkeeping basics that every business owner need to know
Difference between Bookkeeper, Accountant, CFO and a tax pro or a CPA in your business
Best practices for hiring contractors (or maybe being a contractor for someone else) so you can protect yourself
Things you need to be aware of if you’re selling physical or digital products to help you keep compliant
Where and when to get expert help
Cash flow management system that works with human behavior

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Entrepreneurs are creative and courageous, generating more ideas than they can handle. And while this level of innovation is an asset, it quickly becomes an unnoticed liability. So buckle up because this episode gets spicy as Heather delivers one of her infamous mono-ramble-logues on calling out and raising your awareness around how your perceived strengths might actually be holding you back from reaching your goals.

Episode Highlights:

The mistake too many entrepreneurs make online when they see a problem
What happens when you have tons of new ideas and you start taking action on all of these things
The biggest gift (and probably the biggest liability) why you’re not making any progress in your business
Plus what to do if you find yourself stuck, not moving forward in your business

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Today’s episode is a BONUS episode replay from an Instagram Live I did, bringing a couple of our clients from The Speaker Co to share their journeys of how leveraging their message and their voices in the last year has made a bigger impact with their business.

Remember, there are people who are waiting that you know you can help but until you take the bold move, you pick up the microphone, you turn on the camera or you pitch that opportunity– how are they ever going to hear your message? So this is your reminder to be a little more brave, be a little bit more bold and start making progress. Sure, you might be a little crappy to start but you can't get better until you get started.

I hope that these stories fire you up and give you some ideas around what's possible when it comes to leveraging your voice and your message as a marketing tool in your business.

In this episode, you’ll meet:

Lindsay Yaw Rogers- a storyteller who helps entrepreneurs, small businesses and brands build powerful stories to fuel growth, connection, and impact.
Krystalore Crews - Lifestyle Coach and Consultant with a mission to have everyone in the world show up and share their gifts with the world.

Episode Highlights:

How as an expert we struggle to own our expert status
What does speaking looks like in their business and how it evolve
What they have gone through in the process of crafting their talk
Navigating imposter syndrome and the feeling of overwhelm in stage (and life in general)
The importance of having a community that will support you on your speaking journey
Plus some tips to know when’s the right time to get serious about speaking so you can make a confident decision in investing for yourself

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If you have big dreams and want to truly make an impact in the world, you can’t do so by staying silent. You have to leverage your voice.

Today’s episode is a special one—I’m passing the microphone to real business owners just like you. I thought it might be helpful to hear how other entrepreneurs take courageous action, get results and believe everything is possible if you just start taking that first step to step up and help your ideal clients.

I hope the stories that you hear today unravel something in you to push you to be a little more brave for you to try new things, for you to raise your hand for a speaking opportunity, for you to be a little bit more louder with your voice and have more courage to share your message because the people that you can help are waiting to hear it.

In this episode, you’ll meet:

Merritt Onsa - Dream Coach and Host of the Devoted Dreamers Podcast
Michelle Lyman - Owner and Director of Serenity Yoga
Melissa "Echo Greenle- Founder and CEO of Deaffriendly Consulting
Jessica Brooks - Conversion Copywriter and Recipe Developer

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If you were handed a mic and 5 minutes to share your message, could you do it? Would you be able to distill your story– the things that have made you, YOU, into those few precious moments?

That was the exact situation today’s guest was in when she was presented with the opportunity to compete at Speaker Slam. This was a shock even to her, as she has JUST made the decision to finally act on her long time goal of becoming a speaker!

In this conversation, she shares her personal journey on how she worked hard to hone her speaking skills and took action to own her dream. We dive into the importance of practicing and getting feedback from peers, how investing in yourself can push you forward to your goals, and most importantly how you can distill your story into one powerful core message that can move your audience.

Episode Highlights:

Penny’s journey from working on her speaking skills to becoming the winner of Speaker Slam
How investing in yourself (AKA joining in a paid program) can be a real game changer for her
Importance of getting feedback from others when you practice your talk
Most importantly, how do you distill your talk down into a singular core message

Grab the show notes here. ➡️https://thespeakerco.com/penny-cassselman

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The Selling From the Stage Dilemma: Decoding the 4 secrets of magnetic speakers who confidently sell with substance, not sleaze, on ( and off) the stage. Hosted by Heather Sager & Emily Hall - Founders of the Speaker CoREGISTER FOR FREE: https://thespeakerco.com/training

When you have big dreams of speaking on big stage, it can feel a little daunting and out of reach.

You keep asking yourself how do I get my message out there while making an impact? How can I start showing up for my people while getting more tangible and relevant results to grow my business?

– and that's exactly what we're going to tackle in today's episode.

I’ll break down the 10 stages that are available to you RIGHT NOW to speak (some will be familiar, some will be outside the box but ALL of which puts YOU and YOUR MESSAGE in front of MORE PEOPLE.)

So if you have a dream of speaking one day and making a bigger impact, let this episode be the fire under your focus and a nudge for you to take action.

Episode Highlights:

What happens when you don’t speak enough on “stages?”
Leveraging your voice to reach and connect more with your ideal clients to help and serve them
The 10 stages you can speak on to attract leads (that are NOT a big conference keynote)
Plus how you could be speaking AKA selling right now to grow your online business

Grab the show notes here.➡️ https://thespeakerco.com/stages-to-speak-on

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Get Better Results from Your Speaking 👉 Grab 19 Magnetic Phrases 👈that make your podcast, live video, or from-the-stage call to action irresistible (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

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The Selling From the Stage Dilemma: Decoding the 4 secrets of magnetic speakers who confidently sell with substance, not sleaze, on ( and off) the stage. Hosted by Heather Sager & Emily Hall - Founders of the Speaker CoREGISTER FOR FREE: https://thespeakerco.com/training

I finally get to introduce you to my new business partner, Emily Hall! She’s a THREE time guest of the show, but this is the first official appearance since announcing The Speaker Co this summer.

If you’re like me– super curious and intrigued by what other business owners think about– then you’re going to LOVE this unscripted convo where we take you behind the scenes to how we got here, where we’re going next and what YOU can expect moving forward.

Grab the show notes here.

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If I were to start today from scratch building my online business through speaking there are FIVE core things I’d focus on and today I’m sharing them with you. So whether you’re just getting started with crafting your message or you’re looking to be more effective when you show up— today's episode will help you:

intentionally get on the RIGHT stages
put yourself in front of your ideal customers
gain credibility & position yourself as an authority
build an engaged audience who wants to work with you.

And be sure to check out the show notes to swipe my DM pitch script to book your next guest speaking gig or podcast.

Grab the show notes here ➡️https://thespeakerco.com/get-started-speaking-on-stages

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One of the best ways to get better at public speaking is to do it. But most people only practice when they are in front of a live audience (or are too terrified to get started). Wouldn't it be great if you could practice more often? Or find a low stakes way to build your confidence? Cue: live video.

Live video on social media is an unexpectedly useful tool for developing confidence and skill with public speaking. Not to mention video a fire strategy that connects you with your audience.

That is why in today’s episode I’m sharing with you the five ways that will help you redefine your leverage live video to become a magnetic speaker on any stage.

Grab the show notes here.

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This week you’re getting TWO speaking coaches in one episode! For the first time EVER on the show, I’m sharing my mic with my “competitor” to bring you the most amazing conversation on all things speaking, storytelling and the five stage languages YOU must master to become magnetic on stage.

You’re going to be obsessed with today’s guest: speaking coach, storytelling and communication expert— Mike Ganino. So whether you're a first time-speaker or a seasoned speaker, this episode is going to make you laugh… and take ALL the notes. I’m advance— you’re so welcome ;)

Grab the show notes here. ➡️ https://thespeakerco.com/Mike-Ganino

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Visibility is about getting your message seen and heard by the people you want to attract. The more visible your business is, the greater the potential for paying clients.

Tune in to find out what you can do today to get traction as I share what visibility is, why it matters for your business and where to NOT waste your time and energy. It may be more important to your business than you think.

Grab the show notes here. ➡️ https://thespeakerco.com/how-to-increase-visibility-for-your-online-business/

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I’m launching a new business 😱

Yep, you read that right! I’ve been hinting at something big for weeks and I can finally tell you all about it. I’m merging my business with E+M Creative, forming the Speaker Co.

Listen to the full episode as I’ll share with you the story of WHY and WHAT we’re doing and what’s you can expect moving forward🎉

Grab the show notes here.

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We know that building our email list is important but let’s be real—growing it is never as easy as we'd like it to be especially when we’re trying to grow organically.

Tune in on today’s episode as I uncover four specific reasons why your list isn’t growing (and what you should do to get more traction). So if yours is growing painfully slow or worse, it’s been crickets on your list, it could be because you’re making one or more of these mistakes.

I hope you enjoy this week’s quick but tangible conversation to help you be more intentional with your strategy and get you results.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/160

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Wooooo! You landed a podcast interview—congratulations! Whether this is your first podcast appearance or your 20th, you're probably wondering what you can do to maximize your ‘onstage’ moment and ensure you sound good in the interview!

Get ready for this masterclass of an episode! I’m sharing EXACTLY what to do before, during, and after every podcast interview to fully leverage this opportunity for your business. This one is SO good, we created a PDF guide so don’t worry about taking ferocious notes– we got you covered with a checklist that you can use over and over again.

Grab the guide at https://www.heathersager.com/podcastguide

And grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.
➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/159

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Live events are slowly making their return and business owners are also slowly integrating back in— but if you’re like me, you’re craving to be back in person to feel the electrifying energy and connection of a conference.

So the question is— are they still that? What’s changed with live events since the pandemic, what should you keep in mind when choosing events moving forward?

This week, I’m joined by my friend Emily Hall of E+M Creative (who attended the event with me) to answer these questions and share our biggest takeaways and insights from our first in person conference in TWO years– ConvertKit’s Craft+Commerce.

If you want to attend live events in the next year (or host your own!) this episode is for you :)

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/158

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You've most likely heard of the concept of batching (doing similar tasks together to free up time) and love the idea. But if you can’t seem to make batching work in your biz, here's the secret spoiler – I discovered that NOT batching like the gurus glorified led to the most amazing momentum.

Curious to know more about this? Tune in to find out why I actually recommend you do not batch (especially when you're newer in your business) and what you should do instead. We're gonna dig into that in today’s episode and I’m sure you're gonna LOVE this one.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/157

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Ok let’s get real this week— does visibility sometimes feel like a chore in your biz? Showing up consistently can start to feel draining and a lot of business owners are publicly sharing how “over” they are with social media, but the harsh truth is that if you’re feeling burned out or annoyed by “having to show up” for your business— your audience is going to pick up on your vibes.

Instead of fighting it— let’s make it ENJOYABLE. I’ll help you navigate just how inside this episode. These are reminders that I need to keep revisiting (and I need this message probably just as much as you do!). So it’s time to shake things up and get that magnetic groove back so that you can bring creativity in your business and inspire your audience.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/156

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When others have an opinion about the way you should be running your business, you might find yourself overwhelmed with feedback — both good and bad. The question is what do you do with it, how do you handle these feelings and the weight of it when you're trying to grow a business?

Whether it’s feedback about a presentation, a random internet stranger commenting on your content or a well intentioned family member offering ideas… knowing what to say and how to emotionally navigate these moments is a critical skill that you must master as a leader in your business.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/155

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>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

What if I told you that one overarching shift in your messaging could change the quality of the customers you attracted?

If you’ve ever found yourself frustrated because you’ve attracted freebie seekers, looky loos or clients that are super draining— today’s conversation will be a game changer.

This episode is short and sweet - so tune in to hear this one thing that has made not only a tremendous difference in my business (and my career) and get ready there's going to be some Sager rants.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/154

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You are going to LOVE today’s conversation! I sat down with journalist-turned-copywriter Nicola Moors for a fascinating and insightful chat about all things copy and launching.

We dig into how copywriting is a DATA driven process (which surprised me because I think of writing as a creative thing).

Writing copy that converts was one of the most intimidating tasks in my business when I started marketing digital programs and I immediately wanted to outsource… maybe that’s you too?

If so, you might be surprised by Nicola’s recommendation where she helps coaches and course creators have profitable launches fuelled by data and research. Her data-approach to messaging and funnels has won her clients above-industry-average results.

Be sure not to miss this one – it's full of practical tips and really good gems that will truly shift your perspective.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.http://heathersager.com/blog/153

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** Discover the 5 Core Ingredients EVERY Online Business Needs Before You Can Scale! Join us LIVE my Coach James Wedmore is hosting this FREE LIVE 3-Part Training: The Rise of the Digital CEO!*You’ll pinpoint the exact gap in your business that’s preventing you from your next breakthrough. Register via the link above (that’s my special link) and you also get access to my VIP pop up group — the Digital CEO Greenroom!

What if I told you that the difference between business owners who create BIG impact and those who struggle to get traction, comes down to the specific language they use? Both in communicating with others, but more importantly, the words they use with THEMSELVES– out loud and IN their head.

And if I could teach you EXACTLY what to say to change your outcomes, would you be open to getting a smidge uncomfortable?

Buckle up. Today’s episode will FIRE you up, as I walk you through how to shift from the employee mindset, into the role of a digital CEO with your WORDS (because your current vocabulary might be the very thing keeping you stuck).

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/152

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>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

** Discover the 5 Core Ingredients EVERY Online Business Needs Before You Can Scale! Join us LIVE my Coach James Wedmore is hosting this FREE LIVE 3-Part Training: The Rise of the Digital CEO! You’ll pinpoint the exact gap in your business that’s preventing you from your next breakthrough. Register via the link above (that’s my special link) and you also get access to my VIP pop up group — the Digital CEO Greenroom!*

In this week's episode, I asked my Business Coach, James Wedmore, to share the real behind-the-scenes stories of building an 8 figure online business.

James has been teaching ambitious online entrepreneurs how to skyrocket their businesses for the past 15 years—and doing it himself for even longer (you’ll hear how he really got started in business inside the interview)

We explore parts of James’s story that he rarely talks about publicly, geek out of communication and how to show up more effectively as an online brand, plus dig into…

The bomb he dropped in the first 30 seconds of the interview that SHOCKED me about his past
A specific, tactical activity you can do TODAY to kickstart your breakthrough
Why we should stop referencing impostor syndrome (and how to view it instead)
The two core things all entrepreneurs need beyond strategy
The #1 mistake business owners make that keeps them on the content creation hamster wheel (and how to fix it)!

This one is packed with inspiration, insight and is damn entertaining. So if you’re not making the progress or impact you desire, this will be the fire to get you moving.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. http://heathersager.com/blog/151

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Discover the 5 Core Ingredients EVERY Online Business Needs Before You Can Scale! Join us LIVE with my business Coach James Wedmore --the stuff he teaches will blow your mind.CLICK HERE TO REGISTER for the FREE LIVE 3-Part Training: The Rise of the Digital CEO!

Get ready for some Sager Real Talk today.

Recently I had a big realization on how entrepreneurship— specifically becoming a digital CEO, has impacted my life beyond time freedom and money.

In today’s episode I’m getting SUPER real, sharing with you a story I’ve never shared along with a message that will remind you where to put your focus as you build your business.

I sincerely hope you enjoy this one :)

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/150

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>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

If you’re not consistently attracting qualified leads into your business, check out this Free List-Building Challenge: Generate an Email List with Highly-Engaged Contacts that Convert Into Customers right here. Hosted by my business coach, James Wedmore.

We’ve been conditioned to believe that the more we work, the more we earn. And often we use "busy" as a badge of honor – we equate success with working more hours and how hard we put effort into our work.

