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Crush the Rush

Hosted by Holly Hayneswww.hollymariehaynes.com

Tired of the hustle and bustle of traditional business models? Discover how to build a thriving business that aligns with your lifestyle and priorities. In this podcast, I'll share actionable strategies and real-world examples of how I built a seven-figure business while working full-time and eventually retiring early.

This podcast is all about showing you how to build your dream business without giving up your weekends, priorities or selling your soul to social media.

Learn how to:

  • Create a sustainable business model that works for you
  • Optimize your workflow for maximum productivity and minimal stress
  • Leverage effective marketing strategies without sacrificing your personal life
  • Build a team to support your growth and free up your time
  • Achieve financial freedom while maintaining a healthy work-life balance


Join me as we explore the possibilities of building a business that truly empowers you. Let's break free from the traditional 9-to-5 and create a life we love.

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Episodes

084 - [PEP TALK] - 3 Mindset Shifts you need to make while Running a Business and Working Full Time

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am chatting all about the mindset shifts I made to support my business (and let's face it life) this year. We Chat About: - 3 mindset shifts to make - Embracing where you are (and your sign!) - How to fit it into your day Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- https://bit.ly/CollectiveMastermind I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes...

Jan 22, 202122 min

083 - How to destress when you are busy AF with Emma Lunsford

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - How to distress when you have a crazy busy schedule and are running a business. - How to prioritize self-care (and increase your income). - Why self-care and business actually go together. Emma Lunsford is a certified health & life coach, expert wellness writer, and cookbook author. She helps overwhelmed women business owners all over the world switch off and *actually* relax to access the incredible money-making impact hiding under stress. Emma’s...

Jan 19, 202127 min

082 - [PEP TALK] - How to Triple your Engagement with a Multi-Platform Strategy

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am chatting all about how I was able to triple my engagement by creating a multi-platform content strategy. We Chat About: - How to get started when you are short on time - What to focus on and how to plan - How to expand when you are ready Grab the Content mini-course here - https://hollymariehaynes.mykajabi.com/crush-your-content Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- h...

Jan 15, 202126 min

081 - Building your Brand with Purpose with Lorraine Schuchart

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - Why your purpose is so important for your brand. - How to make your mission shareable. - Incorporating your purpose into your everyday messaging and content. Lorraine Schuchart, APR is the founder of Prosper for Purpose, the brand strategy and public relations firm she launched in 2013. The agency works with purpose-driven organizations to create a more just and sustainable world. Lorraine also works with entrepreneurs building "category of one" brand...

Jan 12, 202132 min

080 - [PEP TALK] - How I Turned an Idea into a $37K Profit

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am chatting all about how I took this crazy idea last year called "Crush the Rush" and made it into a $37k profit. We Chat About: - How to slow down intentionally to speed up - How I created my methodology and brand (without a fancy website) - Why content, serving the community, and giving back is my focus for growth Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- https://bit.ly/C...

Jan 08, 202120 min

079 - How to Create your Course without Chaos with Brittany Dixon

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - The all-in-one system for course creation. - Thinking about the customer journey. - Creating a course that will actually make a profit. Brittany Dixon, of Process for Profit by Brittany & Co., is a Podcaster, Business Strategist, Planner, & Productivity Coach. She helps highly driven visionary entrepreneurs implement day-to-day operations management, project management, systems, processes, and strategy to free up their time to do big things in...

Jan 05, 202131 min

078 - [PEP TALK] - Finding Motivation in the New Year

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am talking about how to stay motivated and focused in the new year! As in we have 365 days to go, so let's make the most of them and not get burnt out! We Chat About: - Why you should revisit your why and purpose - How to build a community of support - Easy tricks to keep your motivation levels up Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- https://bit.ly/CollectiveMastermind ...

Jan 01, 202118 min

077 - How to Cultivate more Purpose in your Business with Brittany Ramsey

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - WHY our Purpose matters. - Her framework of how to breakdown cultivating more purpose. - Once you know your purpose, then what? - Britt’s story and how she used purpose to get to her current path. Britt Ramsey achieved her B.A. in Psychology from Ohio State University and then graduated with her M.Ed., specializing in clinical mental health counseling from DePaul University in Chicago, IL. In her clinical therapy work, she focused on treating adolesce...

Dec 29, 202029 min

076 - [PEP TALK] - 10 Tips to get your Business Organized this Year

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am sharing 10 easy tips to help you get organized with your business this year! We Chat About: - Steps you can take each month to stay organized - Some of my favorite planning tools - Why you need to have motivation every day (to help you grow, scale, and stay organized!) Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- https://bit.ly/CollectiveMastermind I hope these tips help! Ke...

