Blaze

Megan Smyth
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The go-to podcast for trailblazing entrepreneurs who believe in doing business (and life) DIFFERENTLY. Tired of hearing the same fluffy advice over and over again? We’re pulling back the curtain to give you an honest take on entrepreneurship. No BS, just real, practical strategies to fuel your growth — and remind you that wherever you are on your journey, you’re not in this alone. Join host Megan Smyth for weekly interviews, roundtable discussions, and solo soapbox episodes to help YOU blaze your own path and build a business that lights you up. Welcome to the new era of entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Blaze podcast!

  1. 4D AGO

    81. How to Maximize Your Profit Margin and Make Data-Driven Decisions for Your Business with Marissa Lawton

    If you're afraid of the numbers side of your business, avoiding your P&L statement, or just winging it in your marketing strategy…this episode is for you! In this conversation with Marissa Lawton, we're breaking down the four categories of metrics you need to track (including one outside of your business), how to overcome avoidance and anxiety around numbers, and why understanding your profit margins is non-negotiable.    Whether you're a numbers person or you'd rather do literally anything else, Marissa shows you how staying on top of your metrics can be simpler than you think.  Marissa Lawton is a business mentor for seasoned entrepreneurs who have outgrown hustle culture. After a decade supporting online coaches and course creators, she's become known for helping established business owners reconnect with their numbers, rebuild trust in their businesses, and make decisions from clarity instead of panic.    Click play to learn: The 4 must-track metric categories (including one most people skip over) Why waiting to be “successful” to review your numbers is actually the riskiest move you can make How to balance following your intuition with data-driven decision making The difference between operating costs and growth investments How to make smart investment decisions based on your business model (so you can stop buying stuff you don't need)   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: The MOST Important Marketing Data You Need to Hit Your Goals with Kierra Conover How to Raise Your Rates Without Losing Clients: My Unconventional & Wildly Effective Process The Simplest, Easiest Path to Your First $100k: The ONLY 3 Things You Need for a Successful Online Business How to Stop Spiraling When Sales Are Slow: The Secret to Feeling Secure Even with Inconsistent Income

    54 min

  2. JAN 13

    80. How to Ditch or Limit Social Media in 2026 (+ Make MORE Money)

    What if you could actually attract MORE clients by spending LESS time on social media?  In this episode, I’m sharing how stepping back—or stepping away entirely—from social can increase your revenue, free up your time, and give you back your peace of mind.   If social media feels more draining than effective, this episode is for you. I’m sharing my personal journey of leaving Instagram behind and how it led to my first 6-figure year. This process will help you evaluate the role social media currently plays in your business and replace it with a more sustainable strategy that works for you.   Think of this as your 3-step social media escape plan!    Click play to learn: How quitting Instagram completely transformed my revenue, focus, and mental health The hidden cost of maintaining a social media presence for your business Real-life examples of entrepreneurs thriving without Instagram, TikTok, or Threads How to identify the role social media currently plays in your business—and decide for yourself whether it’s worth it Practical alternatives + lead gen strategies to help you get OFF the hamster wheel   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Register for the FREE Live Masterclass: Your First $100k: http://megansmyth.com/masterclass   Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Lifecycle Marketing 101: Keep Your Customers Longer with Shlesha Pandey How to Effectively Sell Your Services in the Age of AI: 5 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Are Doing Differently in 2025 Stop Creating Content from Scratch: How to Turn 1 Client Project Into Months of Marketing with Shayna Lloyd Stop Relying on Instagram: Turn Your Podcast into Your #1 Lead Generator with Rachel Traxler

