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Courage & Clarity

Steph Crowder courageandclarity.com

These spirited conversations give us a peek behind the curtain and share what it really takes to earn an independent living doing something you love. Add one part grounding inspiration to one part tangible tactics and you've got this podcast: a unique way to catch insights that really work from successful female entrepreneurs. These real, honest stories will help you find the courage and clarity to go after what you love!

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Episodes

112: The Truth About 2024: A Raw & Real Recap of My Year

In this episode, Steph shares her raw and real feelings on everything that happened in 2024. She talks about personal and business milestones, including crossing the million-dollar mark in total revenue, rebranding her business, and the importance of celebrating accomplishments and recognizing challenges. Steph emphasizes the power of intention-setting and taking bold steps despite even when you're not sure how or if you'll get there and how she's bringing that energy into 2025. Apply for the So...

Dec 26, 202445 minEp. 112

111: Sell More Services Through Paid Workshops: Year on the Wall Insights

Want to turn your paid live workshops into powerful selling opportunities? In this episode, I break down key takeaways from my recent Year on the Wall workshop, showing you how to seamlessly sell your services while delivering value. Discover what works, what doesn’t, and how to leave your attendees eager to work with you. Apply for the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! --> http://stephcrowder.com/sogp Applications for the Sold Out Group Programs Mastermind are now open until July 2nd! Sign...

Dec 16, 202436 min

110: Black Friday Energy vs. Black Friday Deals

Black Friday brings a wave of pressure for service providers and coaches to participate in the frenzy. Many feel compelled to slash prices, create low-ticket offers, or rush to piece together a quick sale. But is this really the best move for your business? In this episode, I break down the reality of Black Friday deals for coaches and service providers and why they often lead to more frustration than results. I’ll explain the pitfalls of discounting premium offers or creating impulse-buy produc...

Nov 21, 202433 min

109: Why your 2025 Vision Starts NOW: Making the Most of Year on the Wall

If you've been a listener for a while, you know what time it is! Steph's highly anticipated Year on the Wall training is here and it's happening Friday, December 6th at 11am ET. Whether you're a first-timer or a Year on the Wall vet, this episode breaks down how Steph's training can set you up for success and a balanced year ahead, even if it feels counterintuitive to think about during the cozy holiday season. You'll know exactly what you need to work on each day and learn the skill of flexibil...

Nov 11, 202440 minEp. 109

108: Overcome All-or-Nothing Thinking and Still Make Progress Toward Your Big Vision

If you've ever felt stuck because things weren't just right , this episode is for you! In this heart-to-heart episode, Steph talks about the all too familiar trap of all-or-nothing thinking, especially for high achievers and perfectionists. She opens up about her own battles with this mindset and how it has impacted her personal and business life, including game-changing strategies to help you let go of the need for perfection and start making real progress. From reframing success in phases to e...

Nov 05, 202450 minEp. 108

107: Stay Mentally Strong & Focused During Distractions Like Elections & World Events

In this episode, Steph addresses the importance of maintaining mental clarity and strength during high-stress periods, such as the upcoming election. Steph shares strategies for setting boundaries, focusing on the controllable aspects of life, and managing your mental energy wisely. It's critical for entrepreneurs to stay grounded and focused on their long-term goals, despite external distractions. Listen in to learn how to stay mentally strong no matter what comes your way. Apply for the Sold O...

Oct 28, 202442 minEp. 107

106: Launch Debrief: Risk, Reward & Reflecting on Record-Breaking Revenue

This week on the podcast, Steph is sharing a behind the scenes debrief of her recent Sold Out Group Programs mastermind launch. Using the debriefing tool she gives clients in the mastermind, she goes through the good, the bad, and the ugly that led to selling out with record revenue. Listen in to learn why you should always take some time to debrief after a launch, no matter how it goes. Apply for the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! --> http://stephcrowder.com/sogp Applications for the So...

Oct 22, 202456 minEp. 106

105: Your Anti-Burnout Plan: The 24 Hour Restful Staycation

If you find yourself scrolling on your phone or doing other activities that feel fun on the surface but don't actually recharge your batteries, consider this episode your signal to do something that's truly restful. In this episode, Steph shares her tips to have a restful, recharging 24-hour solo staycation that helps her combat burnout and come back feeling ready to roll up her sleeves and get to work. From booking a cozy hotel, enjoying solo activities, and indulging in self-care, she shows th...

