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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

264 - [PEP TALK] I Took 3 Weeks Off. Here's What Happened.

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week's pep talk is all about what it looked like (behind the scenes) to take almost a month off in my business. We Chat About: What happened in the business while I was gone The impact of giving yourself space to be creative My 5 tips for how you can prepare for your own time off CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit JOIN THE COMMUNITY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/club I hope these tips...

Oct 14, 202217 min

263 - How to Manifest Anything Mindi Huebner

In this episode, we learn from Mindi Huebner about how you can rewire your brain for success. WE CHAT ABOUT: How your brain works Why you can't outhustle your beliefs Steps for rewiring your brain immediately ABOUT MINDY: Mindi Huebner, an Intuitive Mindset Mastery Coach, a IBCP certified NLP practitioner, Health, and Life and Success coach and Clinical Hypnotherapist. Mindi’s number one mission is helping women to reveal and release their limiting beliefs and embrace the confident, wildly succe...

Oct 11, 202251 min

262 - [PEP TALK] To Tik Tok or Not Tik Tok (My 2 Week Challenge and How it Went)

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week's pep talk is all about my recent experience dipping my toes into the world of Tik Tok. We Chat About: Why I decided to test Tik Tok out as part of my marketing strategy The BTS of planning + posting content for 14 days Why to be wary of 'shiny object syndrome' when it comes to ROI CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit JOIN THE COMMUNITY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/club I hope the...

Oct 07, 202216 min

261 - Why Personal Development Doesn't Work with Brad Bizjack

In this episode, we learn from Brad Bizjack about how people use personal development as a way to escape developing personally. WE CHAT ABOUT: Why you haven't achieved the success you've been wanting yet Why other people's strategies may not work for you How to change the way you think about "working harder" ABOUT BRAD: Brad Bizjack is a personal development expert, podcast host, and multi-7-figure CEO with over 9 years of coaching experience. His mission is to help entrepreneurs come alive to t...

Oct 04, 202234 min

260 - [PEP TALK] Our Family Goal to Take More Vacations

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week's pep talk is coming to you from Scotland and I'm talking about our family goal this year to take more vacations and why it's important. We Chat About: Why travel is good for your mental health Our family's view on travel as life changing experiences The value of travel + in-person experiences for your business CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit JOIN THE COMMUNITY: www.hollym...

Sep 30, 202215 min

259 - 4 Steps to Convert Pinterest traffic into income with Kate Ahl, founder of Simple Pin Media

In this episode, we learn from Kate Ahl about how to start monetizing your Pinterest account. WE CHAT ABOUT: How Pinterest is different than other social media How to set up your profile effectively How images are the gateway to more sales and views ABOUT KATE: Kate Ahl is the owner and founder of Simple Pin Media, a Pinterest management and marketing company. Through their work with over 700 Pinterest accounts, they take a data driven approach to crafting a Pinterest strategy that aims to help ...

Sep 27, 202234 min

258 - [PEP TALK] Can You Be Too Strategic? Infusing FUN into Your Business Plan

Ready for your PEP TALK? This week I want to encourage you to feel free to "go off script" and incorporate fun into your business plan. We Chat About: The 3 questions to ask yourself before heading into the next season of business Finding what lights you up inside of your business Questions I ask myself to make each day more fun CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit JOIN THE COMMUNITY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/cl...

Sep 23, 202218 min

257 - How to Build your Ride or Die Dream Team with Brandy Mabra

In this episode, we learn from Brandy Mabra about how to build your dream team. WE CHAT ABOUT: Why team engagement is key regardless the size of your team How to keep your employees so you're not wasting dollars due to having a revolving door of support. The 6 business functions every CEO needs to pay attention to in order to avoid losing money ABOUT BRANDY: As a black woman in business since 2019, Brandy Mabra has been able to scale her coaching/consultant business to multiple 6-figures. She ha...

Sep 20, 202231 min

256 - [PEP TALK] What to Outsource First

Ready for your PEP TALK? Let's dig into outsourcing - one of the most common topics that I am asked about. We Chat About: Changing your mindset around outsourcing Laying the foundations to grow your team What investing in your team can look like (outside of money) CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD YOUR STARTER KIT: www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit JOIN THE COMMUNITY: www.hollymariehaynes.com/club I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at ho...

Sep 16, 202218 min

255 - How to Run a Wildly Successful Business without Sacrificing What Matters Most with Micah Folsom

In this episode, we learn from Micah Folsom about how run successful business while still honoring their family values + living out our fullest potential. We Chat About: Finding the motivation to stay consistent Focusing on your vision to help you get through when times get tough Advice for someone just getting started or making a pivot ABOUT MICAH: Micah is a wife to a cattle rancher + large animal veterinarian and homeschool mom to their 5 kids (3 gingers) on their small farm in Southeast Idah...

