The Unapologetic Entrepreneur Amanda McKinney

In this conversation, Amanda McKinney interviews Amy Traugh, the host of the Motivated CEO podcast and author of the CEO Method book. They discuss the importance of motivation and discipline in achieving success, the need to quiet the noise and focus on what works for you, and the power of getting curious and understanding your why. Amy shares valuable insights on building a sustainable business, promoting your offerings, and leveraging referrals. The conversation concludes with a call to action for listeners to reflect on their why and take steps to implement what works for them.
Takeaways: 
Motivation comes and goes, but discipline is key to achieving results.
Quiet the noise and focus on what works for you.
Get curious and understand your why to stay dedicated in the hard days.
Leverage referrals for business growth.
Resources Mentioned: 
Amy's gift to you: Grab a FREE copy of the book, The CEO Method: An Entrepreneur's Guide to Business Success at amytraugh.com/freebook  
The Motivated CEO Podcast- Streaming on all platforms and at amytraugh.com/podcast  
Amy's Instagram: https://instagram.com/amytraugh
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

Want to create digital products but don't know where to start? This conversation with Jill Johnston is just what you need. She explains how you can take what you've already created and repurpose it into digital products that can help you serve your audience in a new way and provide an additional revenue stream in your business. 
Takeaways: 
Creating digital products from existing content is a valuable way to repurpose and monetize content.
Pricing digital products requires research and consideration of the value provided.
Consistently promoting and talking about digital products is essential for success.
Resources Mentioned: 
Jill's Free Personalized Audit: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfca8Eb6VMjzLfWkeTk4BQSc6NT2TLd65MoSLWilQsXWLTZCA/viewform
Jill's Free Toolkit: https://stan.store/jilljohnston/p/-x75wy
Work with Jill: https://stan.store/jilljohnston
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

It's possible to have a slow summer and still make progress in your business. In this episode, I guide you through steps to avoid the September Scramble by planning your summer effectively. We calculate your capacity, set realistic goals, and declare dedicated time to achieve them. Take action by assessing your work hours and envisioning your fall goals. Let's make this summer productive together!
SUMMER PROGRAM INVITATION
If you want to ensure progress so you beat the September Scramble, join my 9 week program. It was created to support women entrepreneurs who want to enjoy their summer but also continue to make progress so they don't feel the panic in September. 
June 24 - August 23 Direct access to me for motivation, accountability and support Private Slack Channel (access as soon as you join)  Link to join: https://www.amandamckinney.com/summer 

There's enough out there for all of us. While there are times when it doesn't feel this way, it's important to remember that it's true and you are the unique, secret sauce to your business's success. To share this point even more, I've brought on two ladies who fully embraced collaboration over competition and eventually started a company together. Jackie Flake and Gabs Hayes share how they partnered to make more impact and started bravely, together. 
Takeaways:
Collaboration can be more beneficial than competition in the business world.
Having a co-founder can help complement your strengths and weaknesses.
It's important to know your why and have a strong motivation for starting your own business.
Embracing change and experimentation is key to staying unstuck and finding success in entrepreneurship.
Resources Mentioned: 
Website - https://www.thebravestart.com/ 
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/the.brave.start 
LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-brave-start/
Jackie's LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackieflake/ 
Jackie's Company Website - https://option1partners.com/
Gabs' LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/gabrielleahayes/ 
Gabs' Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/highly.inquisitive/ 
Gabs' Company Website - https://gabshayes.com/balance-is-bullsh-t 
The Lean Startup (book recommendation) - https://bookshop.org/a/81920/9780307887894 
Founders Brand (book recommendation) - https://bookshop.org/a/81920/9781544523408 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

If you're in a busy season of life and doing your best to be productive through this time, this conversation is for you. We're talking to entrepreneur, Andria Singletary, who shares her journey of launching a business while navigating motherhood. She shares valuable tips for how to make it work but even more, you'll hear from someone who has walked this path and doesn't sugarcoat the process. It's tough to try and juggle it all but knowing you're not alone is often helpful and that's what this conversation will bring to you - a friendly reminder that you can do this and some practical tips to make it happen. 
Takeaways:
How to create dedicated time for your business amidst a busy life.
Strategies for adjusting when unexpected disruptions occur.
The importance of asking for and accepting support from loved ones.
Resources Mentioned: 
Website: www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com 
Mama Turned Mompreneur Podcast: www.mamaturnedmompreneur.com/podcast/ 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/mamaturnedmompreneur/
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book

In this episode, I share some tough love and also address a common issue many of us face: feeling stuck due to consuming too much information, trying to do too much, or not being honest with ourselves. Drawing inspiration from a listener's candid email, I offer practical advice on identifying barriers, amplifying strengths, and making tangible progress. If you're struggling to start a project or move forward with your goals, this episode is for you. Learn how to focus on what truly matters, commit to actionable steps, and find the accountability you need to succeed. And above all, this episode will help you find the confidence in yourself that is likely keeping you from making progress right now. 
Takeaways:
Identify the true barriers that are holding you back, such as a perceived lack of resources, consuming too much free content without taking action, having too many ideas and feeling overwhelmed, and a lack of confidence.
Create an action plan by identifying one area of focus, sacrificing and committing to the effort, scheduling dedicated time, and finding accountability.
Believe in yourself and follow through on your commitments to build confidence and make progress towards your goals.
Resources Mentioned: 
Amanda's Free Resources: https://www.amandamckinney.com/free
What's Your Productivity Personality (Free Quiz): https://www.amandamckinney.com/quiz
All podcast episodes: https://pod.link/1473751874
Amanda's Website: https://www.amandamckinney.com/
Amanda's Coaching Options: https://www.amandamckinney.com/coaching
Amanda's Book: https://www.amandamckinney.com/book