Dec 25, 202018 min

075 - How to Grow Your Business Based on Referrals with Amy Lockrin

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - How to grow your business to 6+ figures based on referrals and networking. - Why referrals are important and how to build them into your business. - What are some roadblocks to watch out for when getting started. About Amy: I’m the GIF-loving, nacho-craving, strategy-slaying CEO and Head Integrator leading the team at The Operations House. AFTER 12+ YEARS CLIMBING THE CORPORATE LADDER, I threw caution to the wind and branched out on my own to help ent...

Dec 22, 202028 min

074 - [PEP TALK] - Your Answer to Strategy and Productivity in 2021

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am getting personal about my journey and business pivot over the last year, lessons learned, and how you can benefit! We Chat About: - Steps to take when you are stuck and overwhelmed - A reminder to think of this year as an opportunity - Why $99 courses can only take you so far Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- https://bit.ly/CollectiveMastermind I hope these tips h...

Dec 18, 202015 min

073 - Productivity and Cycle Syncing with Ashley McDonald

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - Your four phases & why you need to know about them. - How to use your hormones as a guide for ultimate productivity. - The 3 steps to take to optimize your health, balance your hormones, and become more efficient. Ash is a former therapist and a serial entrepreneur turned mentor & productivity coach who helps female entrepreneurs increase their profit + productivity. Her mission is to teach women with big dreams how to crush their goals withou...

Dec 15, 202030 min

072 - [PEP TALK] - Revisiting your Morning Routine

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am re-visiting a topic I am super passionate about. That morning routine! It was the first episode I did on this podcast almost 9 months ago so I thought, let's bring it back with some bonuses! We Chat About: - Remembering, your routine is yours. Everyone else's will look different. - Not letting someone else control how you start your day. - Focusing on small wins add up over time. Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join...

Dec 11, 202016 min

071 - How to Sell Without Feeling Salesy with Amanda Edwards

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - Redefining what sales really is. - How to feel energized around selling your product or service, instead of salesy and stuck. - How to stand out when you sell the same or similar products/services as many others. Amanda Edwards is a wife, mom, corporate sales executive, founder and host of the Imperfectly Ambitious Podcast. Her career in corporate sales over the past 15 years has fed her passion for women in business. Amanda is passionate about using ...

Dec 08, 202027 min

070 - [PEP TALK] - 5 Things I Wish I knew when I Started my Business

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am sharing a sneak peek from my recent Thrive and Authority magazine article all about the 5 Things I Wish I knew when I started my Business. We Chat About: - How to avoid the comparison game - Why you should love most of what you do - Tips on how to slow down to speed up Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush Join the Crush the Rush Collective Mastermind in 2021- https://bit.ly/CTRCollective I hope these tips help! Keep in t...

Dec 04, 202014 min

069 - How to Build your Credibility using Media Opportunities with Molly Schoneveld

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - How do you pitch yourself to the RIGHT people? - How do you know what to speak about? - Figuring out your value to the media. About Molly: Molly Schoneveld co-founded The Storied Group in 2008 (under the name SW PR SHOP) to offer a unique point of view at the intersection of entertainment, hospitality, and luxury lifestyle. She has over 15 years of experience in PR and marketing, beginning her PR career at PMK/HBH (now PMK/BNC, where she worked with A...

Dec 01, 202025 min

068 - [PEP TALK] - How to Attract your next 100 Subscribers

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am sharing how to attract your next 100 Subscribers We Chat About: - Why you don't need a large list to make a big impact - The 4 steps you can take to gain more subscribers - My secret sauce (that you can repeat each month without creating new content) Grab the Crush the Rush Email Lead Magnet Bundle! https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/courses Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave ...

Nov 27, 202010 min

067 - Creating an Authentic Brand to Stand Out in your Industry with Karima Neghmouche

Here's what we chat about in this episode: - How to craft a personal brand that’s in it for the long haul. - How to ignore shiny object syndrome. - How to ignore the noise + trends and stay in your own lane. - How to craft a business that is genuine to who you are + attracting clients that are attracted to that. About Karima: My name is Karima. (Carrie-Muh) I’m your brand + website fairy godmother and I’m going to completely transform your online presence. ✨ Authenticity is magnetic and that’s w...

Nov 24, 202029 min

066 - [PEP TALK] - 6 mistakes you Might be Making with your Email Marketing

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am sharing 6 mistakes you might be making with your email marketing! We Chat About: - Why I think email marketing is like flying unicorns - The 6 mistakes you might be making - How to create personable, valuable touches Make sure to get on the Crush the Rush - Email Lead Magnet Bundle WAITLIST! https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/CTR_Email_Waitlist Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Lea...

Nov 20, 202015 min

065 - The Ultimate Nurture Sequence for Beginners with Liz Boer

Liz is a Marketing Coach and Expert Funnel Strategist for female entrepreneurs. She's obsessed with the customer journey and helping people meet their customers where they are with the right messages at the EXACT right time. Her mission is to help more women leaders confidently launch their next offer while removing the guesswork of creating consistent 5 and 6 figures a month in revenue in their coaching programs. She has been a pivotal component in numerous course launches with 6 and 7 figure b...

