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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

324 - [PEP TALK] How to Become More Comfortable with Money as a Female Entrepreneur

In this week's pep talk, we're talking all about MONEY, honey, and your relationship with finances. In this episode we cover: How talking about money boosts your confidence in making financial decisions My go-to resources that helped me learn more about money The impact of developing a positive money mindset CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to chat with Holly CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social I hope...

May 12, 202314 min

323 - How to Create Successful Pre-Sale Offers That Can Generate $44K With Just 2 Hours of Work With Nathalie Lussier

In this episode, we dig into all things strategy and pre-sale offers so you can avoid shiny object syndrome and launch your product with confidence. Nathalie shares invaluable tips to make your launch your most successful yet. In this episode: How and why Nathalie chose to start her own business [0:43] The importance of pre-sales [5:44] Shiny object syndrome and staying true to your business [9:40] The magic of execution [13:10] Let’s talk pre-sale checklists [15:13] Tips on pricing your offer [...

May 09, 202328 min

322 - [PEP TALK] Breaking Barriers: 3 Things That Have Changed the Trajectory of My Business

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing the 3 things that have truly helped our growth in hopes they help you too! In this episode we cover: The impact joining a mastermind had on my network The value of outsourcing in your business The importance of patience + pivoting CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to chat with Holly CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me...

May 05, 202317 min

321 - How to Build a Following of Buyers for your Course Quickly (Even with a Small Email List) with Molly Keyser

I’m excited to introduce you to course expert, Molly Keyser, on the podcast today! We’re going to dig in to how to build a following of buyers when you have a small audience. She walks us through growing her first photography business to 6-figures, but realized she was trading time for money. So, she created a course and grew that to a $2 million per year business. Molly started blogging in 2014 and created freebies to initially attract an audience to her course. Now, she posts one video per wee...

May 02, 202336 min

320 - [PEP TALK] 1 Key Life-Changing Productivity Hack to Get Your Time Back

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing the one life-changing productivity hack that will you get your time back. In this episode we cover: How (and why) I decided to start a YouTube channel The #1 question I ask myself every morning to stay on track How working on yourself impacts your business too CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to chat with Holly CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social I hope these tips...

Apr 28, 202313 min

319 - Results Require Consistency and the True Secret to Consistency is to Play First with Natasha Ho

Let’s welcome Natasha Ho to the podcast today! Natasha has a background in PR and marketing and a love of travel! She started her first business – virtual cooking lessons based on all the flavors she experienced on her travels – during the pandemic. She then grew her business into retreats and now she works with creatives, coaches, and consultants to help them tap into playfulness to grow their business. She has found that playfulness is her special sauce – it really attracts people to her and a...

Apr 25, 202333 min

318 - [PEP TALK] Two Email Funnels You Can Setup Right Now to Increase Profits

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing two easy funnels you can setup right away to help you save time and increase In this episode we cover: How funnels support your "anti-social" strategy Where to start first Client Attraction vs. Client Nurture funnels CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN THE MASTERMIND: Apply here to chat with Holly CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/social I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at ...

Apr 21, 202316 min

317 - Creating Copy that Converts in your Emails with Jenny Roth

Today we welcome Jenny Roth to the Crush the Rush podcast. Jenny is an expert copywriter and today we’re talking all about email copy. Jenny started out writing for a local magazine and quickly became the editor. In talking with business owners, she realized that they need help writing all kinds of things – email copy, blogs, website copy, etc Jenny shares that good email copy is simply an extension of your personal brand. It’s a way to amplify your customer service, treat people well and share ...

Apr 18, 202326 min

316 - [PEP TALK] 3 Schedule Shifts to Help You Make More Money

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing 3 behind the scenes schedule shifts I have made to help attract more income into your life. In this episode we cover: Why it's important to celebrate + make time for your investments Prioritize revenue-generating activities and timeblock consistently Streamline as much as possible so the amount of client and customer interaction is more but the total amount of work is less. CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB:...

Apr 14, 202319 min

315 - Client Spotlight: How Karen Creel Created A Local Networking Plan and Tripled Her Clients using our Anti-Social Strategy

I’m super excited to introduce you to Karen Creel today. Karen is a certified garden coach and one of my Anti-Social School students! After retiring from a career in nursing and trying multiple brick and mortar businesses, she has recently focused her energy on growing her business by focusing on her local audience. Through the power of local visibility, Karen has not only grown her presence in her community, but also grown her business! What’s made the biggest difference for Karen? She has step...

Apr 11, 202327 min

314 - [PEP TALK] How to design your CEO Day

In this week's pep talk, I am giving you the first workshop in a recent live series I taught: Crush the Rush Live. In this episode we cover: How to design your dream schedule Where you might have energy leaks What your daily business standards are CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymairiehaynes.com/social I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a mes...