But I bet, there’s not a single person in the world who wouldn’t like to work less and make more money at the same time. And maybe like me, you probably started your business because you wanted to have ownership and control of how you spent your time. You do not have this dream to be chained to your desk all the time and work ridiculous hours.

So what does it really take to GROW YOUR INCOME and INCREASE YOUR RESULTS while actually WORKING LESS? And Is it really possible?

Listen to today’s episode – it’s a podcast takeover with my business coach, James Wedmore. He shares with us what it really takes to build a thriving online business from different angles, how to MAKE MORE and WORK LESS. I love how he approaches business and makes things super tangible and tactical and I wanted to share this because it speaks to exactly what I wanted when it came to my business.

I hope this episode improves your relationship with time, moves out of the hustle mindset and encourages you to take action and scale your business that’s aligned with your life.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/149

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>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration.

** If you’re not consistently attracting qualified leads into your business, check out this Free List-Building Challenge: Generate an Email List with Highly-Engaged Contacts that Convert Into Customers right here*. Hosted by my business coach, James Wedmore.
I get a lot of non-speaking related questions from clients and audience members curious about how I structure my online business, how I leverage a team and continue to grow without working crazy hours.

So I’ve put together a series dedicated to online business over the next few weeks just for you.

In today’s episode, I’m sharing 4 key mental shifts that have allowed me to scale the digital side of my business. Looking back on my journey, these are the key insights that I attribute to my success so I hope these lessons will help you exactly where you are.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/148

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How do you talk about yourself in a way that pulls your audience in without rambling a long life-back story?

As an online business owner, you have to know (and share) your signature story. It's the difference between that long winded resume style answer that gets people pressing the skip forward button— and your ideal customer leaning in, thinking “I’ve got to know more”.

To help you master this, we’re doing a throwback today to Episode #42 to help you master 5 insights to crafting your signature story.

I hope you enjoy this recast and I can't wait to hear you craft your next version of your signature story.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/147

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Feel like you have too much on your plate to focus on visibility? I get it— pitching podcasts or finding stages that get your message in front of more people is an important, yet non-urgent task.

But I don’t have to tell you that if you want to grow your audience, you have to make it a priority.

So today I’m sharing my five ways you can simplify your efforts, save time and get more bang for your viability buck!

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/146

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Would you believe me if I told you that if you showed up perfectly for your audience, you’d actually turn them off? Learn WHY and what to do instead when you show up on stages or other areas in your business where perfection keeps you stuck in this episode.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/145

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In this final episode of our 3 part series I'm sharing my personal habits for maintaining high energy and mental resilience so I can show up in my online business and attract clients.

I just wrapped a 75 day mental toughness challenge and I’m sharing with you what motivated me to complete one of the most intense challenges on the internet— 75 Hard, TWICE.

For 75 days I worked out 2x a day for 45 minutes each, (one of which was outdoors regardless of weather), drank 1 gallon of water, read at least 10 pages from a non-fiction book, took a daily progress photo, ate super clean (with no cheats, no dairy and no alcohol)…

All while having my highest podcast download month, signed my largest 1:1 client contract, spoke on my first live stage of the year, and had the biggest ever launch for my program.

I believe that your energy, emotions and attitude impact how you show up in your business. And as a personal brand using your voice on live and virtual stages, you must have strategies in place to show up at your best— not leave it to chance.

So tune in to hear my top 4 insights from my experience (some may surprise you) and get ready to be inspired to elevate your life + business.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/144

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Have you ever felt super motivated to create a plan for your business, but a week later when it’s time to do the work you ghost on your scheduled lives, abandon your content batching blocks and end up in front of Netflix with all the snacks?

It’s confusing because sometimes you’re on FIRE and in flow, then the crash of the entrepreneurial roller coaster has you questioning EVERYTHING.

We often joke that it’s the life of business ownership— but what if it actually was more than that?

Today’s guest, Renae Fieck, will help you understand how your CYCLE impacts your business. Yep, we’re talking about Aunt Flow, our not so silent, business partner.

It’s one of the most empowering conversations I have had in quite some time, so I encourage you to listen with an open mind (and maybe a journal).

Renae is on a mission to change the way women lead and run businesses. She’ll help us understand the four phases of our cycle – how it impacts our communication and creativity to allow us to leverage and use it to our advantage so that we’re not feeling blindsided by things coming at us and show up in our business with the highest level of magnetism

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. http://heathersager.com/blog/143

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Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in 👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky). → https://www.heathersager.com/magnet

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration.

When it comes to business content, most entrepreneurs are focused on finding a strategy that will help them stand out and get results. But what if it wasn’t about the next strategy, but rather how you’re showing up and creatively approaching the tactics you already have available to you?

Many jokingly use the phrase “I’ll sleep when I’m dead” as a badge of honor while they do whatever it takes to achieve their goals. But how can you expect yourself to be creative, think clearly and show up energetically to attract an audience if you’re physically (and mentally) exhausted?

Sleep isn't just a nice to have to feel good, it significantly impacts our performance.

And on today’s episode, you’re in for an incredible conversation with my guest, sleep and biohacking expert, Tanessa Shears, as we talk about sleep and how it impacts us as entrepreneurs. She shares actionable tips on how we can optimize our brain and body with biohacking, feel well-rested and get healthy while running our business.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. http://heathersager.com/blog/142

Elevate your speaking skills → www.heathersager.com

Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration.

If you’ve felt the pull to share your story in a bigger way from stages, the question is when is the right time to get serious about it?

If you’re like most business owners, you have a list, a mile long filled with competing priorities– many of which are on the “do it now” list, so “speaking on stages” just doesn’t feel urgent.

But what if I told you that speaking on stages is something that can happen much sooner than you think? And what if I told you that the #1 regret my private clients have is not preparing for big stage moments sooner? What if I told you that by taking steps now to speak on stages, you would actually improve other areas of your business?

This is what we’re going to explore in today’s episode. I’ll share when to start getting serious with pursuing stages. Spoiler – the sooner you START, the sooner you'll get good at it.

And when you have the skills to command a stage, it makes micro moments like selling, recording videos or going live, far less stressful and more impactful.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/141

Elevate your speaking skills → www.heathersager.com Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in 👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Even if you have no dreams of speaking on a stage— there are fundamental skills you must master as a business owner to effectively communicate with your audience. Especially if you have a desire to reach more people and create scalable programs.

In today’s episode, you’ll hear from Speak Up to Level Up member, Serena Shoup, a CPA running a virtual bookkeeping business dedicated to helping course creators. She’s someone who would not classify herself as a speaker and hated the idea of being in front of people, but had a heart to be a mentor, a desire to serve and an idea for a new offer in her business.

If leveling up in your business, reaching for bigger things, making a bigger impact with your voice and your heart is something that you're sitting with right now, I want you to listen to this interview as Serena shares her story of transformation and how she embraces her fear on stage and use it as fuel to accomplish her goals for her business.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. http://heathersager.com/blog/140

Ready to elevate your speaking skills so you can attract your ideal customers like a magnet?—> Join the Speaking Workshops right here. It’s my 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur who wants their message to attract clients magnetically pushy sales tactics. Next workshop starts today, so grab your ticket asap!

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Learn more — www.heathersager.com

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

In today's episode, I'm welcoming back to the show one my dear friends, Krystal Proffitt for a revealing discussion on how she has leveraged the skill of speaking to grow her brand and land every single stage on her dream list for 2021.

In previous episodes, we’ve talked about the fear of public speaking, but what about the business owners who love speaking and have never been one to shy away from an audience?

Enter Krystal. She’s sharing how her natural strengths in communication were actually holding her back in a way that she didn't expect, plus what she specifically worked on to reach her goals.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/139

Ready to elevate your speaking skills so you can attract your ideal customers like a magnet?—> Join the Speaking Workshops right here. It’s my 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur who wants their message to attract clients magnetically pushy sales tactics. It’s happening soon, so grab your ticket asap!

Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

Learn more — www.heathersager.com

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work.

But did you know that you could actually be causing your ideal client to pass right by your amazing tips and juicy insights?

It doesn’t matter how deep your experience or good your results, if your ideal client never hears, what chance do you have for them to love it, sign up for your free guide or join your program?

In today’s episode, I’ll share with you one of the top mistakes I help my clients correct when speaking to their ideal person. More importantly, I’ll teach you how to FIX IT so that your message will get heard and get them into action.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/138

Ready to elevate your speaking skills so you can attract your ideal customers like a magnet?

—> Join the Speaking Workshops right here. It’s my 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur who wants their message to attract clients magnetically pushy sales tactics. It’s happening soon, so grab your ticket asap!

Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in 👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

Learn more — www.heathersager.com

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

When you position yourself as an industry authority, opportunities will come to YOU. You attract clients, get more recognition and get paid, very well. But in a world full of competition and endless marketing messages, how do you stand out and why would someone choose YOU?

Today’s episode will show you the 4 drivers that define every industry authority and how to leverage them for your brand. You’ll learn how to be more sophisticated when talking about what it is you do, where to focus your efforts and how to evaluable your own credibility.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/137

Ready to elevate your speaking skills so you can attract your ideal customers like a magnet?—> Join the Speaking Workshops right here. It’s my 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur who wants their message to attract clients magnetically pushy sales tactics. It’s happening soon, so grab your ticket asap!

Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in 👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

Learn more — www.heathersager.com

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Do you consider yourself a good presenter? Maybe you’ve worked hard at it— or maybe you were born with natural talent.

Maybe you wouldn’t classify yourself as “good” when it comes to speaking to audiences (but you’d like to).

Either way, the important question to ask yourself is— what measuring stick are you using to make that evaluation? Chances are it’s all just— feeling.

And while emotion is critical when it comes to speaking, it isn’t the best assessment tool ;)

Truth is — it’s difficult to measure our own skill of speaking when there isn’t always numerical data to pull from. I mean, sure, when we use speaking for growing our online businesses, core metrics like leads and sales will tell us if we’re on track.

But if you are “off track”, how do you self correct to know exactly WHAT to work on?

Speaking is a SKILL. And in this episode, you’re going to learn how to evaluate yourself on the 5 levels of speaking. I’ll also walk you through my matrix for identifying skills to lean into in your business (and which to stop trying to learn).

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/136

Ready to elevate your speaking skills so you can attract your ideal customers like a magnet?

—> Join the Speaking Workshops right here. It’s my 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur ready to become a magnet sharing their message from live and virtual stages without second guessing what they say. It’s happening soon, so grab your spot asap.

Make your onstage moments grow your business 👉19 Magnetic Phrases to say on stages, podcasts & live video to send your ideal customer running to your opt-in 👈Grab this actionable, fill-in-the-blank style guide with swipe worthy examples to attract leads like a magnet (without sounding scripted or schmucky).

Learn more — www.heathersager.com

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Are slides necessary in a presentation? Does virtual versus in person change that answer? And what do you do if you don’t have a great eye for design?

Slides reinforce what you're saying and to help with understanding. And when used well, they’re a powerful tool for delivering your message more effectively.

Not to worry. In today's episode, my guest Emily Hall, founder and lead creator at E + M Creative (an amazing agency that does presentations and design for speakers and online entrepreneurs) joins us to talk about how you can structure your slides in a more sexy and effective way for your audience and your business.

She’s breaking down the top mistakes presenters make with their slides, how you can correct them and how to adapt your visuals for different environments (including virtual presentations). Stick with us until the end and you’ll learn her three C’s for more effective slides. I hope you’ll enjoy listening and learning from Emily as much as I did.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/135

Ready to elevate your speaking skills so you can attract your ideal customers like a magnet?

—> Join the Speaking Workshops right here. It’s my 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur ready to become a magnet sharing their message from live and virtual stages without second guessing what they say. It’s happening soon, so grab your spot asap.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Join the Speaking Workshops - a 3 Part Live Training Series created for the online entrepreneur ready to become a magnet sharing their message from live and virtual stages without second guessing what they say.
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**When you sell online courses or coaching programs, you can outsource a lot of the tasks in your business– from your sales page to your emails, even your content creation! But there is ONE thing that cannot be outsourced for personal brand based businesses and how you approach this one thing will make or break your launch.

Grab the show notes here:**

➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/blog/134

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>> Like this episode? Please RATE & REVIEW the show! Your comments mean the WORLD to me as a podcaster, plus it helps other people find the show!

One of the best ways to connect with your ideal customers is by becoming a guest on podcasts. But the big question is how do you find shows and get the host to say yes to YOU as a guest? That’s exactly what we’re diving into on today’s episode with podcast pitching expert and PR agency owner, Christina Lenkowski.

She’s sharing why pitching the “big shows” is a waste of your time, a simple strategy to find podcasts aligned with your ideal customer and what step in the pitching process is more important than the pitch itself. Plus so much more!

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Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/133

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SURPRISE! It’s a podcast TAKEOVER!

My friend Milan, who you might remember from episode 63, has graciously taken the mic while I rest and recover.

Milan is an alum from my program, Speak Up to Level Up (or SULU as we call it). He runs an agency based in NYC that has been a huge asset to Team HS. Last year, when I wanted to up my video presence online, he was the first person I called and helped us grow our YouTube audience.

So when it comes to helping YOU become more confident and effective on camera, there’s no one I trust more. This episode is for you if you have a complicated relationships with video :)

I hope you enjoy this special edition take over, I’ll be back next week.

And please help me say thanks to Milan by giving him love on Instagramand check out his podcast, The Online Marketing & Media Podcast. It’s an excellent resource to learn what's working in social media, content marketing, & online marketing strategies to propel your business to the next level!

You can learn more about today’s Host at https://milanmarketingandmedia.com/.

Listen to Milan’s past episode on the podcast: Episode 63 - Pages of Notes to a Post it - Milan’s Speaking Story

>>> Listen to Heather’s interview – The 5 Beliefs Separating You from Success - on Milan’s podcast here.

In an effort to be more concrete, more valuable and stand out from the “fluffy crap” online, far too many struggling entrepreneurs focus on packing “how to” content into their marketing.

It makes sense, on the surface, we’re all tired of the fluffy training disguised as “mindset” work, so we set out to share tangible, practical information that can truly serve our ideal customers.

But I don’t have to tell you that a plethora of free, “how to” content already exists on the internet. So if your audience truly wanted that information, they’d have it by now.

So the question is: if “how to” content isn’t the answer, but neither is the fluffy stuff…how do you attract clients with your content?

The answer? INFLUENCE. You must gain their buy-in to your ideas aka your content. And in this episode I’m tackling 3 ways you can do so using elements from my Influence Framework. Enjoy.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/131

>> JOIN THE WAIT LIST FOR THE SPEAKING WORKSHOPS ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speakingworkshops

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Can narrowing your focus really create more opportunity? The term “niche” has become common lingo in online marketing, but surprisingly many business owners still resist, thinking, if I get too specific I’ll turn people away. So to debunk myths around niching, I brought in business growth strategist for female consultant coaches and service providers, Jessica Osborn.

In this episode we’ll help you navigate how to make a huge shift in how you approach the “niche” conversation. She'll break down the three specific parts of what makes a great niche, and help you avoid the pitfalls of not inching down.

I couldn’t think of a better way to start the new year. So if you want to get clearer and be more specific with your marketing strategy while serving your people best and want to niche down in the right way, this is the episode for you!

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/130

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority. ➡️https://www.heathersager.com/5steps

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration. ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/

As we round out the year, you’re most likely thinking about next year's goals and ways that you want to grow. I’m this episode I’ll share my take on three specific cues to point to where you might want to focus on for your next level up.