Oct 16, 202432 minEp. 105

104: The Reason Clients Aren't Buying in 2025 (& Exactly How to Overcome It)

In this episode, Steph talks about what's working when it comes to launching a high-level mastermind in 2024 and looking ahead to selling into 2025. She dives in to the current climate of online business coaching and entrepreneurship, the way objections have changed with consumer behavior, and ways to adapt to better understand your people, what they need from you, and ultimately create more of the results that you want. Apply for the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! --> http://stephcrowde...

Oct 08, 202435 minEp. 104

103: From Spaghetti Throwing to Step by Step Progress with Dating Coach Renée Suzanne

In this episode, Steph chats with client Renée Suzanne about her journey in the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind. They get into Renée's experience as a dating coach for women over 40, recounting her dating history and how hiring a coach changed her life, leading her to find love and launch a successful coaching business. After a few hail Mary attempts at investing in the right support for her business, Renée came to Sold Out Group Programs ready to roll up her sleeves and dive head first into ...

Sep 30, 202425 minEp. 103

102: Practical Tips to Guarantee Your Success in a Mastermind with Mara Eller

This episode is a special treat -- Steph's client Mara Eller is on the podcast to share with you not only her experience inside the mastermind, but also a bit of a masterclass in how to be successful in any coaching experience. Sold Out Group Programs, Steph's 12 month mastermind is officially open for enrollment right now! Head to stephcrowder.com/mastermind to read all the details and submit an application. Enrollment is open right now, but only through Wednesday, October 2nd, which is the onl...

Sep 27, 202459 minEp. 102

101: Fill Your Group Program in 5 Weeks - A 3-Part Roadmap to Consistently Sell Out Your Offer, Year-Round, Anytime

Want to learn the ONLY process you need to fill up your group programs (or signature offer) any time you want, year-round? In this this action-packed replay of Steph's most recent training, she teaches you to make your sales strategy feel like you're inviting your clients to an amazing party -- and they'll be delighted to join you. This training also opens the doors to Sold Out Group Programs! This is Steph's 12 month mastermind that helps you scale your business sustainably with sold out offers...

Sep 25, 20241 hr 58 minEp. 101

100: From The Messy Middle to Sold Out Group Programs: A 100th Episode Celebration

Welcome to episode 100 of the Courage & Clarity Podcast (again)! In this milestone 100th episode, Steph announces the opening of enrollment for her year-long mastermind program, Sold Out Group Programs and reflects on the evolution of the mastermind from its early days as The Messy Middle, sharing her journey and the big changes made to better serve clients. This is the second time Courage & Clarity has reached 100 episodes, the first before Steph closed her business and took a job for a...

Sep 25, 202440 minEp. 100

099 Successful Launch Strategies: Learn from Mara Glatzel’s Summer Camp

In this episode, Steph chats with client Mara Glatzel about her journey in the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind. They get into Mara’s experience creating her new offer Summer Camp and using the Buzz Blitz process to experiment with a new way of selling, trusting her sales experience, and implementing a repeatable process to help her stop reinventing the wheel every time she launches. By experimenting with her process, Mara sold 60% of her Summer Camp program out to her VIP list before its offi...

Sep 23, 202428 minEp. 99

098 From Burnout to Business Clarity with Christal Allen-Harrahill

In this episode, Steph interviews her Sold Out Group Programs client Christal Allen-Harrahill, a life and marriage coach who helps couples improve communication and get closer after arguments. Listen in as Christal shares about her experience in the mastermind, and about overcoming fear, redefining her messaging to be more impactful, and finally cracking the code to generating consistent clients. Connect with Christal: on Instagram @marriagecoachchristal on a strategy call at christalallen.com/c...

Sep 19, 202433 minEp. 98

097 How Michael Kilkelly 4x'd His Group Program Enrollment

In this episode, Steph interviews her Sold Out Group Programs client Michael Kilkelly, an architect and software developer who teaches courses on Revit Add-ins for architects and engineers. Michael shares his journey from working long hours at an architecture firm to transitioning into programming and teaching, driven by the desire to spend more time with his family. He discusses his successful launch of Revit Add-In Academy and how joining Steph’s mastermind helped him gain structure and improv...

