Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts

Hayleigh Hayhurst
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Employee To Boss: Entrepreneurship, Side Hustles, and Business Growth Tips from Experts Podcast

Welcome to the Employee To Boss podcast! If you want to succeed with “Espresso Growth” in business this podcast is for you. Employee To Boss is for everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit… For those wanting to start their business, for those wanting to go all-in on their side hustle, for those wanting to start a side hustle… and for those who are business curious! Join podcast producer and visibility coach Hayleigh Hayhurst as she guides you through all things business. She is joined by guests from all different industries, at all different points of business to share their experiences, tips, and advice. Hey, if you only do exactly what your industry competitors do, how will you stand out? To have a successful business, you need to know a thing or two about different industries. The reason behind this? It is called info-sponging aka learning and absorbing new information about different industries. Starting a business can be very lonely, and confusing! Each episode will end with three actionable tips (a fun challenge?!) for you to follow to get started with your business today! Presented by Espresso Podcast Production, a full-service podcast production company specializing in editing, marketing, and strategy. Grab your coffee and join us!

  1. 5 DAYS AGO

    121. Healing the Entrepreneurial Spirit with Julie Vertzayias

    As humans, we experience a lot of emotions and as entrepreneurs, we often need to face these and overcome them to grow.  In this episode, I am speaking with Julie Vertzayias a holistic practitioner focusing on finding fulfilment in self & life through inner child healing, shadow work, human design, reiki energy healing and tarot readings. She loves diving deep into the depths of what holds us back in life by going into the past to fully let it go and heal in order to allow the new desires to come into the present. Her focus with Human Design and spiritual practices allow her to ask the right questions with her clients to overcome obstacles/roadblocks and begin shifting their perspective on life. We discuss how the journey from employee to boss requires a shift in mindset, and Julie shares her own transformative path. She also shares marketing tips on how she grows her business and invites people to work with her! Action Steps: Start a Meditative Practice Identify patterns in your life that are good or bad.  Spend one day with no plans and see where the universe takes you Resources Mentioned: Human Design Tarot Readings Reiki Energy Healing Meditation Connect with Julie: Website: juliesunknown.com Instagram @JuliesUnknown Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

    42 min

  2. AUG 28

    120. Mastering Multiple Business Ventures: Coffee Shops, Coaching, TikTok Fame, and Print on Demand with Multi-Passionate Entrepreneur Ellie Hugdahl

    In this episode of the Employee to Boss podcast, I sit down with Ellie Hugdahl, Owner of Unity Coffee Company and Online coach for business owners wanting to improve their marketing, mindset & money. Ellie is a multi-passionate entrepreneur who owns two thriving coffee stands in the Pacific Northwest and has built a strong presence on TikTok, where she shares invaluable business coaching tips for entrepreneurs.  In this episode: Ellie's Journey: Ellie shares her entrepreneurial journey, starting with her early passion for business, her experience working at a coffee stand at 15, and how she ended up buying that same stand years later. The Power of Systems: how she’s been able to step away from the day-to-day operations of her coffee stands by setting up strong systems and a reliable team. The importance of learning through experience, surrounding yourself with the right people, and being willing to take action even when you don’t have all the answers. TikTok Success: how she built a large following on TikTok by consistently posting valuable content for new entrepreneurs, and how her dedication to providing actionable advice has paid off. Balancing Multiple Passions: How she manages to juggle multiple business ventures by setting specific goals and staying focused on one project at a time until it’s self-sustaining. Action Steps: Set Specific Goals - Set 3 goals for the next quarter!  Get in the Right Rooms and surround yourself with the right people. Take Action: Stop learning and start doing.  Resources Mentioned: The Ed Mylett Show: https://www.edmylett.com/podcast Shopify: https://www.shopify.com Listen to my episode on Staying Inspired and Productive When No One Is Watching: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/employee-to-boss-entrepreneurship-side-hustles-and/id1598027167?i=1000658818129 Connect with Ellie: Instagram: Instagram.com/Ellie.hugdahl TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@ellie.hugdahl?_t=8mJsAFRx6ZK&_r=1 Unity Coffee: https://www.instagram.com/unitycoffee/ Important Links: https://stan.store/EllieHugdahl Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ Join the Conversation: What did you think of this episode? Share your thoughts and key takeaways with me on social media using the hashtag #EmployeeToBoss. If you enjoyed this episode, please leave a review and share it with your network.

