Unsolicited Business Advice

Amanda Quick & Callie Page
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Let's be real.  You may feel like your business owns you. You may feel uncomfortable that business has become stuffy, so you either dress up or don't show up. You are possibly on the roller coaster of wearing all the hats and wondering if it's time to close your doors.

  1. 5D AGO

    #20: "I'm Not Sure Which Direction To Try To Do All This!"

    Todays episode is brought to you by some who both had feedback on last week's episode and a question on the growth of their gym! Working full-time while growing a side business and determining the best route to grow… First wanted to reply about the last podcast y’all did. About money and god, loved it. Reminds me of one of the stories in the Bible when god gave 3 guys some kind of token, and only one was awarded because he went out and multiplied it! The other two hid it, or I think wasted it.  Along with that, I want to refer y’all to follow , Autumn Miles, you can find her on IG and FB, her podcast is great too. She teaches the Bible but it’s awesome the way she does.  I don’t believe god wants us poor, or struggling. I’m sure he wants us to multiply our “golds” to live well and to share.  “I’m 3-5 yrs, but do I have a biz without clients anymore? Was an in-person and online personal trainer/ coach, also do muscle massage (short answer), and this past year have taken over a small gym that I’m working to grow. Biz question: I took over the gym, half the equipment belongs to the owner of the building, I pay rent to him, I bring in new equipment, and am working on growing the gym. I’m assuming it’s Mine! I want to work on changing the name and eventually getting a bigger facility. Not sure which direction to try to do all this, start to employ coaches and staff, all while still working a regular full-time job. Not enough revenue coming in yet to cover us all! Thanks, ladies!!” The first part of this “answer” was Callie sharing about the importance of giving people a story to both follow and get behind. Amanda then comes in with literally 1 million questions.  Key Takeaways:  Give people a story to follow, as we all love a storyHow you want to show up as an owner will determine your growth strategyBeing brave enough to put yourself out there is pretty dang amazingThis one was fun because there really is no answer. There are so many ways to go about growth, and we really appreciate the fact that she submitted this question to get some feedback! Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com

    29 min

  2. FEB 18

    #19: "My Business Is Growing, And I Hate My Life Now"

    We’re back this week with an anonymous submission, and as you all know, there’s not an actual answer, but there are a lot of thoughts and questions… “So, I started my service-based business 3 years ago, and it's objectively successful. Revenue is up, clients love us, and from the outside, it looks like I made it, but I'm exhausted, anxious all the time, and weirdly resentful of the business I worked so hard to build.  I'm working more hours than ever, I can't shut my brain off, and I feel guilty when I'm not working. I've tried hiring help, but I still feel like everything depends on me. Part of me wants to scale bigger, part of me wants to burn it down, and another part of me feels ungrateful for even thinking that way. What am I actually supposed to do here?” First, we dive into the emotional aspects of this question with Callie’s thoughts and a recent conversation with her son while watching Pole to Pole. Then, Amanda comes in with the practical side, with shared experience and one question to ask yourself.  Key Takeaways:  Your choices have gotten you to where you areHave you paused to look around where you are and whether it’s still where you want to go?There are more options, but are they too uncomfortable to consider?Have you ever found yourself in this situation? What thoughts went through your mind? Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    21 min

  3. FEB 11

    #18: “Can It Be Purposeful and Make Money?”

    Well, friends, we’re continuing the conversation from Episode 17 because 20 minutes after we ended that episode, Callie had a huge realization about a story she’s been telling herself.  We’d tell you, but that would just spoil the episode :)  Callie does (once again) share some thoughts she has around money, living on purpose, and her journey in her religion, and how that has created this whole story we talk about.  Key Takeaways:  Can something be two things at once? Joyful and hard? Purposeful and profitable? Get curious about the stories you tell yourself to see where they’re actually coming from People are going to have their opinions…that’s okay.Callie, thank you again for being so incredibly open to sharing - can’t imagine it not being what someone needed to hear ❤️❤️ And as Callie mentioned, if you do have some insights on this topic, we'd love to talk about it, so please reach out! Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    24 min

  4. FEB 4

    #17: “It’s Time To Ask For Help...But I'm Afraid They'll Tell Me I’m Doing It Wrong.”

    Amanda here…I spoke with Callie about the growth of her business, and, well, you could say she keeps putting off answering me. So, (with her permission) I ask it in today's episode.  Hang with me as I ask the question, because I made it up as I went and wanted to choose my words wisely, as what they’ve grown is freaking incredible, and they don’t give themselves enough credit.  And, I want to personally thank her for being very real, raw, and vulnerable in this conversation and allowing me to dig in! Key Takeaways:  In order to truly grow, you have to ask yourself the tough questionsGrow in a way that works for you, not because that may be what other people think you should doWhat does failure mean to you? And when you answer that question, ask yourself if it’s true or just a story you’re telling yourselfThank you so much for listening to this one, and we hope it helps you take some time to really reflect on the stories you’re telling yourself. Are they true or not? Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    25 min

  5. JAN 29

    #16: Feedback…”Could My Feedback Be Hurtful or Helpful?"

