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

    10시간 전

    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

    34분
  2. 585 - 9 Retreats and 5 Years Later… Here’s What I Really Learned About Building a Business That Feels Good

    2일 전

    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

    20분
  3. 584 - The 4 Fundamentals of Lasting Change: Start today and change your life with Molly Claire

    11월 5일

    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

    32분
  4. 583 - How We Doubled Our Podcast Downloads in 30 Days (and the Systems That Made It Sustainable)

    11월 3일

    583 - How We Doubled Our Podcast Downloads in 30 Days (and the Systems That Made It Sustainable)

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing the real strategies behind how we doubled our yearly podcast downloads in just 30 days—without going viral or spending a cent on ads. It’s all about sustainable systems, smarter repurposing, and a few key SEO tweaks that changed everything.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:51 – Why this growth came from systems, not trends, and the power of sustainable visibility05:00 – How refocusing on one platform (the podcast) created more consistency and connection06:26 – The small SEO updates that boosted our show ranking on Apple, Spotify, and Google07:56 – How rethinking interviews and conversations increased engagement and authenticity09:56 – The repurposing and SEO system that now lets ChatGPT recommend our content11:46 – How we use custom GPTs to automate content creation and save hours each week13:52 – The “podcast newsletter” strategy that builds deeper listener relationships15:19 – Why curated playlists drive repeat listens and long-term growth16:12 – How simplifying the process led to exponential results—and more fun doing it17:09 – The real secret behind growth: improving the experience, not the effort  🔗 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

    19분
  5. 582 - Turn Your Podcast into a Revenue Engine: Funnels, Systems, and Strategy - A Brainstorming Session with Kylee Chandler

    10월 29일

    582 - Turn Your Podcast into a Revenue Engine: Funnels, Systems, and Strategy - A Brainstorming Session with Kylee Chandler

    What does it look like to make your podcast the cornerstone of your business instead of an afterthought? Today, I’m sitting down with Kylee Chandler—podcast strategist, growth expert, and creator of the Podcast Growth Toolkit. Kylee has spent nearly a decade helping shows like Online Marketing Made Easy with Amy Porterfield and Don’t Keep Your Day Job with Kathy Heller grow to millions of downloads. She knows what it takes to build a show that doesn’t just get listens—it builds a business.   We talk about what it really means to build a life-first business around your podcast, why the “saturated podcast market” is a total myth, and how to turn your episodes into lead-generating, revenue-driving systems. Kylee shares the method she uses to create podcast-first funnels, how she’s built her own show from the ground up, and what trends to watch for in 2026. Whether you’re launching your first show or ready to grow strategically, this conversation will help you rethink what’s possible when you lead with connection, consistency, and purpose.   Today you’ll hear: 02:05 – How Kylee and I define a “life-first business” and what it looks like in practice04:40 – The boundaries and structure that helped Kylee build her business from day one07:15 – Why the podcasting space isn’t too crowded—and what the numbers really say09:20 – When a podcast becomes more than just content: the connection that drives growth12:10 – How networking through your show can create unexpected relationships and opportunities15:00 – What it actually looks like to build a business without relying on social media18:25 – The system I use to turn one podcast episode into 17+ pieces of content every week19:58 – Inside Kylee’s Podcast-First Funnel and how to repurpose your top-performing episodes23:40 – 2026 podcast trends: bundles, newsletters, SEO, and authenticity over automation27:20 – How “hand-raise” emails are creating real engagement and personal connection30:05 – Why monetizing your own offers is the new wave of podcast growth32:00 – The one mistake new podcasters make and how to avoid it33:15 – Why batching content creates better flow and more profitable episodes35:00 – The business tools we both swear by for organization and growth36:50 – How motherhood shapes our approach to entrepreneurship and freedom  CONNECT WITH KYLEE: Website: Www.podcastmarketinghub.com Instagram: @kyleejchandler FREE Resources: Podcast Project Management Training: podcastmarketinghub.com/holly Podcast Growth Toolkit: http://www.podcastmarketinghub.com/toolkit    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive  🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes   💬 Loved this episode?  Comment below with your biggest takeaway, share it with a business friend, and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

    45분
  6. 581 - The Secret to Hitting Your 2026 Goals (That Has Nothing to Do With Strategy)

    10월 27일

    581 - The Secret to Hitting Your 2026 Goals (That Has Nothing to Do With Strategy)

