Big Brave Business:  Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah Heeter

Big Brave Business: Revolutionary Leadership and Entrepreneurship for Millennials with Sarah Heeter

Sarah Heeter

Big Brave Business is a podcast where we challenge the status quo of traditional business practices. If you're ready to challenge norms, rewrite the rules, and redefine what it means to lead with courage and integrity, then grab a notebook and let’s dive in.

Sales Strategies Based on Human Connection

Sales Strategies Based on Human Connection

Sometimes I see a small business owner on Threads post something so evocative and aligned with my core values that I can't help it and I just reach out and invite them on the podcast. That's because with one really high impact post, I can tell that we could have an interesting and big, brave conversation about business. And really, that's the power of leveraging your core values to create human connection online and what my guest today, Fopsy, calls "creating superfans." We are talking all about

Feb 25, • 50:10

What Business Coaching Should Look Like

What Business Coaching Should Look Like

If you've been listening to this podcast for awhile, you know I'm skeptical of business coaching, even though it's part of what I do. I've been one of the lucky ones on the receiving end of a massive investment into business coaching that didn't match my expectations or financial obligation, and I generally feel burned by the industry, like so many other online business owners. But coaching is a real field and business coaching is something a lot of people really could massively benefit from, if

Feb 18, • 1:05:13

Should You Start a Non-Profit?

Should You Start a Non-Profit?

One of the things I've been thinking about for my own business is staring a non-profit/charitable arm in the Podfox umbrella. But meeting Paulaska Ramirez, my guest today, led to my realization that I never considered a non-profit as a business structure when I first became an entrepreneur. I definitely had the mindset that I was "staring a business" with the intention to make money... but I mean, CEOs of non-profits should get salaries, too. The point isn't that the team can't get paid (althoug

Feb 11, • 53:11

Capitalism, Anger, and Entrepreneurship as Public Service

Capitalism, Anger, and Entrepreneurship as Public Service

At the crux of what I've been doing here with Big Brave Business is the question, "How do you become an entrepreneur, and grow and scale a business, with anti-capitalist values?" One of the reasons why my guest today, Joanna Horton McPherson, and I became instant friends is because people with shared values like that are really naturally drawn together. In part 1 with Joanna (she came back to record another episode, which will also come out in a couple of weeks), we are talking about how we buil

Feb 4, • 47:47

Scaling & Growing While Rejecting Hustle Culture

Scaling & Growing While Rejecting Hustle Culture

Sammy Bohannon, my guest this week, and I bonded over the complexities of blending personal and professional relationships, and the importance of understanding each team member's unique needs and working styles. Sammy's teaching background has clearly shaped her ability to connect deeply with clients, and I was really interested to learn more about her strategies for rejecting hustle culture in favor of realistic goal-setting and avoiding the trap of busy work. This episode was a refreshing remi

Jan 28, • 34:35

Why Business Leaders Refuse to Be Brave About DEIB

Why Business Leaders Refuse to Be Brave About DEIB

We all remember the rise of emphasis on DEIB following George Floyd's murder and the increased attention on the Black Lives Matter movement in 2020. But shortly after, in 2023, those DEIB programs and priorities started declining. Now, there is almost a point of pride among companies retiring their DEIB programs and ERGs. My guest today, Michelle Beauchamp, came to me wanting to talk about why this is happening and what are the repercussions. And, in full transparency, we recorded this just 7 da

Jan 21, • 55:19

The Ethics of Community-Building and Networking

The Ethics of Community-Building and Networking

I'm thrilled to welcome Gabby Barrero, the queen of community, to the podcast this week. Gabby is an entrepreneur, strategist, and numbers geek who helps mission-driven business owners build their network and their business. In this episode, Gabby and I dive deep into the power of networking, finding the right communities, and building authentic connections that bring joy and inspiration, even in challenging times. You won't want to miss Gabby's insights on leveling up your networking game.Conne

Jan 14, • 52:01

Deeply-Rooted Psychological Stories and Healing Your Inner Child

Deeply-Rooted Psychological Stories and Healing Your Inner Child

This week, I'm joined by a new friend, Bri Norberg. In this episode, Bri and I get really vulnerable and share some of our deeply rooted stories from childhood and how they've shown up in our entrepreneurship journeys. Entrepreneurship shines a spotlight on literally all of your crap and you don't have a choice but to deal with it one way or another. I hope this episode resonates in both that you can see yourself in our stories, and we can help you heal your inner child as we work to heal our ow

Jan 7, • 45:59

Digital Courses are Dead (Just Kidding, Your Course is Just Broken)