    It's not about being right or wrong.  This week we had a submission around a topic that has felt necessary to talk about (in Amanda's eyes!), so here goes:  "I find myself being hesitant to provide feedback. This could be to a direct report, a colleague, a client, a prospect, or a higher up.  Oftentimes I’m afraid of being direct because in my mind it might hurt feelings or that it will be offensive to the recipient, so I end up sugar coating it, tap dancing around the real issue, or just not responding at all….maybe I’m getting in my own way here and that my feedback could actually be very helpful and positive… What is the best way to provide accurate feedback so that everyone on both sides feels good about it?" This was interesting as we went two different ways and then back around, like normal!  Key Takeaways:  As an expert, we have to be careful not to come across as “I’m telling you what to do.”Figure out our internal issues before going into a conversation is importantEveryone is really trying their bestWhat are your thoughts on feedback? Do you have an experience where this was tricky, or you thought it would be tricky and it wasn’t? OR, do you have some feedback for us on this topic of feedback?!  Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    22 min

  6. JAN 21

    #15: "Networking For Introverts…Help!"

    Networking.  We know there’s a gray area, but a lot of times it seems like it’s black and white. You either like it or not.  This week's question was, “Networking for introverts or for those whose work drains all of their social energy. Is one’s network really as powerful as biz influencers say? How to make the small connections when you’re drained out.” If you haven’t noticed, Callie is an introvert, and Amanda is an extrovert. Which was fun to talk about these answers from both perspectives.  Key Takeaways:  More is not always better because those close relationships are so powerfulFor those who need to recharge more often, find the time to do it…even just 10 minutesConfidence is a big part of this…you have to be confident to ask for what you need!We’d love to hear your thoughts on this topic and if you’re coming from the lens of an extrovert or introvert!  Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    24 min

  7. JAN 14

    #14: "How Do You Build Generational Wealth In Your Business?"

    A doozy of a question for us on this week's episode! "How do you build generational wealth in your business?" And because we know our lane, we brought in expert advice! Mindy McCubbin is a Certified Financial Planner and the founder of Truman Wealth Advisors. When we asked Mindy this question, she recommended the book, “Every Family’s Business” by Thomas Williams Deans, as one of their services is exit planning, and this is the blueprint they use.  And you'd be correct in thinking...that's all they shared?  No, friends.  This topic brought up:  - thoughts on passing down money to kids- how money is (unfortunately) not a common topic- how do we talk about and teach our kids about money to help them make decisions later?I don't think this will be our last episode on money, so if you have more questions or are interested, please share them in our Google form or DM Amanda on IG! Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Website: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    22 min

  8. JAN 7

    #13: "Hiring! What's the secret sauce?"

    This week, we're digging into hiring! A write-in, "Hiring! What's the secret sauce? Can you all dive deep into the ever-so-slightly painful process of 'hiring' - from where to post, to red flags (this has been a hard one for me!), to balancing your gut with hard and objective strategy." We'll admit we are not HR, and we're not talent scouts. We dive deep into the complexities of the hiring process, sharing personal experience and practical tips. A book recommendation is The E-Myth Revisited, and the banana bread story came from the wonderful Brandi Spurling with Spree Culture Co on her blog, which you can find here! Key takeaways:   Knowing your company's mission and vision will create alignment right off the batWhile being objective is essential, don't ignore the gut feelings you getDon't be afraid to always be accepting applications, so you can keep the hiring door openHave any hiring tips you've found helpful? We'd love for you to share in the comments below! Got a question/suggestion/or want our advice on a topic? We’d love to give you our unsolicited advice, so please submit your question here. Connect with Us: Follow along with Amanda and Callie Instagram: @amandalquickcoaching @reclaimedblog @reclaimedpage @reclaimedbookandbean Websites: www.amandaleequick.com www.reclaimedpage.com Subscribe: Never miss an episode of Unsolicited Business Advice — available wherever you get your podcast

    22 min
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Let's be real.  You may feel like your business owns you. You may feel uncomfortable that business has become stuffy, so you either dress up or don't show up. You are possibly on the roller coaster of wearing all the hats and wondering if it's time to close your doors.

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  • Creator
    Amanda Quick & Callie Page
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    21
  • Rating
    Explicit
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