The Classy Career Girl Podcast

Classy Career Girl International, LLC
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The Classy Career Girl Podcast Meaningful Work • Income From Home Hosted by Anna Runyan, entrepreneur, homeschool mom of three, and founder of Classy Career Girl, this podcast helps women build meaningful work and flexible income around what matters most. After leaving her corporate consulting career, Anna rebuilt work around motherhood and created a flexible online business while raising her family. Now she shares honest conversations, simple business strategies, and practical encouragement for women who want more freedom, flexibility, and purpose in their lives and work. Inside the podcast, you'll learn how to: • Build a business in small pockets of time • Make your first $1K from home • Grow with simple marketing systems • Transition from employee to entrepreneur • Create meaningful work without burnout • Build a business around your real life and priorities Whether you are starting over, rebuilding after burnout, dreaming of more flexibility, or trying to figure out what's next in this season of motherhood, this podcast will help you take the next step. New episodes weekly.

  1. 15h ago ·  Video

    Stop Wondering What To Post (Day 13: Summer Business School)

    Have you ever opened Instagram, stared at a blank screen, and wondered... "What should I post today?" You're not alone. One of the biggest reasons entrepreneurs struggle with marketing isn't because they lack creativity—it's because they don't have a simple plan. In Day 13 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The 30-Minute Marketing Plan™, the repeatable weekly marketing system she's used to consistently grow her business for years without spending all day creating content. In this episode, you'll learn: Why consistency beats intensity in marketing The four-step 30-Minute Marketing Plan™ How to stop creating random content and start building weekly campaigns The easiest way to turn one message into podcasts, Reels, emails, posts, and live videos How to create marketing that attracts clients—even when you're short on time Today's Class Assignment Plan your next week of marketing by answering these four questions: What is your one lesson? What is your one story? What conversation will you start? What invitation or next step will you share? When you stop guessing what to post and start following a simple system, marketing becomes easier—and consistency becomes possible. If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to follow the podcast so you don't miss the next class. Tomorrow: Learn how to put everything together with your First $1,000 Action Plan as we wrap up the Quick Cash Blueprint. 🎓 Ready to build your business alongside me? Join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge at www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge, where you'll create your business idea, build your first offer, map out three income streams, and develop a business plan you can confidently put into action. Class dismissed! 🎙️

    5 min

  2. 1d ago ·  Video

    How to Find Clients Without Ads (Day 12: Summer Business School)

    Think you need thousands of followers before you can get your first client? Think again. In Day 12 of Summer Business School, I'm sharing one of the biggest mindset shifts every entrepreneur needs to make: clients don't come from going viral—they come from building trust and having conversations. In this episode, you'll learn The Visibility Triangle, the simple framework that has helped me grow Classy Career Girl from one blog post and one client into a business that's served thousands of women around the world. You'll discover: Why you don't need more followers to get clients The three places your first clients actually come from How to use your existing network without feeling awkward Why consistent content builds trust long before someone buys How conversations turn into paying clients The difference between spending money on ads and investing your time in relationship-building A simple daily visibility habit that can grow your business If you've been waiting until your audience is "big enough" to start making money, this episode will help you stop waiting and start connecting with the people who already need what you have to offer. Today's Assignment: Draw The Visibility Triangle™ in your notebook and identify: Five people you can reconnect with this week One piece of content you can publish One meaningful conversation you can start today Small, consistent actions create momentum—and momentum builds businesses. 🎙️ Summer Business School is a free 31-day business course designed to help you build three income streams and create a profitable, flexible business you love. I'll see you tomorrow for Day 13, where I'll share the simple weekly marketing system that's helped me stay consistent in business for more than a decade.

    8 min

  3. 2d ago ·  Video

    Why Selling Doesn't Have to Feel Awkward (Day 11: Summer Business School)

    How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy: Day 11 | Summer Business School Do you ever hesitate to talk about your business because you don't want to sound pushy or "too salesy"? In Day 11 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Serve, Don't Sell Framework, a simple mindset shift that will completely change the way you think about selling. You'll learn why selling isn't about convincing people to buy. It's about listening, serving, and confidently offering a solution to someone who is already looking for help. In this episode, you'll discover: Why selling feels uncomfortable (and how to change it) The Serve, Don't Sell Framework How to have sales conversations that feel natural and authentic Why confidence comes from clarity—not scripts The mindset shift that makes selling feel like serving Today's Class Assignment: Write down your three biggest fears about selling. Then replace each fear with a new empowering belief. Finally, practice saying your offer out loud three times to build confidence. If you've been following along with Summer Business School, you're building the foundation for a business that creates consistent, flexible income—and we're just getting started. 🎓 Join the free Business Builder Challenge: http://www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge Subscribe to The Classy Career Girl Podcast so you never miss a class, and if this episode encouraged you, please leave a review—it helps more women discover the show and build businesses they truly love.