Enjoy this week’s episode and hope it gets you right to the edge ready to jump and spark one little action that can ignite a huge moment of progress for you!

Ps.. we’re taking a break the last week of the year! So we’ll see you back on January 3– Happy Holidays!

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/129

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/5steps

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/

As you pause and reflect this time of year (as many of us do), I bet showing up in a more magnetic way is one of those aspirational goals you've set for yourself.

And here’s the thing you need to know for next year:

Pitching and guest speaking will never be an urgent task on your list.

But they will continue to be one of the most effective ways to reach cold-to-you- audiences that warm quickly through the credibility the host gives you.

Getting seen isn't just about booking podcast interviews. It's about having a strategic plan to speak on the right platforms, to the right audience with the right message.

Let 2022 be the year you consistently show up and share your message to grow your audience and authority. Tune in to this bonus episode from my final live training of this year to learn my strategy for INTENTIONAL VISIBILITY to help you save time and get results right out of the gate in the new year.

>> Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/128

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/5steps

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/

In today’s episode I invited Braden Drake, an attorney and tax pro who helps creative entrepreneurs, his take on making his technical topics engaging (and fun)!

In this unscripted conversation about business building, Braden shares how he’s used his voice and personality to build his brand.

We talk about breaking the mold in the industry and how to show up for your people as your true self.

If you ever wonder how to find the balance between figuring out your online business structure and infusing your personality with your marketing tactics, this is an episode I think you’ll really enjoy.

>> Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/127

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

What does a “magnetic” signature sound like? You’re about to find out as my guest this week shares his signature story, followed by our conversation where we unpack why it works and how you can design yours in a way that connects with your audience.

Meet Jono Petrohilos. Million dollar course creator who started as a bootcamp instructor who was underperforming. He shares the single piece of advice that put him on the path to success, how speaking has impacted his business, how vulnerability helps us connect, plus he shares insights to help you in your course creation journey.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/126

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/5steps

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

I use Pinterest to save recipes, holiday decor ideas and design inspiration, so whenever I hear someone preach “you should be using Pinterest for business”, I roll my eyes thinking, “who searches for business content on that platform”?

Turns out, a lot of people directly on the platform and indirectly through Google (which pulls straight from Pinterest).

If you’re looking to drive more traffic to your website, drop everything and listen to this conversation with Pinterest Pro, Cara Chace, who helped me understand Pinterest as an evergreen traffic source— versus the daily turn of social media.

As the creator of Pin Power Method, Cara teaches entrepreneurs how to use Pinterest effectively in their business and in this episode she shares how you can put Pinterest to use for your online business without spending countless hours each week.

Episode Highlight:

How Cara went from being a special agent to Pinterest guru
Pinterest isn’t a social network (and why that makes it great)
Reason why people have trouble sticking with Pinterest
Why you need to start using Pinterest for your business and how to use this to drive evergreen traffic to your website
How much time you need to carve out to see results
Plus time management and productivity tips to create space to help you move forward your business

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/125

Take Cara's FREE masterclass 3x Your Traffic Using Pinterest HERE
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>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

In this final episode of our 3 part series all about webinars, I’m addressing the topic of scripting⁠.

It can be a powerful way to concisely get your point across, ensure you hit the essential talking points and mail your pitch— but scripting can also tank engagement and audience retention.

So join me inside this episode to learn my top 3 scripting secrets (hint: it's very limited and some very strategically).

In this episode, you'll learn:

What it means to use intentional scripting
How to script in a way that serves your audience (not yourself)
The 3 specific spots on a webinar to script so you get to the point faster and connect more effectively with your audience
Plus actionable tips on how you can apply this on your next webinar

>>Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️http://heathersager.com/blog/124

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority. ➡️https://www.heathersager.com/5steps

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager/

This is part 2 of our 3 part series on webinars

A webinar is more than just a sales tool, it’s an opportunity to help your ideal customer understand the context of their problem, what it takes to get to a solution and make a decision. The biggest challenge most online entrepreneurs face with webinars is crafting one that actually gives value and converts.

If you want to better understand what it actually means to create valuable content on a webinar in a way that works for your niche and your audience, without the tired sales tactics, then this episode will teach you how.

In the second episode, you'll learn:

what exactly you need your webinar to do
the over / under teaching dilemma
how to sell without sounding schmucky or pushy
four specific things to help you challenge yourself to create tangible (non fluffy) content that converts

Be sure you’re subscribed to the show so that you’ll be notified when part 3 drops where I'll teach you three scripting secrets for authentic and effective webinars.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/123

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration.

Are webinars still relevant? Do they actually work in today's environment? What’s the balance between teaching without over delivering, while also selling without pitching your face off? Can you host webinars without the schmucky tactics?

If you're curious about the answers to these questions (and you have plans to host webinars within the next year), get your entrepreneurial heart ready, because we're tackling these head on over the next 3 weeks on the podcast in a 3 part series... all about WEBINARS.

In p𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝟭 𝗜'𝗺 𝘀𝗵𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗳𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗺𝗮𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗡𝗢𝗪 𝗶𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗽𝗹𝗮𝗻 𝗼𝗻 𝗵𝗼𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗺 𝗶𝗻 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟮.

❌ It’s no longer about plugging your content into templated slide decks and fill in the blank scripts (if you want sales AND your audience to feel good about it).

✅ Those who flourish on these virtual stages are the ones who UNDERSTAND HOW to connect, serve and lead their audience to the next step.

Be sure you’re subscribed to the show so that you’ll be notified when parts 2 and 3 drop, I'll teach you how to craft effective webinars that feel good, give valuable takeaways to your audience AND convert.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/122

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority.

JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also connect with your audience more effectively than ever. Touching on tips to equip you with things to consider, questions to ask yourself, lenses to look through so that you can fill in the gaps to be more engaging, effective and entertaining when you're speaking on camera.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/121

>> Join me inside Lights Camera Rockstar where I walk you through my process for going live, showing up on IG, give you my tools and templates and help you get past your need to be perfect so you can just hit “GO” and share your message consistently.

Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration.

Today we're digging into the question: how do I get more eyes on my business if I don't have a following?

Inside I'll share with you 5 ways that you can get in front of your ideal customers, plus how to reframe outreach if you feel awkward pitching yourself.

Episode Highlights

Defining your and knowing what your audience size is
Importance of keeping track of the numbers in your business
Recognizing and honoring the idea of pitching yourself to someone else
5 Places to look at to get in front of your ideal customers plus ways on how to approach this

>> Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/120

>> Grab my free guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersagerfor daily tips and inspiration.

Have you ever been around someone with incredible energy that you just want to be around? I call it magnetic presence and it goes far beyond the words they say. The question is: are some people just born with it? Or can you cultivate the skill of presence?

Today I want to expand our typical conversation about speaking to a broader talk around how we show up in business AND life. Because creating a magnetic presence will not only help you attract your ideal customers, it will enrich your personal relationships.

This episode is about awareness and intention for how to show up as your best.

Episode Highlights

The 7-38-55 Rule of Communication
Speaking is more than just our words
How video / voice messaging can quickly elevate how you speak to people
“Presence Challenge” you can try to create inspired actions to help you take ownership of your presence and how you show up

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️http://heathersager.com/blog/119

⚡️ Grab myfree guide to speaking on stages to grow your authority.

⚡️ JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

⚡️ CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

*We’ve marked this episode as explicit because I dropped a swear word (once). We keep it real and unfiltered around here so we didn’t cut or bleep it out. It’s late in the episode, but wanted to give you a heads up in case there’s small ears around*

Have you ever felt this pull to do something bigger?

Inevitably there comes a point where you doubt yourself and start second guessing all your decisions.

Maybe they’re big life questions. Or maybe it’s little things, like which lead magnet to go with, or figuring out what topic to talk about on a live stream. Or resisting niching down.

It's a struggle most budding entrepreneurs are grappling with often early on in their business. Chances are it’s likely you’ve felt this before.

I recently shared a mantra that shifted things for members inside Speak Up to Level Up, and it was so powerful I had to hit record and share with you.

Episode Highlights & Key Takeaways (full transcript below):

The early story of my business that lead me to my passion
How can you apply the mantra: "It's for now, not forever" to help you in your business
Taking the pressure off of needing to be so permanent and perfect
Activity you can try to help you be kinder to yourself

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/118

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Confidence. It’s the word that I hear most when people tell me their goals related to speaking. People often consider it a feeling that you either have or must fake it until you magically do. How is it that we can be so confident in some areas, but insecure in others?

Today I’m sharing with you where confidence comes from and how you can consistently grow it for yourself. So if you’re struggling with confidence because you're venturing into something new or struggling with self doubt, this message today is for you.

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/117

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Hooray! You’ve booked yourself on a podcast, virtual summit or other speaking event! Most likely you’re not collecting a fee for this work, instead hoping the visibility will pay off on the back end.

Today, I’m sharing three specific ways you can monetize (aka get paid) from that free speaking gig without feeling like a slimy sales schmuck.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:

Getting more visible doesn’t necessarily equate with growing your audience
Being an INTENTIONAL entrepreneur
Three specific things on how you can monetize your free speaking (without selling from the stage) plus quick tips you can adopt for your business

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/116

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

It is often said that practice is the key to attaining high levels of skills in any discipline. And while true, if spend all your time practicing without ever actually putting the skill into real situations— you won’t grow. This is particularly important when it comes to your voice.

So today, I’m sharing with you exactly how to get results from practicing your speaking skills.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:

Why practicing on your own isn’t going to cut it
The big challenge that happens when you’re practicing in a vacuum
What are the benefits of starting to speaking now even before you’re ready
How does one get better
Building the resiliency in your speaking ‘muscle’ and trusting your own voice

Grab the show notes and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/115

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Have you ever felt uncomfortable calling yourself an “expert”? On one hand, you have incredible experience and knowledge with your topic, but on the other, it feels there are so many more people who are qualified. Leaving you with the question, who am I to…

...speak on that stage.

… Post that video.

… Create that program.

… call myself an expert.

It’s likely you’ve felt this before. You know that you have a great deal of expertise and know that your experience is valuable that it can help and teach others, BUT you still second guess yourself at almost every turn.

So the question is, do true “experts” feel this way? Is it possible to own your authority AND feel like you’re not qualified enough?

We dive into this today in a real, unscripted conversation where I share my perspective on why calling yourself an expert just doesn’t work, and more importantly, what you should do instead.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:

The problem with “experts”
At what point can you actually call yourself one?
3 Specific things to think about when you struggle to your own expert status

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/114

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Your style is something that makes you unique. A big part of this is how you show up, what you're wearing and how you're styled. They all come together and create a story. That’s why I brought in this week's guest, Trish Taylor, a stylist and a brand embodiment coach who helps online entrepreneurs grow their brand and confidence and show up authentically.

We talk about practical styling tips and how your style can help bring your brand to life in photos and video. We also take a little woo woo turn and talk about how to move past mental blocks when it comes to being seen using tools like meditation and journaling and even EFT tapping.

Not into the woo? No sweat, we approach this in a way that will fuel your soul to help you confidently show up for your brand, whether you're nervous getting on video or terrified of putting yourself out there on podcasts. So if you've ever struggled with that a bit, this episode is definitely for you.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/113

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

As we think about entering this next quarter with the end of the year coming into view, it might feel tempting to coast for the next few months. Today is a reminder that you have big goals and NOW is the time to make them happen.

Today's guest, business coach Katie Wussow will help you create a strategic plan for the fourth quarter and will share some mistakes people make when it comes to the planning process, specifically goal setting and how you could avoid them (hint: if you’re a dreamer who loves coming up with the ideas, but falls short on following through with the actual steps to make it happen, pay close attention). This conversation is a must-listen if you want to level up your approach in your business and to create more flexibility and freedom to do the things you want.

Inside this episode, you’ll learn:

If your current plan is actually a plan or a glorified “to-do” list
How to set a strategic priority for the quarter (and why it will be a game changer)
The real reason why most business fail with their planning
A simple way to ward off avoid shiny object syndrome without shutting down your creative ideas
How to set up the last 3 months of the year in a way you will actually stick to

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/112

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

So you’d like to start charging (or charge more) for speaking gigs, but aren’t feeling confident with how to approach this with potential clients.

Today I’ll walk you through the main factors to consider when choosing your speaking fees plus tips for confidently presenting on speaking inquiry calls.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:

Whether or not to charge for speaking
Factors that influence your speaking fee
How to confidently choose a rate you’re excited about
Tips to navigating an effective speaking inquiry call
What to do when they say no to your rate

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/111

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Are masterminds all hype or all help? Are they really that transformational? What’s the difference between a coaching program and a mastermind? Why do they cost so dang much??

These questions and more will be discussed in this episode featuring my guest, Jen Argue, CEO and head mastermind facilitator. Find out exactly what a mastermind is, what it’s not and decide if this kind of community just might be what you’re missing in your business.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/110

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

If you're ready to declare THIS is your year of getting more eyes on your biz, this episode is for you. I'm sharing 3 specific areas of your business to AUDIT so you can maximize your results.

Inside this episode you’ll learn:

the empowering way to critique your own work to build confidence and skills without negative self-talk
the 3 absolutes you must include in your content every time you give a talk or interview
how to leverage your social media platforms to make your guest speaking “sticky”
what metrics to track and how to balance quantitative and qualitative results

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/109

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Today we're going to dive into one of the traps that I see happening a lot in the online space—the MARKETING PARROT TRAP. Listen to this episode and give yourself the gift of uniqueness to ensure that when you do show up, it is truly YOU coming out.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/108

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

Most marketing gurus tell you to nail your messaging you have to know exactly who you’re talking to. And they’re not wrong, but what if your audience doesn’t sound like you, look like you, or even live on the same continent?

You’re about to meet Meera Kothand, a digital marketing strategist and Amazon best-selling author who built her successful online business working with clients on the other side of the world. Get ready for a refreshing, insightful and tactical conversation on elevating your brand voice and connecting with your audience on another level.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/107

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager

It’s one thing to write words, another thing to speak them. As you’re building your brand online, it's important to bring your personality to BOTH.

Today’s guest, strategic launch copywriter Zafira Rajan will help you get comfortable bringing your uniqueness (and weirdness) into your brand voice.

Plus we dig into the role of diversity in online marketing, as Zafira shares her direct experience as a woman of color speaking on a well-known virtual stage in 2020.

This conversation is a must-listen if you want to authentically connect with your audience and get comfortable sharing more of your personality (even if you’re an introvert).

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/106

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager

Have you noticed how the mentors you follow online seem to have this magnetic pull? That podcaster in your ears has become a trusted biz bestie that you rely on each week, you find yourself saying the phrases of your fav business coach, you jump at the chance (or at least pay attention) when you see that they’re speaking at an upcoming virtual summit even if you’ve heard them speak many times.

Whether that’s Brendon Burchard, Amy Porterfield, Lewis Howes, Anthony Trucks, Rachel Rogers, Brene Brown, Gary V, or whoever is on your online mentor list, it seems that whenever they open their mouth, it’s pure gold. Each has their own distinct personality, communication style and many different business models. So the question is - was there some kind of unicorn magic passed to them in utero? Or are there commonalities that we can use as a road map for becoming more influential?

Today I’m going to share with you 3 distinct behaviors adopted by the highly recognizable, profitable and established personal brands online-- specifically related to how they SPEAK.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/105

AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️http://heathersager.com/community

There's a shift happening in the online business space as consumers are becoming increasingly turned off by overt selling tactics. So how can entrepreneurs adapt to the new way of selling online? This is a question that today's guest and Sales Enablement Strategist, Luis Báez will answer (plus a whole lot more).

