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| Where Is My Money Going in My Business? | 30 Jul 2026 | 00:08:32 | |
You're making more than ever, yet somehow it still feels tight. You're not alone, and there are a few tweaks you can make to get a handle on this. In this episode, we're tracing exactly where money disappears as a business grows: the subscriptions you forgot about, the contractor costs that crept up, the expenses that started feeling "normal" but really aren't. Plus, how to spot your own money leaks without becoming a CFO or living in a spreadsheet. If you've ever looked at your revenue and thought "this should feel better than it does," this episode is for you. | |||
| Where 6-Figure Business Owners Lose Money Behind the Scenes | 23 Jul 2026 | 00:05:39 | |
You hit six or seven figures and expected to feel the shift. More revenue, more breathing room, right? Wrong. Instead, the money felt like it just... disappeared somewhere between the invoice and your bank account. Sound familiar? In this episode, we're talking about the invisible revenue leaks draining profit from businesses that should feel more financially solid than they do. From unpaid "invisible work" that quietly eats your margins, to inefficient systems that cost you every single time, to how to restructure without blowing up client relationships — this one is practical and eye-opening. If your revenue is growing but your bank account doesn't feel like it, start here. | |||
| Why You're the Bottleneck in Your Business (And How to Fix It) | 05 Feb 2026 | 00:24:17 | |
Are you dangerously close to becoming the bottleneck in your own business? Recorded while walking through Zagreb (because I was literally about to become the bottleneck myself), this episode breaks down how to tell if you're holding up your own progress and what to do about it. What We Cover: → The signs you're becoming the bottleneck (hint: it's because you care too much, not too little) → The $1 bill vs. $100 bill framework for prioritizing your time → Three systems that stop the bottleneck before it starts → The responsiveness trap and how it trains you to become the answer person → Why meetings beat message marathons → Creating decision-making frameworks so your team knows what they own
The Bottom Line: You're not removing yourself from your business. You're removing yourself from the noise so you can focus on what compounds value. 💬 What's one thing bottlenecked at your desk right now? Drop it in the comments.
🔗Connect: ambermccue.com | @ambermccue on Instagram | |||
| Episode 56: How to Create an Irresistible Online Course Offer! | 30 Sep 2021 | 00:46:31 | |
Did you know that the online course market has been exploding over the last few years? More people than ever are open and eager to invest in learning from the comfort of their own couch — and smart business owners are learning how to create offers that can't be ignored. My guest for this episode is the incredible Gemma Bonham-Carter, who helps her clients simplify the heck out of growing an online course business and create email and funnel strategies for daaaaays! Gemma has a ton of experience in creating digital programs, both live launches and evergreen offers — and she's not shy about sharing what works… and what doesn't.
Here's the skinny: You do NOT need to have your course created to start selling it. You do NOT need to have mastered the ins and outs of a fancy teaching platform to run your first course. Your LIVE launches will always have a greater conversion rate than your evergreen offers. "There's a lot of noise in the online space… you need to craft offers that are truly irresistible and really highly sellable," Gemma says. "There's some things that people need to be doing to make sure that theirs stand out in the marketplace." If you've been thinking about creating an online course, you will definitely want to hear Gemma share the lessons she's learned (and taught her own clients!) and find out your best next steps! (Bonus: Gemma shares some mind-blowing examples of ways to make your offer completely irresistible!!)
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Highlights: 01:32 Meet Gemma! 02:59 Gemma's life philosophy 04:54 Multiple revenue streams 07:17 Getting into real estate 09:32 Knowing *everything* in your business 10:44 Gemma's online business 11:49 First steps to creating your online course 14:59 Bakery online course story 16:52 Launch without a teaching platform 19:05 Strategy sessions 20:42 Gemma's first evergreen course 26:07 Most successful evergreen funnel 28:54 Evergreen v live conversion rates 32:13 Scheduling your year 34:25 How many people should you serve? 35:04 What do you need to know right now? 36:54 How to make your offer irresistible
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Mentioned in this episode: Gemma Bonham-Carter https://gemmabonhamcarter.com/class https://podcasts.apple.com/ca/podcast/the-passive-project/id1470482672 Instagram: @gemma.bonhamcarter
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| Episode 55: Learn to Silence Your Inner Critic (and Make Some Noise!) | 23 Sep 2021 | 00:41:56 | |
Are you working towards a big, shiny, amazing goal this year? Or is there a change that you've been wanting to make in your life… but you're just not sure how to move from 'dream' to 'reality'? Then you're going to want to meet Andrea Owen! Andrea is a brilliant life coach who helps individuals and companies succeed, thrive, and empower themselves — and she's written three books on how to own your strength and feel amazing while doing it! Andrea's latest book, Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength (um, a must-read!) is a personal development manifesto designed to help women find their voice, zero in on their goals, and make some serious changes in order to live a life that's in alignment with their dreams and values. In other words, it's the perfect bedtime reading for the Modern CEO. What does "making noise" look like? It can be anything from setting kind but firm boundaries, to discovering and following your truth, to learning how to speak up and speak out. Check out the episode to learn how to identify and challenge your own inner critic, move along the path of change, and shake off the harmful beliefs of hustle culture! While you're at it, order a copy of Andrea's latest book, Make Some Noise: Speak Your Mind and Own Your Strength!
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Highlights: 00:01 Meet Andrea Owen 03:25 Stepping into writing & speaking 04:55 Make Some Noise 08:36 The Big Leap 11:10 The inner critic 14:56 Internal work & external work 17:19 Body, appearance & age 23:10 Moving toward the path of change 25:59 Hustle culture 28:30 Pandemic, priorities & values 34:53 What guidance does Andrea give right now?
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Mentioned in this episode: Andrea Owen https://www.amazon.com/Andrea-Owen/e/B00F6MJ3NC%3F Instagram: @heyandreaowen https://www.harpercollins.com/products/the-big-leap-gay-hendricks | |||
| Episode 54: The First 3 Systems You Need to Implement to Scale | 16 Sep 2021 | 00:43:38 | |
How do you set yourself up for growth and success from the very start of your business? You have to learn to let go of a LOT of things! (If you've already been in the game for a while, remember — you can have a fresh start any time you want!) Online Business Manager extraordinaire Sarah Noked helps entrepreneurs and online service professionals plan and implement the systems that help them achieve (and exceed!) their goals. I LOVE talking to Sarah, because as an OBM, she has some amazing insights into all aspects of growing a business online — from hiring to scaling to creating effective systems. Our conversation was genuine, real, and we covered it alllll. One thing Sarah shared that stood out to me is that many of her clients bump up against mindset challenges. Even if you offer an amazing service and have an engaged audience, your mindset can still hold you back from taking the steps you need to take in order to scale with less stress. "I find a lot of the time, my clients don't really recognize the importance of having a manager in place to manage whole parts of systems in their business," Sarah says. "I don't know where I would be without my OBM on my team… I find people have a lot of money mindset issues, almost like 'Am I deserving of this team member? Am I deserving to have a successfully scaled business that is supported by the right people in the right seats?'" My friend, I'm here to tell you right now, you are 100% deserving of that business! So, let's get you on the road to growth! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
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Highlights: 00:08 About Sarah Noked 01:28 Meet Sarah! 03:06 Running a business with kids 04:33 When & what to delegate 06:49 Communication is key! 07:49 Hiring in a virtual environment 11:29 Scaling definition 12:30 Mindset issues 14:38 Prioritizing growth 17:27 Zones of genius 18:42 Your first system! 22:26 Your second system! 25:04 Your third system! 28:28 Growing long-term 31:24 Company culture 32:45 Sarah's business model 36:39 OBM hiring tips
I did say we covered it all, didn't I?!!
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Mentioned in this episode: Sarah Noked Instagram: @sarahnoked | |||
| Episode 53: It's here! Our most comprehensive online program ever! | 09 Sep 2021 | 00:28:20 | |
Like a lot of people, I've taken a bit of time this year to really think about my content… and I decided to do a bit of a revamp! (You know I love to keep things fresh!) I did some organizing. I did some reworking. I took some pizza breaks. And then I did some finetuning. And at the end of it all, I'm SO thrilled to be able to offer a new experience called The Modern CEO. This program takes everything you need to know from my past programs and bundles it up into a fabulously comprehensive package covering everything from leadership to client success. As you can probably guess, my team and I are very happy with it. But just because an offer is amazing, that doesn't mean that the enrollment process will be smooth sailing! Among other things, we had to deal with the new iOS changes that have greatly affected the impact of digital advertising. It took a little bit of fail-proofing, but we made it work! Want to learn how? You're going to have to hit play, my friend!
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Highlights: 00:31 Grab a cup of coffee! 03:34 Keeping things fresh 04:57 Introducing The Modern CEO 06:15 Program evolutions & lessons 07:37 3 core books 09:42 Enrollment behind-the-scenes 13:50 Fail-proofing your business 15:41 Road trip! 21:00 Build in vacation time 23:57 Streamlining 26:04 How can it be easier? 27:20 Coming up on the new season!
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
Mentioned in this episode:
The Modern CEO | |||
| Minisode 10: Are your sales and marketing efforts missing this one thing? | 14 Jun 2021 | 00:02:53 | |
Hey there, if you are selling something or have a change that you wanna create an impact with your community and with your audience, this is the Right On Time Minisode for you. I learned about this philosophy and this principle back when I was working in organizational change management. This is the idea of what's in it for me? When we are trying to create change in large groups or in organizations, one of the things we wanna think about is of course what is relevant and why do we want this change for the greater good, but also how does this change benefit individuals? Hence, the name what's in it for me? We put ourselves in the position of the individual and we think through what is in it for that person. Why is this change that we're creating for the broader community good for the individual as well? The same thing applies when we are creating our sales and our marketing conversations. We wanna put ourselves in the space of that individual. We wanna think like they're thinking, we wanna step into that person's shoes and we wanna think, what's in it for you? What's in it for me? What's in it for the person that we're speaking to? Because this is what matters. Yes, we are tied to creating change for the broader community and for the greater good but we wanna tie it back to what is happening for the individual. Because it doesn't mean that the individual is only thinking about what's in it for me and only cares about themselves, though, when we're making rapid decisions every day our brain goes to space where we're thinking, how's this gonna work for me? What's going to change for me? We go through these quick assessments and when you can clearly communicate to someone, yes, what's in it for the greater good, but what's in it for you as an individual as well, we can make decisions much faster. And when we're thinking about why clients buy from you, this is a critical thing to think through. Let me know if you resonate with this, what's in it for me strategy or what has also sometimes turned as the WIFM, W-I-F-M for a quick abbreviation to throw a little jargon in there. And assess your marketing materials, assess the way you are connecting with your audience. Are you sharing enough about what is in it for the individual you are speaking to? Or are you thinking too high-level, too big picture? If not, let's bring it down. Let's bring it back to what is good for the person you are speaking to, how you're serving them, how you're helping them, how you're helping them move past problems faster. It's you're WIFM.