Digital Courses are Dead (Just Kidding, Your Course is Just Broken)

Everyone is making predictions about online business in 2025 - what's in, and what's OUT. I know a lot of people are including digital courses and group programs in their predictions, but my episode title is actually just a joke - I think online learning is pivotal for the future, but the thing is, it's got to be done WELL. So I've brought my friend and returning guest Dr. Catrina Mitchum back to the podcast. Not just because you told me how much you love her previous episode, but also because s

Dec 31, 2024 • 49:15

Radical Responsibility in Business and Life

Radical Responsibility in Business and Life

You've heard me mention Be You Brand Live, an event I spoke at a few months ago hosted by my friend Ati Grinspun in Las Vegas. One thing I LOVE about my friendship with Ati is that she really pushes me not just out of my comfort zone, but to really explore and challenge how my core values show up in different contexts. A great example of this is the resistance I felt when she brought up this concept of taking Radical Responsibility in your life and business during her opening remarks at her even

Dec 24, 2024 • 56:37

The Intersection of White Supremacy and Entrepreneurship

The Intersection of White Supremacy and Entrepreneurship

This conversation with Taina Brown is a powerful exploration of the insidious ways that white supremacy and capitalism have infiltrated online entrepreneurship. As a white woman, it was eye-opening to hear Taina's firsthand experiences navigating these systems as a non-white entrepreneur. Her insights on the coded language, biased algorithms, and lack of diversity in professional communities really challenged me to be more intentional about the spaces I create and the people I amplify. This epis

Dec 17, 2024 • 55:56

Legal Fearmongering, Strategies, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

Legal Fearmongering, Strategies, and Opportunities for Entrepreneurs

One of my favorite resources in online business is my friend Amber Gilormo. She's a lawyer who runs an agency providing resources and contract templates for small businesses like ours. I personally use several of her templates and she's my go-to for all my legal questions. I'm even an affiliate for her program! I've learned so much just from following her on social media and I knew I had to have her on the pod so you can learn from her too.About Amber:Amber Gilormo is a practicing business and t

Dec 10, 2024 • 50:12

Feminist Business, Accountability, and Marketing

Feminist Business, Accountability, and Marketing

This week, my guest, Becky Mollenkamp, and I are talking about taking up space and showing up authentically, even in the face of criticism, when operating from a place of intersectional feminist values. I was really curious to hear about Becky's experience navigating social media as an outspoken advocate, and the challenges of building a business aligned with feminist principles within a capitalist system. Meet Becky Mollenkamp:Becky Mollenkamp (she/her) is an accountability coach for feminist f

Dec 3, 2024 • 1:05:58

Shame, Guilt, and Insecurity about Visibility and Financial Investments

Shame, Guilt, and Insecurity about Visibility and Financial Investments

One person who might just be more critical of the online coaching industry than I am is my new friend and today's guest, Lindsay Hyatt. She particularly uses her online platform to speak about the shame that so many entrepreneurs feel, especially around financial investments they've made into coaching scams. In today's episode, we're dissecting the shame, guilt, and insecurity that fuels the continued problems with online coaching, and how to overcome and thrive as entrepreneurs without falling

Nov 26, 2024 • 50:55

Entrepreneurial Innovation is Brave

Entrepreneurial Innovation is Brave

In today's episode, I had the pleasure of chatting with Jordan Gill, the automation expert and business mentor behind Systems Saved Me. We dove deep into the topic of innovation in business - what it really means, how to approach it, and why it's so important, even when things feel tough. Jordan shared some fantastic questions and prompts to help spark innovative thinking, like exploring how you can make your offerings bigger or smaller, faster or slower. We also discussed the power of changing

Nov 19, 2024 • 49:18

The Politics of Business & Entrepreneurship

The Politics of Business & Entrepreneurship

This week, I'm joined by Alexandria Alecci of Alecci Media. Alexandria's passion for cultivating a diverse, values-driven culture in her marketing agency really resonated with me and the core mission of Big Brave Business. From her international experiences shaping her unique perspective on work-life balance to her thoughtful approach to navigating strong opinions and ethics in business, Alexandria offered so many insights that I know will inspire our audience of purpose-driven entrepreneurs. Me

Nov 12, 2024 • 57:10

Healing Your Relationship with Money & Sales

Healing Your Relationship with Money & Sales

We haven't had a ton of money conversations on this podcast, so when I connected with Neysa on threads and she was dropping truth bombs about money and sales, I KNEW we had to have a conversation for the podcast. In addition to talking about our personal relationships with money, Neysa is also sharing her framework for approaching sales and it is going to blow your mind.Meet Neysa Garcia-Muhammad:Neysa is a Money Mindset Coach who works with thought leaders and change-makers to transform their r

