Big Ideas Podcast with Ashlee Ilg

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Tune in for honest conversations as we pursue bold dreams, redefine what IS possible, and empower the next generation to live BIG. You’ll hear stories that prove over & over again, that just because something wasn’t part of “our plan” doesn’t mean it won’t be used for our good. Whether you are already an entrepreneur, you dream of becoming one, or you are raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, this podcast is for you! There’s no time to waste on YOUR big ideas so let’s get started.

  1. Practicing Gratitude, Reflection, and Celebration

    16H AGO

    Practicing Gratitude, Reflection, and Celebration

    Before moving on to the next idea, students need space to reflect. In this wrap-up episode, Ashlee guides families in helping young entrepreneurs evaluate their progress, celebrate wins, and grow through meaningful reflection. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to help them reflect on their work and growth Questions that reveal what they learned and loved How to celebrate in ways that build identity and resilience How reflection strengthens leadership and future decision-making If you want to keep building after this season ends, grab your copy of The Future CEO Playbook. It’s the full step-by-step guide to help your young entrepreneur keep growing, creating, and launching their ideas with purpose. You can order the spiral-bound workbook at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon.

    13 min
  2. Delivering Well and Growing Through Feedback

    FEB 25

    Delivering Well and Growing Through Feedback

    Execution turns ideas into experiences. Join Ashlee as she equips parents and mentors to help young entrepreneurs deliver excellence, own mistakes, and improve with humility and confidence. In this episode, you’ll learn: A repeatable process for delivering orders or services How to teach excellent customer service How to frame mistakes as data, not failure How to build a rhythm of improvement without perfectionism If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Future CEO Playbook, this is the perfect time. Order the spiral-bound workbook at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon and follow along each week.

    22 min
  3. Launching a Simple, Smart First Version

    FEB 18

    Launching a Simple, Smart First Version

    Perfection stops more businesses than failure ever will. In this critical episode, Ashlee teaches the concept of an MVP—Minimum Viable Product—and how starting small teaches young entrepreneurs to iterate, adapt, and grow. In this episode, you’ll learn: What an MVP is and why it matters How to help them test their idea simply and safely How to gather feedback without discouraging them Small launch strategies that build confidence Be sure to grab your copy of The Future CEO Playbook to make the most of this season. Order the spiral-bound workbook at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon and follow along each week.

    24 min
  4. Helping Students Share Their Idea with Others

    FEB 11

    Helping Students Share Their Idea with Others

    Marketing is communicating value with clarity and purpose. Join Ashlee for one of her favorite topics, as she offers practical guidance for helping young entrepreneurs talk about their business, spread the word, and serve their customers well. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to teach a simple “what I do” message Easy, low-pressure marketing ideas students enjoy How to help them overcome fear of putting themselves out there What customer-focused communication sounds like To get the most out of this season, make sure you have The Future CEO Playbook in hand. You can grab the spiral-bound version at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon.

    20 min
  5. Mapping Out a Simple Business Plan

    FEB 4

    Mapping Out a Simple Business Plan

    Business planning doesn’t have to be complicated. Join Ashlee as she breaks down how to walk young entrepreneurs through customers, goals, expenses, and the early decision-making that makes launching smoother. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to define a target customer in a student-friendly way How to set goals that build momentum How to help them think strategically without overthinking A simple framework for choosing what the business will offer If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Future CEO Playbook, this is the perfect time. Order the spiral-bound workbook at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon and follow along each week.  For more from Ashlee, find her at https://ashleeilg.com

    17 min
  6. Teaching Young Entrepreneurs to Price with Confidence

    JAN 28

    Teaching Young Entrepreneurs to Price with Confidence

    Many students struggle to value their own work. Listen in as Ashlee gives parents and their young entrepreneurs the tools to teach profit, expenses, and pricing in a way that builds confidence and financial understanding. In this episode, you’ll learn: The simplest way to explain profit vs. revenue How to help them research pricing in their “market” A student-friendly formula for setting prices Why pricing teaches dignity, stewardship, and responsibility To get the most out of this season, make sure you have The Future CEO Playbook in hand. You can grab the spiral-bound version at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon.For more from Ashlee, find her at https://ashleeilg.com

    21 min
  7. Shaping a Brand That Reflects Who They Are

    JAN 21

    Shaping a Brand That Reflects Who They Are

    Branding isn’t about fonts or logos—it’s about clarity, identity, and purpose. In this episode, Ashlee helps parents and mentors guide young entrepreneurs through articulating who they are, what they offer, and why it matters. In this episode, you’ll learn: How to help students choose a business name they love The basics of storytelling for young entrepreneurs Simple visual branding guidelines families can use Why clarity beats creativity when they’re just getting started If you haven't grabbed your copy of The Future CEO Playbook, this is the perfect time. Order the spiral-bound workbook at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon and follow along each week.

    30 min
  8. Developing CEO Habits at Home

    JAN 14

    Developing CEO Habits at Home

    Skills can be taught, but habits shape leaders. In this episode, Ashlee unpacks the foundational mindsets of responsibility, resilience, curiosity, and initiative—and how to cultivate them in everyday rhythms. In this episode, you’ll learn: The core habits that develop confident decision-makers How to model CEO thinking without micromanaging What to do when motivation fades or overwhelm kicks in How to build perseverance in a healthy, non-perfectionistic way To get the most out of this season, make sure you have The Future CEO Playbook in hand. You can grab the spiral-bound version at https://ashleeilg.com/playbook or as a paperback on Amazon.

    19 min
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Tune in for honest conversations as we pursue bold dreams, redefine what IS possible, and empower the next generation to live BIG. You’ll hear stories that prove over & over again, that just because something wasn’t part of “our plan” doesn’t mean it won’t be used for our good. Whether you are already an entrepreneur, you dream of becoming one, or you are raising the next generation of entrepreneurs, this podcast is for you! There’s no time to waste on YOUR big ideas so let’s get started.

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