Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast

Hosted by Holly Haynes
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You didn’t leave corporate just to build another 24/7 job. Hosted by Holly Haynes—business strategist, former Fortune 500 executive, and creator of Crush the Rush™—this top-rated podcast helps female entrepreneurs and small business owners design life-first business strategies that create freedom, profit, and sustainability without the burnout. Each week, Holly shares practical business planning tools, behind-the-scenes lessons, and honest conversations about what it really takes to scale sustainably in a fast-changing online world. From simplifying your systems and using AI intentionally to building a supportive team and protecting your time, every episode helps you work less, think bigger, and grow smarter. Because success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, on your terms. Tune in every Monday for your strategic pep talk, and start building a business that works with your life, not against it.

  1. 591 - Behind the Curtain: The AI Squad That’s Changing the Game (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 3 of 3)

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    591 - Behind the Curtain: The AI Squad That’s Changing the Game (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 3 of 3)

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we’re using custom AI bots inside our programs to simplify office hours, streamline prep work, and help clients get faster, deeper results without overwhelming their schedules.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:30 – Why office hours often feel repetitive and how AI helps students show up more prepared04:00 – The real reason we rebuilt Antisocial School using micro-topic bots05:12 – How AI now handles the “prep work” so live calls can focus on strategy and deeper coaching07:03 – What Layla the Layout Legend does and why clients get instant momentum with her09:23 – The simple system for training each bot with curriculum, FAQs, examples, and voice10:58 – How Betty the Blogger turns transcripts into SEO-friendly posts + carousel content12:30 – Why bots must be integrated into the workflow—not offered as optional extras14:41 – How Principal Paige creates a custom roadmap that eliminates overwhelm17:21 – The ripple effect: more confidence, faster progress, and higher-level questions19:32 – Your next step: identify one repetitive question and build your first bot around it  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    35 мин.
  2. 590 - AI Hacks to Boost Your PR with Nicole Pearl

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    590 - AI Hacks to Boost Your PR with Nicole Pearl

    What if getting press didn’t require a huge budget—just the right strategy and the right story? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nicole Pearl, award-winning PR coach, journalist, and TV personality. With 25 years in media, Nicole reveals what actually makes a pitch land, how founders can stand out without overwhelm, and the right way to use AI so you sound human, not automated.  We get into the mindset behind great pitching, how small business owners can stand out even without huge budgets, and the right way to use AI so you sound polished—not robotic. If you’ve ever wondered why your pitches fall flat, how to position your personal brand, or whether AI can actually help you get visible, this conversation is full of real talk and real strategy from someone who has seen it all. Today you’ll hear: 02:55 – What “life-first business” looks like for Nicole as a mom of three and long-time media professional03:16 – Why she blends journalism + PR coaching—and the moment she realized small business owners were getting left behind03:43 – The real reason most founders struggle to get featured (and it has nothing to do with talent)04:39 – What a journalist-first approach actually means—and why your “cool story” may not be the story that lands05:10 – The phrases journalists instantly recognize as AI-generated (and why they’re such a turnoff)05:33 – How media outlets now flag and blacklist AI-written pitches06:23 – The biggest AI mistakes people make when pitching—and how to use it the right way06:59 – How Nicole built her Media Matchmaker tool and why most founders don’t know where they actually belong in the press07:54 – Using AI to find gift guides and niche placement opportunities09:13 – How Nicole integrates AI into her workflow—including finding contacts (and the limitations you need to know)10:56 – Why journalists never rely on AI for fact-checking (and neither should you)11:31 – The most common red flags in pitches—and why founders get the “why me?” part totally wrong12:42 – Why your personal brand is the key to standing out in the modern media landscape13:36 – How to use AI to identify patterns in your own story so you can pitch more effectively15:02 – The AI tools Nicole uses daily (including her own TV Pitch Writer bot)17:19 – A super simple but powerful AI prompt for researching relevant outlets19:05 – The biggest myth about being on TV—and why your goal should NOT be sales20:52 – Why TV is a visibility play, not an advertising strategy21:21 – The trend Nicole is loving in marketing right now: private podcasts  CONNECT WITH NICOLE: Website: Nicolepearl.com Instagram: @nicolepearlbeautygirl Free Resource: AI Media Matchmaker https://nicolepearl.com/op/media-matchmaker/   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    27 мин.
  3. 589 - How We Use AI Combined with Human Support to Help Clients Scale Smarter (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 2 of 3)