We focus much of our conversation on the innovative tool (and my new obsession), VideoAsk, where you can “interact face-to-face with your audience & build stronger business relationships”.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/blog/104

AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business. ➡️ https://www.heathersager.com/speak

JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops. ➡️ http://heathersager.com/community

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration. ➡️ https://www.instagram.com/theheathersager

What the heck is 75 Hard? Why did 2 moms + business owners with already busy schedules commit to making their lives intentionally harder? And what happened when we followed the program for 75 intense days?

This episode is for those feeling the need for a kick in the pants. Maybe you’ve been in a rut or are just craving a level up with your habits, health, productivity or mental resilience. I recently sat down with my friend, Frannie Wilson, co-founder of Ampersand Studios to talk about our individual experiences completing the 75 Hard challenge.

Don’t worry, we’re not going to convince you to do the challenge yourself, unless you want to of course. Our hope is to inspire you to kick your excuses to the curb and start building trust with yourself in small ways that will have a bigger ripple effect than you can imagine.

DISCLAIMER: Frannie and I are NOT associated with the 75 Hard Program, Andy Frisella nor are we health, fitness or wellness coaches. Our conversation is simply our experience completing our interpretation of the program. You can learn more about it right here.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

If you're feeling burned out (or super intimidated) with live webinars and are looking for a way to engage with your audience and launch your program to a group of engaged and excited buyers, listen in to my conversation with challenge pro, Zach Spuckler.

A 6-year online marketing veteran, who's generated over a million dollars from a launch-based business, he's been featured on top podcasts like EO Fire, The Online Marketing Made Easy Podcast, The Mind Your Business Podcast, and The Art of Paid Traffic Podcast.

And today, Zach is sharing his insights with you. Not only do we talk about how live challenges create quick wins and momentum to sales, we get real talking about transitioning from revenue-based goals to ones of impact.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Do you find yourself wondering if what you're putting out online is working? Are you constantly searching for the next course or swipe to figure out the right phrasing to click with your ideal customer, but are starting to feel frustrated. You know your messaging is off, but not entirely sure why or how to fix it.

Today we’re going to dive into one of the top messaging mistakes that I see so many entrepreneurs making and more importantly, how to correct it. This is a topic I'm deeply passionate about and I hope the insights and strategies you'll learn in this episode will empower you to start doing more thinking for yourself and your business.

Watch the interview on video and grab the show notes here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Putting yourself out there can feel HARD. And being completely real, BOLD and opinionated? It can be terrifying (what will people think?!). So while many say they WANT to stand out, they choose instead to blend in.

But not today’s guest.

I wanted episode 100 to be special, so I sat down with the incredible Jill Stanton of Screw the Nine to Five for a real talk convo about life, business, being a mom and making noise.

In this episode, Jill opens up and shares her struggle of self-doubt, how she stays future focused and positive by changing her thoughts, and of course, we’ll talk about how Jill approaches speaking on a stage.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

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I just wrapped up the 75 Hard Challenge where I fully committed to my health, growth and development for the last 75 days. And I've gotten lots of questions around, how do you do all these things and still show up consistently?

Join me today on my morning walk as I share a quick real conversation around the idea of letting go of this vision of needing to get everything perfect and just go get things done to move your business and life forward.

Grab the show notes here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

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You've most likely heard of the concept of batching (doing similar tasks together to free up time) and love the idea. But if you find it challenging to adopt the concept into your business, it might be because of the way that you work. For most content creators who come from corporate, teaching or other professions, what made them a "success" in those environments won't create the flexibility and freedom you seek as a business owner.

Enter my productivity obsessed guest today, Cara Harvey of A Purpose Driven Mom. In this episode we talk all things productivity for online entrepreneurs from making that mental shift in how we work, our take on hustle (which might surprise you), how to be intentional with your planning, content batching and overall time management to free you up for what matters most.

Watch the interview on video and grab the show notes here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

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Join me on my morning walk for a special edition of the Monday Motivator episode all about CONFIDENCE (chirping birds included).

When most people come to work with me, one of their top goals is to grow their confidence. The challenge is, how do you grow such an intangible feeling? Today I give you a recipe to follow.

Grab the show notes here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Leadership is defined simply as influence (John C Maxwell). If you want other people to look to you as an authority and listen to your message, you have to step up and be a leader for other people.

This week I’m sharing with you my interview on the Intentional Optimists Podcast where I share my experience leading teams for the last decade to help you show up as a leader for your audience.

Grab the show notes here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

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In today's #mondaymotivator we're exploring the buzzkill word SHOULD and why I recommend you take a closer look at what you “should” be doing in your life and business.

Grab the show notes here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

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Video is a great way to connect authentically with your audience. And when you put a little effort into the quality of your videos (think set, lighting & audio), you raise the bar for your brand. But what if you don’t have a big budget for nice equipment, or have limited tech chops when it comes to editing?

Enter this week’s guest, Michael Moore, who will break down the tech stuff and help you get started with video using just your phone. In this conversation, Michael shares how to create professional-looking videos from your phone without expensive gear or complicated software. You’ll learn practical methods you can implement to raise the level of your content, the quality and how it looks so you can confidently share your message on camera and create more impact with your audience.

In this episode we’ll dive into…

why camera & lighting isn't nearly as important as the sound & space
methods for making your own videos look & sound great every single time
5 simple free hacks to instantly make phone videos look fabulous… and so much more

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO ATTRACT DREAM CLIENTS? Join me on my FREE TRAINING where I'll teach you how to nail your message when speaking on podcasts, live video and other virtual stages to grow your online business.

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CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration.

Whether you're trying to generate leads or looking for ways to expand your business to new horizons, reciprocity is a beautiful and perfect tool when used in the right manner. The key is to be clear with your intentions and adjust how you approach things without expectations.

Today’s #mondaymotivator challenges you to allow yourself to just be free of the outcomes and just focus on being helpful. You won’t always get something tangible in return but you will strengthen the relationships that matter most for your business’s growth to succeed.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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I recently had a virtual chat with Tyler McCall on Facebook live, and loved the conversation so much I wanted to share it with you here. He shares how to think about your Instagram account a little bit differently making sure you're putting in the right time and energy into this.

If you’re ready to level up on the ‘gram (or you’re feeling a little IG fatigue) this episode is for you.

In this episode we’ll dive into…

stepping into the role of a creator versus a consumer
how do you use Instagram with intention to grow your online business
what do you do when you're feeling a little meh with Instagram and how do you fall back in love with using the platform
strategies to make Instagram work for your business (with a lot less work)

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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Entrepreneurs are often self-proclaimed high achievers. There’s this hunger to want to improve and level up. But if we’re not keeping a close eye on our personal and professional goals, we can find ourselves drifting. Today’s #mondaymotivator is designed to help you own where you’re drifting with grace and take action in the direction your desire.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Is there a right or wrong way to structure an online program? Most the ideas business owners come up with are based on what other people have done… and many of them are the same strategies to rinse and repeat.

Today I’m sharing with you exactly how (and WHY) I’ve structured my six figure program with three unique engagement strategies that you can leverage for your own business.

In this episode we’ll dive into…

structural changes I made to my program and how it evolved
knowing when to offer one-one-one as a bonus inside your course / program
three enhancements I added to my program (plus some tips on how you can make these as part of your own course /program)
recommended tools

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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"Perfectionism is a 20 ton shield. We carry it around hoping that it'll protect us when what it does in fact stops us from being seen." ← wise words from Brené Brown

If you struggle with perfectionism and it's stopping you from taking action, today's episode of Monday Motivator is especially for you.

I want to inspire and challenge you to not allow perfectionism paralyze you but instead choose to be a little bit more authentic, a little bit braver. So take off your shield, let go of the high expectation from yourself and just start showing up imperfectly as you begin your journey to become more visible in your business and share your message with more people.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Publishing a book is no joke! Not only do you have to WRITE, you also have to figure out publishing and marketing. And if you’re like many content creators, you probably have “write a book” on your dream board.

Today I’m sitting down with business strategy coach and mentor, Tina Tower, to talk about the real and raw experience of book writing.

The insights and strategies you'll learn in this interview will prepare and fire you up to write your own book and not to let those pesky voices of doubt hold you back doing the thing you want to do.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

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A little bit of fear is a good thing. It's the price of admission for having bigger dreams and ambition to go chase things.

The topic I want to cover today for this week's Monday Motivator is around the concept of fear and our relationship with this. How are we embracing fear versus how are we pushing it away?

I want to encourage and challenge you to dream bigger and put yourself a little bit as you roll into this week and when fear arrives, instead of letting it discourage you, allow that fear to fuel you on the right path. Chances are where you get uncomfortable, it's probably pointing towards something that's good.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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What do you do when podcast interviews and other visibility efforts just aren’t driving leads?

You might wonder if you’re doing something wrong, or wonder if all that time and energy is actually paying off? Maybe you’ve considered that podcasting or being a guest on other platforms doesn't work for your business...

Today, I answer these questions head on and share the three specific reasons that I see business owners get stuck and share the shifts to approach visibility and guess speaking in a way that actually drives results for your business.

In this episode we’ll dive into…

The top visibility missteps that derail your visibility efforts driving leads
actionable tips to implement to be more magnetic with your voice online
real-life scenarios/examples so you can put this into practice for your business

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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This week's Monday Motivator we're going to continue the conversation about energy and talk about funding and managing your Energy Bank Account.

All of us have them — most are depleted. Tune in for insights to help you become more aware and keep track of your energy level to re-center so that you can perform at your best and step into a thought leader in your industry.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Today we talk about how to get re-inspired and fully commit to your goals (especially after this last year). You'll hear from my Speak Up to Level Up member Chant'l Martin, a vision board coach and instructor.

Listen in to learn how to create a vision board that actually works and can help you stay motivated and in action.

In this episode we’ll dive into…

Do vision boards actually make a difference?
Specific steps to help you create a vision board that actually works
Unexpected tips to maximize your vision board effectiveness
What to do once you've created a vision board (ie daily habits)

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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>> CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration:

Welcome to our new series, the MONDAY MOTIVATOR.
Short energy + inspiration packed episodes designed to help you show up a little more AUTHENTIC, BRAVE and PRESENT in your life + business..

Today’s topics: Our energy determines our experience.

You really have to be intentional for the kind of energy you bring into the week in order for you to show up with influence, purpose and magnetism on social media platforms, your community, audience, family and for yourself.

In today’s episode, I'll share a few insights and talk about how you can ensure that you have better energy to get the outcomes and the experiences you want specifically how do you bring the right energy and the right intention to different kinds of situations whether personal or for your business.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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The term “boundaries” has become common vernacular in the entrepreneurial world, but its meaning and implementation often get muddy. “Boundaries” are often declared at a breaking point of resentment and frustration when client communication steamrolls the schedule for far too long, resulting in a highly uncomfortable (and often avoided) conversation.

In today's episode, you’ll learn how to have this conversation confidently. We’ll discuss not only how to set boundaries that work for your life and business (and why you should have them in place), but more importantly how to communicate them in a way that builds client trust.

In this episode, we'll dive into...

what are boundaries and why we need to set them
how to be explicitly clear with your boundaries
how to be a stronger leader and communicate your boundaries in a way that influences other people for good
how to reinforce your boundaries in a proactive and positive way
real-life scenarios/examples so you can put this into practice for yourself

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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I'm joined this week by a real estate specialist, entrepreneur, podcast host and Speak Up to Level Up member, Paige Schulte. In this conversation she shares her unique perspective for how speaking has played out in both business to business (B2B) and business to consumer (B2C) worlds.

In this episode we dive into...

The importance of practicing and using stronger language on Instagram stories and live streams
What happens when you approach one-on-one meetings and sales presentations like mini speeches
How to leveraging Clubhouse to test the waters in speaking and position yourself as an expert
Managing filler words, boundaries… and so much more

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Before jumping on the PR/Media blitz train that promises piles of leads, exposure and the coveted “AS SEEN ON” section for your website, slow down and set your strategy. In this episode, I’m sharing 3 essential questions to consider BEFORE chasing media opportunities.

Ensure the energy and effort you're putting into growing your online business is pointed at the things that matter to you and will get you the results you’re after. So if you have ever asked the question: do I really need those “as seen on” logos on my website? Or “does being featured on TV or publications actually drive sales?”, this episode is for you.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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If you’ve ever wondered “should I be posting on YouTube?” or “How would I even get started” or “Am posting videos, but not really sure I’m doing this right?”. If you’ve thought YouTube could be a strong platform to share your message and connect with the people searching for your expertise, this episode is for you.

With 200,000 subscribers and 17 million views, Tasha Cochran from One Big Happy Life, knows how to get started on YouTube. And today, we’re talking about how to best leverage this video search engine as your next virtual stage.

In this episode we’ll dive into…

How Youtube can serve as a powerful lead generation tool
Simple process and strategies on titling and reviewing your videos
How to Decide Which Pieces of Content to Recycle
6 Fundamental tips for getting started
And so much more

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> AND HEY! ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second-guessing your message or needing a big audience)

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Which is more important in your videos: getting the right words or the delivery of those words? That’s the question we’ll help you answer inside this episode. I’ll share my take on using teleprompters, then walk you through the 5 levels of scripting so you can decide the most authentic way for you to show up for your brand.

📝Watch this episode on video, grab the show notes and full episode transcript here📝

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Grab a cup of coffee and get ready for chat with your new #bizbesties. I’m joined today by two of my favorite women on the planet to talk about how building quality friendships online has been LIFE during this last year (hello social distancing zoom world). Our friendship turned into an organic mastermind which has fueled our creativity and business performance.

They say your network determines your net worth (or something like that). We say, find your people who bring LIGHT into your world, keep you motivated and make you pee your pants laughing. The rest will just work out.

Meet Melanie Dyann Howe and Krystal Proffitt (which you may remember from episodes 34 and 36).

We created a pseudo peer mastermind in a very organic way that’s turned out to be an amazing business resource and today we’re sharing a casual conversation about making friends online with unsolicited advice and tips to help YOU create your crew of besties.

I hope you enjoy this casual chat between friends and picture yourself with a cup of coffee.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Fill Your Programs through Speaking (without second guessing your message or needing a big audience)

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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It’s said that stories are 22 times more powerful than facts. That’s why so many speakers (myself included) use them to convey their messages from stages. It’s my FAVORITE kind of on stage content which is why you’ll find many episodes dedicated to the topic of storytelling (see full show notes for links!)

Storytelling is also a powerful way to communicate beyond live presentation and video, especially when it comes to marketing your brand. That’s why I asked a storytelling strategist to share how you can level up your marketing with stories.

In this episode you’ll learn…

why storytelling hits both the logic and emotional chord.
the S.T.O.R.Y. acronym that will help you remember what to include in yours.
The most impactful way to tell vulnerable and emotional stories
4 specific ways to use stories in your marketing, including power tips to put them into practice.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Meet April, one of the OG lifestyle entrepreneurs who excel with helping business owners put together a method that will grow their business. In today’s episode we cover the difference between methods and frameworks, how having a solid offer is critical BEFORE adding speaking to your biz, plus her new fav platform - Clubhouse (specifically how to leverage its unique benefits in your business).

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

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Thinking about leveraging a virtual assistant to help you with the pitching process, but unsure what (or how) to delegate without having to redo the work yourself?

