112: How to Avoid Entrepreneurial Bullsh*t: A Candid Convo on Sleaze, Collabs, and True Crime with the Hosts of Pass The Bullsh*t
May 19, 2023

112: How to Avoid Entrepreneurial Bullsh*t: A Candid Convo on Sleaze,…

Are you falling into the copy-and-paste culture of online business building? Are you drowning in marketing "shoulds" doled out by gurus and one-size-fits-all peddlers? Are you sick to death of collaborations that take more th...

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111: On Audio Branding, Improvisation & Dungeons & Dragons (feat. Jodi Krangle)
May 10, 2023

111: On Audio Branding, Improvisation & Dungeons & Dragons (feat. Jod…

How can you evoke emotion (ethically) and show your passion for your work? How can you stand out in a sea of similar brands? And what the heck can be learned about partnership, flexibility, and delight from the spellcasting, ...

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110: On Vulnerability, Introversion & Alfred Hitchcock (feat. Joy Bufalini)
April 19, 2023

110: On Vulnerability, Introversion & Alfred Hitchcock (feat. Joy Buf…

How can introverts (or empaths, or people-pleasers) sell and market their businesses without coming across as pushy and aggressive? How can every small business owner keep their nature and their gifts in mind when it comes to...

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109: On Webinars, Credibility & Pleasantville (feat. Tom Poland)
April 5, 2023

109: On Webinars, Credibility & Pleasantville (feat. Tom Poland)

Are you suffering from or through "random acts of marketing?" Online visibility is such a noisy endeavor - so many options, so many "shoulds." How do you know what's right for you and which efforts to double down on? And- …

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108: On Sales Avoidance, Scrappiness & The Walking Dead (feat. Sarah Walton)
March 22, 2023

108: On Sales Avoidance, Scrappiness & The Walking Dead (feat. Sarah …

Sales is the art of receiving money in exchange for your goods and services. It's an energetic exchange between two people, and it can be beautiful. Here to prove that point are two highly opinionated, emotional women discuss...

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107: On Growth, Grit & That '90s Show (feat. Sam Varner)
Feb. 21, 2023

107: On Growth, Grit & That '90s Show (feat. Sam Varner)

Are you truly making profit a priority? There are so many metrics to track, clients to dazzle, prospects to woo, details to manage. It's shockingly easy for our livelihoods to get lost in the shuffle. But, we can't grow what …

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106: On Launches, Social Listening & Iron Man (feat. Jennifer Tamborski)
Feb. 14, 2023

106: On Launches, Social Listening & Iron Man (feat. Jennifer Tambors…

Does it seem like everyone around you is always "launching?" Big launches! Flashy launches! Multi-day multi-media launches! What the heck is a launch anyhow? And do we really need to talk about ourselves this much in order to...

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105: On Emails, Takeaways & Outlander (feat. Danielle Weil)
Feb. 7, 2023

105: On Emails, Takeaways & Outlander (feat. Danielle Weil)

Is your email list really that important? How can we best communicate our deep awareness of the problems our prospects face without pouring salt in the wound? How can we find the perfect balance between personalized storytell...

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104: On Values, Adaptability & The White Lotus (feat. Brian Patacca)
Jan. 18, 2023

104: On Values, Adaptability & The White Lotus (feat. Brian Patacca)

Should your stances, causes, and beliefs be part of your brand? Should we welcome unsubscribes and bitchy comments - or play it safe when it comes to "hot button" topics? And what the heck should we do when our best-laid …

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103: ICYMI: On Connection, Curiosity & Murder She Wrote (feat. Nikki Nash)
Jan. 2, 2023

103: ICYMI: On Connection, Curiosity & Murder She Wrote (feat. Nikki …

Happy World Introvert Day! As you get back into the swing of your work week, take a trip down memory lane to one of the first episodes of TLTQ - featuring marketing maven, Nikki Nash and Annie's lifelong devotion to …

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102: ICYMI: On Competition, Risk & The Santa Clause (feat. Shauna Armitage)
Dec. 19, 2022

102: ICYMI: On Competition, Risk & The Santa Clause (feat. Shauna Arm…

Ho ho ho - it's a TLTQ Holiday extravaganza and we're digging deep into that heartwarming concept known as professional jealousy. Wait, what? Yep! And for extra fun and cheeriness, we discuss the holiday classic where Santa d...

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101: On Bro-Marketing, Manipulation & Andor (feat. Josh Elledge)
Dec. 13, 2022

101: On Bro-Marketing, Manipulation & Andor (feat. Josh Elledge)

Relationship Marketing is so much easier said than mastered. How can we forge genuine connections with a whole bunch of people at once - and maintain that earned intimacy? How can we prove ourselves amid a sea of greedy sleaz...