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    589 - How We Use AI Combined with Human Support to Help Clients Scale Smarter (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 2 of 3)

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing how we’re using AI and real human support to help clients move faster without sacrificing connection. It’s the behind-the-scenes look at our hybrid model that’s restoring time—not replacing your role.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:30 – Why AI speeds things up but never replaces being seen and supported by real humans03:41 – How I leaned into learning AI from scratch and built tools that reduce spinning and increase clarity04:47 – The process of creating our custom GPTs and why they handle 60% of the heavy lifting05:43 – How our hybrid model blends strategy, systems, and soul for deeper transformation06:31 – What themed office hours look like and how AI drafts help members get more done with less prep07:23 – Why 1:1 strategy calls still matter (and what AI can’t decide for you)08:07 – How daily Slack accountability keeps clients moving with fast, personalized feedback09:42 – The accountability systems we use to track progress without pressure11:48 – Real client examples of using AI to plan faster, repurpose better, and sell more confidently15:39 – The true magic: AI creating space for deeper community, connection, and support16:50 – My final reflection on why “tech with a human touch” is the new standard for sustainable business growth  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    18 мин.
  4. 588 - Let Go To Grow: Using Delegation As A Growth Strategy with Nata Salvatori

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    588 - Let Go To Grow: Using Delegation As A Growth Strategy with Nata Salvatori

    What if letting go isn’t just a business strategy, but the very thing that unlocks your next level of growth? In today’s episode, I’m joined by Nata Salvatori, leadership strategist, founder of Accidental CEO, and creator of the Delegation Playbook. Nata helps high-capacity entrepreneurs redesign how they lead so they can stop white-knuckling their businesses and finally build the support systems they deserve.   We talk about why most people think they’re delegating when they’re actually just task-dumping, the mindset shifts that make letting go possible, and the structure you need in place so your team can succeed without you controlling every detail. If you’ve ever said “It’s just easier if I do it myself,” this episode will completely reframe what delegation really requires from you.   If you’re ready to reclaim your time, your energy, and your role as a true CEO, this conversation will show you why delegation isn’t a luxury…it’s a leadership identity.   Today you’ll hear: 02:30 – What a “life-first business” means to Nata and how she aligns her calendar with her values04:57 – The subtle signs she hit her capacity (and why resentment was the red flag she ignored)06:10 – The grocery-store moment that revealed she could no longer do everything herself07:06 – Why even “small business owners” still need support behind the scenes08:29 – The biggest reason most entrepreneurs fail at delegating (hint: it’s NOT about tasks)09:48 – The mindset shift about money and why waiting until you can “afford help” keeps you stuck11:08 – What actually causes bad hiring experiences (and why it’s rarely the hire)12:47 – How to properly audit your tasks so you know what to automate, eliminate, or delegate13:52 – Why “just tell them what to do” never works — and how to create a real task brief15:00 – The communication rhythms Nata recommends for smooth delegation16:29 – How to give feedback without guilt — and why your team needs it18:07 – Why values make delegation easier and healthier for everyone20:53 – The message she wishes she could tell her earlier self about rest  CONNECT WITH NATA: Website: HTTP://accidentalceo.co Instagram: @accidentalceo.co Free Download: The Delegation Playbook http://accidentalceo.co/deleg-playbook-freebie Nata's Course: https://hollyhaynes--accidentalceo.thrivecart.com/delegate-course/   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    26 мин.
  5. 587 - The Mastermind Model Is Broken — Here’s How We Fixed It (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 1 of 3)

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    587 - The Mastermind Model Is Broken — Here’s How We Fixed It (Behind the Scenes Series: Part 1 of 3)