Emily Reagan shares that it is possible to entrust this process to a VA or member of your team without a big PR budget or relying on generic templates that will end up in the trash bin. In part 2 of this two episode series you’ll learn 4 ways to involve a VA and personalize the pitching process, like how to delegate the writing of a pitch and which processes you shouldn’t delegate.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips & inspiration.

Meet Emily Reagan, a self-proclaimed jill-of-all trades when it comes to digital marketing and techie skills whos’ about to teach you how to leverage a virtual assistant to help you with the pitching process without being generic or compromising your unique brand voice.

In part 1 of this 2 episode series, you’ll learn how to get organized and track the pitching process, the specific elements that make a good pitch and delegate without pulling your hair out.

Watch the interview on video, grab the show notes here and full episode transcript here.

>> ARE YOU AN ONLINE ENTREPRENEUR WANTING TO SPEAK ON LIVE OR VIRTUAL STAGES? Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

>> JOIN INFLUENTIAL SPEAKING FOR ONLINE ENTREPRENEURS, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT WITH HEATHER ON INSTAGRAM @theheathersager for daily tips and inspiration:

I’m thrilled to share with you my recent conversation with Tyler J McCall on how visibility served as a catalyst for his business growth.

If you haven’t yet met Tyler, he’s a business and Instagram marketing strategist for online business owners and digital entrepreneurs.

In this episode we’re talking about Instagram (of course), but also the behind the scenes of putting yourself out there and key lessons learned on his journey.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority (& Grow Your Programs) Using Guest Speaking WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

In today’s episode, Finance Coach, Sarah Vanhoose shares her journey around how speaking helped her find her messaging, voice and confidence as a new coach in the online space. Tune in for six specific transformations that you can apply into your business.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

What is your reaction to the word: PERSUASION?

Positive, negative... neutral? In this episode we’ll unpack how our experiences being persuaded impacts our ability to influence others. I’ll share with you 4 Persuasion Principles you can adopt so that you can become a positive persuader (and not a manipulator).

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

You keep hearing the buzz phrase “superpower”. What the heck does it mean and is it really possible to focus on it when you have other hats to wear as a business owner? Joining me for a conversation about natural talents, strengths and superpowers is Gallup Certified Strengths Coach, Anna Nelson.

Anna works with online business owners to build profitable and fun businesses. Through 1:1 coaching and team workshops, she helps entrepreneurs discover their superpowers and assemble a team that empowers them to do more of what they naturally do best. ← that is literally Anna’s superpower.

Grab the full show notes here (including links to take the assessment mentioned)

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on myFREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

In today's episode, I'm going to teach you four levers that you can adjust to become a better speaker. Pinpointing exactly where to focus will allow you to self-evaluate so you can make quick progress with your development. I believe that when you are more intentional with your message, speaking can become your best marketing tool.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager. COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

In today's episode, I’m sharing how to stop the self sabotaging your visibility efforts and specific actions to START taking.

This is a must listen for any Entrepreneur who’s working on a big level up in the next 12 months.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

Joining me today for a conversation around branding is marketing strategist and branding expert Dawn Foster.

If you’re a personal brand based business, sometimes it’s hard to detach yourself from the marketing decisions (hello, attachment to our precious creativity!). Dawn’s approach to marketing is rooted in data, and her insights will help you incorporate YOU into your brand WHILE making strategic decisions.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me on my FREE training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

What actions can you be taking right now to build momentum for pitching events in 2020? Today I'm sharing with you four specific actions to intentionally lay the tracks for visibility next year. We’re talking about your business, your message and your relationships. So if you want to pitch and land big stages next year (like podcasts interview, virtual summits and guest lectures) this one’s for you.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me for my upcoming live training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

BONUS EPISODE!! With holiday season around us, many personal brands pull back over the holidays and lose traction on their visibility.

In this live session I share 3 specific things you can be doing over the next 6 weeks to boost your authority and start 2021 strong.

And for online entrepreneurs looking to speak on live & virtual stages in 2021, join me for my free masterclass next week

How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

https://heathersager.com/masterclass

In today's episode, you’ll hear from my Speak Up to Level client Milan Kowalewski, an online marketing strategist for aesthetic providers and MDs in New York City. As a marketer and podcast host, he has experience behind the mic, but found himself spending hours each week preparing notes before hitting record. He wanted to find a way to prepare more efficiently while feeling confident that his message would have high value to his audience.

Listen in to learn the exact steps he took and how his speaking style has evolved over the last few months as he’s leveled up his speaking skills.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

>>> Are you an online entrepreneur wanting to speak on live or virtual stages?

Join me for my upcoming live training: How to Build Authority as a Speaker WITHOUT Second Guessing What You Say

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

In today's episode, I'm sharing with you my interview on the Power Your Purpose podcast with Megan Accardo. I share some of my best speaking tips and strategies, we’ll get personal talking about my hearing loss and how that's affected my career, and core elements of my signature talk.

I want to continually put content on this show that gives you both tangible strategies AND examples of speaking on stages to spark ideas for your area of expertise.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

FREE TRAINING: Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training:3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk Grab it here.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

When you picture a “speaker”, I bet you picture a conference with a big stage. Well, besides the fact that conferences are a no-go in a pandemic, even if the live event world were open for business, you’d still have choices for sharing your message.

Today, I’m sharing with you 5 kinds of stages that you could be speaking on as a guest speaker to grow your authority.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

FREE TRAINING: Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training: 3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk (Terri used it and it landed her a Virtual Summit talk that same week!) Grab it here.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

Ready to share your message with more people?

Play a bigger game in 2020 by stepping into the spotlight on stages, get the roadmap: 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience a

Do you ever feel like you’re talking to an empty room when you present virtually? You’re not alone, many speakers have found the transition from in person speaking to virtual stages a bit rocky, not anticipating the lack of audience engagement.

But is it really possible to get virtual engagement or should you have to just accept the lackluster zoom stares?

In this episode, I’ll show you that it is totally possible and teach you how to drive engagement from your virtual platform.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: JoinInfluential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

FREE TRAINING: Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training: 3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk (Terri used it and it landed her a Virtual Summit talk that same week!) Grab it here.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

As online entrepreneurs, selling often starts on social media, but many forget to include it in their selling strategy (or even have a strategy at all!) In this episode sales expert, Nikki Rausch, teaches her authentic approach to selling with a step by step process for guiding someone from uninterested or unaware of your services, down the pathway to selling with ease.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, your place to ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

FREE TRAINING: Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training: 3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

As the popular marketing saying goes: facts tell, stories sell.

Stories are incredible for connection and engagement, but what if you just don’t have any good ones? Or everytime you need one, you go blank?

You need a bank of stories to pull from that you can use over and over again. In this episode, I give you my 3 step process for documenting and organizing stories so you’re never caught trying to think of one on the fly, or worse, omitting it all together.

Storytelling should be fun, not stressful. Get ready to add more personality and power to podcast interviews, weekly content, emails and more.

Get the full show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

COMMUNITY: Join Influential Speaking for Online Entrepreneurs, our free Facebook community where you can ask questions and connect with other business owners leveling up their speaking and marketing chops.

FREE TRAINING: Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training: 3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk (Terri used it and it landed her a Virtual Summit talk that same week!) Grab it here.

CONNECT: For daily tips and inspiration, connect with Heather on Instagram @theheathersager.

We're talking about facing hard things today in business, pivoting when things don't go according to plan and how to make quick decisions as a business owner when you think everything has been lost.

CEO and Founder of REfficient, Stephanie McLarty, shares her story of scaling her business to 7 figures in 3 years only to face a disastrous financial crisis. She bravely talks the most difficult time in her entrepreneurial journey in hopes that it inspires more business owners to share their stories.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training: 3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk (Terri used it and it landed her a Virtual Summit talk that same week!) Grab it here.

You have an offer and most likely have been doing one on one work, coaching or starting to scale with an online course. Today’s guest, corporate consulting CEO, RJ Connell, will teach you how to take that same offer and serve corporate clients to help you scale your business.

In this episode she’ll unpack exactly how to get started and teach you the 6 most common corporate objectives you’ll need to know to speak in the language of the decision makers.

If you want to become a paid speaker, lean in and listen up because although we're talking specifically about consulting packages, these are similar techniques to the ones I use to negotiate my fees when I'm speaking on corporate stages.

Get the full show notes here.

Ready to scale your business by getting your name out there (Hello VIRTUAL stages!) Grab my new free mini training:3 Speaking Strategies for Growing Your Online Business plus you’ll snag my ridiculously easy DM script for booking a guest talk. Grab it here.

Previous Episode Mentioned:Embrace these 4 Pitching Truths to Land Your Next YES - Ep #23

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If you plan on speaking on virtual or live event stages, you’ll inevitably face tech issues. The question is: will you handle them in a way that adds credibility to your brand or harms your reputation? Will you roll with the punches or waste precious time with a deer in headlights look?

Today, I'm sharing some real examples of speaking hiccups and teaching three specific steps to help you navigate them with grace, leaving your audience thinking, “dang, if she can do THAT, what ELSE can she do for me?”

Get the full show notes here.

Start the prep now with The Ultimate Planning Guide: Nail Your Next Talk - 10 Must ask questions you might not even know you should be asking before taking the stage - https://www.heathersager.com/10questions

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Joining me for a conversation about protecting your intellectual property is my attorney, Paula Yost. We’re talking about trademarks, copyrights and parents, answering all the questions (many you may have not even known to ask!)

What should you trademark? What phase of your business should you do it? And are you really protected with copyright law? Answering these and more.

Get the full show notes here,

Previous Episodes Mentioned:

Mastering Your Money with Guest Meg Wheeler - Ep #10

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Pssst… My girl Amy Porterfield is hosting a FREE training called "How to Create and Launch a Profitable Digital Course From Scratch (The Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Generate Revenue Year-Round)" ... she's been called the queen of digital course creation (casual), so yep. I’d say it’s worth your time.

She doesn’t do this often (as in once a year), so if creating a PROFITABLE digital course is NOT a shiny object, but rather a strategic goal to build your biz, act fast.

Sign up here to get in on this LIVE training while you can.

I love shiny objects. I love a little glitz, a little sparkle.

When things become hard (aka every day as an entrepreneur) it’s easy to lose focus and want to move on to the next shiny thing. Yes, THAT NEW THING will become the secret to our success.

False.

We both know that pushing through the hard stuff leads to break throughs.

The question is, how do you actually determine if you're getting caught up in shiny object syndrome, or if it's actually an incredible opportunity that you should say yes to that is going to help you further along in your business?

Tune in to find out. Or get the full show notes here

Pssst… My girl Amy Porterfield is hosting a FREE training called "How to Create and Launch a Profitable Digital Course From Scratch (The Behind-the-Scenes Secrets to Generate Revenue Year-Round)" ... she's been called the queen of digital course creation (casual), so yep. I’d say it’s worth your time.

She doesn’t do this often (as in once a year), so if creating a PROFITABLE digital course is NOT a shiny object, but rather a strategic goal to build your biz, act fast.

Sign up here to get in on this LIVE training while you can.

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Welcome to the Heather Sager Show! Yep, that’s right, new name, same great content & same terrible jokes ;)

Sometimes life serves up unexpected curve balls and you decide how you handle them. Today I’m sharing the WHY behind the podcast name change along with 4 secrets that I use to navigate twists like this in life and business (like a total re-brand in 36 hours).

New mini-training out! Grab the 3 Speaking Strategies to Accelerate your Online Business here <<<<

Today, I'm not going to give you the 73 reasons you needed to go live because I’m betting you already know that it is an incredible way to reach your audience (you can learn more about that on episode #34).

You already know you should be showing up consistently, but the idea of hitting LIVE gives you more than jitters. Let’s uncover 4 truths for how to show up more confidently on live streams so that you can push through the fear and focus on the message.

Get the show notes here including links mentioned in this episode.

Links Mentioned:

Get started on video with my confidence boosting hacks + tech list.

>>>> If you’re looking to up level with your digital offers, creating a digital course is an exceptional way to scale and serve. Check out The Ultimate Course Creation Starter Kit. imagine that being able to serve so many people, hundreds or thousands of people in different time zones around the world, while still being able to do the things that you want to do in your business and also in your life.

>>>>>> Ready to share your message with more people? Play a bigger game in 2020 by stepping into the spotlight on stages, get the roadmap: 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

How do you integrate speaking on virtual stages into a money maker for your biz? Theoretically, when you get more eyes and ears on your business, the revenue should follow, right?

But that’s not always true. Delivering content, then wishing for sales isn’t going to cut it, instead you’ve got to be confident that your efforts are driving results.

Today I’m sharing with you five specific steps to help you successfully connect the dots between speaking and your business offers, whether that’s coaching, done for you services or digital products and programs.

Grab the show notes here including links mentioned in the episode.

>>>> If you’re looking to up level with your digital offers, creating a digital course is an exceptional way to scale and serve. Check out The Ultimate Course Creation Starter Kit. imagine that being able to serve so many people, hundreds or thousands of people in different time zones around the world, while still being able to do the things that you want to do in your business and also in your life.

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*Take the Digital Course Quiz*

What’s Your Personal Path to Creating a Profitable Digital Course? Find out by taking this quiz from my friend & mentor Amy Porterfield, the queen of digital courses.

I’m joined this week by copywriter and launch strategist Liz Wilcox who shares insights on writing newsletters faster (and with less pressure) and a simple marketing framework to help eliminate overwhelm when launching. We also talk openly about money and sales, two topics that could block you from successful launches, but the real show factor comes in the moment she challenges the common writing tip: write your newsletters like talking to a friend.

Get the full show notes including a link to her juicy swipe email bundle here.

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Today I’m sharing with you my interview with diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) consultant Erica Courdae. We’re talking about the importance of leaders creating inclusive communities, especially as online entrepreneurs.

Episode Highlights

The role of values in business and the conversation on diversity
Why one sided conversations don’t serve you (or your audience)
What exactly is tokenism and are you unintentionally using it?
Black out Tuesday is over, now what?
Should you be changing your website graphics, slide decks and social media feeds to showcase diversity?
Why “should you* questions are really the wrong kind of questions
What lessons can we learn from influencer missteps these last few months?
Calling out shame in the conversation

Get the full show notes & all the links here.

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It’s the “can I pick your brain” topic I get most.

It typically comes from someone looking to leave their 9-5 or take their business online. They want to know, how does this whole online business thing work? How did I do it? How could they do something similar?

Today I’m pulling back the curtain to share with you how I've structured my online business and how it's evolved since I left corporate.

I’m a firm believer that when you have a clear pathway (ie menu of services) for how people work with you through different revenue streams, you make business easier on yourself and for others to work with you.

Get the full show notes here.

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The relationship we have with our smartphones is arguably the most intimate relationship in our lives. It’s a sad truth.

Mental clarity, social skills, memory and focus are significantly (and negatively) impacted by the tool that also provides so much value and connectivity.

I’m NOT encouraging you to get rid of your phone, but rather reassess your relationship, because if you want to show up in a magnetic way, you need space to be creative and shine.

This conversation today is brought to you as part of a new series on the podcast called Backwards Book Club.

It’s where I read a book and bring you the cliff notes (via a discussion with myself.. aka book club) to shine a light on topics that will help you become a more magnetic entrepreneur.

This week, I’m highlighting the incredible book:

How to Break Up with Your Phone: the 30 day plan to take back your life by Catherine Price
(Catherine also has an AMAZING 3 day breakup challenge via the above link I HIGHLY recommended).

Get the full show notes + links referenced in the episode here.