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100: On Big Leaps, Busywork & Elton John (feat. Bri Seeley)
Dec. 5, 2022

100: On Big Leaps, Busywork & Elton John (feat. Bri Seeley)

Are you stuck on the "rollercoaster of inconsistent income?" We all know entrepreneurship is a marathon, not a sprint, but it can feel extra cumbersome when we're stuck in a marketing rut, drowning in admin tasks, or struggli...

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99: ICYMI: The Business of Fandom: Live from FAN EXPO Chicago 2022
Nov. 28, 2022

99: ICYMI: The Business of Fandom: Live from FAN EXPO Chicago 2022

Holy heck! Annie P. Ruggles' strategy novella and companion guide, "The Coach Who Would Not Sell" comes out today! To mark the occasion (and give Annie a bit of a break), we're bringing back our 1st ever LIVE episode - …

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98: On Enthusiasm, SEO, and The A-Team (feat. Seth Goldstein)
Nov. 22, 2022

98: On Enthusiasm, SEO, and The A-Team (feat. Seth Goldstein)

We all know mindset is a critical tool for entrepreneurs - but is your mindset working harmoniously with your marketing, and vice versa? In the struggle to break through the noise and reach potential buyers, how do we ensure ...

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97: On Leaders, Role Models & Scandal (feat. Kristen Edwards)
Nov. 15, 2022

97: On Leaders, Role Models & Scandal (feat. Kristen Edwards)

What the heck does it actually mean to be a "natural leader?" And, if you're an un-natural leader, are you just out of luck? For being an isolated endeavor, solopreneurship sure demands a lot of people-wrangling. What skills ...

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96: First Impressions, Bad Clients & Avatar: The Last Airbender (Feat. Damion Taylor)
Oct. 31, 2022

96: First Impressions, Bad Clients & Avatar: The Last Airbender (Feat…

So - what do we do about the "just not your people" people? The bad fits? The awkward encounters? And - on the flipside - how can we ask for and receive support without feeling clingy, desperate, or amateur? It's …

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95: On Joyfulness, Overworking & A League of Their Own (feat. Dr. Erin M. Baker)
Oct. 25, 2022

95: On Joyfulness, Overworking & A League of Their Own (feat. Dr. Eri…

Is joy fluffy or essential? A soft skill or a beacon? And on the flipside, is burnout a badge of honor? How can we keep the love alive in our small businesses, in spite of recessions, upheaval, bad news, and …

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94: Discoverability: A Candid Convo with Emmy Award-Winner & MTV Talent Executive Vinnie Potestivo
Oct. 18, 2022

94: Discoverability: A Candid Convo with Emmy Award-Winner & MTV Tale…

Mandy Moore, The Osbournes, Ashton Kutcher, The Millionaire Matchmaker - behind each media sensation, there was a helluva media/brand strategist - Vinnie Potestivo! As a network talent executive at MTV Networks from 1998 to 2...

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93: On Events, Engagement & Downton Abbey (feat. Shay Wheat)
Oct. 10, 2022

93: On Events, Engagement & Downton Abbey (feat. Shay Wheat)

Are you fully harnessing the power of live events in your business? Whether in-person, hybrid, or online-only, events are unparalleled when it comes to building community, sharing thought leadership, and proving your value - ...

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92: On Passion, Focus & Rocky (feat. Dr. Michael Gerharz)
Oct. 3, 2022

92: On Passion, Focus & Rocky (feat. Dr. Michael Gerharz)

Are you focused enough on focus itself? Are you diluting your message, power, or passion by being too broad or ambitious? And, do you have to be loud and flashy in order for your purpose to come across crystal clearly? …

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91: On Moneymakers, Self-Management & Paper Mario (feat. Melissa Guller)
Sept. 27, 2022

91: On Moneymakers, Self-Management & Paper Mario (feat. Melissa Gull…

How much of your workday gets gobbled up by non-money-making activities? How can you set expectations and goals for yourself that are both ambitious and compassionate? And, how can gamification help you take off "the busy bad...

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90: On Honesty, Web3 & 90 Day Fiancé (feat. Derek Gorthy)
Sept. 19, 2022

90: On Honesty, Web3 & 90 Day Fiancé (feat. Derek Gorthy)

Do you ever feel like the Internet is leaving you behind? There are so many new trends, new platforms, new tools, new terms... you name it. Although Blockchain has been a beloved topic of conversation in tech circles for almo...

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89: On Likes, Leads & Somebody Feed Phil (feat. Hannah Acosta)
Sept. 12, 2022

89: On Likes, Leads & Somebody Feed Phil (feat. Hannah Acosta)

So - they're paying attention, now what? How do you turn dopamine-bumping likes into dollar-earning leads? What's the next step for followers who have been hanging out in your DMs and comment threads for weeks or even years? ...

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