Nov 5, 2024 • 53:58

Using Your Personal Filter to Make Decisions in Life & Business

Using Your Personal Filter to Make Decisions in Life & Business

One thing I've questioned so much in the past few years is - "Why do we consider 'hard work' a virtue?'" Some of the hardest working people in the world are the least productive, least 'successful,' and least wealthy - and yet the wealthiest folks in the world don't work anywhere near as hard as those living under the poverty line. Where does the myth that hard work leads to success come from and why does it persist? My friend Lisa, a productivity coach, is back on the podcast today because her

Oct 29, 2024 • 40:40

Assessing Your Strengths for Business Leverage

Assessing Your Strengths for Business Leverage

When you spend a lot of time in the spaces online where people are discussing online business (especially typical coaching spaces), you'll hear a lot of "one-size-fits-all" advice - about online courses, memberships, high ticket offers, low ticket offers, focusing on one thing, and raising your prices, just as a few common examples. But the reality is that we are all totally different people and therefore, we have totally different strengths. Rather than trying to fit into some kind of mold for

Oct 22, 2024 • 47:28

Marketing Your Business Beyond Social Media

Marketing Your Business Beyond Social Media

It seems like every time you try to talk to someone about 'marketing' in the online business coaching space, they just want to talk about social media. Now don't get me wrong, social media is full of opportunities for personal branding, marketing, and messaging. BUT... there are so many other ways to market your business! Emily Aborn is back this week because we both feel passionately about this. Let's talk about it!Meet Emily AbornEmily Aborn is a Content Copywriter, Speaker, and Podcast Host o

Oct 15, 2024 • 49:16

Mental Health Challenges and Suicidal Ideation Among Founders

Mental Health Challenges and Suicidal Ideation Among Founders

When I asked today's guest (my friend Dee Ntšala) what was on her heart to talk about during this episode, she mentioned a really intense, staggering statistic about the mental health challenges that entrepreneurs face. Did you know that founders are more likely to have suicidal ideation? I didn't, so this conversation floored me. Here's the resource we looked up and referenced in this episode:https://www.entrepreneur.com/living/why-entrepreneurs-could-be-at-a-higher-risk-for-suicide/432083Meet

Oct 8, 2024 • 47:54

Radical Self Care for Leaders in Business

Radical Self Care for Leaders in Business

Y'ALL my friend Dr. Cherie is my guest on the podcast today and you are going to love her as much as I do. She is sharing all about radical self care and burnout for entrepreneurs - but this is not the conversation about burnout you've heard before. Dr. Cherie literally has a PhD in this stuff - her dissertation was all about what causes burnout and how to prevent it in human services professionals. Tune in to hear the conversation we NEED to be having around self-care.Meet Dr. Cherie:Dr. Cherie

Oct 1, 2024 • 44:54

Making Big Brave Moves to Scale Your Business

Making Big Brave Moves to Scale Your Business

If you could sit down with someone who runs multiple 7-figure businesses and just chat with them about what it's like, and how they got there, and what they're working on, would you be as excited as I was to be joined for this week's episode by my friend, Sarah Williams of Launch Your Box? Sarah is one of my favorite friends and mentors in business - and she's also an incredible client of mine! Every time we chat, she makes business seem easy and attainable, even though she struggles with her ow

Sep 24, 2024 • 49:41

Doing Business Your Way: A Revolution

Doing Business Your Way: A Revolution

What a treat to introduce you to my friend, Jacki Hayes. Her podcast, Here's What I Learned, is all about doing business your way and I've been honored to be a guest on her show a couple of times already. This week on Big Brave Business, we're turning the tables to talk to Jacki about what it means to do business her way, and also why the concept of doing business your way matters. Meet Jacki:Jacki Hayes (she/her) is a Systems Strategist and Operational Support Specialist who offers her clients

Sep 17, 2024 • 45:08

Overachieving as an Identity

Overachieving as an Identity

This conversation with my friend and colleague, Lisa Zawrotny, changed my life. Maybe a little change, but honestly it's stayed with me since we spoke and it is something I have been able to reflect on every day. Not only did we discuss the concept of overachieving, especially as part of our identity (if you've been listening to this podcast for awhile, you know that's me), but also we talked about redefining productivity, the idea of 'hard work,' and the impact of clutter (this is the part that