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I believe that the secret to finding and rocking your IT FACTOR stems from the inner work we do on ourselves.

When you’re clear on who you are and continually strive to become the best version of yourself, the law of attraction kicks in and others are drawn to you like a magnet.

If you’re a fan of personal development like me, listening to podcasts, books and taking online courses, you’ve most likely experienced the high that comes when you get inspired to dream and hope.

You’ve also most likely experienced the overflow of information, drinking from the fire hose of inspirational how-tos, chasing the next motivational hit, never stopping long enough to allow information to transform into knowledge.

Today I’m challenging you to consider the level of intentionality you place on your learning: are you growing in the right areas?

And secondly, do you have the capacity for the information you consume to become knowledge? Are you giving yourself space to think and reflect? This power is what fuels your success.

Get the full show notes here including my book recommendations to help you level up.

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Sometimes fear is obvious: fear of heights, public speaking, spiders.

Sometimes fear is complicated: fear of success, loss, failure.

Sometimes we don’t even realize that fear is even present, but masked as something else: impostor syndrome, procrastination, doubt.

When it comes to chasing big goals you can count on FEAR being present (or acknowledge that your goals aren’t big enough).

But how do we embrace this fear, listen to it and use it as fuel to accomplish our dreams? Enter this week’s guest, the #FearBoss Queen herself, Judi Holler.

Judi’s a professional keynote speaker and creative CEO. A professionally trained improviser and alumni of the Second City Training Center’s Conservatory in Chicago, Judi just celebrated the one year birthday of her best selling book, Fear is My Homeboy.

Jump into this episode for a hit of inspiration and one of my absolute favorite conversations.

Find the full show notes here.

DOORS CLOSING → SPEAK UP TO LEVEL UP, get all the details (or join the wait list for the next round): www.heathersager.com/join

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What is it about selling that makes many sweaty and uncomfortable? What’s even more unnerving?

Selling from the stage.

In this episode, I speak candidly around the concept of selling from the stage.

Because if you've been around with me for any amount of time, you know that I'm not really a fan of it. I do think there’s a place for it in business, but I am not a big believer that it should be your core strategy for monetizing speaking (it should instead be a facet of it).

I want to give you some prompts to explore how the topic jives with you so you can determine if and how you’ll embrace it in your business.

Get the full show notes, episode highlights and reflection questions mentioned in the show here.

>>> FREE TRAINING >>> Ready to Step into the Spotlight this year?

Join me for a live masterclass where you’ll learn the 4 virtual stages you could be speaking on right now to grow your business, authority and email list. Snag your free seat: https://www.heathersager.com/webinar

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Every business must tell their signature story. It’s how customers connect to more than a product or service, especially if you're a personal brand based business.

Sadly, instead of telling a story, most entrepreneurs deliver a laundry list of experiences that sound more like a resume than a journey their audience can relate to.

In this episode, I break down what you need to know to craft your signature story to inspire and connect the dots for your audience wherever you choose to tell it.

Get the full show notes here, including my prompts for how to craft yours.

>>> FREE TRAINING >>> Ready to Step into the Spotlight this year?

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You already know you should tell more stories. What you might not know is telling them isn’t enough. This week I’m sharing with you my interview in the Power of Story virtual summit about the art of strategic storytelling and what you need to know to deliver stories in a compelling way.

In this interview with Adrienne Dyer, I share:

What exactly is strategic storytelling
How to place stories at the right times in your content
The biggest mistakes made when telling stories in business (and how to avoid them)
Beyond the stories, what you need to know about delivering your message

I encourage you to not only take notes on the storytelling strategies in this episode, but since I’m also in an interview format (ie on a stage), take note on HOW I show up and deliver my content. This is another chance for you to see me model my speaking strategies in real (erm virtual) life.

Links Mentioned:

Show Up with Confidence on Camera - Conquering Fear & Creating Engaging Video Content - Ep #38

Stories that Stick by Kindra Hall

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Stories That Stick: How Storytelling Can Captivate Customers, Influence Audiences, and Transform Your Business

Taking a pause on the show this week to shine a light on a more important conversation, taking a stand to speak up for anti-racism and stand beside our Black women and men.

If the conversation of race makes you unforgettable, good. That's how you know you're growing and it's only through the discomfort that change will happen.

Please use the hour you would have spent listening to this show and instead use it to educate yourself. listen and use your voice.

Here are few anti-racism educators online and I've been learning from, please listen to their videos, their recommendations and invest in their programs:

Trudi Lebron https://www.instagram.com/trudilebron/
Louiza “Weeze” Doran https://www.instagram.com/accordingtoweeze/
Erica Courdae https://www.instagram.com/ericacourdae/

Podcast Recommendation: That's Now How this Works

You might NEVER guess it now, but Natalie Workman, the host of the WorkWoman podcast used to be paralyzed by her fear of public speaking. For years she stayed on the sidelines allowing others to take the spotlight while she built her career behind the scenes.

When she looked ahead to her future and her big goals, she knew she had to make a choice: would she continue to sit in the shadows or lean in to the opportunity right in front of her to significantly impact the lives of others, despite her fear?

Her dreams were too big to ignore.

In this episode, Natalie shares her story as a reminder to smart, capable women who know they have the skills to teach and help others. It’s just that connection between being able to take those thoughts and articulate them in a compelling way is where the break comes in. When you lean into this and start building the skills to close that gap, amazing things start to happen.

Learn how Natalie pushed through that break and now shows up on stages DAILY with her team at Cardone Ventures, her top rated podcast, live event stages and more.

Get the full show notes here.

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When I started my online business, I noticed right away that there were some people in the industry who were clearly the authority. They were the magnetic ones that seemed to be everywhere.

I’d find myself in Facebook groups filled with breakthrough stories, but for every success story, I’d see 20 more of entrepreneurs frustrated or stuck.

I wondered: what was it that helped some entrepreneurs break through the noise and find success while others continued to struggle in the hamster wheel of content, not making much progress?

Was it tactics or strategies that separated those who broke through from those who just existed?

Get the answer and the full show notes here.

In this episode I reference a freebie to help you with this: Download the Authority Affirmations here.

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When my client Ally asked me to teach in her virtual summit recently I jumped at the chance. We’d been working together on her video skills and she wanted me to help her audience get more comfortable on camera and show up for their businesses online.

Today I’m sharing the audio of this virtual session with you for two reasons:

I’m sure you have similar questions around leveraging the power of video in your business, specifically how to show up more confidently and eloquently. The idea of putting your face on camera can feel a little overwhelming. In this session, I help demystify that for business owners who want to do video work.
I want you to hear what a live, engaging and effective presentation sounds like. Even if the topic doesn't resonate with you, pay attention because this is VERY meta. You get to hear a virtual speaking coach… speak virtually!

Pay attention to my engagement techniques, the nuggets of credibility and the overall flow and my energy. This is your shot to experience one of my live sessions firsthand (and for free).

Get the full episode show notes here.

Freebie mentioned in episode: 5 Fear Busting Hacks - heathersager.com/getstartedonvideo

How To Articulate Your Thoughts So They Make Sense To Others - Ep #02

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It's that word that seems so immeasurable—trust.

Today we’re breaking it down and giving your tangible strategies for building trust faster with your online audience in my interview with the founder of the Get Real Project and co-author of The Trusted Advisor FieldBook — a comprehensive tool kit for leading with trust, Andrea Howe.

Get the full notes + links referenced in today’s episode here.

This is the last part of a 3 part series on building the “know, like & trust factor” with your online audience, focusing today on TRUST.

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There's something about a podcast that's different than any other kind of stage.

If you’ve been thinking about jumping into the world of podcasting or are early in your journey behind the mic, this episode is for you.

Podcasting expert and host of The Proffitt Podcast, Krystal Proffitt joins me to break down the mystery of this world behind the mic.

We swap behind the scenes stories and insider secrets, including how Finding Your It Factor moved from an idea to an actual thing! Then I pepper Krystal with ALL THE QUESTIONS.

Plus Krystal shares her simple 5 step strategy to starting a podcast (it’s not as complicated as you might think).

This is Part 2 of a 3 part series on building the “know, like & trust factor” with your online audience.

Get the full notes + links referenced in today’s episode here.

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Meet my guest: Harvard law grad lawyer turned online entrepreneur and email writing lover, Bobby Klinck.

Today, we’re talking about how to add more cowbell into your emails.

But wait, who’s Bobby? And why do you need cowbells? Listen in for how Bobby uses emails to accelerate the “know, like & trust factor” with his audience.

This is Part 1 of a 3 part series on building the “know, like & trust factor” with your online audience.

Get the full notes + links referenced in today’s episode here.

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Live video is a great way to create that authentic connection with your audience. People don't expect it to be great or polished, it's meant to be raw. You're meant to make mistakes. That makes you much more human, which draws people closer.

Want to know the top 2 reasons why entrepreneurs don't go live on Facebook or other platforms?

Tune in or get the full show notes here.

Guest: Melanie Dyann Howe is a marketing strategist who specializes in helping people develop their personal brands and use social media to market themselves and their business. She offers marketing courses, coaching programs, is a speaker and host of The DIY Marketing School podcast.

Connect with Melanie on Facebook, DIY Marketing School Podcast and FB Community

Links Mentioned:

// Streaming Software: STREAMYARD (Get a $10 credit when you use my link)

// Get Heather’s Tech List and 5 Fear Busting Hacks: heathersager.com/getstartedonvideo

// Get 50 FB Live Ideas: melaniedyann.com/FiftyFBLiveIdeas

// A Unexpected Lesson from Q&A - Ep #08

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There's no right way to run a business through a pandemic, just try your best to focus on what’s most important and give yourself a lot of grace.

As we figure out this new way to work, I thought it might be helpful to hear how others are navigating life, business and family.

I’ve rallied up 5 of my online entrepreneurial friends to share how they’re showing up during this time to offer productivity and time management tips for running business, while keeping your sanity through quarantine.

In this episode, you’ll hear from:

Brittany Krystle - Personal Branding Growth Expert, Host of Beyond Influential Podcast
Emily Reagan - Mom of 4, Military Spouse, Digital Course Creator, Marketing Unicorn
Meg Wheeler - Business & Financial Coach for Creative Online & Service based Entrepreneurs
Tasha Cochran - Wealth Expert and co-founder of One Big Happy Life
Tarzan Kay - Email Marketing Queen & Launch Expert

Links mentioned:

Guest interviews on FYIF:

Brittany: Building Your Personal Brand (and Other Business Insights) With Brittany Krystle - Ep #19
Meg: Mastering Your Money with Guest Meg Wheeler - Ep #10
Tarzan: Get Visible - Start Before You're Ready with Tarzan Kay - Ep #24

If you’re ready to play a bigger game in 2020 and step into the spotlight, get my new guide - 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

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You might be tempted to abandon the personal and professional goals you set in the new year. But this is NOT the time to walk away from what you committed to just a few months ago.

It’s a new quarter. A fresh (ish) start. It’s time to assess the last 90 days, including these last few roller coaster like weeks.

I’ll show you how with my simple and effective quarterly review process: the Sexy Debrief. It's a system I created for my personal and professional goals that helps me build a habit of frequent check-ins so I can pivot when needed and stay on track with the big picture.

See the full show notes here.

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Links Mentioned:

If you’re ready to play a bigger game in 2020 and step into the spotlight, get my guide - 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

Tools Mentioned

Michael Hyatt Full Focus Planner
Start Today Journal by Rachel Hollis

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Maya Angelou said that “if you don’t like something, change it. If you can’t change it, change your attitude.”

But how do you keep a positive attitude and outlook through hardship?

I bet you’ve done your share of personal development work over the years. You’ve focused on elevating your thoughts, drawing focus to solutions instead of problems, managing the spiraling rollercoaster of entrepreneurships that’s filled with many dips of fear, self doubt and uncertainty.

Whether it’s a failed launch, a client dry spell, a bad break up or heart wrenching loss, or an unforeseeable and catastrophic event, like a global economic crisis.

It's these moments that your thoughts become more powerful than ever and your attitude will change everything.

Today I’m sharing with you 5 Strategies to Protect and Maintain Your Headspace through challenging times. These are the tangible strategies that have helped me through difficult times and I hope will help you maintain your vision of making a positive impact to others.

Links Mentioned:

If you’re ready to play a bigger game in 2020 and step into the spotlight, get my new guide - 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

// Ep 17: A Seemingly invisible Disability - The Real Story Behind My Hearing Loss and How it Led to My Superpower

// Power Tools: My Top 10 List of Resources for Your Magnetic Brand

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It’s more important now than ever for us to come together.

Connecting as people, we have to learn to communicate with others who have differing beliefs and opinions, without an agenda to persuade or convince that we are “in the right”.

What if we led with compassion and kindness?

Today I’m sharing with you 4 principals I’ve learned that have helped me show up and connect with others through challenging times. While these may be common sense, they are often not practiced, especially when it comes to communication in our virtual world.

Assume good intent.
Listen to understand and connect.
Follow the golden rule
Ask yourself “What opportunity does this create?”

May these simple, yet powerful principals remind us to lead with compassion.

Links Mentioned:// Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

// Find Brandon Dawson on Instagram

// Brooke Castillo Podcast

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Think back to an interaction you had with someone this last week that didn’t go as well as you’d hoped for. Maybe your kiddo left their legos on the hallway floor (again) and you lost your cool. You and your partner fought about money, your VA missed a date on an email campaign or a customer gave you some tough feedback.

Whatever the conversation, there’s a high chance that you didn’t show up in those moments as the best version of yourself and there are things you could have done differently.

You can’t change the past, but of course, you can learn from it.

Connection with others is the richness to our lives and business, so today I’m giving you some tools to help you show up in these critical conversations with more intentionality so that you can nurture the relationships that matter most.

I’ll introduce to you my framework for snapping out of the trance of the daily autopilot to engage in richer, more aligned experiences with others: my Intentional Communication Model.

Additionally, I’ll share with you 4 power questions I use daily during my “Daily 10”. Each morning as I plan my day, I spend ten essential minutes focusing on the people I’ll engage with that day and how I can show up with purpose:

Who needs me at my best today?
Who am I interacting with today? And do I want to show up for these interactions?
What might get in my way?
What’s my “get back in the game” plan?

Links Mentioned:

If you’re ready to play a bigger game in 2020 and step into the spotlight, get my new guide - 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

// Ep 1: How to be More Authentic with your Communication

// Ep: 2: How to Articulate Your Thoughts So They Make Sense To Others

// Ep 9: The Art of Communication: More than Just Words

// 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages - heathersager.com/5steps

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When it comes to business (and life), the question we should continually be asking ourselves is:

Where am I going and how am I growing?

Now, I’m not shy about talking about how important personal development is to your business and I highly encourage my students and clients to invest in their development by attending live events.

To give you a little taste of just how transformational these experiences can be, I’m sharing about my experience at Brendon Burchard’s live event, HPX (High Performance Experience). Specifically, the 7 insights that resonated most with me that I think will do the same for you.

Going through the motions is the death of high performance.
Evaluate your practice is not your personhood.
People at the highest level strategically release (let it go).
It doesn't matter how many people say no to you, as long as you say yes to yourself.
A person's gratitude for life is most demonstrated in their time at management.
Bring the joy: get yourself feeling so good that other people can't knock it out of you.
Honor the struggle.

Links Mentioned:

If you’re ready to play a bigger game in 2020 and step into the spotlight, get my new guide - 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

// Find Jamie Kern Lima and Brendon Burchard on Instagram

// 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages - heathersager.com/5steps

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We have far more control over our energy than we think, including nerves like stage fright.

