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If your business feels chaotic 24/7, you’re doing it wrong. In this episode, we break down the five boring AF things we do every single day that keep money coming in (without burning out).

✅ The real reason your business feels “off”
 ✅ How to make a sale every single day
✅ Why repetition is your best strategy
✅ What we do when we feel like we “should be” doing more
✅ How to build a business that runs even when you're at Target buying phone cases

If you're ready to stop glamorizing chaos and start building a business that buys back your time (and pays your bills), hit play.

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Today’s guest is Claire Powers, a speech therapist who turned her private practice into a thriving online business helping parents of autistic children. In this raw and value-packed episode, Claire opens up about her journey from burnout in her practice to building an online program that supports parents in truly connecting with their kids.

We cover:

• The missing piece she saw in traditional therapy and why parents needed more than 30 minutes a week
• How she learned to sell what parents want while delivering what they need
• The mindset shifts that carried her through failed launches and comparison traps
• Why niching down deeply is the fastest way to grow
• How she uses market research, DMs, and even AI to nail her copy and messaging
• The truth about low trust in 2025 and how to show up consistently to build it back

If you’re a new entrepreneur trying to figure out how to translate your expertise into a digital business, this is the pep talk you didn’t know you needed. Claire proves you can build something powerful online without being perfect — as long as you keep going.

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You’re expected to work like you don’t have kids… and parent like you don’t have a job.

Welcome to the episode where we rip the mask off what it really means to be a woman in the workforce - and why that double standard pushed us into building a $2M business from scratch.

We’re talking:
•The moment we realized our 9-5 jobs were never built for working moms
•Toxic leadership, corporate burnout, and the breaking point that started it all
•The emotional tug-of-war between motherhood and ambition
•Why more women are starting online businesses (and why it’s not just “for fun”)
•The messy mindset shifts that helped us finally quit - and never look back

If you’ve ever sacrificed PTO to take your kid to the doctor, been passed over for a promotion because “you’re a mom,” or felt like your paycheck went straight to daycare… this one’s for you.

It’s raw. It’s real. And it might be the push you’ve been needing

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Welcome to the episode where we finally spill the thing everyone pretends isn’t true: you do not need to post 24/7 to make consistent sales - and honestly, trying to keep up with that pace is what’s killing your conversions.

We’re talking:

• The exact lead gen strategy we’ve been using behind-the-scenes
•  Why “just post more” is the laziest advice on the internet
•  What we do instead to fill our pipeline with warm, qualified leads
•  How we get sales without being online 24/7 (or selling our souls)
•  And the sneaky way we turn lurkers into clients without a single pitch

If you’re exhausted from trying to out-algorithm the algorithm and wondering how the hell people are selling without burning out… this one’s for you.

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Welcome to the episode where we admit what no one else will: even after hitting $2M+ in sales… we still spiral over dumb sh*t like someone else’s aesthetic Notion template.

We’re talking:

• Why hitting big goals can actually mess with your head
• The pressure to “look successful” even if you don’t feel it
• Comparison traps, imposter spirals, and content burnout
• Why we live on a family compound instead of flexing Ferraris
• And how we built our dream business without selling our souls (or our personalities)

If you’ve ever felt like the only one still figuring it out while everyone else is booked, branded, and booked again… this one’s for you.

You’re not broken. You’re just building something real.

🎧 New episodes every week on Out of Office - the podcast for creators who want real talk, not recycled Pinterest quotes.

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Everyone keeps yelling “Pick a niche!”... but what if you actually don’t know what the hell to sell?

In this episode of Out of Office, we're pulling back the curtain on the real reason you're stuck. It’s not because your niche is too broad. It’s not because you’re not “clear enough.” It’s because you’ve been handed vague advice and no one’s told you how to turn your lived experience into something people will pay for.

We’re breaking down:

• The difference between niching down and clarifying your offer
• What to do when you feel like “I have nothing to sell”
• The sneaky mindset blocks making you second-guess everything
• Real examples of online businesses that started with messy action and ended in 6-figures

Spoiler: you don’t need a degree, 10 years of experience, or some divine download to monetize what you already know.

You just need a better strategy - and a little tough love.

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This episode is for the girlies who watched the “$10K/month from my phone” era crash and burn in real time. We’re breaking down the real story behind the 2022–2023 digital gold rush - what sparked it, who got rich, who got wrecked, and why the entire “make money online” space got hit with a fat case of the ick.

We’re not just spilling tea - we were in it. We bought the viral courses. We sold the dream. We built the seven-figure business. And then we realized... something went very, very wrong.

If you’ve been burned by the hype, ghosted by a course creator, or left broke with a Canva template and no clue what to do next, this one’s for you.

You’ll learn:

• What caused the rise (and fall) of the “easy money online” era
• Why digital products became the thing and then got messy fast
• The difference between a side hustle and a sustainable business
• What’s actually working in 2025
• How to rebuild when the dream let you down

You are not too late. You’re just finally seeing things clearly. Let’s talk about what comes next.

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In this chaotic, caffeine-fueled episode of Out of Office, Megan and Paige go all in on AI - how to use it, how not to use it, and why your “please write me a caption” ChatGPT prompt is giving robot energy and zero sales.

They’re spilling the tea on:

• Why AI is your bestie (but should never be your boss)
• The difference between using AI and just lazily copying ChatGPT like a content zombie
• How they trained their own bot (yes, she's real, and yes, she knows their trauma)
• The absolute crime that is an M-dash in your captions
• And the faceless AI content trend that needs to be sent back to the uncanny valley it came from

If you’ve been tempted to let AI run your biz or slap your face on a fake body in a bougie Parisian café… this episode is your intervention.

🧠 Smart AI strategy
 💅 Real human connection
 🙃 A few unhinged rants

You’re welcome.

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Legal talk doesn’t have to be boring — or terrifying. In this episode, we’re joined by our attorney, Alyssa, who specializes in creator businesses and knows exactly how to keep your digital products, courses, and offers safe.

We get real about the side of online business nobody talks about enough: what happens when you don’t have contracts, terms and conditions, or the right protections in place. From cease-and-desist letters to predatory law firms, Alyssa breaks down the risks creators face — and the simple steps you can take to avoid losing everything you’ve worked for.

Inside this conversation:

• The #1 legal mistake creators make when selling digital products
• Why a clickable “terms & conditions” box at checkout is non-negotiable
• How contracts become the “bad guy” so you don’t have to
• The story of how Alyssa’s dad lost his entire business overnight — and what it taught her
• The truth about scary demand letters, chargebacks, and protecting your income

If you’ve been putting off legal because it feels overwhelming, this episode will give you the clarity and confidence to finally check it off your list.

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Readiness is a myth. Movement pays. And my husband will be the first one to tell you this. 

Two years ago I brought him a $4,000 opportunity we did not have the cash for. He said do it. That one scary yes changed our life. In this unfiltered convo, we talk risk when you are scared, partner support that actually helps, and what happens when the breadwinner roles flip at home.

We get into:
 ✨ Why we spent $4,000 we did not have and what happened next
 ✨ How to talk to a cautious spouse and get real buy-in
 ✨ The money mindset our families modeled and why the long game wins
 ✨ Seasons when business takes over home life and how we handle the lows
 ✨ The “eat crow” bit, a dancing-gorilla cameo, and staying steady anyway

If you are waiting to feel ready, this episode is your nudge. Start, even if your hands shake.

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