Sep 10, 2024 • 56:30

Collaborations, Community, and Core Values

Collaborations, Community, and Core Values

This week I welcomed my friend and colleague, Ana Xavier. From the time Ana and I first connected on Instagram, I have been struck by her refreshingly approachable and authentic energy - a stark contrast to the "gatekeepers" I've encountered in the podcasting world. Ana shares how she's built a thriving business by staying true to her values of collaboration, impact, and empathy, rather than trying to emulate the "bro marketer" tactics that dominate our industry. One of the biggest takeaways for

Sep 3, 2024 • 50:23

Effective Team Leadership and Big Brave Personal Growth

Effective Team Leadership and Big Brave Personal Growth

This week, I'm joined by my friend & long-term client, Candace D'Agnolo. She's been an entrepreneur for over 25 years and has built and scaled brick-and-mortar businesses, retail business, service-based businesses, and digital businesses. When it comes to starting, scaling, and selling businesses, Candace is my go-to expert. So it's no surprise that I was thrilled to bring her on the podcast to talk about her idea of what it means to be big and brave in business. And you know what might surprise

Aug 27, 2024 • 48:46

Core Values, Political Views, and Activism for Business Leaders

Core Values, Political Views, and Activism for Business Leaders

I was thrilled this week to welcome Brooke and Tristan of the Reimagining Online Business podcast. If you haven't listened to their show, I can't recommend it enough. Their wry humor and sarcasm right from the first few minutes had me hooked, and I knew by the end of episode 1 that I had to have them both on Big Brave Business.One of the things that Brooke and Tristan are so passionate about is running businesses ethically - which is complicated to do as anti-capitalists in a capitalist world. T

Aug 20, 2024 • 49:40

Responsible AI, Copywriting, and Content Creation

Responsible AI, Copywriting, and Content Creation

This week, I'm thrilled to introduce you to my friend Emily Aborn. One of the first things she asked me the first time we met was something along the lines of, "What's an ethical challenge to online business that's particularly interesting to you right now?" and I knew we were going to get along. Today, we're chatting about ethical content creation to create authentic and meaningful connection, especially amidst the conundrums that come with AI. About Emily Aborn: Emily Aborn is a Content Copywr

Aug 13, 2024 • 33:22

Streamline & Simplify: Lessons Learned from my Bare Minimum July

Streamline & Simplify: Lessons Learned from my Bare Minimum July

You probably have heard me mention that I took the month of July off of Zoom calls! (I still worked, but I didn't schedule calls... except for four days but that's okay.) You know the crazy thing about taking that time to slow the hell down? I actually made more money in July than I did in June. So what did I learn? I'm reflecting and sharing insights with you this week in the second-ever solo episode of Big Brave Business!Connect with Sarah & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkh

Aug 6, 2024 • 46:24

Hiring Help is Self Care

Hiring Help is Self Care

What a thrill to have my friend and former client, Cheryl Ham, on the podcast this week. Cheryl jumped at something I said in a previous episode / on social media about the expression 'hire before you're ready' and felt passionately about coming on the podcast to dissect that advice and to help us understand when that advice is good and helpful, and when it's potentially toxic and harmful. About Cheryl:Cheryl Ham is the creative mind (and hands) behind Hypnotic Yarn and the Yarnable subscription

Jul 30, 2024 • 47:21

The Ethical Dilemma of Marketing

The Ethical Dilemma of Marketing

One of the things we hear all the time in the online business space these days is "trauma-informed." This was one of the fundamental keys to the discussion I had in today's episode with trauma-informed marketer, Stephanie Bilinsky. There are a lot of ethical questions and layers in online marketing in 2024 and beyond, and it was my honor and privilege to get to speak about some of these nuances with Stephanie.About Stephanie Bilinsky: Stephanie left their 9 to 5 in education to build a business

Jul 23, 2024 • 57:11

Building Courage in Business After Getting Laid Off

Building Courage in Business After Getting Laid Off

If you've listened to this podcast for a little while, you might remember that I started my business in the wake of getting laid off. My guest today has had the distinct and unique pleasure of experiencing the trauma of getting laid off multiple times (which I literally can't imagine, what a powerhouse brave woman she is). Today, we're sharing our lay-off stories and also exploring how to build courage in entrepreneurship, especially after a lay-off. About Liz Richards:Liz is a devoted mother an

Jul 16, 2024 • 50:56

Burnout is Different for Women Than Men

Burnout is Different for Women Than Men

Let's be honest, basically every entrepreneurial or business podcast out there has an episode about burnout. So when Alenka and I met on Threads and she mentioned she wanted to talk about burnout, I knew right away that I wanted to make sure this was a conversation that goes beyond just 'what is burnout,' 'what does burnout feel like,' 'how can you avoid burnout,' etc. Alenka and I explored the gendered nuances of burnout - and although there are many other factors and characteristics that can a

Jul 9, 2024 • 44:17

Is HR an Ally, an Obstacle, or an Enemy?

