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This is the podcast for entrepreneurs ready to be SEEN, HEARD & PAID for their expertise, without grinding 24/7 or chasing trends.   Meet your host, former executive turned entrepreneur Heather Sager, bringing 20 years experience in sales, training, speaking and business coaching. Her tough love, practical and hilariously entertaining style will help YOU show up with greater intention, more confidnce and make a bigger impact with your message.  Tune in each week to discover why thousands of business owners have made Heather their go-to  business mentor. 

Hint of Hustle with Heather Sager Heather Sager

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This is the podcast for entrepreneurs ready to be SEEN, HEARD & PAID for their expertise, without grinding 24/7 or chasing trends.   Meet your host, former executive turned entrepreneur Heather Sager, bringing 20 years experience in sales, training, speaking and business coaching. Her tough love, practical and hilariously entertaining style will help YOU show up with greater intention, more confidnce and make a bigger impact with your message.  Tune in each week to discover why thousands of business owners have made Heather their go-to  business mentor. 

    The Truth About Extemporaneous Speaking

    The Truth About Extemporaneous Speaking

    I’m typically a plain spoken word kinda gal, but today we’re getting fancy. The word?  Extemporaneous. The meaning? Spoken or done without preparation. Said another way — speaking “off the cuff”.

    As someone who makes money teaching others how to intentionally structure a message, it would be easy to dismiss the power of this word.

    But the truth is— extemporaneous speaking is one of the most powerful skills you must develop as a business owner. And today’s episode will get you started 

    Here’s a sneak peek at some of the topics we cover:
    The power of extemporaneous speaking and why you should make this a priorityWhat happens when you just focused on getting every words right and missed to see the bigger picture→ Heather spills the beans on her own cringe-worthy experienceThe challenge most business owner face when it comes to extemporaneous speaking (aka speaking of the cuff)How understanding the overall structure of your talk (vs knowing the language sequence) can make a huge difference for you as a speakerExciting changes coming up with our training program→ we know what you need to amplify your message + get the resultsEPISODE  SHOW NOTES👇
    https://heathersager.com/episode229


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    Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/
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    If you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

    • 37 min
    My G.O.O.D Plan for 2024

    My G.O.O.D Plan for 2024

    I’m wired for goal setting. Chasing that next mountain top of ambition is in my DNA. But when the ball dropped into 2024 and everyone else was hunkering down, massive year on the wall calendars and color coded post-its in hand, I felt ZERO ambition for planning.

    But what I did feel was a desire to get quiet and reconnect with something I didn’t know I needed which led to an entirely new way (for me) of goal setting.

    So in today’s episode I’m sharing with you my G.O.O.D Plan for the year (along with a pretty epic story)  . I hope this episode gives you the space you need to gut check your goals and live out 2024 at your best.

    Tune in and hear:
    Why changing your goals isn’t a bad thingWhat to ask yourself to ensure your goals are truly YOURSHow to set your baseline for showing up at your bestWhat exactly is the G.O.O.D Plan? Plus my EPIC birth story that will leave you with laughing tears

    EPISODE SHOW NOTES👇
    https://heathersager.com/episode228


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    👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:

    Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/
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    If you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

    • 34 min
    Nail Your Stand-Out Speaking Topics - Exclusive Coaching Session

    Nail Your Stand-Out Speaking Topics - Exclusive Coaching Session

    We’ve all heard versions of the phrase “there are really no new ideas” and “there are thousands of people who do what you do”, so when it comes to speaking on platforms and stages…

    How do you talk about something that has already been heard?
    How do you find an angle that’s unique and refreshing?
    How detailed or broad should your topics be?
    Can I talk about stories?
    Does it all have to be “teachy” how to?

    So. Many. Questions.

    And if you’re anything like my clients, the truth is you have DOZENS of things you *could* talk about.

    But the question is, how do you craft topics that are both compelling, but also align with your strategic business goals (remember those?😜)

    In today's episode I’m doing something I’ve never done before and airing a REAL coaching call where I help a lucky business owner extract the genius out of their head and into 6 (yes SIX!) magnetic speaking topics that they can use for pitching podcasts and stages this year.

    I hope this episode will get you fired up to nail your topics so that when invites come your way— or you find an opportunity you want to pitch— you are prepped and ready to pounce!

