Scale Up Strategies: The Business Podcast for Coaches, Consultants, and Speakers Laura Bashore and Mary Fain Brandt

Do you ever feel like a fraud, constantly worried that your success is undeserved? Welcome to the club of high achievers grappling with imposter syndrome! In this empowering episode, we unravel the psychological effects of feeling like an impostor, from self-doubt to the paralyzing fear of being exposed. Through heartfelt personal stories, even the most credentialed professionals reveal their own battles with inadequacy. We explore actionable strategies to confront and reframe these feelings,...

Can mastering your follow-up game after a networking event unlock doors to business success? This week on Scale Up Strategies, we tackle the crucial art of effective follow-up communications. Mary shares her secret weapon—AI-generated email templates—for crafting personalized and timely messages, while Laura emphasizes the importance of scheduling dedicated follow-up time right after an event. We'll guide you on how to avoid the common mistake of spamming new contacts and the necess...

Ever left a networking event and wondered, "What happened? Why did I attend?" You're not alone. Join us for an enlightening episode of Scale Up Strategies where Mary Fain Brandt and Laura Bashore, unpack the transformative power of strategic networking. It all starts with preparation!We'll reveal how I went from a timid networker to owning a successful networking franchise in San Diego, and how Mary navigated a city move using LinkedIn to forge meaningful in-person connections. We all ma...

Ever feel like you're stuck in the endless cycle of daily tasks, making no real progress on your bigger business goals? It's time to break free! Discover the game-changing habit of CEO Days as Mary and Laura share their strategies for setting aside dedicated time to work on your business, not just in it. They reveal how this special practice can revolutionize your approach to strategic planning, help you stay ahead of your goals, and ultimately boost your growth and profitability.Tune in to l...

Unlock the ultimate productivity hack we've all been searching for – making the leap into outsourcing with virtual assistants can revolutionize your business! The truth is it doesn't matter how big your business is - if you run a business, you need a VA. Don't worry, Laura and Mary are here to share their journeys, tackling the common anxieties that come with delegating tasks. They don't just tell, we show. It's not about handing over the reins; it's about weaving new threads into y...

Struggling to keep up with the relentless pace of your business ventures? Join Mary Fain Brandt and myself, Laura Bashore, as we crack the code to impeccable time management, vital for any entrepreneur juggling a myriad of tasks. Get ready to discover Mary's and my own experiences with the weekly grind and how we triage what's urgent from what's not, all while savoring that essential downtime. We're peeling back the curtain on 'CEO days' and divulging our game-changing strategies for farming ...