Sep 13, 202235 min

254 - [PEP TALK] My Favorite Accountability Apps to Get More Done and Stay Focused

Ready for your PEP TALK? I wanted to have a little fun on this week's pep talk and share the apps that I use to help me stay accountable. We Chat About: Why using the calm app is a great way to start my day How I use the stopwatch to time block The app I use to track my cycle and why I do it CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or instagram....

Sep 08, 202221 min

253 - The Life-Changing Magic of ClickUp through Systems, Automation and Sanity with Kaci Ackerman

In this episode, we learn from Kaci Ackerman about how to use ClickUp to streamline + organize the backend of your business. We Chat About: How you can actually ditch your Google Drive graveyard Ways you can use ClickUp to provide an excellent client experience and stay sane in the back-end of your business Where to start implementing systems if you're overwhelmed at the thought of it ABOUT KACI: Kaci went from dental office manager to being furloughed due to Covid to running a six-figure busine...

Sep 06, 202228 min

252 - [PEP TALK] How We Made an Extra $5K this Quarter Through Affiliates

Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is all about how you can leverage the power of affiliate marketing to diversify your revenue streams. We Chat About: What affiliate marketing actually is Examples of how I use affiliate marketing within my own business The 3 questions to ask yourself before signing up as an affiliate CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE FILL YOUR FUNNEL CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/funnel I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Le...

Sep 02, 202212 min

251 - How to Become a Recognized Resource in your Space with Megan Moran

In this episode, we learn from Megan Moran about to build your authority as a mompreneur. We Chat About: Understanding how to become a recognized resource in your space How to be a more present mompreneur How to get stuff done in your business (on your terms) ABOUT MEGAN: Megan Moran is not only a mom to two beautiful babies under 3 (Jack + Sophia) and a wife to the most supportive husband + business partner ever, Collin, but she is also the owner of The Mompreneur Guide. As a Podcast Host, Prof...

Aug 30, 202228 min

250 - [PEP TALK] How to Organically Build your Email List and Fill your Funnel

Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is all about how we were able to grow our email list organically and use systems to convert those leads into sales. We Chat About: Why it's important to get super clear on what you do The value of the customer experience from the very beginning of your funnel Utilizing stories to talk about what you do CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE FILL YOUR FUNNEL CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/funnel I hope these tips help...

Aug 26, 202212 min

249 - How Losses in our Lives can Make Us Better Business Owners with Margy Feldhuhn

In this episode, we learn from Margy Feldhuhn about how you can use grief and loss to grow as a leader. We Chat About: How grief can transform you as a leader What you can learn about failure How entrepreneurs are using the wrong kind of math when it comes to big milestones ABOUT MARGY: Margy is the co-owner and CEO of Interview Connections, the first and leading podcast booking agency. Margy and her business partner Jessica lead an in-house staff of over 20 full-time employees in their (now vir...

Aug 23, 202240 min

248 - [PEP TALK] How We Scaled Our Business to Only Work 15 hours a Week this Summer

Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is all about how we were able to shorten our work weeks while we had the girls at home this summer. We Chat About: The importance of saying NO and outsourcing when needed Calendar management to free up your time for what matters most The value of CEO Weeks and honoring the season you're in CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE FILL YOUR FUNNEL CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/funnel I hope these tips help! Keep in tou...

Aug 19, 202215 min

247 - How to Close High Ticket Clients in the DMs with Jessie Harris Bouton

In this episode, we learn from Jessie Harris Bouton on how to sell your high ticket offer in the DMs. We Chat About: How to ditch the sales call while still closing the deal What to say in the DMs when people want to buy How to create more meaning, money and freedom on your own terms ABOUT JESSIE: Jessie Harris Bouton is a certified life & business growth coach and the creator and founder of the Millionaire Mompreneur Project where she helps motivated mamas turn their God-given coaching call...

Aug 16, 202235 min

246 - [PEP TALK] What I Learned 6 Months after Retiring from my Corporate Career

Ready for your PEP TALK? This episode is a super special one as we just crossed the finish line of being a full-time entrepreneur for 6 months We Chat About: The importance of choosing faith over fear How you can actually do more with less How networking is the biggest growth tool in my business CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE FILL YOUR FUNNEL CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/funnel I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollym...

Aug 12, 202216 min

245 - The Mindset and Awareness You Need to Pivot in Your Business with Jess Glazer DeRose

In this episode, learn from Jess Glazer DeRose how to pivot successfully in your business. What we chat about in this episode: - Ditching the hustle culture -The 4-P formula to success -How to pivot successfully in the direction you want to go ABOUT JESS: A former celebrity personal trainer and elementary school teacher, Jess turned her once “cute side hustle” into a multi-million dollar business in 2 years. Since leaving her teaching job in 2017 she has hired a team of incredible heart-centered...