Highlights:
[00:12] Philosophy and principle in organizational change management. [00:21] What's in it for me? [00:33] "What is relevant and why do we want this change for the greater good, but also how does this change benefit individuals?" [00:56] "The same thing applies when we are creating our sales and our marketing conversations. [01:18] What matters [01:26] "Tie it back to what is happening for the individual" [01:49] Quick assessments [01:52] To make faster decisions [02:11] What's in it for me strategy - WIFM [02:29] "Are you sharing enough about what is in it for the individual you are speaking to? Or are you thinking too high-level, too big picture?" | |||
| Episode 52: 6 Things That Modern CEOs Just Do Differently | 10 Jun 2021 | 00:20:44 | |
Do you consider yourself an entrepreneur or a modern CEO?
(No, this isn't a trick question!)
Both entrepreneurs and modern CEOs are running their own businesses. Both entrepreneurs and modern CEOs are in positions of leadership over their teams. But there are a few important differences.
Modern CEOs are embracing a different way of leading and doing business. Some of them, you may already be doing. Some of them… just might take you by surprise!
Modern CEOs aren't tied down to a specific location — they have the freedom to live and work from wherever they want.
Modern CEOs define what it means to win in their business.
Modern CEOs carve out time to see the big picture in their business… and zero in on exactly what they need to build on next in order to move their business forward.
Because, importantly, the modern CEO mindset is focused on growth and opportunity.
This means being able to look at a misstep or mistake and see it as a valuable lesson that you can use to drive growth. It means having a definite vision for what you want to create… but being agile enough to adapt to what's going on in the market. It means being savvy about digital marketing so that you're reaching your people where they are… with the messaging they need to hear. And this means knowing when to pull in the experts, rather than doing All The Things yourself.
And the best part is — no matter what stage you're at in your business, from start-up to scale-up, you can elevate into the role of modern CEO.
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Highlights: 00:56 What is a modern CEO? 02:29 Set up for success as a modern CEO 03:21 Flipping the pancake 05:11 Vision + adaptability 07:38 Digital marketing 08:52 Bring in the experts! 11:37 Take responsibility for your numbers 16:55 The holistic view 18:12 Design your life 19:55 The Modern CEO Way
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Modern CEO Way http://ambermccue.com/modernceo
Business Brilliant: Surprising Lessons from the Greatest Self-Made Business Icons by Lewis Schiff https://www.amazon.com/Business-Brilliant-Surprising-Greatest-Self-Made/dp/0062253506 | |||
| Episode 51: The Sad Truth About the 24/7 Hustle Movement | 03 Jun 2021 | 00:19:32 | |
I have some real talk for you right now.
And it may sound far-fetched and you may feel just a little bit of resistance to hearing it, but here it comes: People making 10x more than you… aren't working 10x harder.
I know that goes against the Instagram 'Hustle' mindset you're so used to seeing. It goes against everything your parents said about working as hard as you can. It goes against the societal belief that you have to be actively working and busy all… the… time… in order to be deserving of wealth.
But it's 100% true.
People making 10x more than you aren't working 10x harder. And "busy" is not the badge of honor that everyone thinks it is.
All of the leaders and modern CEOs that I admire have time and space for themselves and the people they care about, because they build that space into their business. Vacations… evenings… maybe even a spa afternoon here or there.
And you can too.
There is a design that goes into leading and growing a business like yours, in a way that allows you to have financial success and time freedom.
Yes, you will still have moments of hustle — launch preparation, seasonal rushes, putting out the occasional fire. But your hustle should never be 24/7, no matter what those slick pink Insta posts tell you!
No-grinding, balance-creating, super-successful modern CEOs just do things differently — and we can learn a lot from their choices.
And guess what: you can learn three of their lessons right here, right now!
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Highlights: 01:42 Who do you admire? 03:05 Seasons of hustle 03:40 Three Boudoir + ambermccue.com 04:48 Business Brilliant 06:22 Lesson #1 08:39 Lesson #2 12:05 Lesson #3 15:22 Recap 16:32 The Modern CEO Way
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Modern CEO Way http://ambermccue.com/modernceo
Business Brilliant: Surprising Lessons from the Greatest Self-Made Business Icons by Lewis Schiff https://www.amazon.com/Business-Brilliant-Surprising-Greatest-Self-Made/dp/0062253506
What Sets Successful CEOs Apart | |||
| Minisode 9: 5 Things to Do right now to go from scarcity mindset to abundance | 24 May 2021 | 00:07:56 | |
Welcome to this Right On Time Minisode. For this episode, where we are talking about some practices I am implementing right now around gratitude, and expanding my money mindset. Because, about a month ago, I recognized that I had some scarcity stuff coming up. We're experiencing growth in the business. Things are going well. We're reinvesting in the business, and I identified, still, some scarcity, some lacks, some reactions, when I was like, ooh, are we going to do that? Ah, ah, ah, I'm not sure. So I picked up a book... Actually, first up, I implemented an approach, where I am writing down my goals for the year, every single day for 30 days, to see what comes up, to step into that, to remind my subconscious, and to reprogram my thoughts around the goals that I'm working towards in case there's any scarcity around that. And there is, I can confirm. But I'm getting better. It's getting a little bit more comfortable, and I'm seeing the way forward a little bit more clearly every day. The second thing I am doing every day is I am writing down 10 things I am grateful for and why. This comes from a practice recommended in the book, "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne. Actually, my hairstylist recommended it. She had it on her station, at her space, when I was getting my hair cut, and we just had a lovely conversation, and I mentioned something she's like, "Actually, I'm reading about it right now. Check this out." So I immediately picked up the book. I'm really enjoying the gratitude practices that Rhonda recommends in the book. So I've been writing down, every day, for the last week, 10 things I am grateful for. And not just what I'm grateful for, but also the why. Why am I grateful for it? I am grateful for great weather because it perks up my energy, I feel better all around, and I can be outside, right? One simple example. It's simple, the weather, great weather. Nothing big is happening there, but you can capture everything on these gratitude lists. The second thing I am doing every day is I am recognizing, I have this in a place where I can see it and read it frequently, that the gift of health is keeping me alive. And interestingly, I had a little bit of a reaction to this one, like, yes, yes, it's true. The gift of health is keeping me alive, but I have chronic migraines that I'm dealing with. I've got a headache almost every day, not quite every day, and they're going down, they're going down, but it prompts nausea. It prompts all sorts of things for me. So reading this, I'm like, all right, I'm gonna read it because I am indeed grateful for the gift of health that is keeping me alive. And, I will take a little bit more of that. So we're gonna keep it going. The other thing that I am doing every night, as a part of the recommendations in this book, to expand our capacity for abundance, and to increase our gratitude. And there, of course, all sorts of benefits for our health, for our life that comes with a gratitude practice, is at the end of each day, I'm holding a rock, and I am saying the thing I am most grateful for from the day. The thing that I'm most grateful for from the day, and just saying, thank you, thank you, thank you for whatever that thing may be. And lastly, the thing that I am doing is, I wrote on a $100 bill, I wrote on and $100 bill, on this sticker. I didn't actually write on the $100 bill, that I am thankful for all of the money I have been given in my life. Not just that I'm receiving right now, but all the money I have ever received. I am thankful for that. And in the book, Rhonda prompts you to think through all the things that you are grateful for, or that you've ever received, right? That you are grateful for, like the shoes that I didn't have to buy when I was a kid, the house that I had over my head when I was a kid, the Mercury Grand Marquis, a very big car that my parents gave me to drive to school and back when I was a kid. So what are all of those things that you've ever received that have money, that led to you having something, and being taken care of? And it could be vacations, it could be necessities, it could be anything across the board, but all of the money I've been given in my life, I am thankful for. And I'm looking at that several times a day, 'cause this is just near me, by me, as I sit and work, and while we talk. And Rhonda actually recommended you put this on a $1 bill. That felt pretty comfortable. I didn't have a $1 bill. I happened to only have a 100 in my wallet. I sometimes keep a $100 bill in my wallet. And, so I put it on the hundred, and that made me feel a certain way. Am I really news? Like, am really gonna leave this out. Should I use this for something? Do I need to use this for something? So, all sorts of questions came up that I just tucked aside, and I'm going with it. So, that is next to me. I wanted to share this with you today in this minisode, in case you have identified that you are coming up against some blocks, some scarcity, some limits, even if they are just in our head, right? Around the abundance that is coming to you and the growth that you are experiencing, or will be experiencing in your business. Even just writing down my goals every day, which is where this journey started 15 days ago, has been expansive. I'm settling into that. And now I'm layering in these gratitude practices, and I'm finding all sorts of stuff is bubbling up. So you've got to let me know if you try this, what comes up for you as well? Let me know, because business, growing a business, and growing in our life is strategic, and it is tactical, and there are specific things that we do to grow our businesses. And, there are all sorts of other stuff that is coming with us as we grow the businesses that we picked up along the way in our life, that we picked up as kids, that we picked up in college, we picked up all of these ideas of what is and what should be. But part of what will happen as we are growing businesses, is we're gonna have to unpack some of that. We're gonna have to identify what doesn't serve us or support us in our growth and on our journey anymore, and we're gonna have to put some new practices in place. So, these are a few new practices to test out. Check out "The Magic" if you are curious about the rest of the gratitude practices. I'm only a week or so in, and there are 30 days of gratitude practices that build in the book, "The Magic". So, let me know if any of this resonates for you, or if you grab the book and you decide to go on this journey as well, because, my friend, we are in this together, and I'm so excited for everything you are creating. You are Right On Time!