Today, my guest, Whitney McNeill joins me for a conversation about the connection between our mind and body, managing your energy through those pesky nerves, the power of affirmations and mindset and so much more (plus of course a few random tangents from yours truly).

Whitney is a Certified Medium and Spiritual Teacher that teaches entrepreneurs how to connect with their intuition and energy so they can make aligned decisions, live their life purpose, and attract abundance into their business and lives.

*JOIN MY FREE MASTERCLASS - SPEAK WITH STYLE
Get ready to step on stage with killer confidence and walk off with a list of obsessed fans ready to work with you**

Links Mentioned:

// Messenger of Spirit: messengerofspirit.com

// Connect with Whitney on Instagram, Facebook

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You’ve probably heard that you need a signature talk if you plan to speak on a stage. It can feel a little intimidating putting together that perfect mix of inspiration, education and storytelling. But that hard work will pay off, especially when you learn to give that talk more life than the stage.

Today I’ll explain what a signature talk is and why every business owner needs one (even if they rarely speak on stage) and share five strategies that you can use to repurpose your message.

This episode is brought to you by my Speak with Style Masterclass. In this totally free workshop, not only will you get to experience my speaking chops in real life (LIVE!), you’ll learn my secrets of stepping on stage with killer confidence and walking off with a list of obsessed fans ready to buy. We’ll cover:

Your Unique Speaker Persona: Learn how to leverage your strengths and tap into the speaker sweet spots you have already!
The Big Speaking No-No: How to avoid this costly mistake that I see even the most charismatic speakers make
My Magnetic Talk Formula: My secret recipe for a compelling talk that converts!

SNAG YOUR SEAT → Speak with Style will be offered Feb 26 + 28, 2020, snag your seat here. **Links Mentioned:

// Speak with Style Masterclass:** heathersager.com/speakwithstyle

// Logitech HD 1080 Pro Steam: https://www.logitech.com/en-us/product/c922-pro-stream-webcam?crid=1865

// Ep #21: 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow Your Authority & Audience

// Speak Up to Level Up Waitlist:heathersager.com/jointhewaitlist

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A few weeks ago, I was chatting with my good friend about the ups and downs of being a strong, opinionated woman in business.

I knew I had to pull the curtain back and share it with you, so I’m bringing you a bonus episode with my friend, Heather Block.

And we’re skipping the small talk and getting straight to the good stuff. Touching on topics that many shy away from (like the fact that we have egos… and so do you). From confidence, self awareness to asking better questions and ditching the identify that’s holding you back, grab a latte and dive into my chat with Heather Block.

About my guest:

Heather Block is an expert content development professional and behavioral consultant.

She has helped build multiple corporate proprietary sales and team communication platforms with specializations in learning, development, leadership and operations.

Over her career, she has worked with hundreds of business owners across the country through team learning support, training programs, and facilitated events.

She currently contributes to Cardone Ventures as a speaker, content creator, and operations support partner.

Instagram - @heather__block

LinkedIn - Heather Block

Links Mentioned:

// Speak Up to Level Up Waitlist: heathersager.com/jointhewaitlist

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A perk of running your online business is taking zoom calls in your sweats. But those big goals you’ve set aren't going to happen from behind your laptop.

To grow your audience (and your programs), you’ve got to get more eyeballs on your business, which means stepping into the spotlight to get noticed.

But the big question for many entrepreneurs is: when’s the right time to start speaking on podcasts and stages?

The answer? Much sooner than you think.

Joining me in a conversation on visibility and getting started before you feel ready, is my good friend, mentor and client, the legendary Tarzan Kay.

Tarzan shares the story of the first time she ever spoke on a stage. It happened to be Amy Porterfield’s and she was in a line up alongside Jasmine Star and Marie Forleo. Listen in to hear what happened when she stepped off.

Tarzan reminds us that “if you have no audience, you have no business” and generously shares tangible tips and strategies throughout the episode that you can embrace immediately. Here’s a few gems we’ll cover:

Visibility is more than just being seen, it’s also who you align yourself with.
How Tarzan leveraged a team to get systemized with pitching.
The domino effect once you get on a few podcasts and how it turns leads from cold to warm
How accessing influencers is easier now than ever through this one simple strategy.
Reframing the metrics for success with opt ins (hint: quality over quantity)
How to skip the fangirl freakout and position yourself as an equal with key influencers you admire.
Tarzan’s best tips for showing up with confidence on stages

“This will make such an incredible difference in your business when you do this work. You're not going to notice it after your first or second or third podcast interview. You're going to notice it a year from now and then another year from now you're going to be like, how did, I ever imagine it could be any different?” - Tarzan Kay

If you’re ready to play a bigger game in 2020 and step into the spotlight, get my new guide - 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages to Grow your Authority & Audience

A bit about my guest, the legendary, Tarzan Kayis a launch strategist and copywriter who teaches women (and a few good men) how to sell bigger, so they can serve bigger. She’s a master of email marketing and former copywriter-for-hire who specializes in fun-to-read, more-addictive-than-Game-of-Thrones email copy. She also helps freelancers attract better clients who’ll reach deeper into their pockets to pay for top-quality services — also using the power of email

Links Mentioned:

// 5 Steps to Speaking on Stages - heathersager.com/5steps

// Learn more about Tarzan Kay : https://tarzankay.com/

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Let’s talk pitching. Getting your name, your face and your content out into the world by becoming a GUEST on other people’s platforms. Maybe that’s a stage at a live event, a virtual masterclass or an interview on a podcast… get ready for my 4 Pitching Truths that will help you land Your Next YES.

I believe that when you change perspective with how we traditionally approach pitching, you’ll run toward more opportunity, not shy away from it.

// Today’s episode is brought to you by my brand new free guide that I created to help you make speaking on stages a “now kinda thing”, not a “someday dream”

Get the Entrepreneur's Roadmap to Speaking on Stages: 5 steps to get started so that you can grow your Authority & Audience.

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Links Mentioned:

Get the Entrepreneur's Roadmap to Speaking on Stages: 5 steps to get started so that you can grow your Authority & Audience.

// Speak Up to Level Up Waitlist: heathersager.com/jointhewaitlist

// Book: Phil Jones Exactly What to Say

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Exactly What to Say: Your Personal Guide to the Mastery of Magic Words (The Magic Words for Influence and Impact)

When it comes to delivering a talk to your ideal audience - your topic matters. It’s how you stand out in a sea of pitches and jump out from a lineup of a bunch of other talks. Sure, your content and delivery will make you shine, but it all begins with the topic you choose.

*Download the cheat sheet for today’s episode to put into ACTION what you learn

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Clarifying the type of stage
Choosing the right type of talk
Solving your audience’s pain point
Staying on brand
Embrace immediate feedback

Whether you have people seeking you out to speak or are just dipping a toe in the water - let 2020 be the year that you clarify a topic you (and your audience) are passionate about!

Links Mentioned:

// Cheat Sheet - heathersager.com/topicideas

// Speak Up to Level Up Waitlist: heathersager.com/jointhewaitlist

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Get out that note pad and your favorite gel pen, because today’s episode is filled with GOLD. This 5-Step mini-training will help you grow your authority and your audience by speaking on stages.

Download the cheat sheet *for today’s episode to put into ACTION what you learn.**

Here’s what we’ll cover:

Getting clear on WHY speaking on stages is a priority for your business
Where your ego might trip you up
Why you shouldn’t skimp on clarifying your ideal customer avatar
Choosing a topic that stands out
Finding and pitching the right stages

Even if your nerves seem overwhelming or you’re worried you’ll suck at first, remember that those BIG goals you’re chasing won’t happen until you put yourself out there. I’m giving you the roadmap to make it happen.

Are you ready?

If speaking on stages in 2020 is a goal for you – you won’t want to miss this episode or the (BONUS!) cheat sheet designed to help you jump straight into action.

Links Mentioned:

// 5 Steps for Speaking on Stages Cheat Sheet: heathersager.com/5steps

// Speak Up to Level Up Waitlist: heathersager.com/jointhewaitlist

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We all want that outer glow. And I'm not talking about that dewy skin, outer glow like Giselle. I'm talking about magnetism. Or as we call it around here, the “It Factor”.

Today I’m sharing that the secret to embracing your “It Factor” is the inner work you do to grow yourself personally and professionally. You and I both know that personal growth is a huge determining factor for online business success. But when things get so busy and schedules fill up with launches, client calls, project plans, emails (all the things!), it’s to find time for personal and professional development.

You can’t find it, you have to create it. In this episode I’m sharing three specific actions that you can take -- that don’t require much effort or time -- that will help you take small steps (and big leaps) to create that outer glow and achieve those big goals.

Links Mentioned:

// Miracle Morning by Hal Elrod

// Speak Up to Level Up Waitlist: heathersager.com/jointhewaitlist

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I get a lot of questions from business owners about personal branding in the online space, so when an expert on the topic reached out to ME to be a guest on her show, I immediately knew I had to turn the tables and get her on Finding Your It Factor.

My guest, Brittany Krystle shares what you need to know about building a personal brand online, got me rethinking how I viewed one of the most underutilized platforms online (pay attention here, friend) and sharing insights on showing up online with strong content that attracts your ideal customer.

Brittany is a personal brand and growth expert with almost a decade of experience in personal brand strategy and content development. Her sweet spot is empowering people to build influence online that allows them to create the future that they want. She’s worked with some of the biggest personal brands online to grow their influence – founders and entrepreneurs like Gary Vaynerchuk, Marie Forleo & Tom Bilyeu

I found it easy to connect and relate with Brittany, that I bought a ton of questions about being an entrepreneur in this online space. I included our unscripted and transparent dialogue in the episode for you, as we chatted about things like impostor syndrome, haters online, surrounding yourself with the right people and managing that RBF (you know exactly what I mean).

Links Mentioned:

// LinkedIn Training: BrittanyKrystle.com/linkedin

// Brand Audit: brittanykrystle.com/brandaudit

// Beyond Influential Podcast: Episode 102

// Connect with Brittany on Instagram, LinkedIn, Facebook, Twitter

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So, do you um, sometimes stumble on your words and like uh add fillers in when you’re trying to, uh figure out what to say on like video?

That was painful.

Those ums, uhs… likes, sorta, kinda and the sneaky sentence connectors, SO and… and so… filler words are diluting your message.

Chances are you have a New Year’s resolution related to cutting crap from your life, how about giving up something that is muddying your message instead?

Listen up, it’s time to cut those pesky fillers.

Links Mentioned

// Psychological Reasons We Use Filler Words | Business Insider

// Um...Little Words Can Signal Big Lies...You Know | Psychology Today

// The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg

// Temi Transcription Service

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It surprises most people to learn that I have a hearing loss and often leads to a lot of questions, especially since I’ve built my coaching business on the topic of communications.

For today’s episode, I’m going unscripted and getting super raw bring the tissues to share with you the real truth behind my seemingly invisible disability (and how it led to my superpower).

P.S… did you know more than 5% of the world's population – or 466 million people – has disabling hearing loss. That’s 432 million adults and 34 million children. While you might not be one of them, you more than likely know someone who struggles with their hearing. I hope this episode gives you some insight into their world.

[Stats from the World Health Organization]

Was I born with it? No. Am I deaf? No. How has it impacted my life? So. Many. Ways.

Links Mentioned:

// Episode #9: The Art of Communication: More Than Just Words

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Slow down so you can speed up. It’s a phrase I heard years ago that helped me understand that taking time to think, reflect and plan is one of the most valuable uses of your time, especially as an entrepreneur. On today’s episode, I’m doing just that.

I share the top 5 lessons I learned in my first year of online business. We’ll cover topics like picking the right mentors, investing in your own learning, taking action, avoiding the head game, and talking to REAL people – in real life.

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Everybody’s telling you it’s time to get your annual plan together and develop a strategy to knock it out of the park in 2020. If that feels a bit overwhelming, today’s episode is for you.

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Today’s guest, Kristen Westcott is here to help us plan effectively, even when don’t have a lot of time. After more than a decade of helping others with goal setting, time management and project management, Kristen is an operations consultant and project manager to online coaches and course creators looking to scale their businesses without the added frustration. She guides her clients through strategically planning out their quarterly goals, manages their projects, teams and day-to-day operations so they can be the CEO of their business. Her gift is helping entrepreneurs take their vision and create an action plan so that it becomes a reality.

If you want practical skills to approach planning so that you can achieve success in 2020 - tune in now and don’t forget to pick up the FREE resources Kristen offers throughout the episode.

Links Mentioned:

// FREEBIE LINK:www.kristenwestcottmedia.com

// Text itfactor to 33777 for your Google Sheet Calendar template

Connect with Kristen:

// Website: www.kristenwestcottmedia.com

// On Facebook: @kristenwestcottmedia

/// On Instagram: @kristen.westcott

// On LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristenwestcott/

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As entrepreneurs we often get pulled into the pressures, stresses, and let’s be real - sexiness - of things we work on each day. But there comes a point when begin to alienate the thing that most likely inspired us to become business owners in the first place: our family.

Today’s guest, Nick Murphy knows the struggle entrepreneurs face finding balance in their lives. As an NFL veteran turned serial entrepreneur, he knows a thing or two about discipline, ambition, and peak performance. With 5 kids of his own, he set out to teach parentpreneurs (yep, that’s parents + entrepreneurs) how to accelerate the growth of their businesses so they can hustle less and earn more – all while being present to what matters most at home.

Nick’s perspective on business growth related to this so-called balance (btw he hates that word) between family and work is quite refreshing and doesn’t ask you to choose between your two babies or push guilt for loving your work.

If you like this conversation, join Nick and me at the 2019 Parentpreneur Virtual Summit (yep, yours truly is one of the guest speakers on the line up!) Text parentpreneur to 44222 or click here to save your seat.

Links Mentioned:

// Follow Nick on Instagram: @coachnickmurphy

// Check out Nick’s website: nickmurphy.io

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Want to know how to get present, push through discomfort, and become more magnetic in the process?

When your mind is racing all the time, it’s difficult to slow down and be present and presence is QUEEN when it comes to communication. That means keeping your nerves, insecurities or wandering thoughts at bay to focus on what (or who) is right in front of you. But it isn’t just your mind that creates presence, it starts with your body.

Today’s guest, mindfulness educator Athea Davis is helping us explore the connection between our bodies and our minds, sharing how yoga and mindfulness practices can be powerful tools for showing up for our audiences in a bigger way.

Athea Davis is a mindfulness educator at KIPP Texas Public Schools. She’s the author of Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce: Daily Meditations for Youth, Parents & Families, and the creator of the powerfully positive weekly classroom + home resource, the affirmation + art card deck, also called, Today’s Gonna Be Awesomesauce! Athea owns Sol Sense Yoga, a mindfully-infused education and leadership company, where she leads live mindfulness trainings + digital courses for leaders, educators, and parents. She is the host of the rising education podcast, Mindful Living with Athea Davis. Athea lives with her superhero love family in Houston, Texas and is dedicated to spreading the awesomesauce sparkle here, there, and everywhere!

She’s full of energy and put a big smile on my face-- and I’m sure she’ll do the same for you (even if you’re like me and the thought of yoga makes you YAWN).

Get ready to learn how to quiet your mind and leverage your-- as Athea puts it-- awesome sauce.

Links Mentioned:

// Connect with Athea on Instagram @atheadavis

// Visit Athea’s website: soulsenseyoga.com

// Mindful Living with Athea Davis Podcast

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Want to know the real secret to finding your IT FACTOR? It’s being YOU.