Aug 09, 202236 min

244 - [PEP TALK] IG Shut Us Down. Here is the #1 Way I Drive Results to My Business

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode, I'm sharing the number one way I drive results to my business- networking. We Chat About: The two ways I network and the importance of building connections Why I love in-person meet-ups Supporting other women and creating relationships CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE FILL YOUR FUNNEL CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/funnel I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or i...

Aug 05, 202215 min

243 - How to Own Your Day by Setting Contractual Boundaries with Lauren Boyd

In this episode, learn from Lauren Boyd on approachable legal advice for entrepreneurs in every stage of business. What we chat about in this episode: -How to own your day by setting contractual boundaries -Practical tips for scaling your business to 6-figures -Where to start with legal ABOUT LAUREN: Lauren Boyd is an entrepreneur, attorney, podcast host, speaker, and proud mother who is dedicated to helping entrepreneurs gain confidence in their legal foundation. Before venturing out on her own...

Aug 02, 202247 min

242 - [PEP TALK] How to Plan Year-End Activities Now

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode, I'm sharing a few tips that you can do now, in the summer, to help your year-end activities go a lot smoother. We Chat About: Planning and setting your seasonal goals based on your vision Do you really need to create something new, or can you use what you already have? Reminding yourself that your end-of-the-year activities are not all business related CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD THE SIDE HUSTLE STARTER KIT: https:...

Jul 29, 202219 min

241 - Why Putting Everyone Else First is The Most Selfish Thing We Can Do as Women with Heather Chauvin

In this episode, learn from Heather Chauvin on how putting yourself first can actually help you do even more (even though we are programmed I think that that is not the case). What we chat about in this episode: -How to put yourself first and succeed as a mother and business owner -Energetic Time Management: How to manage your energy, not time -Why emotional intelligence is the key to work success ABOUT HEATHER: Heather is a TEDx Speaker, Author of Dying To Be A Good Mother and host of a highly ...

Jul 26, 202234 min

240 - [PEP TALK] 3 Tips to Feel More Confident as a Mentor / Coach in this Economy

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode I am truly wanting to give you a pep talk around one of the most common questions I hear, will anyone actually buy from me? And now, even in this economy? We Chat About: Why you need to share your offer more than you’re used to Having the tools around you to hold yourself accountable You don’t have to do what everyone else is doing CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD THE SIDE HUSTLE STARTER KIT: https://www.hollymariehaynes...

Jul 22, 202219 min

239 - 6 Must-Have Copy Elements for a High-Converting Sales Page with Prerna Malik from The Content Bistro

In this episode, learn from Prerna Malik on how to create sales pages that turn visitors into buyers. What we chat about in this episode: -The importance of having strong copy and content -The 6 sections that a sales page must have -Mistakes to avoid in each section of your sales page About Prerna: Co-founder of Content Bistro , creator of Ready-to-Sell ™ Prerna (pronounced “Prayer-na”) is a Copyhackers-certified conversion copywriter. She uses her proprietary Conversion Brew ® process for writi...

Jul 19, 202251 min

238 - [PEP TALK] How to Effectively Reset Mid-Year

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode I am walking through how I use the summer as a time of reflection and planning for the year ahead. We Chat About: Thinking of your mid-year audit as a 3-step process Why you need to set aside a day (or just a few hours) to reflect How to break those big, crazy goals into mini-projects CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here DOWNLOAD THE SIDE HUSTLE STARTER KIT: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/starterkit TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: htt...

Jul 15, 202218 min

237 - The Power of Quizzes and Human Interaction with Interact CEO and Co-Founder Josh Haynam

In this episode, learn from Josh Haynam on how you can use quizzes to build real connection online. What we chat about in this episode: - Why quizzes are so powerful -The power of listening to your customers and why it is paramount -Behind the scenes of building a multi-million dollar start-up About Josh: Josh is the co-founder and CEO of interact, a bootstrapped company with $2.7M in annual revenues. He started the company in college and has built it up with an incredible team to become the lea...

Jul 12, 202233 min

236 - [PEP TALK] 3 Tools I Use Inside My Business to Save Massive Time

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode I am walking through 3 simple tools I use every day to save time in my business (and let’s face it life schedule). We Chat About: Why you should plan for your day the night before Making your calendar and milestones visible Using Calendly for workflows and scheduling APPLY FOR THE MASTERMIND: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com /crushtherushcollective TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here TAKE THE CEO WEEK CHALLENGE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/ceoweek...

Jul 08, 202221 min

235- Your Stuff is Weighing you Down with Corinne Morahan of Grid and Glam

In this episode, learn from Corinne Morahan on how getting organized can bring you joy while saving you time and money. What we chat about in this episode: -Creating a digital organizing membership -How being organized can dramatically improve your productivity and joy -Corinne's four step process for getting + staying organized About Corinne: Corinne is an internationally-recognized organizing expert with a degree from Harvard who has become a leader in the productivity sector. Corinne’s 36K fo...

Jul 05, 202236 min
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