Highlights: 0:18 Scarcity stuff coming up 0:42 First step: Implementing an approach 1:18 Second step: 10 things 1:26 "The Magic" by Rhonda Byrne 2:00 Why am I grateful for? 2:27 Third step: recognizing the why 3:27 Fourth Step: holding a rock 3:51 Fifth Step: the $100 bill 6:19 Layering gratitude practices 7:10 Identifying and new practices to test out 7:35 30 days of gratitude practices
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| Episode 50: What's Better Than Starting Over? | 20 May 2021 | 00:23:35 | |
I don't know about you, but I LOVE a fresh start. There's something magical about that feeling of a clean slate. Whether it's January 1st, coming back from a vacation, or even just a Monday, I love the feeling of exciting potential that a fresh start gives. But can I let you in on a secret? You can have a fresh start any time you choose. Just close your eyes and point to a date on the calendar! Fresh start on a Tuesday? On your birthday? On your dog's birthday? Whatever you choose, you will be right on time. So now that we've covered the WHEN of your fresh start, let's dig into the WHAT. Wanting a fresh start doesn't have to mean committing to a drastic new course of action or implementing an entirely new system. You don't need to reinvent your business. You don't need to burn it all down and start over from scratch — and you shouldn't! You've built some great things that you can regularly improve upon! Step away from the lighter and choose a different path. I want you to take a step back from your business and look at it honestly. What is working for you? What isn't working? And why not? How about this: can you tweak a process and make your business just 5% more efficient this month? Can you make a critical shift that reduces your feelings of stress or burnout, even just a little? Is there something in your business that you added years ago… but may be holding you back now? Your fresh start could be just around the corner!
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Highlights: 00:52 Casual Friday & birthday fun 02:28 A fresh start 03:45 Regular improvement 04:12 Don't burn it all down! 05:40 Overwhelm 06:55 Case study: Airbnb & VRBO 09:26 Case study: Three Boudoir 12:38 Shift your perspective 14:33 Where to begin with your fresh start 17:30 Back down to start-up 19:02 How do you know your business stage?
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Mentioned in this episode:
Modern CEO Must Do List | |||
| Episode 49: Stop Chronic Reinvention, Go With Boring Instead | 13 May 2021 | 00:20:29 | |
Are you feeling like you've hit a plateau in your journey to build and scale your business?
Are you wondering what secret sauce you need to discover in order to push through?
Then this is the Right on Time episode for you. (Warning: I just might blow your mind!)
Do you feel like you've already tried all the things without seeing the results you want? Do you feel like you're too busy working in your business to work ON your business?
Believe me, I get it!
The problem actually starts with your best intentions.
We constantly learn about new techniques, approaches, and software that promise to make our businesses leaner, meaner, and more profitable. Yes, it's EXHILARATING to imagine totally revamping our businesses and making them feel shiny and new. It's exciting to come up with a dozen new offers that our clients are sure to fall in love with. And who isn't thrilled by the idea of a total rebrand??
But this constant reinvention is part of the reason why so many Modern CEOs struggle to move forward.
Look — what works for Madonna doesn't necessarily work for everyone!
And chronic reinvention has a lot of hidden downsides that can slow down your growth.
If you want to make the RIGHT changes to your business, you need to step back and understand the bigger picture — that's an important part of your role as a Modern CEO. You need that bigger-picture clarity in order to implement the changes that will TRULY take your business where you want it to go, instead of quick fixes that don't really move the needle.
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Highlights 00:46 Struggling to hit the next stage? 02:00 The bigger picture 04:02 Chronic reinvention 05:55 Negative effects of constant change 09:27 Boring isn't bad! 10:02 The rocking chair & the keyboard 11:38 Why ISN'T your business boring? 14:17 The problem with business advice 17:00 Make the best decisions for your business 17:25 The Modern CEO Way 18:02 Case study: Three Boudoir & Amber McCue
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Mentioned in this episode:
The Modern CEO Way | |||
| Why I Built an AI Reality Check for My Business - Extended | 29 Jan 2026 | 00:26:44 | |
What happens when you ask AI to give you brutally honest feedback about how you lead, decide, and show up in your business? You get a CEO Reality Check that helps you stop spinning, start integrating, and lead with way more clarity. In this video, I'm walking you through how I built my Reality Check Folder inside ChatGPT (or Claude), which includes:
If you're someone who wants your business to run in alignment with your actual self (instead of duct-taping strategy over burnout), this is for you. 🎯 Want the prompts? DM me "REALITY" on Instagram, and I'll send them to you: ambermccue.com/instagram 🎧 Also available on Apple Podcasts! You are right on time. Keep going. | |||
| Episode 48: The Myth of the One-Size-Fits-All Golden Ticket | 29 Apr 2021 | 00:27:23 | |
I am a huge fan of businesses (especially small ones!) that seek to do something different... and create something better.
One of the perks of running my online coaching business is that I can do it anywhere — over the past two years I've moved multiple times, including to Ethiopia!
But not every business has been able to handle the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdowns with ease.
Trust me, I know!
Say what you will about the pandemic, but it created a big opportunity (and often necessity) for businesses to really look at their models, processes, and systems... and turn them into something COMPLETELY different.
Over the past year, we've had to make a LOT of changes in the way we run our photography business, Three Boudoir. As you can imagine, boudoir photography during a pandemic looks VERY different, in terms of the process and logistics!
But we made it work.
While we had to completely shut down for four months, we actually GREW the business over the last eight. During our shutdown, we took time to make plans (you know I love planning!) about how we were going to come out of that shutdown stronger and fiercer than ever.
But while many of us have made amazing changes in our businesses, it hasn't been all kittens and roses — many modern CEOs are feeling tired, stuck, and uncertain.
The fact is that there is no one simple solution or change that is GUARANTEED to give your business a pandemic glow-up.
There is no one-size-fits-all Golden Ticket.
But there ARE a few universal truths that, when embraced, can help you figure out the best solutions for growing and scaling YOUR unique, amazing business!
(Yes, even in a pandemic.)
Even if you're just getting started today, you are right on time!
In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
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Highlights 00:37 A little bit of catch-up! 02:55 My big Forbes news! 04:04 Forbes Next 1000 & Three Boudoir 06:01 Modern CEO survey results 08:25 Look at how all things come together 10:17 Case study: Operation Streamline 13:11 The dream of the one simple change 14:41 Setting the rules & aligning with values 15:46 What's missing in the market 17:28 Look at the business as a whole 18:46 Embrace your differences! 21:14 What do you want to create? 21:54 Personalization is the way to go 23:43 The next few weeks
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
Mentioned in this episode: Three Boudoir
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| Episode 47.5: Why Your Sales Stink (And How to Fix It)! | 20 Apr 2021 | 00:41:17 | |
Does it ever seem like you're just shouting into a marketplace full of a zillion people doing exactly what you're doing?
Do you feel like your message is getting lost in all that noise?
Maybe… you need to lower your voice to a whisper.
That's the advice given by my favorite sales guru, Colin Boyd, the creator of the Sell from Stage Academy and the author of the Sell With Story guide.
The trick? You have to whisper the right words into the right ears!
Here's the thing: if you want your webinar (or any lead generation creation) to really resonate with your audience, you need to change what you talk about — and how you talk about it.
"What I realized was my course wasn't the problem. It was how I was talking about my course. No one cares about my course, all they care about is their problems," Colin says. "You shouldn't obsess about your product. You have to obsess about the problem."
Let me repeat that for the people in the back: no one cares about your course.
They only care about their problem.
So, that's the hook you need to use to get them engaged. Figure out the right words, aim them at the right ears, and you'll be practically printing money!
In the latest episode of the Right on Time podcast, Colin spills some pretty mind-blowing secrets about listening to what your audience REALLY wants and how to turn a run-of-the-mill webinar into a sales powerhouse through the magic of infusion selling.
If you just asked "what the heck is infusion selling?!", then you NEED to hit play right now! It's a game-changer!
In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
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Highlights 01:47 Meet Colin Boyd 02:21 Selling from the stage 05:46 Numbers & conversion rates 09:16 "Why isn't this selling??" 12:06 Getting people to connect 15:09 Sales as service 16:53 You gotta commit! 21:11 How micro-decisions work 24:34 Engagement & infusion selling 26:52 Transitioning to the pitch 28:14 Listening to our audiences 31:02 The 3 questions your audience is asking 32:54 Obsess about the problem, not the product 34:40 Final guidance 36:14 Free training > ambermccue.com/colin
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
Mentioned in this episode: Colin Boyd Instagram: @colinboyd
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About Colin Boyd Colin Boyd has spent the last 8 years in coaching, corporate training, and keynote speaking around the world, enabling people to become the best version of themselves. He helps speakers, coaches, and consultants increase their influence and leverage their passion into a successful business. | |||
| Minisode 8: Is Personal Development Holding You Back? | 01 Apr 2021 | 00:05:18 | |
Highlights:
[0:11] "Running a business is the greatest personal development journey you will ever go on" [0:29] Identifying areas in your business that you need to improve on [0:45] "You need to leverage the strengths that you have right now and marry your business model design up and your team building up with who you are and where you are right now" [1:06] Aligning your business to where you want to be [1:18] How to approach things to improve on in your business [2:08] "When I'm in busy season, sometimes I get quiet and less communicative proactively with my team. Is that great? No. That's not necessarily great. Can I do better? Yes." [2:40] Hiring someone with the mindset that complements yours [3:53] "We cannot predict the future. What we can do is we can plan for today and we can plan for where you are going." [4:08] African Proverb that you can apply to your business development [4:22] Design your business strategy with where you are and where you are going in mind [4:37] Embracing and acknowledging your business quirks | |||
| Minisode 7: Modern CEOs - How to Stop Overcomplicating Money in Your Business | 08 Jan 2021 | 00:07:37 | |
Highlights:
[00:26] "It's incredibly important that we look closely at our numbers and we look closely at our financials as we are growing our businesses."