    Grab the NAIL YOUR TOPIC resource mentioned  in the episode right here


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    👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:

    Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/
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    If you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

    • 1 hr 9 min
    Special Comeback: My Copywriter Interviews ME!

    Special Comeback: My Copywriter Interviews ME!

    And we’re BACK baby! Quite literally. I had a baby and had every intention of keeping this show going while I was on leave, but… life surely LIFE-ED me.

    On this special comeback episode, we flipped the script and my copywriter, Sara Vartanian (who knows my business and my offers better than anyone), took the host seat to interview ME about the biggest rollercoaster of a year in biz (and life) yet.

    From ending a partnership, rebranding the podcast (again), rebranding the biz (again), launching a new program with a new launch model… to moving my family across the state, and OH, having a baby right around the corner from turning the big 4-0… you know there’s a ton of learning tucked into all this.

    Tune in for a candid convo about all the things, like planning live events, evolving programs, listening to your community, trusting your intuition and more. Buckle up — with postpartum brain, you know Heather’s bringing all the good Sager Side Notes for this one :)

    Episode Highlights:
    Heather’s “big why'’ for helping others be seen, heard, and make an impact.The Signature Talk Accelerator (STA) Backstory,  why we started again from scratch.The power of asking for feedback The importance of knowing your strengths and adapting to suit them How hiring additional support in your team allows you to focus more on what’s really important in your business and enjoy the creative process (hint: was it worth hiring a copywriter for the ENTIRE year?!?)

    EPISODE  SHOW NOTES👇
    https://heathersager.com/episode226


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    👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:

    Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/
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    If you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

    • 1 hr 11 min
    RECAST: My 5 Best On Camera Speaking Tips

    RECAST: My 5 Best On Camera Speaking Tips

    Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also connect with your audience more effectively than ever.  Touching on tips to equip you with things to consider, questions to ask yourself, lenses to look through so that you can fill in the gaps to be more engaging, effective and entertaining when you're speaking on camera.

    Quick note: this episode originally aired two years ago, so a few things mentioned in the episode are out of date like the name of my program and my mini course, but the message is TIMELESS.

    Check out my new program >>The Signature Talk Accelerator an on-demand program to condense the time it takes to nail your message, hone your story and craft a money making talk.


    EPISODE  SHOW NOTES👇
    ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode121/
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    👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:

    Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/
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    If you’re loving this episode, please take a moment to rate & review the show. This helps me get this message to more people so they too can ditch the hustle 24/7 life.

    • 45 min
    RECAST: Is Your Message Being Ignored? Make This One Change to Stand Out and Resonate with Your Ideal Person

    RECAST: Is Your Message Being Ignored? Make This One Change to Stand Out and Resonate with Your Ideal Person

    I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work.

    But did you know that you could actually be causing your ideal client to pass right by your amazing tips and juicy insights?

    It doesn’t matter how deep your experience or good your results, if your ideal client never hears, what chance do you have for them to love it, sign up for your free guide or join your program?

    In today’s episode, I’ll share with you one of the top mistakes I help my clients correct when speaking to their ideal person. More importantly, I’ll teach you how to FIX IT so that your message will get heard and get them into action.

     EPISODE  SHOW NOTES👇
    ➡️ https://heathersager.com/episode138/
    🔗 Grab the latest FREE resources: https://heathersager.com/start
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    👋 CONNECT WITH HEATHER:

    Work with Heather: https://www.heathersager.com/
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    • 31 min

Customer Reviews

5.0 out of 5
86 Ratings

86 Ratings

JulieO’Shea ,

A Rare Find!

A fun and engaging listen. Good authentic tips to motivate you to want to go out and share your message- the right way! Heather is a rare gem who engages one from the start with her humor, honesty, energy and motivation.

MeganTravels ,

Immense value packed into a show!

Heather shares so many tangible tips in her episodes. Be sure to catch the live coaching session with Kim! I walked away with a full action plan to create my own expert topics. Every episode I feel sparked to take action in my business. So grateful for this show!

Cathy Brennan ,

Solid advice and a side of humor

Heather delivers a value packed podcast full of actionable tips for all kinds of speaking. Her authentic style and humor make it easy to absorb and a pleasure to listen to .

Keep’em coming
Cathy

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