Sep 17, 202429 minEp. 97

096: How Group Programs Work with Digital Products with Dr. Destini Copp

In this episode, Steph chats with Dr. Destini Copp, a digital product business and a certified business growth coach for digital product entrepreneurs, about her experience in the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! Destini is a seasoned pro when it comes to entrepreneurship and marketing in her work as a professor, and with her successful digital product business. She came to Sold Out Group Programs to learn the skill of selling high ticket 1:1 and group coaching offers. Connect with Destini: O...

Sep 12, 202427 minEp. 96

095: Building Up Revenue & Confidence While Finding Your True Voice with Ali Miller

In this episode Steph interviews her client Ali Miller! They dive into Ali's transformation while in the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind (formerly the Messy Middle). Ali shares her experiences of launching her podcast, 'Love Each Other Better,' overcoming her initial fears, and achieving impressive results including exceeding her MVI! Listen in to get an insight into Ali's work as a certified Couples Communication Clini-Coach® and Licensed Marriage & Family Therapist as well as highlighti...

Sep 09, 202430 minEp. 95

094 #8: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the last episode in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step...

Sep 03, 202416 minEp. 94

093 #7: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the seventh in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-s...

Sep 03, 202417 minEp. 93

092 #6: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the sixth in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-ste...

Sep 03, 202414 minEp. 92

091 #5: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the fifth in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-ste...

Sep 03, 202414 minEp. 91

090 #4: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the fourth in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-st...

Sep 03, 202415 minEp. 90

089 #3: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the third in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-ste...

Sep 03, 202413 minEp. 89

088 #2: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the second in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-st...

Sep 03, 202416 minEp. 88

087 #1: 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up

Welcome to the first in an eight part series called 8 Reasons Your Group Program Isn't Filling Up! We're dropping this series all at once so you can binge-listen in one sitting or listen to one episode at a time. When you put the eight reasons together, you'll have a pretty complete picture as to why you're not getting the number of clients that you want to get into your group programs, or your offers in general. Steph is hosting a free workshop on September 25th where I'm sharing my step-by-ste...

Sep 03, 202418 minEp. 87

086: Optional Misery

This week, Steph is taking you on another walk and talk discussing the range of emotions that come up while being highly visible during a launch and how the natural, normal negative emotions don't have to become a spiral of shame or misery if you choose to just allow the negative emotion to be a part of the process. Listen in as Steph talks through what it could look like to choose differently, especially as you get more visible during a launch. Apply for the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! ...

Aug 27, 202432 minEp. 86

085: Hearing "No" in Sales? Listen Before You Walk Away

This week, Steph talks about a specific sales situation that has come up in her mastermind that actually happens over and over again for anyone that's trying to fill a group program. Learn how walking away from a "no" right away can actually be a disservice to your clients that want to say yes, but feel like they should say no -- and how to make sure your leads are confident in their yes or no. Apply for the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! --> http://stephcrowder.com/sogp Applications for...

Aug 19, 202437 minEp. 85

084: Should You Be Running Facebook Ads Right Now? with Claire Pells

This week, Steph talks with her biz bestie Claire Pells about her expertise around Facebook ads, and about Claire's program called Absolute FB Ads. Steph is a client of the program and in this episode, Claire coaches Steph through some of her mindset around Facebook ads and common questions that come up in the mastermind. Be sure to listen in for details about Absolute FB Ads (including a really great bonus) and head to stephcrowder.com/claire to check it out! Apply for the Sold Out Group Progra...

Aug 13, 202450 minEp. 84

083: Create Viral, Scroll-Stopping Content with the S.H.A.R.E. Method

This week, Steph talks through her S.H.A.R.E. method to help you create extremely valuable content that makes people stop, engage, and take action with you while deepening your thought leadership. Apply for the Sold Out Group Programs mastermind! --> http://stephcrowder.com/sogp Applications for the Sold Out Group Programs Mastermind are now open until July 2nd! Sign up at https://stephcrowder.com/mastermind...

Aug 06, 202457 minEp. 83
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