[00:48] "Take a look at your financials daily -- what's coming in and what's coming out"
[01:13] "You might look at your numbers differently at different seasons."
[01:57] Strategy on how to determine and manage your profit
[02:20] What is a profit margin
[02:45] How to track your profitability for the year 2021
[03:13] "What gets measured, gets done. Gets our focus. Gets our attention."
[03:31] Difference between the sales number and revenue
[04:19] Ways to augment your money review using simple tools
[04:41] How looking at your revenue provides momentum
[05:02] "Everytime a sale comes, we're doing the happy dance."
[05:19] Should you track your expenses individually?
[06:39] "Having your eyes on this is gonna fuel you and give you so much more awareness around your financials."
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| 047: Expansion During a Pandemic? Yes, You Can! | 10 Sep 2020 | 00:39:34 | |
I have a very special guest for you in this episode. I'm chatting with the one … the only … Joanna Tiger, my incredible business partner in my boudoir photography business, Three Boudoir! Joanna is an amazing businesswoman (and an amazing woman, period). Together, we built Three Boudoir up from a spark of an idea to a multi-city, scaled-up photography business, to an empowerment empire with online and in-person services and resources (throughout the middle of a pandemic, no less). Throughout our years together, we have taught each other so much about partnership, success, and how to co-run a business effectively and compassionately. And have a TON of fun doing it! And now? We are sharing ALL of the secrets! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below!
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Highlights: 00:12 [+ ~4:00] Welcome to our special guest! 02:52 [+ ~4:00] Make Fridays your time of reflection! 03:57 [+ ~4:00] Three Boudoir - from scale-up to shutdown to scale-up again 08:12 [+ ~4:00] The bigger the vision, the better! 08:57 [+ ~4:00] Back to work in a COVID world 12:45 [+ ~4:00] "There are things that aren't ironed out, but we have so much confidence and so much clarity in what it is that we do." 14:23 [+ ~4:00] Don't get dragged down by perfection: "Just do it. We'll figure it out as we go." 15:58 [+ ~4:00] With a fantastic team, you can do ANYTHING 17:18 [+ ~4:00] You don't always have to make a decision 'right now' 21:42 [+ ~4:00] The #1 reason Three Boudoir took off 24:52 [+ ~4:00] How to *effectively* deal with nerves … and kill it regardless! 26:47 [+ ~4:00] "We have to take care of the human side, otherwise what is business for?" 28:48 [+ ~4:00] "Surround yourself with people who support and empower you" 29:53 [+ ~4:00] Know your energy levels 32:16 [+ ~4:00] You are worth it, and you are Right on Time!
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 046: It's Evolution, Baby! How to Adapt to a 2020 World | 18 Aug 2020 | 00:44:31 | |
If you've been following me for a while, you know much I value a great plan! (That's why I hold a Planathon every year!) I've always considered intention to be a major aspect of any successful plan. That's why, each year, I set a new overarching intention for my life and business. I use that intention to guide the steps I take and to shape how I SHOW UP -- in business and life. And with the change and confusion and overwhelm that has come up for so many of us this past year, I've been thinking about intention-setting more than ever! That's why I asked my friend Missy Campbell to join me on the latest episode of the Right On Time Podcast. Let me tell you -- Missy is a MASTER of manifesting and intention-setting. This woman has made me believe in magic! Missy incorporates intention-setting into every step of her business, and with great results. Her deliberate and thoughtful approach has left her full of incredible wisdom regarding adaptability, adjustment, and knowing when to take things step-by-step … and when you need to SPRINT! She's one of the most fascinating people I know, and we had an amazing conversation about intention-setting, resilience, and how to narrow your social focus when it comes to your business (did I mention she's also a social media genius??) In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
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Highlights: 0:22 Introducing my guest, the great Missy Campbell! 6:39 The awesome power of manifesting (x3!) 8:26 "You just decide, and then it happens" 9:52 "Once you take the first step, you're there" 10:22 Sustainable manifesting 11:59 The 'Genie Effect' 13:12 Don't underestimate the power of paper 15:12 "As you set your intention and sustainably take steps, there is an evolution where maybe the thing you're walking toward changes" 16:30 The big three: problem-solving, speaking & writing clearly 18:22 The homeschooling renaissance of 2020 23:52 Everything is possible! 25:12 Build simplicity into your strategies in order to accelerate growth 27:49 "Picture yourself in a year. One year from now: who am I? Where am I? And just start walking toward it" 28:02 Find your social focus when it comes to growing your business 30:31 "We have the plan, we set the intention, we get in action and execute, then results follow" 32:17 Is now the time to consider changing the way you run your business? 33:02 "It is okay to always be learning" 33:19 Give yourself two minutes to feel overwhelmed -- and then find a solution 36:00 "When the whole world flips upside down, obviously we have to flip upside down, too" 40:12 Fluidity and adaptability will be your biggest gifts as a Modern CEO 41:48 Have an ongoing problem? Create a system! Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue Mentioned in this episode: | |||
| 045: Boost Your Webinar Revenues by up to 10x! | 11 Aug 2020 | 00:49:53 | |
Are you a naturally gifted public speaker? If so, congratulations on your superpower! (And it IS a superpower, believe me!) Speaking can be nervewracking for many people. (There's a reason why public speaking is rated as the #1 phobia!). But it's also an essential skill for anyone building an online business that includes webinars, masterminds, or video marketing. And, what's more, you need to master more than just the skill of public speaking. You need to master speaking to SELL. (That's a WHOLE OTHER skill set!) Learning how to speak in order to sell rather than just entertain can help you boost your webinar revenues from $5000 to $25,000... or even more! Can you imagine how life changing that would be? Luckily, I have a very good friend who is not only a GENIUS at speaking to sell, but has also developed a course designed to help ANYONE learn how to effectively build an incredible income through webinars and masterminds. So, of COURSE I invited him onto the podcast!! This week, I'm joined by the one and only Colin Boyd, the brains (and charm) behind the How to Speak and Sell on Virtual Stages program! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher!
You are right on time.
Highlights: 02:40 Introducing our guest, Colin Boyd! 06:38 The similarities between offline stages and online stages 08:40 The importance of energy management in online spaces 11:12 The neuroscience of vulnerability and preparation 13:57 What's your speaking goal? Sharp sell, soft sell, or no sell? 20:54 Infusion selling: tell them a story 23:26 "The main purpose of a signature story that sells is to share your story in a way that your audience forgets that they're listening to your story, and they see themselves" 28:32 The balance between speaking to entertain and speaking to sell 31:10 "You dial in one good signature talk, and your entire life can change" 32:15 Nail down your signature story…or four 34:37 The #1 thing you need to keep in mind when developing your signature story 36:36 "Your audience doesn't need all of the how-to…what they need is a greater level of commitment" 40:46 Construct your frameworks and create clarity of focus! 43:47 Avoid "death by webinar" 45:41 "Most people either get claps, or they get clients" 48:29 How to Speak and Sell on Virtual Stages
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 044: Quarantine Slump? Time to Reflect, Renew & Realign! | 04 Aug 2020 | 00:28:48 | |
And we... are… BACK! It's been a minute since our last episode! As you know, we are living in some (shall we say?) interesting times. And this has dramatically changed the way that a lot of us show up for our business -- me included!! Quarantine can be crazy, my friends, especially when I've just moved into my sixth and final house of 2020! I love adventure, but 2020 isn't exactly what I had in mind. Looking back on the last few months has been a little bit of an eye-opener for me. I've realized a few things about my productivity. Some of these things are obvious in hindsight, like the importance of having an office to myself (no more working from the kitchen table while the kids run around)! But I've also been thinking a lot about how crucial the foundational aspects of my business are when it comes to keeping myself moving forward. That's right -- I'm talking about vision. Your vision for your business is more than just a nice statement. Your vision should help guide the way that you show up for your clients and team. It should help guide you in deciding your next steps to take, or what you should be focusing on. Let me put it this way: your vision is kind of a big deal! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
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Highlights: 1:00 It's been a minute -- here's why! 03:12 What does your workspace look like these days? 06:10 "We have got to give ourselves grace as we are navigating completely uncharted territories" 06:42 How are you showing up in this new world, for your team, clients, and business? 08:02 The Three Ds you need to increase your productivity 10:38 Ask yourself: "If I were starting my business from scratch, what would I have done differently?" 12:52 Should you experiment and learn, or build a bridge to fast income? 14:12 Push back against false lessons you may have been taught! 16:04 The importance of your vision to your planning 18:12 "Keep showing up. Keep taking action. Keep reflecting on where you are and where you are going." 22:09 Know yourself -- and know how you work BEST 26:42 In this day and age, we're all content producers (but also still ourselves!) 27:55 "Keep showing up in whatever way feels right and aligned and authentic for you."