    35 min

  3. AUG 21

    119. Streamlining Your Business: Systems and Automations for Beginners with Tara Leson

    Business does not need to be hard, and systems can make it even easier!  Tara Leson is a systems and automations expert helps entrepreneurs set up their back end systems so they can get time back and focus on why they started their business! She is passionate about helping entrepreneurs live in their LIFE, not in their business and still make daily sales!  Tara opens up about her experience with ADD and how using Asana in the early stages of her business helped her stay organized and focused. She provides invaluable tips on starting with email lists, managing tasks with tools like Asana, and conducting system audits that can save both time and money. In this episode: How to leverage business systems and automations to grow your business. Practical tips for managing tasks and staying organized, even with ADD. Strategies for conducting system audits to improve efficiency. The best tools to keep your business systems simple and effective. Action Steps: Get started with an email list  Use a system to organize a task in your business, such as Asana  Do an audit of your systems if you have any! If you don't have any, do research on which ones you could use. Resources Mentioned: Asana ConvertKit: https://convertkit.com?lmref=gBnOLg ThriveCart: https://thrivecart.com/private-pilotprogram/?affiliate=taraleson Shine Pages: https://shinepages.com/tara-leson Dubsado Connect with Tara: IG: https://www.instagram.com/iamtaraleson/ Website: https://www.taraleson.com TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@tara.leson?_t=8jfMcqslyLN&_r=1 BTS of Online Business without the BS: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/bts-of-online-business-without-the-bs/id1739517936 Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

    41 min

  4. AUG 6

    118. Living Your Best Life While Growing Your Heart Centered Business with Natalie De Vincenzi

    Business does not need to all look and feel the same. Business can be whatever you want it to be! Natalie De Vincenzi, a business mentor, founder of You Are Enough Co and digital nomad, joins the podcast today to talk all about business and how it should align with the life you want to live.  She provides invaluable advice on shifting from an employee mindset to an entrepreneurial mindset, the importance of identity work, and highlights the necessity of balancing life and business.  Her Business Mentorship: for kind-hearted, ambitious, female entrepreneurs who crave confidence, making an impact, and authentically growing their business. As a mentor, I focus on the business + the human behind the business through my signature combination of mindset, heartset, and business strategy. You Are Enough Co: an apparel company focused on mental health awareness. They are dedicated to uplifting others and reminding each other we are enough. 100% of proceeds go to mental health awareness & research. Action Steps: Get clear on the legacy that you want to leave Adopt a “why not” mentality  Think about your identity and if you are acting now as who you want to be Connect with Natalie: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/coaching.by.natalie You Are Enough Co.: https://youareenoughco.com The Business with Heart Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-business-with-heart-podcast/id1719395508 Natalie’s recommended reading list: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1aMCv7Ny5APRIeHnVitiHnFyXXbtU10ehaABtOhOO2zI/edit?usp=sharing Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

    54 min

  5. JUL 23

    117. Three Steps to Double Your Sales in 90 Days with Simon Severino

    Sales is something that every entrepreneur can hone their skills on. This episode will help you with that! In this episode, I chat with Simon Severino, TEDx Speaker, Podcast Host Ranking Top 2.5%, Forbes contributor, Triathlete. Simon Severino has created +2B in additional sales for his clients over the last 21 years. Simon Severino is the author of "Strategy Sprints" and CEO of Strategy Sprints. As an advisor who became CEO, he had to learn the importance of working ON the business more than IN it. Simon shares insightful sales strategies, including the importance of conversation starters, engaging the client, and evolving talks into commitments. He discusses the biggest mistakes in sales. Action Steps: Do the daily flow. Step 1: how did you allocate your time today? Step 2: what is the one thing you will delegate tomorrow? Step 3: what would you do tomorrow if you live more freely or intentionally? Connect with Simon: Website: https://www.strategysprints.com LinkedIn: https://www.instagram.com/brighteyescreative/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqe61wN1WKIqWLEzuB9CPOA Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