    6 min

  4. 3d ago ·  Video

    Why Nobody Is Buying Your Offer (Day 10: Summer Business School)

    Why isn't anyone buying your offer? It might not be your pricing. It might not be your experience. It might not even be your offer. More often than not, it's your messaging. In Day 10 of Summer Business School, Anna Runyan shares The Irresistible Offer Formula, a simple framework for creating offers that are clear, compelling, and easy for people to say "yes" to. Because people don't buy coaching. They don't buy courses. They buy transformation. In this episode, you'll learn: Why features don't sell (but transformation does) The four questions every irresistible offer must answer How to eliminate confusion that keeps people from buying Why clarity builds trust and confidence How to rewrite your offer so your ideal customer instantly understands its value If you've ever wondered why people seem interested but never take the next step, this class will help you communicate your offer with confidence and simplicity. Ready to go deeper? Join Summer Business School inside the Corporate Rescue Plan for just $1 and receive: The complete 31-day Summer Business School series The Business Builder Workbook Weekly coaching with Anna A supportive community of women building profitable businesses Get started today at http://www.ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge Class is in session.

    6 min

  5. 4d ago ·  Video

    How to Turn Your Knowledge Into Income (Day 9: Summer Business School)

    What if the biggest reason people aren't buying your offer... is because they don't actually understand what you're selling? In Day 9 of Summer Business School, you'll learn one of the most important lessons in building a profitable business: people don't buy coaching—they buy transformation. If you've ever struggled to explain what you do, attract the right clients, or confidently package your expertise into an offer, today's lesson will help you simplify your message and create something people actually want to buy. In this episode, you'll learn: Why people buy outcomes—not coaching, consulting, or services The Simple Offer Framework™ for creating an offer that sells How to identify exactly who you help and the problem you solve Why focusing on one clear transformation leads to more sales The messaging mistake that keeps many entrepreneurs stuck You'll also hear how Anna's very first program, Get Your Career Unstuck Bootcamp, succeeded because it sold a transformation—not just information—and how you can apply the same principle to your own business.   This is Day 9 of the 31-Day Summer Business School series, where we're building The 3 Magic Income Streams Framework™ together—one lesson at a time. Subscribe so you don't miss Day 10, where you'll learn how to make your offer irresistible by communicating its value in a way that makes people excited to buy. Get the homework guide for all 31 days here: www.classycareergirl.com/challenge 🎙️ Class dismissed. See you tomorrow!

    5 min

  6. 5d ago ·  Video

    The Fastest Way to Make Money in Your Business (Day 8: Summer Business School)

    Are you spending months building a course, website, or digital product without making any money? You're not alone—but there's a faster way. In Day 8 of Summer Business School, we're kicking off Week Two by focusing on the first of the Three Magic Income Streams™: Quick Cash. If I were starting my business from scratch today, I wouldn't begin with passive income. I'd begin by helping real people solve real problems. In today's episode, you'll learn why coaching, consulting, freelancing, and service-based offers are often the fastest path to your first $1,000—and how those first clients become the foundation for every course, membership, certification, or digital product you create in the future. In today's class you'll learn: ✨ Why passive income shouldn't be your first business goal ✨ The Quick Cash Blueprint™ ✨ Why helping people one-on-one builds confidence, clarity, and income ✨ Simple examples of Quick Cash offers you can launch this week ✨ How your first clients become your best market research ✨ Why solving one problem for one person is the fastest way to grow Today's Assignment Grab your notebook and write down three ways you could help someone this month. Then finish this sentence: "This week I'm offering __________ to help someone achieve __________." Remember: One person. One problem. One solution. That's how successful businesses begin. Tomorrow, we'll answer another question that confuses so many entrepreneurs: Should you coach, consult, freelance, or provide a service? We'll break down the differences so you can choose the business model that's the best fit for you. Thanks for joining me for Day 8 of Summer Business School. Class dismissed! 🎓