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 043: The Secret Must-Do List That Modern CEOs Swear By | 20 May 2020 | 00:26:03 | |
Welcome to the final installment of the four-part Modern CEO Must-Do List series on the Right on Time podcast. That's right -- we've made it to the end and we're going to pull it ALL together in this one! This series is one that is close to my heart, because I have not only lived the Modern CEO life for some time, but I've helped so many other Modern CEOs work to grow and expand their businesses. The role of Modern CEO is one with so many unique challenges, stresses, and responsibilities -- but it can also be SO incredibly rewarding. My goal with this series is to help you prepare for and more easily navigate these challenges, so that you can cut down on the stress and find more enjoyment in the journey! If you haven't heard the first three episodes of this series, I highly recommend you go back and check them out, because each episode lays the foundation for the following one. You can find them here: First episode Second episode Third episode Throughout this series, you've learned about the four stages of business growth, how to identify each stage, what your top priorities should be, which mindset you should adopt, and how to develop your leadership as you transition into the CEO-Up stage. In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
And as an extra bonus, you'll learn about my latest mini-program, the 2020 Planathon: The Edit (because we've seen some CHANGES this year)! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! Highlights: 3:07 The Modern CEO, lockdown & new levels of focus 8:03 What should go on your Start-Up To-Do List? 9:06 "In the start-up phase, talk to one person every day about your offer. It could be one-to-one or on social media." 11:02 What should go on your Ramp-Up To-Do List? 11:37 "Set aside a block of time to take care of your clients every single day. You made the sales, now you want to start serving." 13:37 What should go on your Scale-Up To-Do List? 14:32 "Do some daily mindset work. Limiting beliefs come up throughout our entrepreneurial career." 16:05 What should go on your CEO-Up To-Do List? 16:45 "Making time for big-picture thinking is now a part of your job." 17:50 Why your KPIs deserve your devoted attention at all stages 18:58 "Book out three hours a week on your calendar of CEO time, and be protective of this time." 20:32 Always, ALWAYS, be moving your business forward 22:45 The 2020 Planathon - The Edit (we've had some big changes!)
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 042: How to Thrive Through Your Brand's Growing Pains | 13 May 2020 | 00:21:56 | |
Get excited, my friend -- we have made it to the third installment of our Modern CEO series! In our previous episode, we talked about how to shift into a Modern CEO growth mindset. In the episode before that, I laid out the four phases of building a business -- and what you should be focusing on in each stage. (If you haven't listened to those episodes yet, I highly recommend that you do so!) Now, I want to build on these ideas even further and focus on how to navigate each stage of business growth without falling into the most common pitfalls. I like to call them the 'red alerts' or danger zones! These red alerts vary from stage to stage, but they all have something in common: they can lead to overwhelm and self-doubt. And they can lead to you getting 'stuck'. As a Modern CEO, you simply don't have time to get derailed from your growth plan! So I'm here to help you identify these red alert moments -- and make your way through them with ease! Oh, and I also want to share with you my absolute favorite strategy for dealing with an overwhelming inbox (consider it a really helpful bonus)! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Whoo boy! We have a lot to cover here, so let's get started! Listen below! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher!
Highlights: 1:32 To-Do Lists can get out of control -- learn to tame them! 3:29 The D-D-D strategy that will save your sanity 4:56 How exactly does a To-Do List grow so quickly? 5:35 "An endless To-Do List isn't helpful because it hasn't been prioritized. The Modern CEO Must-Do List helps us reframe and prioritize for what's important to the business." 6:40 Case Study: Three Boudoir 10:49 The Modern CEO stair analogy 11:52 "Let's be very real about the season we are in right now with COVID … there is nothing normal about this." 12:05 The Modern CEO danger zone - the Start-Up phase 12:23 "So many talented business owners and modern CEOs get stuck in this [start-up] phase thinking it's got to be perfect." 13:45 The Modern CEO danger zone - the Ramp-Up phase 14:28 "Do not try to boil the ocean. Focus on what truly matters to you and your business." 16:55 The Modern CEO danger zone - the Scale-Up phase 18:26 "Sometimes, there are breakdowns before the breakthrough. But, if you can double-down on what's working, you will break through and scale this business." 19:03 The Modern CEO danger zone - the CEO-Up phase 19:35 "As you scale your business, you're also scaling the impact you can make with it." 21:07 Coming up on the next episode!
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| The easiest thing you can do to hit your 2026 goals | 22 Jan 2026 | 00:46:33 | |
I Slowed Down Last Year. Here's What Happened Life came in hot. In this episode, Amber shares a raw, reflective look at what really happened behind the scenes in 2025, and how it's shaping everything she's doing (and not doing) in 2026. She's also sharing a gift to help you stay focused in 2026. Comment RISE, and we'll send it your way. 🔗 Subscribe, leave a comment, and let us know your word of the year. We'd love to hear it. | |||
| 041: How to Embrace a Modern CEO Mindset at Each Stage of Growth! | 07 May 2020 | 00:20:53 | |
Running a business is ALL about adaptability. I don't just mean adapting to unforeseen major global events (hello, 2020!), but also adapting to the different stages of growth that a successful business will inevitably move through. From start-up … to CEO-up. In our last episode, I talked about what Modern CEOs should be focusing on throughout the four stages of business growth: Start-Up, Ramp-Up, Scale-Up, and CEO-Up. Today, I want to talk about the MINDSET that we want to embrace at each of these stages, as we nurture our businesses from one level of growth to the next (and develop our amazing leadership skills)! Just as we must have different areas of focus for each of these stages, we also need to shift our ways of thinking at each stage. In this way, a Modern CEO mindset is more like a mind-GROWTH -- you need to be able to let go of past modes of thinking and embrace new ones. After all, you'll need to embody a different type of energy and be open to a different set of possibilities in the Start-Up stage than in the Scale-Up stage! And I can't wait to help you make that shift! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! Highlights: 1:32 A quick update & embracing your space of transition 02:40 Did the Planathon 2019 then COVID-19 hit -- now what?? 03:53 "As Modern CEOs, we're running different sorts of businesses right now … this Modern CEO is adaptable." 04:46 The CEO Must-Do List and Maturity Map 07:34 "This idea of being adaptable is so unbelievably right-on-time and necessary for us as leaders, because of the current state of affairs." 08:58 For the Modern CEO, "Mindset" really means mind growth 09:45 The four frameworks of your leadership mind growth 10:36 If you're in the Start-Up phase -- 'Start Before You're Ready' 12:13 If you're in the Ramp-Up phase -- 'Slow Down To Speed Up' 13:32 If you're in the Scale-Up phase -- 'Trust and Be Open to the Possibility of What is to Come' 15:33 If you're in the CEO-Up phase -- 'Free Yourself' 18:09 "Are you being accountable to yourself? Are you taking ownership? Are you in the weeds or focused on priority items?" 19:30 "Your leadership is needed more now than ever. You cannot lead us forward if you have an attachment to the past and your old ways of being and doing." Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue Mentioned in this episode:
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| 040: Are You a Start-Up or a Ramp-Up? And Why It Matters! | 15 Apr 2020 | 00:28:39 | |
Part of my reason for rebranding the Modern CEO Podcast as the Right on Time Podcast is the vital importance of 'time' when it comes to running a successful business. I want to be there to offer you the support and guidance your business needs at every step of your business journey. So, my question to you, my friend … where ARE you on that journey?? Growing a business is a little like raising a child -- as your child grows, they move through different stages of development and you nurture them throughout these stages of growth in different ways. That is exactly what you should be doing with your business, so it's important to know which stage of growth you're currently in. A business at the start-up level will have very different needs than one at the scale-up level and your priorities as a business owner will look wildly different! So, let's figure out where you are in your journey -- and what you need to focus on in order to nurture your business to its next amazing growth spurt! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Can't wait to find out where your business belongs in the Modern CEO Must-Do framework? Then press play and let's get started! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher! Highlights: 01:26 A quick quarantine catch-up! 05:53 What is the Modern CEO Must-Do List? 06:30 "If you add up the average To-Do list, it's more than 40 hours of work" 07:04 How does the Modern CEO Must-Do framework help you? 07:30 "Sometimes, we have a tendency to focus on things that are 4...5...6 steps ahead of where we are right now." 08:06 What SHOULD your priorities be, as a business owner? 09:11 The Modern CEO Must-Do framework: a quick breakdown 12:52 Signs that you might be at the 'Start-Up' level 13:25 Signs that you might be at the 'Ramp-Up' level 14:11 Signs that you might be at the 'Scale-Up' level 05:04 Signs that you might be at the 'CEO-Up' level 17:56 "What should you be focused on, according to your level of business?" 22:53 Transitioning into a stage of leadership & personal development 26:04 Coming up next episode: key mindset shifts you need to make! Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue Mentioned in this episode: | |||
| 039: How To Show Up (Even When You Don't Feel Like It)! | 08 Apr 2020 | 00:27:49 | |
As someone who runs multiple businesses and has put out a LOT of content talking about how to boost productivity, I know that I probably seem like someone who is constantly on the go. But I want to let you in on a little secret. There are times that I just don't feel like doing ANYTHING ... let alone taking care of my businesses. Working out? No way! Preparing a presentation? Get out of here. Playing games with the kids? Sometimes, I don't even want to do THAT! And I know I'm not the only one. We all feel this way at times and that makes hard to take the steps that you need to take, to show up in your business and in your life. Allergies … fatigue … seasonal depression …imposter syndrome ... there are a lot of reasons why your motivation may take a dip! Believe me, my friend … I get it! It can be REALLY HARD to get yourself in motion at these times. But, you may have noticed that once you DO get yourself back on track, you usually feel grateful and glad that you made the effort. The trick is taking those first steps! So, the question of the day is: how do you show up even when you don't feel like it?? In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play, and Stitcher!
Highlights: 02:13 "Sometimes, you need to show up and speak … even when you don't feel fully ready." 03:35 Don't be a commitment-phobe -- how commitment helps you move! 04:52 The power of forward-thinking & future-casting 07:52 Prioritization: how to decide what will go … and what will stay 08:53 Visualization: what is the difference between future you and present you? 10:16 The 'Try It On' strategy 13:39 Hal Hershfield, Merrill Edge, and the future self 17:16 My secret weapon for showing up: taking care of myself 18:50 "There is a reduced decision-making capacity when I'm not thinking of my future self" 19:14 Put accountability in place! 19:45 Make productivity fun and satisfying -- gameify it! 21:06 Shift your mojo with 'The Warm-Up' technique 21:58 Make things easier on yourself by creating hacks! 22:54 Charles Duhigg, The Power of Habit, and the 'Habit Loop' 26:41 "What are some of the cues you can leverage to get into flow and action?"