Apr 07, 20231 hr 4 min

313 - Big Marketing on a Small Budget with Kristy Carruthers

Today we welcome Kristy Carruthers to the podcast. Kristy is a self-described serial entrepreneur with an amazing story – going from homeless to building a 7-figure business. She took all that she learned from growing her businesses and created her company, “She Corporated,” to help other female entrepreneurs do the same! Kristy describes the very real reasons women don’t start their own business – financial, overwhelming responsibilities, societal expectations – but, at the end of the day, it c...

Apr 04, 202331 min

312- [PEP TALK] How We Organically Tripled our Email List in 1 Year (Data behind our Anti-Social Strategy)

In this week's pep talk, I wanted to share how we've been able to grow our email list organically over the last year. In this episode we cover: How to use podcasts a way to convert with your audience The power of video + face-to-face connections How your data can be impacted by your relationships with your leads CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymairiehayne...

Mar 31, 202317 min

311 - How to Answer the Question, "What do you Do?" with Storybrand Expert Kris Jones

Today we welcome Kris Jones to the podcast. Kris owns Red Door Designs, which started as a graphic design and visual storytelling business. She eventually recognized that the biggest challenge and pain point for her clients was the copywriting piece. She’s created a fun and simple formula, so you don’t have to procrastinate on your copywriting anymore! Kris shares the importance of using stories to draw clients to you and grow your business. She walks us through developing the shortest type of s...

Mar 28, 202328 min

310- [PEP TALK] 4 Steps to Simplify your Launches (Behind the Scenes of Keeping it Stress Free!)

In this week's pep talk, I wanted to dig into launching. In this episode we cover: The purpose and impact of creating a yearly planning calendar Defining the purpose of your launch Identifying everything you need to be successful CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymairiehaynes.com/social I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymarie...

Mar 24, 202320 min

309 - From Survival Mode to Success using Relationship Marketing with Kendra Swalls

Today we welcome Kendra Swalls to the podcast. Kendra started out as an Elementary School Teacher with a photography biz side hustle. Her photography business grew, and she was able to quit her teaching job. Along the way, she met people who were impressed with how she grew her business and she began teaching and mentoring others to do the same! Kendra shares her journey building her business through “Relationship Marketing” – being intentional with building connections with your audience and no...

Mar 21, 202335 min

308- [PEP TALK] - What Worked 5 Years Ago Isn't Working Now (Here's What Is)

In this week's pep talk, we're talking about what you need to be doing differently in your business. In this episode we cover: How a life-priorities-focused business is the fastest way to 6-figures Why content isn't king (and what is) Figuring out how to serve your people better CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STRATEGY: https://www.hollymairiehaynes.com/social I hope these tips hel...

Mar 17, 202313 min

307 - The Winding Road of an Entrepreneur with Tricia Wheeler

I’m so excited to introduce you guys to Tricia Wheeler today! Tricia hosts the most magical space in Columbus, Ohio called The Seasoned Farmhouse - where you can have fun gatherings with all your friends and biz besties. Tricia grew her original business, a background screening company, to 450 clients in 10 years and then sold the business and went to culinary school – the only thing she ever REALLY wanted to do! After culinary school in New York, Tricia returned to Columbus, OH and opened The S...

Mar 14, 202330 min

306 - [PEP TALK] Behind the Scenes: How We are Running Our Business Without Social Media

In this week's pep talk, we're talking about how you can run your business without social media. In this episode we cover: How we are moving forward after our account was taken down by Instagram My "80/20" rule What you can do, instead of panicking, if your account is also taken down CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LIVE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/live LEARN MORE ABOUT THE CLUB: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/club CREATE YOUR ANTI-SOCIAL STR...

Mar 10, 202321 min

305 - Understanding Media Today with Ashley Spriggs of Pivot Media

I’m excited to have PR Maven, Ashley Spriggs, with Pivot Media on the podcast today. Ashley handles a lot of our PR on the back end and I can’t wait for you to hear some tips about leveraging PR at any stage of your business. Ashley started out as a counselor with a PR “side hustle” in 2017. She formerly launched her business in 2020 - BUT she wishes she would have jumped in sooner! Her business is now thriving, and she says – don’t let fear stand in your way! We dive into the trends in PR and m...

Mar 07, 202329 min

304 - [PEP TALK] The Single Greatest Force that Almost Guarantees Success

In this week's pep talk, we are digging into mindset, because every time I dig into it, it almost always guarantees success. CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LIVE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/live I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymariehaynes.com or instagram.com/holly_marie_haynes BRAD BIZJACK'S 5-DAY SUCCESS ACCELERATOR: Join here FREE...