The more we understand ourselves, the more authentic we can be. If you are consuming other people’s content online and find yourself modeling their way of speaking, posting or just doing business, it especially important for you to understand your specific strengths and tendencies so that you show up as YOU.

Today’s guest, Melissa Koehler is sharing with us all about the Enneagram --a system of personality typing that describes patterns in how people conceptualize the world and manage their emotions.

Melissa is a Small Business Strategist and serial entrepreneur who started her first business in 2001. From stationery design, to scrapbooking, to professional photography, she’s self-taught her way to success on her own terms. Today she’s the founder of a multi-million dollar consultancy that helps creative entrepreneurs turn their passions into a sustainable living. With her background in Enneagram personality types, Melissa shows fellow creatives how to build lovable brands by owning who they are, and differentiate their products and services in the marketplace. She believes in pizza, Jesus, and that when women are empowered, everyone wins.

Now, even if you think you know about the Enneagram, you won’t want to miss Melissa’s perspective.. Get ready to learn how to leverage your natural talents.

Links Mentioned:

// Cliff Notes Version of the Enneagram – Melissa’s PDF: https://melissakoehler.lpages.co/type-guide/

// Enneagram Institute Test ($12)

// The Road Back to You by Ian Chron and Susanne Stabile

// The Path Between Us by Suzanne Stabile

// Learn all about the resources that Melissa has to offer by checking out her website at Melissakoehler.net

// Connect with Melissa on Instagram @mkoehler

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The Road Back to You: An Enneagram Journey to Self-Discovery

The Path Between Us Study Guide

Do you ever fan girl over another business owner and ask... HOW THE HECK DO THEY DO THAT? And secretly, or maybe not so secretly wish — that you could get a backstage pass to what tools or tricks they use in their business to create their work?

Well, today you’re in luck because I’m sharing with you my “power tools”. These are the 10 techy tools that I use daily in my business… and I think they’re going to love them.

Links Mentioned:

// Get the full episode show notes over on the blog at: https://www.heathersager.com/blog/power-tools

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Whether you’re just getting started as a business owner or you’ve been at it for years, it’s essential to have a firm grasp on the machine that fuels your business— money.

Today’s special guest, Meg Wheeler, is a business and financial coach who teaches coaches, consultants and creatives how to run financially fit businesses. She’s sharing with us her 3 Money Principles AND seven pro tips for staying on track.

This episode is filled with gold. By the time we finish, you’ll have a firm grasp on exactly what you need to be doing to create (or rebuild) a solid financial foundation.

As Meg says, “the way that you treat your business and the way that you put your business out in the world is how other people are going to treat your business.” Give your business the attention it deserves and learn what your relationship with money has to do with you becoming more magnetic.

Take Action:

Consider Meg’s 7 tips. Which one needs your attention immediately? Schedule a time this week to make it happen.

Highlights from this Episode:

(04:31) whether or not you should be focusing on the money stuff in your business actually has nothing to do with whether or not you're making money.

(10:06) If you can bring on an accountant, great, but even if you are able to bring someone at, you've got to understand this stuff yourself because you're still the business owner.

Links Mentioned:

// Meg’s Website: Megkwheeler.com

// Biz Money Blueprint Course: Bizmoneyblueprint.com

// Money Meetings Toolkit: Megkwheeler.com/toolkit

// Connect with Meg on Instagram: @megkwheeler

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When getting ready for a big talk, I bet you spend the bulk of your preparation time developing your content. Whether it's creating a mind map or an outline, writing a script to practice from, or jumping straight to it and creating a PowerPoint.

Regardless, I bet you spend more time creating the content than practicing HOW you’ll deliver your message.

But remember this: Your words matter (work on those), but how you deliver them matters far more. Because even when not speaking, you’re communicating to your audience.

When you embrace this and get more intentional with how you communicate, you become far more influential. Learn how in today’s episode as I introduce my Delivery Core Four and share how you can elevate your skills.

Take Action:

What’s the one Delivery Core Four area that you really need to focus on this week? Do you need to get better with your tone, slow down your pace, or practice using your hands? Whatever it is, pick one and then tag me @theheathersager in your IG Storiesso I can cheer you on!

Highlights from the Episode:

(08:30) Every moment we are communicating like it or not. So once you become more aware and take ownership of the fact that you're always saying something, even when you're not, you can begin to do something about it to make sure that what you're saying in this world is what you want others to hear.

(24:27) When it comes to showing up for your audience and delivering the message that you have in your head and in your heart, you have to bring the soul, you have to bring the fire, you got to bring the heat baby, and you do that through the Delivery Core Four.

Links Mentioned:

// Tonya Reiman’s Book: The Power of Body Language

// Vanessa Van Edwards TedTalk: Contagious

// Heather Sager YouTube Video: Talk With Your Hands

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The Power of Body Language: How to Succeed in Every Bussiness and Social Encounter

Last weekend I attended Amy Porterfield’s Entrepreneur Experience Conference. If you weren’t there, just let me tell you it was amazing. I learned so much and I get the opportunity to share a little of what I learned in this episode of the Finding Your It Factor Podcast.

One of the biggest takeaways was my realization that sometimes we focus so hard on how we show up on stage, but we don’t put a lot of energy and attention into how we show up for ourselves.

Are you guilty of that?

I loved watching Amy answer questions during Q & A time. She actually listened. She actually cared. She brought humility and passion and compassion and presence to each conversation.

I bet if you thought about it, you do the same with your clients and followers, right?

But what about you? Do you treat yourself the same way? Do you show up for yourself when no one else is around?

Take a listen to this off the cuff episode as we talk about how to embrace Q & A sessions as a strategy to extend your content, as well as how to show up for yourself. Because, if we can’t be the best version of us for ourselves, well…we won’t be able to attract ideal clients or inspire other people. And isn’t that the goal?

Take Action:

How are you showing up for yourself when no one is watching?

Highlights from this Episode:

(12:40) So Q and A is a strategy for you to deliver your core content, but beyond the time that you were allowed to deliver your talk.

(21:07) as a speaker, we typically focus on our facial expressions and our tone and our message and even our body language and how we move. We focus on all those things when we're speaking. But the question you have to be asking yourself is how do you show up when you think nobody's watching?

Links Mentioned:

// Sign up for my free Speak With Style masterclass and learn how you can step on stage with killer confidence and walk off with a list of obsessed fans ready to work with you.

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Are you a self proclaimed personal development junkie like me? Podcasts, audiobooks, actual books, online courses… scrolling IG or FB for doses of inspiration? It can fuel you with ideas for an ongoing list of dreams and goals… but it can also leave you feeling, at times, less than enough.

It’s like those dreams and ideas become this looming to-do list of things you’ve yet to accomplish. And you realize that sometimes the goal you set for yourself isn’t the goal you truly want.

It’s a terrible feeling to know that you could be making strides toward your big goal, but those other items on your list make you feel…stuck. And out of sheer stubbornness, you just don’t want to take an item off your to-do list.

…and so, it sits there, week after week and month after month, making you feel guilty about the lack of progress you’ve made. Sometimes preventing you from working on the goals that really matter. You know, the ones that are actually going to make a difference?

The good news? There’s a solution and it comes down to asking the following questions.

Do I even want this?
What’s going to be different in my life if I were to achieve this?
Why is this so important to me?
When I achieve it, what then will be possible for me?
Imagine you’ve just accomplished your goal, how would you act today?

Today, I’m giving you permission to slow the heck down and take a good, hard look at your list of goals. It’s time to get unstuck. It’s time to Marie Kondo the crap out of that list so that you can have the wins and successes you’ve been dreaming about and (bonus!) actually feel like you’re succeeding.

To do that, you have to take back control of your thoughts, your action items, and your dreams. Isn’t it about time?

The truth is that your goals should pull you up not push you down and that’s exactly what this conversation is about today. Let’s get out of the mud and start living our dreams. Are you ready to join me?

Take Action:

Pick the one bucket that you are most excited about - the one you are going to take down the road with you. Are you 100% committed to making that happen? If so, it’s time to take action!

Highlights from this Episode:

(10:47) - we're feeling like we're constantly failing because that damn list is looming over us and I'm not even talking about the to do list right now. I'm talking about that dreams list.

(11:13) - oftentimes that list of dreams, that list of goals, the list of things that we want to be, it's filled with things that we might not even want.

Links Mentioned:

// Want to snag a seat in my new small group coaching program: SPEAK UP to LEVEL UP - Business Growth Accelerator? Join the wait list here

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If you want to crush your business goals, you've got to embrace speaking opportunities. Does that mean you need to jump on stage in front of 1,000 people right away? Heck no.

When most entrepreneurs think of speaking, they think of either professional speakers charging a fee for their talk or speaking for free to get experience… to eventually command a fee. But this concept of trading money for time wasn’t why you built your business. And speaking for free without a strategy isn’t going to lead you towards the results you want. The good news is that these aren’t the only ways to speak to get results in your business.

In this episode, I’m sharing three specific speaking strategies you can use in your business to achieve your revenue goals. We’ll talk about the similarities and differences between speaking for a fee, speaking to sell your programs, and speaking to grow your audience.

We’ll also talk about keeping your WHY front and center when it comes to picking a speaking strategy. That means, you choose the right opportunities to achieve your goals without sacrificing your business, your family, your health or yourself in the process.

How do we do that? That’s the challenge. Listen to the full episode to find out more.

Now It’s Your Turn:

Love today’s episode? Take a screenshot and tag me on Instagram @theheathersageralong with the speaking strategy you’re going to use to reach your goals in 2020.

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Episode Highlights:

(05:17) - things became very, very clear for me when I realized that there are different types of speaking that you can use to build a successful business

(07:59) - think about each of these strategies as three distinct things in the context of today's conversation so that you can make a decision that’s going to be right for you and your business goals.

(11:40) - speaking for money, I do believe that this could be a part of your strategy, but I don't think it should be your core strategy if you're building a coaching business, a business as a service provider or a digital product based business

(21:57) - If you don't have a way to connect the dots between your speaking events and your funnels, your business, your paid products, you have to ask yourself the question, is it a good use of your time?

Links Mentioned:

Episode 5: Why SPEAKING Should Be Your Next Marketing Strategy
Nail Your Next Talk FREE DOWNLOAD
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Does the thought of speaking on stages get your excited or make you want to hide? As an online entrepreneur, you want to position yourself as an authority and speaking on stages is one of the fastest ways to establish yourself. But which comes first? Authority so you get invited to speak, or speaking to be seen as an authority? Many business owners sit on the sidelines waiting for the right moment in their business to step into the spotlight… and that’s a mistake. Finding the courage to get on stage, can be scary. And that’s why today I’m sharing with you 7 ways to incorporate speaking into your business besides a keynote (aka big stage) presentation. Listen in to learn how you can establish your authority and make a big impact while growing your audience.

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What comes to mind when you hear the words role play, rehearsal and practice?

Do you get excited? I bet not. You probably roll your eyes, become a little dizzy, and come up with a list of other things that are FAR more important in your business.

The saying goes, practice makes perfect? Well, SCREW perfect. Nobody wants to hear or watch perfect. But that doesn’t mean you shouldn’t practice. If you want to show up with confidence and authority on your videos, webinars, live presentations and sales calls, practice is a necessity.

It’s how you show your audience that you value and respect their time. It's how you NOT show up like a robot. When you practice, you can become more intentional with capturing their attention at the right times so they’ll go running to sign up for your email list (and buy your programs).

But not all practice is created equal. In today’s episode I’m sharing my 4 Levels of Practice that you can incorporate into your day to strengthen your presentation muscles with your audience.

Can’t wait to hear your favorite little gem from this episode. Take a screenshot and post to IG stories and tag me @theheathersager #FYIFPodcast

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If you want to elevate your personal brand, get super clear on your personal style and bring it every day to your business. Whether it's for a keynote talk, a Facebook live, or a zoom chat with a prospect, when you feel confident in what you’re wearing you naturally show with more authority.

In today’s episode, I’m welcoming my first guest, Melanie Kluger, to talk to us about the link between style and confidence (which of course is essential to becoming a magnetic brand).

Melanie is a personal stylist, best selling author, closet connoisseur and creator of THE CONFIDENT CLOSET. She believes that you can use your clothes as a tool to be seen the way that you want to be seen. But it’s more than how others perceive you, it's about you showing up for yourself. If you truly know your style and you feel confident in what you're wearing, you show up in the world in a very different way. And especially if you’re an entrepreneur with a personal brand this is something you can use to elevate your business.

// Links mentioned in this episode //

Check the The Confident Closet
Get the 10 Must Ask Questions Before Taking the Stage freebie we raved about
Fan-girl over Melanie’s style on Instagram

In this interview, you'll learn:

confidence boosting (and super practical) tips on dressing for a big presentation
the thing that’s sabotaging your morning routine
why our closet keeps us stalled after life transitions (like changing careers or having kids)
how to dress for the work from home (but video ready) life style
plus balancing mom life with business and Instagram story hack

Can’t wait to hear your favorite little gem from this episode. Take a screenshot and post to IG stories and tag me @theheathersager #FYIFPodcast

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More about today’s guest //

MELANIE KLUGER is a renowned personal stylist, best selling author, and closet connoisseur. She’s the creator and founder of THE CONFIDENT CLOSET, a 6-week-long program to help you get to the bottom of why you have a closet that is underwhelming, overwhelming, and/or not an accurate representation of who you are. Melanie’s approach is refreshing, body-positive, and gives you an answer to the question, “Why do I have a closet full of clothes and nothing to wear?” After working with women for over 15 years, Melanie realized that no matter who you are or what you look like, the insecurities and frustrations are the same. We all want to feel amazing in our clothes, and we all get frustrated with our wardrobes. She set out to change that and has been fullsteam-ahead ever since. For more about Melanie and how you can have a closet you love, head over to THECONFIDENTCLOSET.COM and follow Melanie on Instagram.

Have you ever had an awesome thought, but when you open your mouth to speak it doesn't come out anything like in your head? Or worse, you held it in because you couldn’t muster the courage to try.

When it comes to articulating our ideas, THE STRUGGLE. IS. REAL.

Whether it's speaking up in a meeting, thinking on your feet during a Q&A or addressing a price question with a client, you've got to clearly and concisely share your thoughts and jump into the conversations that matter.

Check out today's episode of Finding Your It Factor and you'll learn:

Why so many of us struggle speaking up
The secret to becoming more concise
An exercise to externally process your thoughts
Sentence starters to get you into action

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The secret to being authentic, is knowing exactly who you are and who you’re not.

In this episode, I’m sharing 4 questions (plus a heck of a lot more) that will help you craft your brand persona so that you can make big strides in becoming a more magnetic communicator.

Maybe you have a live presentation coming up or you're wanting to get better on camera. Or maybe you want to be more compelling and increase your conversion rates in your sales conversations.

You can't make real progress in those areas until you’re clear on how you want others to perceive you-- here’s why. If you start trying to acquire those skills without having clarity on your brand persona, when you start learning from and modeling others, that modeling will quickly turn into mimicry. And soon enough you’ll be a tapestry of other people. It feels inauthentic. Show up as yourself (the ONE thing that makes your brand unique) by exploring some key questions to bring your brand to life.

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If you want to strengthen your marketing, your client relationships and your business, become more intentional with your communication.
Join me for a sneak peak of Finding Your It Factor where I share the three ingredients that will help you bring your brand to life.

My name is Heather Sager and I teach entrepreneurs with personal brands the communication skills they need to stand out in the cluttered online space and grow their business.