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 038B: Keep Calm & Keep Breathing: Coping With Stress in a Pandemic | 01 Apr 2020 | 00:27:34 | |
Hello, my friend. Today's podcast episode is going to be a little bit different. As you may have noticed, we've made the transition from the Modern CEO Podcast to the Right On Time Podcast recently. There were a few reasons for this change, and one of them is that I wanted to start touching on current events -- those topics that are affecting our lives and our businesses. I think you can guess where I'm going with this. Today, I want to talk about the biggest thing currently affecting you, me, and countless other people around the world: the COVID-19 epidemic. But, unlike so many podcasts and websites out there, I don't want to focus on terrifying statistics. Instead, this podcast episode is going to focus on the things that we can do, together and as individuals, to cope with the stress and overwhelm of living through a global pandemic. Because it is scary out there! My very, VERY special guest for this episode is Dr. Julie Merriman, an INCREDIBLE practicing therapist and a wonderful human being. Dr. Merriman has helped countless entrepreneurs (including me!) learn valuable techniques for managing stress. I don't know where I'd be without her!
In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
I hope that the advice given in this episode helps you as much as it has helped me. Remember: we are all in this together. Please stay well and healthy.
Listen now!
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You are right on time.
Highlights: 00:38 Why the shift from the Modern CEO podcast to Right on Time? 01:32 Introducing my guest, Dr. Julie Merriman 04:07 The first thing you should do in the face of stress, overwhelm & burnout 06:42 What does the act of grounding actually do for us? 08:35 "Mindfulness and presence really starts as we get ourselves grounded" 10:58 " we step into stressful moments, how do we balance the rational with the emotional?" 12:00 Limit your flight-or-flight response -- limit your exposure to the news 13:43 Practice the pause 17:58 Recognize the gifts we were given alongside the stress 20:34 Practice the power of mindfulness: meditate, journal, breathe 22:06 "The way to work through trauma and grief is consistency, nurturing, and lots of loving" 23:55 How to stay connected and supported while social distancing 28:40 The most important first step for finding the perfect therapist -- and how to execute it effectively 38:01 It's going to be okay
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 038: Arm Yourself Against the #1 Confidence Killer! | 27 Mar 2020 | 00:25:45 | |
Do you feel as though you deserve your success? If you're like 70% of us, you probably feel as though you're a bit of a fraud. No matter how many awards … how much praise … and how many opportunities you're offered … there seems to always be a little voice in your head telling you that you don't deserve it. That little voice wants you to believe that you've made it as far as you have based on luck alone. Not on your skills, achievements, or experience. But let me tell you a little secret -- that little voice has been VERY busy. It whispers in the ear of almost every super successful person you can think of! The author you admire. The bad-ass CEO you look up to. The musician that keeps your booty shaking -- they all worry that they're imposters, too. So you're in great company! Since simply knowing that you aren't alone may not be enough to cut through the demoralizing voice of your Imposter Syndrome, I'd love to share some incredible resources and tips to help you recognize and combat this confidence-killing condition! Let's get started! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Ready to feel amazing about your accomplishments and know-how? Listen below! Highlights: 04:04 Introducing … the dreaded Imposter Syndrome! 07:04 Feel like a fraud? Take the Imposter Syndrome Quiz 09:30 Where does your quiver come from? 10:12 What is it to be an imposter? 10:34 "One study shows that 70% of successful people feel like an imposter at some point" 11:35 The signs that may reveal that you have Imposter Syndrome 14:09 How do we work through Imposter Syndrome? 15:00 Just-in-Time learning … and how it can help you 16:20 You don't have to do it all alone 17:57 Take time to review your resume of accomplishments 19:08 "How often do we stop to really look at our skills and qualifications?" 21:02 What you feel v. What you have done 22:50 "I invite you to embrace your strengths, talents, and skills … and OWN it" 24:50 "Oftentimes, REAL imposters don't experience or recognize Imposter Syndrome"
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| 037: Incredibly Effective Planning for the Modern CEO! | 03 Oct 2019 | 00:37:26 | |
Setting yourself up to live your best life in the new year isn't something reserved for New Year's Eve -- if you want the best chance of reaching your personal and professional goals after the ball drops, you need to start planning much earlier. Think JULY. Well, for me it was July. ;) If that seems daunting, have no fear! -- I'm here to tell you about some specific resources that you can use to take your planning to its ultimate potential. I'd also like to share with you my own annual planning schedule: when I start, what I focus on, and how I implement in order to get the results that I want to see! Let's go behind the scenes. My secret? My planning process aligns with my company's core values -- this way, I can achieve big impact while staying true to my vision. What kind of impact do you want to make in the new year?
In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and get ready to plan for the best year of your life! Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Google Play and Stitcher!
Highlights: 01:50 [+1:20] Why my new year planning starts in July, not December 03:30 [+1:20] The Planathon: the ULTIMATE annual planning event for entrepreneurs! 03:50 [+1:20] The Fresh Start Workbook 05:50 [+1:20] Case study: Three Boudoir 07:30 [+1:20] "Empowered women empower women, and we rise together" 11:07 [+1:20] What does it mean to embrace your core values inside and outside the company -- and base your planning on it? 13:24 [+1:20] Shift your thinking to IMPACT, instead of financials 16:50 [+1:20] Do all of your core values align? How do they impact how people see your company? 21:24 [+1:20] "To enable a vision, we have to align our values with our actions" 23:48 [+1:20] Why approach investors if you don't want an investment yet? 25:04 [+1:20] Transform your team members into brand ambassadors! 28:25 [+1:20] How to develop a well-rounded, versatile team 30:20 [+1:20] Reporting metrics help ensure business excellence -- how often should you check them? 33:41 [+1:20] "If we don't define the goal and we don't take action towards the goal, we will have no chance of reaching the goal … because results come to life when you get in action"
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 036: Why is Company Culture So Important? | 26 Sep 2019 | 00:29:51 | |
When it comes to hiring, choosing the perfect candidate isn't the happy ending. It's actually closer to a great first step.
Because after the hiring phase is over, that's when you need to step up with LEADERSHIP.
The How to Clone Yourself process isn't just about finding the right person to handle the right tasks in your business. It's also about onboarding them effectively and empowering them to take ownership of their work -- leaving YOU with more time to focus on bringing your own unique value to your brand!
Company culture is a huge part of this -- a healthy company culture not only makes your business a great place to work for your employees, but it actually improves the experience for your customers as well! Employees who feel valued and inspired will bring their best performance to the table, resulting in higher productivity, better customer care, and incredible levels of engagement.
I know you love the sound of that!
So let's take a peek into the anatomy of an amazing leader!
In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Ready to build a better brand for you, your team, and your customers? Listen below!
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Highlights: 03:11 "As your business evolves, you might start to wonder 'what do I do again??'" 03:50 'Hustle' is ingrained in our culture -- why do we chase that productivity high? 05:00 "What do you need to do when you step into a leadership role?" 05:20 How does our culture prepare us for the workforce? And what's left out? 06:35 What is the difference between a manager and a leader? 08:58 "True leadership inspires and transforms the people it touches" 09:20 Case study: Three Boudoir 11:10 "If you want your team members, contractors, and employees to be ambassadors of your company … you have to enroll and engage people." 13:04 Case study: Parent Community Organization 13:59 Culture is one of your biggest jobs as a leader -- how can you excel? 16:20 "You've got to create lots of white space in your schedule for thinking about the bigger picture for your business … how will you grow? What will you sell to 5x your business?" 19:00 "Culture can make or break a lot of things. Have you ever been part of a community, organization, team, or company that just didn't feel healthy?" 23:00 Leadership is bigger than you -- Who do you need to be when you step further into the leadership role? 24:33 What should you be focusing on right now? 28:20 "These shifts are what is allowing me to have freedom and flexibility in my schedule and in my life"
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue
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| 035: The Modern CEO Guide to Hiring: Part 1 | 12 Sep 2019 | 00:31:58 | |
When you're looking to hire a new partner-in-crime for your business, you need to do more than just write the perfect job listing and choose the most promising resumes. You need to ROCK the interview process by not only asking the right questions, but giving the right answers. That's right, it's actually a two-way street! The hiring process can be a grueling trial full of potential pitfalls. Believe me, I've been there -- I worked in recruitment back during my corporate days! (Let me tell you, I did not enjoy it one bit!) But if you know how (and when) to prepare for your hiring needs, it can be surprisingly easy … and even fun! I've taken what I've learned from my corporate hiring days, improved on that knowledge through my experience as a CEO, threw in some insights I've gained through working with my amazing clients, and created a revamped guide to modern hiring -- one that I've been dying to share with you! And today is the day! In this podcast episode, I'm going to reveal:
Make your next hire the most amazing addition to your team! Highlights: 07:20 Trust … but verify 08:42 "You want candidates to leave an interview excited about you, your business, and the prospect of creating something incredible with you" 09:24 Case study: Three Boudoir 12:00 "You are not alone if things feel messy for you right now. New levels of growth and success in your business can get messy!" 12:48 "We're going to have a better chance of hiring a satisfied partner-in-crime who is set up for success if we are transparent" 14:20 Be realistic and encourage realistic expectations 15:10 Referrals aren't the be-all, end-all -- you still need a proper interview process! 16:00 "Give your candidates the opportunity to explain why they are a great fit for you and your business" 17:07 Why interviewing is the key to the hiring process -- and how website forms can make the process easier! 19:02 How to make a subjective process more objective 19:18 Top strategies for streamlining your interview process 22:23 Behaviorial-based interview style quiz
Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue | |||
| 034: Give your Hiring Process a Makeover & Get the Talent you Need! | 05 Sep 2019 | 00:38:00 | |
If you've been a part of our world for a while, you know that I used to have a VERY different lifestyle.
That's right - I lived the CORPORATE life.
I did the whole nine yards: 14 hour days, locked up in an office, travel, feeling WAY too much stress about everything that came across my desk. So much stress, I thought I was having stress related chest pains. (Turns out it was just a garlic allergy).
For a brief time during my corporate life, I worked in recruiting. Why brief? Because recruiting is an ONEROUS process! It takes a lot of connection and interaction with a LOT of people in order to track down just the right candidate.
You know me, I love connecting with people! But I'm not gonna lie, that was next level!
Even though I didn't enjoy the recruiting process back then, I still need to hire for my business -- and so do my clients.