    In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing the real secret to hitting your 2026 goals—and it’s not another funnel or a new content plan. It’s about surrounding yourself with the right people, finding true accountability, and finally building with the support you deserve.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:49 – Why the biggest difference in your results isn’t strategy—it’s who’s walking beside you 04:35 – How community, not more information, builds real momentum and follow-through 06:21 – The investments that made the biggest impact (and why they were all in people) 08:38 – Why you can’t grow sustainably by doing it all alone—and how to fix it 09:49 – The “aha” moment that changed everything for one client at retreat 10:43 – The power of pairing strategy with accountability for long-term success 11:47 – Three ways to shift from planning harder to building smarter in 2026 13:26 – How to audit your support system and prioritize what truly moves the needle 14:52 – The role of the right people, not just platforms, in creating sustainable success   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:  🌟 Join the Collective Co-Op Open House → www.hollymariehaynes.com/openhouse  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes   💬 Loved this episode?  Comment below with your biggest takeaway, share it with a business friend, and don’t forget to subscribe!

    19분
  7. 580 - Steady + Connected: What Middle School Parenting Teaches Us About Business and Belonging with Bridget KerMorris (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)

    10월 22일

    580 - Steady + Connected: What Middle School Parenting Teaches Us About Business and Belonging with Bridget KerMorris (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)

    What does it look like to stay grounded as both a parent and a business owner? Today, I sit down with Bridget KerMorris—mom of seven, therapist, parenting coach, and creator of the Steady + Connected Parenting Method.  Bridget helps parents navigate the middle school years with calm and connection, and she shares how those same tools can transform how you run your business.  We talk about emotional regulation, navigating anxiety, setting tech boundaries, and how finding her niche led Bridget from Anti-Social School to the Today Show.  Whether you’re building a family-first business or learning to show up for yourself and your kids with more steadiness, this episode will leave you feeling grounded and inspired. Today you’ll hear: 02:28 - What “life-first business” means to Bridget—and how she stays intentional with family and work04:45 - Her go-to method for choosing where to focus energy (and why regulation comes first07:23 - Simple ways to spot anxiety in yourself or your kids—and reframe it using her “update method”10:11 - Two questions every middle-schooler is asking and how to keep communication open14:27 - How to talk to your kids about tech using family values instead of fear18:25 - The breakthrough that came from niching down inside Anti-Social School22:05 - How her Instagram blew up to 43K+ followers and led to the Today Show24:22 - Why follower growth doesn’t equal profit—and what systems she built to sustain it25:59 - Inside The Collective Co-Op: scaling with structure, support, and confidence28:16 - Bridget’s Q4 advice for parents—create lightness, joy, and connection at home29:52 - Where to find Bridget’s tools, workbook, and free guide for middle-school parentsCONNECT WITH BRIDGET: Website: www.kermorris.com Instagram: @bridget.parentcoach FREE Resources: 50 Ways I'm Staying Close to My Middle Schooler: https://kermorris.myflodesk.com/50waysguide Middle School Tech Safety Toolkit: https://bridgetparentco.samcart.com/products/middle-school-tech-safety-toolkit   🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive  🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial  🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com  📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes   💬 Loved this episode?  Comment below with your biggest takeaway, share it with a business friend, and don’t forget to screenshot and tag me so I can cheer you on!

    36분
  8. 579 - Our Revenue Is Down, But Profit Is Up — The Most Honest Episode I’ll Record All Year

    10월 20일

    579 - Our Revenue Is Down, But Profit Is Up — The Most Honest Episode I’ll Record All Year

    In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had—how our revenue went down this year, but our profit went up (on purpose). This episode is about scaling smarter, protecting your peace, and redefining success on your own terms.   In today’s episode, I share: 02:20 – Why lowering revenue can actually increase long-term profit (and why ours was intentional)05:29 – How simplifying launches and systems created more time, space, and sanity08:25 – The behind-the-scenes changes that boosted profit—from tax strategy to AI tools10:39 – The mindset shift that helped redefine success and focus on what truly matters12:55 – The real numbers behind a 55% profit margin and what healthy margins look like15:09 – How to build a supportive team (and home life) that gives you freedom back18:08 – Why streamlining and learning AI became the foundation of sustainable growth19:39 – The ultimate lesson: slowing down to speed up—and how it changed everything  🔗 LINKS MENTIONED: 🌟 Join the Collective Co-Op Open House → www.hollymariehaynes.com/openhouse 🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com 📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes   💬 Loved this episode?  Comment below with your biggest takeaway, share it with a business friend, and don’t forget to subscribe!

    25분
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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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