    50 min

  6. JUL 16

    116. Content Strategies for Creative Entrepreneurs and Freelancers with Alexa Phillips

    How Alexa Philips Transitioned from Corporate to Freelancing Success! Alexa Phillips is a content strategist, brand marketing consultant, and multi-passionate creative. With almost a decade of marketing and writing experience, Alexa has worked with Fortune 500 brands, startups, and creative entrepreneurs to grow their brands through content marketing. She is the founder and Chief Brand Architect at Bright Eyes Creative, a creative studio that helps businesses create content-driven brand experiences. She is also the author of Creatives Anonymous, a weekly newsletter about navigating creativity in the 21st century. We discuss Alexa's experiences in transitioning from an employee to an entrepreneur, the impact of corporate pressure on mental health, and the importance of leveraging personal connections.  She also shares actionable marketing strategies with  long-form content, and how to do a self audit on your brand.  Alexa is also the queen of hot takes, and shares her best content hot takes with us, including one about AI that has kept me thinking since this episode! Action Steps: Start noticing what you like on social media, and why it stands out to you.  Do a brand audit of yourself to see if you are happy with the direction your business is going. Don’t be afraid to writing content - just put pen to paper Connect with Alexa: Website: https://www.brighteyescreative.co Musing to Monetized: https://www.brighteyescreative.co/musing-to-monetized Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brighteyescreative/ Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

    49 min

  7. JUN 25

    115. Sustainable Entrepreneurship: Crafting a Balanced Business with Jessica Lackey

    Entrepreneurship does not happen overnight. Often times, I takes years of strategic planning. For Jessica Lackey, this was a 6 year process! Jessica Lackey is a strategy and operations advisor who blends business strategy, practical application, and a human-centric approach to create sustainable businesses. With a background in corporate leadership, McKinsey & Company consulting, and a Harvard Business degree, Jessica knows a thing or two about hustle culture and what it feels like to judge success by the bottom line…at all costs. Jessica shares her six-year journey to starting her own business, and the importance of planning, building relationships, and having a human-centric approach. We discuss the stages of business growth, the pitfalls of hustle culture, the value of market research, and actionable steps for entrepreneurs. Jessica also highlights the significance of taking intentional actions and offers advice on creating sustainable business practices. Action Steps: Assess the bottlenecks in your business Focus on long form content, whether this is a podcast or blog post.  Set up a system to track your metrics in your business - from social media to connection calls!  Connect with Jessica: Website: https://www.jessicalackey.com Stages of Business Assessment: https://www.jessicalackey.com/welcome Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

    39 min

  8. JUN 20

    114. What You Actually Need to Know About SEO, Keyword Research, & Using AI for Blog Writing with Tianna Mamalick

    If you find SEO to be stressful and confusing, this episode is for you!  I am joined by Tianna Mamalick an SEO content strategist with over 10 years of marketing experience. Her company SMB Marketing School offers done for you SEO services and focuses on teaching entrepreneurs how to do and scale their SEO.  In this episode, we cover what you actually need to know about SEO, the importance of a blog, how to track if what you are doing is working and how AI tools, like Chat GPT, can help you with your processes. Resources: UberSuggest for keyword research  Action Steps: Create a website or landing page  Create a keyword list  Just start writing with SEO! It does not need to be perfect.  Connect with Tianna: Website: https://smbmarketingschool.com/ Free Keyword Course & Master SEO for Entrepreneurs Course: https://smbmarketingschool.com/courses Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/smbmarketingschool/ Connect with me, Hayleigh Hayhurst: Website: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@EspressoPodcastProduction Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/espressopodcastproduction/ TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@espressopodproduction Music: John Kiernan. www.johnkiernanmusic.com Produced by Espresso Podcast Production: https://www.espressopodcastproduction.com/

    37 min
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Welcome to the Employee To Boss podcast! If you want to succeed with “Espresso Growth” in business this podcast is for you. Employee To Boss is for everyone with an entrepreneurial spirit… For those wanting to start their business, for those wanting to go all-in on their side hustle, for those wanting to start a side hustle… and for those who are business curious! Join podcast producer and visibility coach Hayleigh Hayhurst as she guides you through all things business. She is joined by guests from all different industries, at all different points of business to share their experiences, tips, and advice. Hey, if you only do exactly what your industry competitors do, how will you stand out? To have a successful business, you need to know a thing or two about different industries. The reason behind this? It is called info-sponging aka learning and absorbing new information about different industries. Starting a business can be very lonely, and confusing! Each episode will end with three actionable tips (a fun challenge?!) for you to follow to get started with your business today! Presented by Espresso Podcast Production, a full-service podcast production company specializing in editing, marketing, and strategy. Grab your coffee and join us!

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