Nov 17, 202029 min

064 - [PEP TALK] - The Mindset Shifts I made to Scale this Year

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am sharing the mindset shifts I made this year to pivot and scale my business. We Chat About: - Is your business in alignment with your long term goals? - Example mindset exercises you can do to find joy in growing your business - Daily affirmations and confidence tricks Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or instagram.com/holly_marie_haynes...

Nov 13, 202015 min

063 - What Does Pinterest Strategy Look Like and How to Get Started with Emilee Vales

Former teacher turned Pinterest Marketing and Ads Strategist, Emilee thrives off of diving into her clients' data and analytics to create personalized strategies that will ultimately turn their traffic into profit! When she's not obsessing over how she can take her clients further with their marketing strategies, she's chasing around two sweet little girls or spending time with her husband. After feeling called to be at home with her kids and leave the teaching world, she can finally say she's l...

Nov 10, 202030 min

062 - [PEP TALK] - Understanding the 3 Phases of the Customer Journey

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am digging into 3 phases of the customer journey and chatting about transition time...which is something a lot of us don't have right now and why acknowledging it is so important. We Chat About: - Why transition time is important - The 3 phases of the customer journey - Example activities in each phase and a flash sale idea bonus! Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message...

Nov 06, 202018 min

061 - Find Mentors in the Workplace (and Fulfilling your Passion) with Ann Nguyen

Ann is a lifestyle and productivity blogger, YouTuber, and owner of the Create Inspire workbook planner. If you're feeling overwhelmed by the thought of turning your passion(s) into a business, she's been there! Starting a new venture is absolutely scary, but starting is just as important and knowing why otherwise you're going to burn out. Her youtube channel is all things about creating a personal brand, starting a business in 2020, productivity tips, and lifestyle vlogs. She started blogging i...

Nov 03, 202032 min

060 - [PEP TALK] - 3 Tips to Start your Email Marketing and Grow your List

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am digging into 3 steps you can take to build your email list! And ps. you can do them over the weekend! We Chat About: - The do's and don'ts of lead magnets - How to choose a provider (and why you don't need a website to start) - Tips to create value (and attract clients long term) As CTR Member bonus, you can also get a free trial of Convert Kit (14 days) here: https://convertkit.com/?lmref=lco5xA Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/...

Oct 30, 202019 min

059 - Tools to Build a Purpose Driven Business with Angie Carrillo

Angie Carrillo is a serial creator, entrepreneur, advisor, and keynote speaker. Angie works with entrepreneurs, leaders, and innovators helping them to discover their highest purpose and reach their own definition of success. She is an expert in using your purpose and exponential technologies to accelerate your positive impact in the world. Angie is the host of the Hacking Your Future Podcast, where she connects science, technology, and personal development. Angie's goal is for you to tap into y...

Oct 27, 202038 min

058 - [PEP TALK] - One Easy Step to Invest in Your Potential

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am digging into what I do when I feel overwhelmed or not motivated. And one easy step that most people forget about! We Chat About: - What to do when you have low energy - My secret motivator - How to give your potential an easy upgrade Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or instagram.com/holly_marie_haynes...

Oct 23, 202012 min

057 - Front Stage vs. Back Stage (How to Build your Back End Business ) with Emily Reagan

Emily Reagan is a mom of four, Air Force wife, digital marketing consultant, and founder of vacrashcourse.com. As a scrappy military wife who moves every two years, Emily has worked in various jobs related to public relations, marketing, sports media relations, journalism, and video production. Finally, her random skill set paid off as a freelancer digital media “VA” (virtual assistant). Now she helps creative entrepreneurs take their talents online, grow their social media presence, and build t...

Oct 20, 202040 min

056 - [PEP TALK] - Q&A with Holly

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I am digging into all the questions I get asked behind the scenes. It is time to get a little personal. We Chat About: - How I got started - What I am struggling with - Behind the scenes of the Crush the Rush Brand (And all the things you want to know like what it's like having twins, what my 9-5 job is, how I balance the day to day etc. Join the Crush the Rush Community - www.facebook.com/groups/crushtherush I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a me...

Oct 16, 202027 min

055 - How to Get Started with FB Ads with Lindsey Keith

Lindsey Keith works with service providers setting up Facebook ad campaigns so that you can grow your audience, sales, and impact. Here's what we chat about: -How Facebook ads can impact your business. -Keys to a successful Facebook Ad campaign. -What you can do TODAY to set yourself up for successful ads in the future. Free Mini-Course on how to set up your FB Pixel - https://www.innoversemarketing.com/offers/Ps4h6JD3/checkout?coupon_code=DISCOUNT ENROLL IN THE CRUSH THE RUSH PLAYBOOK: https://...

Oct 13, 202024 min
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