So, I've revamped my hiring process to make it easier and more enjoyable to hire the right candidate, for the right job … right on time. Now, recruiting is a process that is filled with complete joy for me and my clients.
And I want to share it with YOU.
In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below!
Highlights: 03:20 Recruitment is an onerous process 04:10 "It's not technology, it's not lead pages, it's not a Facebook post that is going to make or break your company -- it is a team of incredible people that brings strategy to life" 05:11 I'm currently using this hiring process in BOTH of my businesses! 05:56 "Great talent does not wait around. Great talent has options" 06:13 Start building relationships as far out from your hiring needs as you can 07:30 Where do you look to find your clone? How do you find great talent? 09:26 How to work effectively with interns and turn them into superstars 12:00 From Monster to Indeed: the ins and outs of listing 13:20 Why you should look at your job postings as advertisements 14:20 Hiring through your network -- the beauty of referrals! 15:34 Look for the win/win -- find a candidate whose work style and skill set align with your needs (and vice versa!) 16:41 Be prepared for the 'benefits & compensation' conversation (and learn how to love up your team!) 29:01 "Be really mindful about your budget and about being fair to the work that is done and the person that is in that role. When we invest in each other, we 100% grow together" 31:05 Full-time v. part-time v. contractor
Next week, we're going to dig deep into the interview process and this episode will give you the preparation you need to slide into that process confident, knowledgeable, and prepared! Check it out!
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| 033: Is Now the Right Time to Hire? | 29 Aug 2019 | 00:38:08 | |
In our Planathon Group - oh yes, our annual Planathon is coming soon!!! - one of the questions that recently came up is the question of: how do I know if it is time to hire. I'm coming at you from Addis Ababa Ethiopia and sharing: 4 signs that it might be time for you to hire. First, we'll go back in time to 2011 when I made my first hire in my business. Then we'll slowly journey back to present day as we explore:
Highlights: 02:34 Do you DIY everything? 02:59 The Trap of DIY Mode 03:17 Lead vs. Running the business 03:28 Great companies are made up of great people 04:00 Middle Class versus Self Made Millionaire's and Billionaire's perspectives on Hiring 05:00 How I stepped into the visionary role with my family too 07:28 My job as CEO and visionary 09:38 Why you might not want a Clone after all 12:06 Multiply your efforts and get more done 12:27 Is it the right time for me to hire? 13:30 The first sign you need to hire someone 19:00 I can't outsource this - I have to do it...Or do you? 20:36 Buried in details and need to focus on revenue 22:00 How my partnership with my business partner actually works + problem solving 22:43 How can you serve more people, 1,000s more 25:53 Our first full time hire at ambermccue.com 26:00 CEO and Visionary vs COO and running the business (integrator) 29:30 What is the first step you need to take when you decide to hire. 31:00 The importance of culture and values 31:50 How to detail the core responsibilities 32:30 Measures of success 35:00 Tactical elements of hiring, pay, compensation, leadership, and what's next
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| 7 Days Offline as an Online Business Owner | 24 Sep 2025 | 00:23:14 | |
Running a business should mean freedom, but what happens when you finally step away from it? I took a 7-day trip deep into Kenya's Savannah to find out. No laptop. No client calls. Just me, my team, and a test of everything we've built. Did I pass the Vacation Test this time? Let's unpack what happened, the unexpected and the surprisingly smooth moments, plus how you can prepare your business to run without you. Watch now to find out if I survived… and if my business did too! | |||
| 032: Clone Yourself & Scale Your Business Effortlessly! | 15 Aug 2019 | 00:24:38 | |
If you've been following my How to Clone Yourself series, then this is the ultimate episode that you do NOT want to miss! Today, we're finally going to get deep into the nitty-gritty of putting together your systems. The systems that will make it feel as though you're running your business with a team of your very own clones! Let me tell you: putting strong, well-planned systems into place in your business leads to a LOT of benefits! It boosts your productivity like crazy. It cuts down on the time needed to complete your repeatable tasks. And it makes it SO MUCH EASIER to train new staff. Where do you want to focus your system-building efforts? In the areas that make your business money. In the areas where you can WOW your customers. In the areas that can lead to the biggest improvements in your personal and professional life. Let's get started! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below! Highlights: 02:24 We need more of you in the world … without you DOING more! 03:41 What brings money into your business? 05:54 "When you invest time in preparing, you accelerate time to implement more than 70 percent" 06:49 "Having strong, intentional systems will help you do repeatable tasks faster" 08:06 Prioritization is an important aspect of developing your systems 08:17 The three chapters of your operations playbook 11:32 What you need to consider when building out a process 13:43 Case Study: Three Boudoir 16:08 "The simplicity of a checklist is so powerful when it comes to system documentation" 17:08 How to use Google to help you develop your own systems 19:56 The 'How,' 'What,' and 'Where' of your operations playbook! 21:45 How systems ultimately support the scaling of your business
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| 031: Want More Profits? Lifehack Your Systems! | 08 Aug 2019 | 00:21:29 | |
Are you ready for the next step in our How to Clone Yourself series? Because I am SO excited to help you build on the skills revealed in the first five episodes of this series! You're going to want to take some notes, because this episode digs even deeper into one of my all-time favorite topics: systems. Systems are what allow me to run my multi-city boudoir photography business in America from my new home in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Systems are what let me run my worldwide consulting business while still enjoying a ton of awesome quality time with my husband and my girls. If they can do all of that for ME, then just imagine what they can do for YOU! There are a lot of misconceptions out there about systems … what they can do, what they SHOULD do, and who should be kept in mind when they are designed. I'm here to help you ditch those preconceived notions and implement radically effective systems that will not only boost your productivity and lessen your stress, but also increase your profits! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
I want you to have all of the free time that you deserve AND all of the profits that you've worked so hard for -- and systems can help you get there! Thank you for listening! Want more information and tips? Bookmark ambermccue.com/blog and follow Amber on Instagram: @AmberMcCue Highlights:
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| 030: How Do You Turn Chaos into Order in Your Business? | 01 Aug 2019 | 00:18:21 | |
Even more than hiring, even more than outsourcing, what is the most vital thing that you can do to simplify your day-to-day workload and streamline your business processes? Design and implement intuitive systems. Systems are an underpraised cornerstone of successful businesses, but you observe them in action each and every day. Every time you visit a Starbucks, your barista takes a series of steps to make sure that the right drink gets to the right person at the right time. Every time you make a reservation at a restaurant, the staff use a system to make sure that the right number of seats are saved for the right person at the right time. Every time you order a product online … every time you make an appointment for a haircut … It's systems all the way! Are you ready to create your own killer systems and enjoy incredible levels of efficiency? In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and discover how much easier running your business can be! Highlights: 03:26 "At its core, a fully-functioning business is basically a set of systems and processes" 04:48 Build your systems the way you'd build a city 06:52 What do systems and processes represent and what can they do for your business? 07:52 "Talking about systems is just another way of looking at scaling your operation and getting you more freedom" 8:39 Case study: Building a system out of chaos 10:76 The difference between intentional and organic systems 13:17 "The power of systems is that a few tweaks can have tremendous impact" 15:42 "Systems are a form of cloning and they're going to help you accelerate your results" 15:57 The 5 key parts of a good system
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| 029: Harness the Smart CEO's Secret Weapon & Make Every Second Count! | 25 Jul 2019 | 00:28:52 | |
Effective CEOs tend to spend about 11% of their work time improving systems and strategies. Why is that? Because setting up systems can help you DRASTICALLY cut down on wasted time and give your productivity an enormous boost. It also helps cut down on frustration -- and boredom! Setting up systems early helped my boudoir photography business to thrive, and made it easier to expand it into multiple cities -- it's also helped me to continue to run the business even after my big move to Ethiopia! If setting up systems can do all of that for my business, imagine what it can do for yours! Or -- even better -- don't just imagine! Get started today and find out! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and get ready to LOVE running your business! Highlights: 05:34 The four key reasons why I can run a business in America from Africa 06:56 "My strengths don't require me to be on-site and in person" 08:52 "When we transfer ownership, not just task management, we're growing a team of leaders" 09:29 "Effective CEOs tend to spend about 11% of their work time improving systems and strategies" 10:23 How can systems help you in your own business? 11:33 Spend your energy on your visionary role and on serving your clients! 14:16 "Sometimes, we have to make investments in our business and in our lives for the sake of long-term growth and vision" 17:24 The Get Efficient Prioritization Matrix 25:06 "Your time and your energy are your two most important resources"
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| 028: Forget the 'To-Do' List -- What is Your 'Must-Do' List? | 18 Jul 2019 | 00:30:26 | |
Pablo Picasso said: "Art is the elimination of the unnecessary." What's unnecessary in your life right now? What keeps you from doing the things that you need to do? Marie Kondo created a phenomenon with the idea of simplifying, getting rid of clutter, and stripping down to necessities and the things that bring you joy. People have been talking about Kondo-ing their homes and their relationships. What about Kondo-ing your business practices and processes? As the CEO of your small business, you may feel compelled to do ALL OF THE THINGS. I'm sorry, my friend, but it's just not possible to take on all of those roles yourself and still give 100% in your most important role! Believe me, I tried! Now, instead of doing ALL OF THE THINGS, I focus my energies on my most important contributions to my business with the help of my trusty Must-Do list … and it's been paying off like crazy! Stop trying to do it all and start walking that CEO walk like a rockstar! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and start really living as the CEO of your life and business! Highlights: 08:05 "What do you REALLY need to be doing?" 09:24 "We think we need to do so much more than we actually do." 10:07 How I figured out that I was on the hamster wheel 11:50 How to write your Must-Do list 14:10 Don't just set goals, work toward them -- and be held accountable! 16:40 "Are you focused on picking up $1 and $5 bills?" 17:57 The two key aspects of building your Must-Do list 20:54 "Leading in your business and your life takes time, energy, and heart" 25:06 Have you done your StrengthFinders assessment? Where are you strong? 29:04 "As you build your Must-Do list, consider the things you must do with your CEO hat on"