    32 min

  3. JAN 6

    79. 6 Things No One Tells You About Making 6 Figures

    Six figures might be a cliché milestone, but for most entrepreneurs, it’s a real turning point.    This episode breaks down what it actually takes to build a business that pays you well, supports your life, and doesn’t burn you out in the process (spoiler alert: you don’t need a massive audience or consistent content)!   I’m sharing the honest truths behind reaching your first $100k: why strategy alone isn’t enough, what actually moves the needle, and why your business will only grow to the extent that you do. We’ll talk mindset, habits, identity, self-trust, self-care, skill development, and how doing less can help you earn more.    Ready to build a business that creates overflow instead of “just enough?”    Click play to learn: Why there is no “best” strategy (and how chasing one keeps you stuck) How slowing down and working less helped me double my revenue Why $100k isn’t the dreamy finish line we’ve been sold…and what actually matters instead How everything in your business acts as a mirror (this alone could change everything for you) Why you don’t need a massive audience or consistent content to make 6 figures—and what to focus on instead   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Register for the FREE Your First $100k Masterclass: megansmyth.com/masterclass   Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: The Simplest, Easiest Path to Your First $100k: The ONLY 3 Things You Need for a Successful Online Business The 3 MOST Important Areas to Spend Your Time to Make More Money Stop Relying on Instagram: Turn Your Podcast into Your #1 Lead Generator with Rachel Traxler

    46 min

  4. 12/30/2025

    78. How to Plan Your Best Year Yet: A Simple 2-Step Process to Turn Your Vision into Reality

    What if I told you that choosing a revenue goal was only the first step in New Year’s goal setting?  In this last episode of 2025, I’m walking you through a simple two-step process to create your roadmap for the new year. You'll clarify not just *what* you want, but the best strategy for *how* to get there—the part most goal-setting content skips over.We cover everything from defining your dream lifestyle and personal income goal to reverse engineering how many clients you need, how to price your services for success, and which marketing platform to actually commit to.If you've felt lost or overwhelmed trying to turn your goals into reality, this episode is for you!   Click play to learn: Why revenue goals aren’t enough—and how stopping here sets you up for failure The 2-step method to align your big goals with a clear weekly action plan How to work backwards from your revenue goal to calculate the exact number of clients and leads you need (and at what price point) The real reason why  The power of deciding how you want to feel along the way, and why accessing those feelings now (not someday) changes everything   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Year-End Reflection: How to Finish Strong and Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026 Why I'm NOT Setting Goals for the New Year (+ What I'm Doing Instead) The Simplest, Easiest Path to Your First $100k: The ONLY 3 Things You Need for a Successful Online Business How to Realistically Double Your Revenue in 2025: Leave This One Habit Behind

    40 min

  5. 12/23/2025

    77. Year-End Reflection: How to Finish Strong and Set Yourself Up for Success in 2026

    Are you closing the year properly…or just rushing into the next one?   In this episode, I’m guiding you through a simple three-step reflection process to close out the year with intention. You’ll celebrate your wins, get honest with your numbers, and extract the lessons that make your next year easier, smarter, and more intentional—the part most goal-setting content skips over.   We cover everything from honouring what you accomplished, spotting patterns in your results, to uncovering the insights that will actually make 2026 your best year yet.   Whether you crushed your goals or came up short, this episode is for you. Reflection is the foundation for momentum, clarity, and confidence in the year ahead.   Click play to learn: How the year-end reflection process helps you avoid burnout, integrate valuable lessons, and set the tone for your year ahead  Why celebrating your wins isn’t a “nice-to-have” but an essential part of maintaining motivation + momentum Essential business metrics to review (including a few most people skip over…) 15+ Powerful reflection questions that reveal hidden growth opportunities, energy drains, and how to make more money with less effort in the new year   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Quarterly Planning: The Blueprint for Your Most Productive 90 Days Ever The Unplugged Entrepreneur: How Taking Real Time Off Leads to Bigger Results Why I'm NOT Setting Goals for the New Year (+ What I'm Doing Instead) How to Realistically Double Your Revenue in 2025: Leave This One Habit Behind

    21 min

  6. 12/16/2025

    76. How to Stop Spiraling When Sales Are Slow: The Secret to Feeling Secure Even with Inconsistent Income

    Let’s talk about fear: financial fear, money stress, uncertainty in your business.    If you find yourself spiralling every time sales slow down, this episode is for you. Maybe you’re in a client drought or maybe things are actually going well, but you still find yourself wondering: What if this doesn’t last? What if it all goes away?   I’m sharing three strategies to help you stay calm in a slow season, overcome money anxiety, and run your business from a place of confidence—no matter how much money is in your bank account.   Click play to learn: The real reason you feel stressed all the time—and why making more money is NOT going to solve the problem How to stop reacting to fear and start running your business from a place of calm confidence 3 tactical ways to create more certainty in your sales (even if you’re on the income roller coaster right now) How to turn your biggest weakness into your greatest opportunity The hidden foundation of financial security that no one talks about   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: How to Save $100k This Year (Even on Inconsistent Income) with Gina Knox The Missing Link in Manifestation: Practical Ways to Change Your Reality with Jamie Berman How to Realistically Double Your Revenue in 2025: Leave This One Habit Behind Future-Proof Your Online Business: How to Survive & Thrive in a Rapidly Changing Market