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing what I’ve learned from rebuilding the mastermind model into something more sustainable, more supportive, and far more effective — and how you can use the same framework to create programs that actually move people forward.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:30 – Why the mastermind model is broken (and what finally pushed me to evolve it)02:47 – The difference between learning vs. doing — and why proximity alone doesn’t create results03:05 – How the Collective Co-Op was built to help women scale smarter, not harder03:27 – Why I stopped launching constantly and built a longer-term, implementation-first container04:06 – The problem with idea overload — and why most people need accountability, not more content05:32 – The rhythm entrepreneurs crave: seasons of focus, rest, and sustainable growth06:16 – Why structure — not access — is what actually moves clients forward07:02 – How our members get support from a full expert team (CFO, CMO, strategist, ops, and me)07:32 – The SHIFT framework and how it creates rhythm, belonging, and real results07:57 – S: See Them — personal onboarding, human connection, and feeling known09:38 – H: Hold Space — how themed weekly office hours create predictability and safety10:22 – How support is designed for every personality type (introvert, extrovert, analytical, creative)11:05 – I: Integrate Tools — blending AI with human strategy for faster, smarter implementation12:17 – Real examples of how our AI squad does 60% of the heavy lifting12:37 – Why the remaining 40% (human support) is what creates true momentum13:03 – F: Foster Growth — how real-time feedback loops improve the program continuously13:44 – How alumni return to mentor, collaborate, and stay part of the community14:12 – T: Track Progress — the weekly scorecard that changes everything14:31 – The power of identifying one win each week to shift momentum15:12 – Why growth is about rhythm, not sprinting — and how the framework creates breathing room15:49 – How you can borrow this structure for your own programs right now16:13 – The heart behind the co-op: a place where women grow sustainably and joyfully16:42 – What’s coming in Part 2 of this behind-the-scenes series for next week  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat    🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    21 мин.
  6. 586 - Building Consistent Income Without the Scroll: Stefanie Gass’s No-Social Podcast Strategy with Stefani Gass

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    586 - Building Consistent Income Without the Scroll: Stefanie Gass’s No-Social Podcast Strategy with Stefani Gass

    What if you could build a seven-figure business that supports your faith, family, and freedom—without relying on social media? Today's guest is Stefani Gass, Christian business coach, best-selling author, and host of the Online Business for Christian Women podcast. Stefani has built a thriving, seven-figure business through podcasting as her primary growth strategy—and she’s sharing exactly how she did it. We unpack what it means to create a life-first business, how to build structure and systems that serve your values, and why podcasting might just be the most sustainable way to grow online today. Stefani opens up about her journey from corporate America to faith-based entrepreneurship, how she works only 20 hours a week, and why her success started with surrender. If you’re ready to grow with purpose—and finally stop hustling for likes—this episode will give you the clarity, courage, and strategy to do it your way. Today you’ll hear: 02:30 – What a life-first business means to Stefani (and how she keeps her priorities in order)04:59 – How she structures her 20-hour workweek with theme days and Fridays off06:52 – The makeup of her team and how she built it to support her goals10:37 – The first hire she recommends for every business owner (and why documenting is key)11:22 – How Stefani discovered podcasting through faith and divine timing13:46 – Why she walked away from social media—and what happened next15:01 – How her podcast went from zero to a seven-figure business in under two years16:56 – The truth about “too much competition” in podcasting (and why most people quit)18:36 – Her step-by-step podcast growth strategy: titles, SEO, and art that converts21:48 – How she turns listeners into clients through genuine connection and email nurture23:26 – Why downloads don’t equal revenue (and the real metric that matters)25:20 – What she wishes she’d known before recording her first episode26:26 – The power of micro-niches and keeping content simple and specific27:30 – Favorite podcasts she’s loving (and how she avoids content overwhelm)28:23 – How to join Stefani’s free Profitable Podcast Bootcamp for Crush the Rush listeners  CONNECT WITH STEFANIE: Website: stefaniegass.com Instagram: @stefaniegass Join the Profitable Podcast Bootcamp FOR FREE with code HOLLY: https://stefaniegass.thrivecart.com/eg-profitable-podcast-bootcamp/?coupon=HOLLY   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🌟 Join the Collective Co-Op Open → www.hollymariehaynes.com/openhouse 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat   🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    34 мин.
  7. 585 - 9 Retreats and 5 Years Later… Here’s What I Really Learned About Building a Business That Feels Good