Mar 03, 202323 min

303 - How to Use your Authentic Story to Sell with Jessi Shuraleff

Today we welcome Jessi Shuraleff to the Crush the Rush podcast! Jessi teaches women to make sales through the art of storytelling. She shares how storytelling one-on-one or with a group has a lot to do with that feeling of “me too” – making someone feel that they aren’t alone. Interestingly, she explains that selling is also about building relationships and creating connections. When she’s starting a new conversation with someone, she tries to understand what both people are trying to get from t...

Feb 28, 202332 min

302- [PEP TALK] 3 Easy Steps We Implemented to Increase Customer Retention (and Profits) in our Membership Model

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this episode I am sharing EASY steps you can take to increase your customer experience which in turn increases your profit. In this episode we cover: The importance of your buyer journey after they hit that purchase button Why we streamlined everything through one platform Why connection is always your greatest tool CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LIVE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/live I hope these tips help! Keep in...

Feb 24, 202319 min

301 - A Step-by-Step Guide to Transitioning to Full-Time Entrepreneurship with Amy Porterfield

I am over-the-moon excited to have Amy Porterfield on the podcast today! Many of you know Amy as an amazing business coach, but she’s here to talk about her new book, “Two Weeks Notice.” We start by digging into Amy’s inspiration for taking the leap into entrepreneurship. She shares that she was REALLY GOOD at climbing the corporate ladder, but, after a fateful meeting in a room full of entrepreneurs, she decided she wanted more freedom – just like them! It took her one year from that meeting to...

Feb 21, 202329 min

300 - [PEP TALK] Strategic Outsourcing Tips to Get Your Schedule Back

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this week's episode we are talking about when it's time to outsource and build your dream team. In this episode we cover: Outlining + prioritizing your task list The importance of keeping things on your plate that bring you joy My #1 tip for anyone stuck hiring their first hire CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here JOIN CRUSH THE RUSH LIVE: https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/live I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leave me a message at hollymari...

Feb 17, 202314 min

299 - Using Your Business to Fund Personal Wealth with Erinn Bridgman

I am so excited for today’s episode where we discuss using your business to fund personal wealth with Erinn Bridgman. It’s one of the main reasons I started my business! Erinn started out as a wedding photographer, but pivoted 5 years ago into business, money mindset and money management coaching. Erinn says that it makes sense that women feel GUILTY about making money given the history of women and money in our country. This can lead to a challenge with our mindset around money – do you feel WO...

Feb 14, 202335 min

298 - [PEP TALK] Is your Content Spicy? Behind the Scenes on How We Changed our Social Media Strategy Increasing Engagement by 92%

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this week's episode I am sharing how we changed our social media strategy to reach 92% more accounts. In this episode we cover: How Ybanez Media helped us strategize spicy content How we re-vamped our repurposing strategy The value of service outside of content CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here ENROLL IN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial (Use the code "SOCIALDRAMA" to save $500) I hope these tips help! Keep in touch! Leav...

Feb 10, 202314 min

297 - Breaking Down the Importance of Human Design and Energetics with Allie Tymo

If you’ve been hearing about Human Design, but you’re not exactly sure what it is or how it relates to you, tune in to today’s episode! We’re talking with Human Design and Energetics Expert, Allie Tymo. She calls herself a Brand Strategist and Embodiment Coach and believes that doing things YOUR way is the ONLY way to stay in true alignment in your business and find success! Allie shares that Human Design is simply a blueprint of how your energy interacts with the world. Want to know what you’re...

Feb 07, 202337 min

296 -[PEP TALK] A Lookback at What Worked and What Didn't (after 1 Full Year of Working for Myself)

Ready for your PEP TALK? In this week's episode we are chatting about what has worked (and what didn't) during the first full year of working for myself. In this episode we cover: The top 3 things that did (and didn't) work for me Why I picked 'alignment' as my word for the year The motto that keeps me moving forward CONNECT WITH HOLLY: TEXT HOLLY: 614-810-4236 or click here ENROLL IN ANTI-SOCIAL SCHOOL: www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial (Use the code "SOCIALDRAMA" to save $500) I hope these t...

Feb 03, 202321 min

295 - Syncing your Cycle: How to Get More Done in Less Time with Megan Rempel

Today we’re talking to Megan Rempel all about working WITH your cycle to get more done! Megan shares how she learned about “cycle thinking” and how it all makes sense once you learn it! She breaks down the four phases of our cycle by comparing them to the four seasons – spring (follicular), summer (auditory), fall (luteal) and winter (menstrual). We learn about the energy we feel during each phase and how we can work WITH that energy to feel more in alignment with ourselves. Megan shares how she...

Jan 31, 202341 min
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