    7 min

  7. 6d ago ·  Video

    How to Get Your First Paying Client (Day 7: Summer Business School)

    Your first paying client probably isn't going to come from Instagram. Or your website. Or your logo. It's going to come from a conversation. In Day 7 of Summer Business School, you'll learn why so many entrepreneurs wait far too long to start selling—and the simple action plan that helps you land your very first paying client without a big audience. Instead of chasing more followers, you'll discover how to leverage the relationships you already have, start genuine conversations, and build momentum one client at a time. In this episode, you'll learn: Why your first client usually comes through your existing network The First Client Action Plan™ How to map your network using the Three Circle Method Why conversations are more powerful than content in the beginning The simple message you can send today to start helping someone How referrals can become your greatest marketing strategy Why action creates confidence—not the other way around Homework Take out your notebook and: • Write down 20 people who already know you. • Circle the five who could benefit from your offer. • Send one message today. One conversation could become your very first paying client. This episode also celebrates the completion of Week One of Summer Business School! In just seven lessons you've built the foundation of your business by choosing your income stream, clarifying your offer, validating your idea, pricing it with confidence, and creating a plan to find your first client. Next week we'll begin building your Quick Cash Income Stream so you can start generating consistent revenue while laying the foundation for a sustainable business. 🎁 Ready for the next step? Join my free Business Builder Challenge at ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge and I'll help you build a business that creates meaningful work, flexible income, and more freedom. If you're enjoying Summer Business School, be sure to follow the podcast, leave a review, and share this episode with someone who is ready to stop waiting and start building.

    10 min

  8. Jul 6 ·  Video

    How to Price Your Offer with Confidence (Day 6: Summer Business School)

    How much should you charge for your first offer? It's one of the biggest questions every entrepreneur asks—and one of the biggest reasons so many people stay stuck. In Day 6 of Summer Business School, you'll learn why pricing has very little to do with hours worked and everything to do with the transformation you help create. If you've ever worried about charging too much, underpriced yourself, or wondered what your offer is actually worth, this lesson will help you price with greater confidence. In today's class you'll learn: ✨ The biggest pricing mistake new entrepreneurs make ✨ Why charging by the hour limits your business growth ✨ The Value Formula™ for pricing your offer with confidence ✨ How to shift from selling your time to selling transformation ✨ Typical starting prices for coaching, group programs, memberships, and digital products ✨ Why your pricing should grow as your confidence and experience grow Today's Homework Open your notebook and answer these questions: • What transformation does your offer create? • How much time could it save someone? • What confidence, support, or accountability are you providing? • Choose a starting price for your offer—and remember, you can always adjust as you grow. Tomorrow, we'll cover one of the most exciting milestones in business: how to get your first paying client. 🎓 Ready to build your business with me? Join my FREE 4-Day Business Builder Challenge, where I'll help you choose your business idea, create your first offer, and build three income streams that work together to create a more stable, flexible business. You'll also receive: The Business Builder Workbook My step-by-step Business Builder Guide Live coaching with me A supportive community of women building their businesses together Join us free at: ClassyCareerGirl.com/challenge

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The Classy Career Girl Podcast Meaningful Work • Income From Home Hosted by Anna Runyan, entrepreneur, homeschool mom of three, and founder of Classy Career Girl, this podcast helps women build meaningful work and flexible income around what matters most. After leaving her corporate consulting career, Anna rebuilt work around motherhood and created a flexible online business while raising her family. Now she shares honest conversations, simple business strategies, and practical encouragement for women who want more freedom, flexibility, and purpose in their lives and work. Inside the podcast, you'll learn how to: • Build a business in small pockets of time • Make your first $1K from home • Grow with simple marketing systems • Transition from employee to entrepreneur • Create meaningful work without burnout • Build a business around your real life and priorities Whether you are starting over, rebuilding after burnout, dreaming of more flexibility, or trying to figure out what's next in this season of motherhood, this podcast will help you take the next step. New episodes weekly.

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  • Creator
    Classy Career Girl International, LLC
  • Years Active
    2012 - 2026
  • Episodes
    624
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    © Classy Career Girl International, LLC
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