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| 027: Make Time Work For You: Discover Your Productivity Superpower | 11 Jul 2019 | 00:26:04 | |
Did you know that, on average, only 2 hours and 53 minutes of an 8-hour workday are actually productive? That sounds crazy, right? What does this mean for your own productivity? Where is your time going -- and how can you optimize it to best serve your business?? Time management is a significant factor in my How to Clone Yourself program and in my upcoming book on the topic. By shifting the way that you spend your time, you can create maximum impact while working fewer hours -- leaving you more time to spend with friends and loved ones. Sound amazing? Let's get started! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and learn how to maximize your time for amazing productivity AND necessary downtime! Highlights: 05:56 Everything happens right-on-time -- even if it's totally unexpected! 08:51 "We've got to understand: where is our time going? How much time do we actually have to be productive and get stuff done?" 09:50 "My goal for you is to get under the 40-hour work week mark" 11:38 The 'slow-down-to-speed-up' concept 11:51 The importance of being intentional in managing your day 13:03 "When you work more than 40 hours a week, you don't actually get 40 hours of productivity" 17:23 "What I want for you is to be able to focus on high-impact activities -- your $100 bills" 18:29 Your first step: Complete your own time inventory
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| 026: How to Get More Done in Less Time, Effortlessly! | 20 Jun 2019 | 00:23:57 | |
What far could you take your business if you had an army of clones? This isn't a sci-fi hypothetical question -- this is a very real way to grow your business. And I want to teach you how. No creepy laboratory required! My idea of cloning myself can be traced back, years ago, to a time when I was in the middle of a very challenging situation. I was in college when I had my firstborn, and ended up bringing her to my classes. I had a full course load and a newborn baby. People thought I was crazy! But I managed … even thrived! And in doing so, I learned some valuable lessons about how to prioritize all of the different aspects of my life, how to set up time-saving systems … and how to ask for help. Women, especially, struggle with asking for help. You know that ideal of the 'superwoman'? Able to juggle home, work, and self-care effortlessly (while looking amazing all the while)? Yeah … in reality, that superwoman is getting support from all sides. And that's a GOOD thing! Asking for help is NOT giving up. Asking for help is NOT failure. Asking for help is a great way to boost your productivity, strengthen your business, and make fabulous connections. What's important is WHO you ask -- and what you ask them to do. In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and prepare for phenomenal productivity! Highlights: 06:20 How I thrived at college, even with a newborn baby girl! 08:22 "Deciding to delegate -- and letting the person you choose do their job well -- is an entirely different story" 09:52 The myths that hold us back from growth! 11:39 "I know I wanted to have a creative outlet where I could bring business and creativity together" 14:20 How we leveraged the How to Clone Yourself methodology to scale and grow 15:40 "You know there is more opportunity out there for you!" 16:31 "You are the CEO of your business. You are the CEO of your life!" 17:10 Think ahead for your future -- short term and long term 17:56 The four parts to the Clone Yourself process
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| 025: Want to Make Better Choices for Life and Business? Give your Decision-making Process a Makeover and Reap the Benefits! | 13 Jun 2019 | 00:38:00 | |
You make countless decisions every day. Whether you should have a cup of coffee in the morning. How you should decide on setting your pricing. Whether to bundle your services or not. Whether to outsource. Whose family to visit for Thanksgiving. Whether to take up yoga or pilates. Whether to have a kid … or another one. Whether to reach for a smoothie or that giant chocolate chip cookie. Where you should go on vacation. How far you should go to lock down that client. What you should have for dinner. We spend SO MUCH of our time making decisions both big and small! With all of that pressure, it is super easy to fall victim to a dreaded condition -- decision-making fatigue! When you're dealing with decision-making fatigue, the smallest decisions can seem impossible -- even choosing what to make for dinner can bring you to a standstill. Believe me, I've been there! Making a decision isn't a simple matter of weighing pros and cons (although that's a good strategy). The truth is, there are a lot of important factors that go into making great decisions, including your mindset, timing, and technique! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Highlights: 04:35 The consequences of decision-making fatigue! 6:30 "It's okay not to decide right now -- that's a decision, too!" 9:00 "What's for Dinner?" case study 14:46 If you don't have an answer, you don't need to ignore the question 16:56 "You're slowing down so you can decide to speed up later" 17:22 "Should we move halfway around the world?" case study 22:42 Are your decisions in alignment with what you want and who you want to be? 24:42 The 'Prioritize Everything' framework 24:51 "What's the 'big kahuna' thing that you do not want to lose sight of?" 27:28 The importance of values alignment in decision-making for hiring 30:42 "What in the world gets your attention right now?" 32:22 Leave a 20% margin of time for magic to happen! 33:42 You're full of ideas -- should you pursue them all? 24:23 "Keep your eye on your goals as you're thinking about if you should pursue a business idea" 25:25 Create your own million-dollar parking lot!
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| 024: The Secret to Kickstarting an Amazing Transformation | 11 Apr 2019 | 00:27:40 | |
If you could change one thing about your life, what would it be? What if you could change five things? Ten things? What if you could be a completely different person in the way that you approach your family… or your fitness… or your business? What if you could be a whole new you? We all change naturally as time goes by -- it's inevitable. But how often do we mindfully and intentionally shift the way that we show up in our relationships and professional life? Change can be painful, but it's far more painful to stay in a place (or state of mind) that doesn't fulfil you! Best of all: making a big transformation doesn't need to be a long and uncomfortable process! In my latest podcast episode, you'll discover:
Listen below and get ready to create the new you! Highlights: 03:02 What's more painful than change? 04:05 Step #1: The simplest way to kickstart your transformation! 07:35 Step #2: Build your team of leaders 10:20 "Absolutely everything is right-on-time … because you can't be late for your destiny" 13:00 "Find that joy in the journey" 16:00 Make 're-imagine' your 2019 mantra! 17:55 Get ready to join the Power-Up Collective! 19:07 When your life is full, so are your ideas 20:50 One of my most powerful recent experiences -- and what it taught me 24:50 Big change comes from the micro-moves that you choose to make
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| 023: Life Begins When You Start Letting Go! | 07 Mar 2019 | 00:22:03 | |
Are you sabotaging your chances of success without even realizing it? This week's episode is all about learning to let go of your attachment mindset. You may have an attachment mindset if you find yourself latching onto situations, ideas, or outcomes SO TIGHTLY that you close yourself off to all other possibilities. Maybe it's the idea of a new job, a process you want to implement in your business, or a house that you're looking to buy. We all tend to set our hearts on specific outcomes--it's totally human. Here's the thing, though: If you're locked onto one specific idea or outcome to the point where you won't even CONSIDER alternatives, you could easily be robbing yourself of some of your most amazing or unexpected opportunities...and shutting down the possibility of real growth or expansion. Don't worry, my friend. You CAN shift your attachment mindset and learn how to surrender to all of the amazing potential that life has to offer! (And it isn't even that hard!)
Listen below and get ready to let go!
Highlights: 03:44 Shift into a place of surrender & quiet that inner envy 12:57 "The first step is shifting your mindset from attachment to being detached" 13:47 Attachment vs. Detachment 14:50 What does it mean to be attached? 19:00 "Ask yourself: is this an attached way of thinking or am I surrendering?"
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| Burnout warning: Your work schedule is holding you back | 02 Apr 2025 | 00:18:20 | |
Could your business survive without you for a week? Could YOU survive without checking in? In this episode, I take The Vacation Test—a three-part challenge designed to reveal if your business is truly set up for freedom. The rules? No work calls. No "just checking in" texts. No scrambling to catch up when you get back. I thought I had this in the bag… but what happened on my trip to Marrakesh might surprise you. Did I pass or fail? And, more importantly, would YOU pass? Come find out.
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| 022: You May Be Bringing Your C-Game If... | 28 Feb 2019 | 00:19:00 | |
Move over, smoking, gambling, and over-eating ice cream -- procrastination may be the most common vice in the world! There are a lot of reasons why people procrastinate: fear, laziness, anxiety, complacency, insecurity … the list goes on. Not only is procrastination something that I hear about from a LOT of my clients, but it's something that I used to be guilty of myself! That's right, my friend. This productivity champion used to do almost EVERYTHING at the very last minute. And I'm telling you, it was stressful! Because procrastinating on my deliverables is not in alignment with who I am as a person. My procrastination meant that I was bringing my C-game, not my A-game. When I had that realization, it threw me for a loop. I knew that I had to make a BIG change! That's what my latest podcast is all about -- how to take your C-game tactics and make the kind of change that leads to A-game results!
Highlights: 04:00 Avoid using "right-on-time" as an excuse to procrastinate! 06:50 How I learned that I needed to change my work style 07:35 How do you show up in your business as a leader? 09:27 "The idea of bringing my C-game stresses me out!" 11:42 Procrastinating leads to apologizing 13:42 "If you don't build systems to support you, things are going to be a whole lot harder than they need to be" 15:06 Procrastination v. Right-on-Time thinking
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| 021: Get Off that Rocking Chair and Get on Your Way! | 14 Feb 2019 | 00:12:50 | |
Do you ever feel as though you're just on a treadmill or spinning your wheels? Like you're constantly working but don't seem to be making any solid progress? Hustle for hustle's sake won't do anything for you or your business. It's time to get intentional! Focusing your activity in truly productive ways is a lot easier when you're able to cut through the hustle-related anxiety. And I have just the thing to help! In my latest podcast episode, I share:
Highlights: 3:10 "Hustle is a state of great activity. If it's not productive activity, you start to look a lot like a rocking chair" 5:14 If you're going to hustle, be strategic 7:10 Guided visualization | |||
| 020: Time to play Bucket List Bingo! | 07 Feb 2019 | 00:28:13 | |
What are you going to do this year that challenges you? That forces you to grow and change a little bit? That proves to you that you're capable of more than you thought you were? Just a little bit of pushing outside of your comfort zone can MAKE THINGS HAPPEN. That goes for your life AND your business! Making things happen doesn't have to be daunting. In fact, my friend, it can be a lot of fun! So get ready to start checking things off of your bucket list and let's get your year off to an amazing start! | |||