    29 min

  7. 12/09/2025

    75. The Magic Sales Call Question That Will Double Your Conversion Rates

    One simple sentence can determine whether or not someone buys from you.   If you've ever sent a proposal and had a lead ghost you, or gotten objections you didn't see coming, this episode is your answer to what went wrong.   Forget everything you think you know about selling. It's not about being the most aggressive, confident, or pushy person in the room—it's about becoming a better listener.    In this episode, we're breaking down the science behind what *really* makes people buy, and why your clients care more about feeling heard than they do about your price tag.    You'll discover the underrated sales call step that's missing from most entrepreneurs' processes, tactical listening strategies that increase conversions, and the one magic question that prevents miscommunication before it costs you clients.   Click play to learn: Why listening is the #1 skill you need to be successful in sales The surprising research on what really makes people buy (it’s not your expertise or your pricing) How to make your clients feel seen and heard throughout the buying process The crucial sales call step most entrepreneurs skip that’s costing you conversions—and how to fix it   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: How to Overcome Your Resistance to Selling—Once And For All 3 Invisible Reasons Clients Aren't Signing Your Proposals (+ How to Fix It!) How to Effectively Sell Your Services in the Age of AI: 5 Things Successful Entrepreneurs Are Doing Differently in 2025 Future-Proof Your Online Business: How to Survive & Thrive in a Rapidly Changing Market

    20 min

  8. 12/02/2025

    74. How to Validate & Sell Your First Digital Product in 90 Days (Even with a Tiny Audience) with Krystle Church

    If you've been sitting on a digital product idea for months (or years), today’s episode is for you! I’m joined by Krystle Church, who breaks down the entire process, from deciding what to create to testing your idea with real people and scaling it long-term. Whether you're considering templates, courses, memberships, or group programs, Krystle shares the framework she uses with her clients (and the real numbers behind her launches). This conversation is especially helpful if you’ve been stuck in perfectionism, overthinking, or comparison. Spoiler alert: You don't need a massive following or to create your entire course before you start selling! Krystle is a former teacher turned multi-6-figure copywriter, mentor, and founder. Unlike traditional copy mentors who focus only on charging more for projects, Krystle teaches launching and scaling profitable digital offers. Through her programs, she’s helped hundreds of women launch template shops, courses, and scalable offers while creating a life on their terms. Click play to learn: When you're ready to create a digital product + the bare minimum audience size you need to get started Why you should validate your idea by pre-selling it *before* you create it How to get scrappy with your sales strategy when you have an audience of ZERO (real tactics Krystle's clients are using right now) The step-by-step Debut Launch System—no paid ads or email list required The success mapping framework that keeps your course students moving forward without overwhelm   Enjoyed this episode? Leaving a 5-star review will only take a moment, but it means the world and helps us bring you more free content!    Book a free Clarity Call   Join the next round of Sales Liberation   Say hi on Instagram or tag @saleswithmeg   Join our email community   Full show notes and links from this episode   If you enjoyed this episode, you might also like: Grow More by Doing Less: How to Simplify Your Business with Krystle Church The Simplest, Easiest Path to Your First $100k: The ONLY 3 Things You Need for a Successful Online Business How to Create an Offer That Sells Itself (No Convincing Required) How to Market Your Business WITHOUT Social Media in 2024

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The go-to podcast for trailblazing entrepreneurs who believe in doing business (and life) DIFFERENTLY. Tired of hearing the same fluffy advice over and over again? We’re pulling back the curtain to give you an honest take on entrepreneurship. No BS, just real, practical strategies to fuel your growth — and remind you that wherever you are on your journey, you’re not in this alone. Join host Megan Smyth for weekly interviews, roundtable discussions, and solo soapbox episodes to help YOU blaze your own path and build a business that lights you up. Welcome to the new era of entrepreneurship. Welcome to the Blaze podcast!

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  • Creator
    Megan Smyth
  • Years Active
    2023 - 2026
  • Episodes
    82
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2026 Copyright 2026+ All rights reserved.
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