Episodes

Jan. 12, 2024

124: On Personal Brands, Polarization & Parks and Rec (feat. Caitlin …

Is your personal brand still important when you're scaling a business? How can your values and flair create a bedrock for company culture? And what the heck is the right balance between personal and professional content on so...

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Dec. 15, 2023

123: On Differentiation, Boldness & Radiohead (feat. Megan Gersch)

Are you drowning in "shoulds?" Bogged down in the expectations of yourself, your clients, and even your paid advisors? And, to top it all, is one-size-fits-all marketing or the newest high-priced fad failing to bring in the r...

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Dec. 8, 2023

122: On Leadership, Self-Healing & Jean-Luc Picard (feat. Jennifer Ur…

What the heck is "warrior energy" and how can it be harnessed in our personal and professional lives? How can we best balance head and heart during moments of stress and overwhelm? And how can we break ourselves of toxic …

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Nov. 22, 2023

121: On Diversity, Curiosity & Love Is Blind (feat. Dr. Raymona H. La…

Should tiny businesses be worried about the huge issues of inclusion and diversity? Why does allyship really matter - beyond just wanting to be (and be seen as) a good person? And how can we all go beyond performative acts …

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Nov. 8, 2023

120: On Vision, Authenticity & Love is Blind (feat Emma Tessler)

Is "vision" really all that important or is it a distraction? How can we act as if our goals are already happening, rather than just waiting for them to happen? And, how do we balance entertainment and educational content on …

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Sept. 21, 2023

119: On Fear, Productivity & Whitney Houston (feat. Sacred Walker)

Are self-care and productivity opposing forces? Must you choose one or the other? Absolutely not! This episode seeks to prove that self-advocacy and self-preservation are among the most efficient, effective choices you can ma...

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Aug. 17, 2023

118: Live-ish from FAN EXPO Chicago! On Inclusion, Intentions & The M…

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because your current website design is not attracting diverse customers or fostering a sense of connection, then you are not alone! Perhaps you've been relying on generic templates...

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Aug. 3, 2023

117: On Facebook Ads, Engagement, & Formula 1 Racing (feat Jenn Neal)

How can businesses build trust, foster human connection, and align with shared values in the age of AI and technology? And why on Earth does Facebook feel the need to change its advertising platform every four seconds? (Ok, w...

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July 6, 2023

116: On Nurture Sequences, Rapport & Pride and Prejudice (feat. Allea…

If your email marketing was a love story, would the couple get together in the end or would one run away, screaming in disgust? While that second scenario isn't all that likely, entrepreneurs are faced with a very real pain …

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June 30, 2023

115: PRIDE SPECIAL: Hogwarts House Strategy Smackdown & Fundraiser fo…

Have you ever wondered what Hogwarts House would churn out the very best business strategists? Or wished you could celebrate Dobby's canonical birthday with your work friends? Or desperately sought to take back the Harry Pott...

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June 22, 2023

114: On Magnetism, Genius & Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (feat. Mell…

Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your current marketing efforts? Exhausted by constantly chasing after the latest trend or tactic without seeing any real results? Or just wondering how and when to let your "freak flag"...

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June 15, 2023

113: On Self-Advocacy, Spending Habits & The Last of Us (feat. Bob Wh…

Welcome to Too Legitimate to Quit - Summer School 2023! To kick off this season of learning and laughs, we dive straight into financial wellness, shame, and the coming zombie apocalypse. What could be more fun than that!? The...

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May 19, 2023

112: How to Avoid Entrepreneurial Bullsh*t: A Candid Convo on Sleaze,…

Are you falling into the copy-and-paste culture of online business building? Are you drowning in marketing "shoulds" doled out by gurus and one-size-fits-all peddlers? Are you sick to death of collaborations that take more th...

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May 10, 2023

111: On Audio Branding, Improvisation & Dungeons & Dragons (feat. Jod…

How can you evoke emotion (ethically) and show your passion for your work? How can you stand out in a sea of similar brands? And what the heck can be learned about partnership, flexibility, and delight from the spellcasting, ...

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April 19, 2023

110: On Vulnerability, Introversion & Alfred Hitchcock (feat. Joy Buf…

How can introverts (or empaths, or people-pleasers) sell and market their businesses without coming across as pushy and aggressive? How can every small business owner keep their nature and their gifts in mind when it comes to...

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April 5, 2023

109: On Webinars, Credibility & Pleasantville (feat. Tom Poland)

Are you suffering from or through "random acts of marketing?" Online visibility is such a noisy endeavor - so many options, so many "shoulds." How do you know what's right for you and which efforts to double down on? And- …

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March 22, 2023

108: On Sales Avoidance, Scrappiness & The Walking Dead (feat. Sarah …

Sales is the art of receiving money in exchange for your goods and services. It's an energetic exchange between two people, and it can be beautiful. Here to prove that point are two highly opinionated, emotional women discuss...

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Feb. 21, 2023

107: On Growth, Grit & That '90s Show (feat. Sam Varner)

Are you truly making profit a priority? There are so many metrics to track, clients to dazzle, prospects to woo, details to manage. It's shockingly easy for our livelihoods to get lost in the shuffle. But, we can't grow what …

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Feb. 14, 2023

106: On Launches, Social Listening & Iron Man (feat. Jennifer Tambors…

Does it seem like everyone around you is always "launching?" Big launches! Flashy launches! Multi-day multi-media launches! What the heck is a launch anyhow? And do we really need to talk about ourselves this much in order to...

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Feb. 7, 2023

105: On Emails, Takeaways & Outlander (feat. Danielle Weil)

Is your email list really that important? How can we best communicate our deep awareness of the problems our prospects face without pouring salt in the wound? How can we find the perfect balance between personalized storytell...

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Jan. 18, 2023

104: On Values, Adaptability & The White Lotus (feat. Brian Patacca)

Should your stances, causes, and beliefs be part of your brand? Should we welcome unsubscribes and bitchy comments - or play it safe when it comes to "hot button" topics? And what the heck should we do when our best-laid …

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Jan. 2, 2023

103: ICYMI: On Connection, Curiosity & Murder She Wrote (feat. Nikki …

Happy World Introvert Day! As you get back into the swing of your work week, take a trip down memory lane to one of the first episodes of TLTQ - featuring marketing maven, Nikki Nash and Annie's lifelong devotion to …

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Dec. 19, 2022

102: ICYMI: On Competition, Risk & The Santa Clause (feat. Shauna Arm…

Ho ho ho - it's a TLTQ Holiday extravaganza and we're digging deep into that heartwarming concept known as professional jealousy. Wait, what? Yep! And for extra fun and cheeriness, we discuss the holiday classic where Santa d...

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Dec. 13, 2022

101: On Bro-Marketing, Manipulation & Andor (feat. Josh Elledge)

Relationship Marketing is so much easier said than mastered. How can we forge genuine connections with a whole bunch of people at once - and maintain that earned intimacy? How can we prove ourselves amid a sea of greedy sleaz...

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