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    585 - 9 Retreats and 5 Years Later… Here’s What I Really Learned About Building a Business That Feels Good

    In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing what nine retreats and five years of running the Collective Co-Op have taught me about building a business that’s strategic and joyful. From soulful strategy to simplicity and community, these lessons prove that growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of your schedule—or your sanity.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:50 – Why growth doesn’t have to come at the cost of your schedule (and how I learned this the hard way)05:00 – How pairing strategy with soul creates deeper, faster results that actually last07:20 – The power of simplicity—and the question that helps you scale without burnout09:50 – Why community changes everything and how connection fuels longevity12:20 – How to make your business fit your life (not the other way around)14:40 – Why fun is a legitimate business strategy—and the energy shift it creates16:50 – My final reflection after nine retreats and five years: what it really means to build something that lasts  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes 🗨️ Chat with Holly → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/chat   🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    20 мин.
  8. 584 - The 4 Fundamentals of Lasting Change: Start today and change your life with Molly Claire

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    584 - The 4 Fundamentals of Lasting Change: Start today and change your life with Molly Claire

    What does it take to create lasting change—personally and professionally—without burning out? In this episode, I’m joined by Molly Claire, master coach, bestselling author, and seven-figure business builder who helps women coaches create results that actually support their lives. Her philosophy? Coach more, market less.   We talk about what it means to build a life-first business, the four fundamentals of lasting change, and how to find balance between ambition, alignment, and emotional resilience. Molly shares how she’s structured her business for freedom, the mindset shifts that make success sustainable, and how to stay anchored in your values through every season.   If you’re craving more ease, intention, and purpose in your work, this conversation is packed with grounded wisdom you’ll come back to again and again.   Today you’ll hear: 05:00 – What a life-first business looks like for Molly as a mom and entrepreneur06:30 – How she structures her calendar to prioritize time off and travel07:55 – The mindset shifts that help her business thrive when she steps away09:15 – The four fundamentals of lasting change: mind mastery, emotional resilience, nervous system regulation, and aligned habits10:45 – What “mind mastery” really means (and why it’s not just about positive thinking)12:10 – How emotional resilience helps you lead from confidence, not chaos14:30 – Why nervous system regulation is the foundation for sustainable success16:55 – Creating aligned habits and realistic action plans that actually work18:55 – The “no-fail formula” for reaching your goals without burnout21:45 – How to anchor your business in your values and ideal quality of life23:55 – Behind the scenes of writing her new book while running a thriving business26:35 – The coaching tool Molly swears by to regulate emotions and gain clarity28:45 – Two powerful reflection questions to realign your purpose and priorities30:00 – The one thing she’d tell her younger self about starting a business  CONNECT WITH MOLLY: Website: https://www.mollyclaire.com/ Instagram: @mollyclairecoaching Free resource: https://www.mollyclaire.com/cultivate-lasting-change   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:  🌟 Join the Collective Co-Op Open → www.hollymariehaynes.com/openhouse 👉 Learn more about the Collective Co-Op → www.holllymariehaynes.com/coop  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes   🔗 FREE RESOURCES: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/workwithme

    32 мин.
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You didn’t leave corporate just to build another 24/7 job. Hosted by Holly Haynes—business strategist, former Fortune 500 executive, and creator of Crush the Rush™—this top-rated podcast helps female entrepreneurs and small business owners design life-first business strategies that create freedom, profit, and sustainability without the burnout. Each week, Holly shares practical business planning tools, behind-the-scenes lessons, and honest conversations about what it really takes to scale sustainably in a fast-changing online world. From simplifying your systems and using AI intentionally to building a supportive team and protecting your time, every episode helps you work less, think bigger, and grow smarter. Because success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, on your terms. Tune in every Monday for your strategic pep talk, and start building a business that works with your life, not against it.

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    Hosted by Holly Haynes
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    2020 - 2025
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    © 2025 Holly Marie Haynes, LLC
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