Is HR an Ally, an Obstacle, or an Enemy?

Human Resources is such an interesting beast. I have certainly felt both the benefits and the obstacles of HR in a typical 9-5 corporate environment, and it's a whole other complicated aspect of business as a small business owner. I asked my friend, HR consultant Kirsten Zeigler, to join me for this week's episode of Big Brave Business to talk about HR's role in business, when we need HR, and the ethical complications with AND without HR.About Kirsten:Kirsten Zeigler is a people and culture expe

Jul 2, 2024 • 46:13

Networking Can Lead to Amazing Opportunities

Networking Can Lead to Amazing Opportunities

We've talked about networking on this podcast before, because in the fall of last year I did an ambitious (read: crazy) networking challenge. I learned a lot during that experiment that I've been implementing in 2024, and my guest today has a lot of experience making the most of networking, too. The reality is that although it's hard, and it's awkward, and it's uncomfortable, and it pushes you out of your element, it can also lead to the most incredible opportunities and growth.About Sherry Redw

Jun 25, 2024 • 38:24

Big Brave Women in Business

Big Brave Women in Business

This episode has been a long time coming, because my friend and team member Katie Carson is finally joining me on the podcast. Katie and I met because she listened to the podcast, and then reached out to chat in general, which led to us working together to launch her podcast Ditch the Ick, and now she's even joined the Podfox team as an account manager.In this episode, we started with this general concept of "what does it mean to be big and brave in business," which led to all kinds of topics in

Jun 18, 2024 • 52:55

WOC and Allies at Work

WOC and Allies at Work

When Hady Mendez came to me and said she wanted to talk about the experience of WOC at work, I was absolutely sure I wanted to have the conversation and also I wasn't sure how best to go about it as a white woman myself. This was an interesting conversation where Hady was able to share her own experience as a woman of color and the ways she's devoted her career to supporting other women of color at work, and I was able to lean in and learn as a white woman and a self-proclaimed ally about how I

Jun 11, 2024 • 44:36

The Problem with the Course Creation Industry

The Problem with the Course Creation Industry

Alright besties, I'll level with you. I used to have an online course, and I HATED IT. I share why in this episode, but also, I definitely think online courses are in my future business model because I want to make podcasting as accessible as possible to as many people as possible. But I have learned the hard way that online courses are not a get-rich-quick scheme and it's not easy to make them effective. My guest today is an expert on developing curriculum and online coursework and supporting s

Jun 4, 2024 • 46:54

Play and Humor Make Better Leaders

Play and Humor Make Better Leaders

This week I am joined by guest Betsaida Lebron to talk about play and humor and how those are two majorly overlooked factors that can make us better leaders. We often think play is irrelevant for adults, and totally opposite of productivity or business, but the reality is that these concepts go hand-in-hand. About Betsaida:Betsaida LeBron is a teambuilding comedian and CEO of ImprovEQ. With her unique approach, she uses the art of improvisational comedy as a unique key to unlock untapped leaders

May 28, 2024 • 36:50

Adapting Archaic Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding Practices

Adapting Archaic Recruitment, Hiring, and Onboarding Practices

We can all agree that job searching sucks - and from the recruitment, hiring, and onboarding side, it's really not much better. The standard practices for recruitment, hiring, and onboarding are totally archaic and suck. My guest today is my friend and client, Carly Patryluk. She's a pet business owner who has revolutionized her recruitment and hiring methods. In this episode, we are chatting about what matters to us when hiring and onboarding our team members, what we look for in team members,

May 21, 2024 • 48:59

Learning to Trust Yourself and Leave Self Abandonment Behind

Learning to Trust Yourself and Leave Self Abandonment Behind

Self-Abandonment runs deeper than saying no when you want to say yes or saying yes when you want to say no (although that counts!). Self-Abandonment is actually a symptom of conditioned beliefs about prioritizing others' needs, emotions, or acceptance over your own. If you ever struggled to feel seen, safe, or soothed in childhood, this will show up in adulthood as self-abandonment.For leaders in business, ALL of our wounds, trauma, and mindset issues get pushed to the forefront. That can often

May 14, 2024 • 48:10

Normative Gender Roles for Husbands of Women in Business

Normative Gender Roles for Husbands of Women in Business

This week I'm joined by my friend and client Becky Aste... and our husbands! You've heard me (and Amanda) call out Eric so many times in this podcast, because he edits this show (and several of my client shows). Becky's husband Sebastian recently entered her business, too. We thought it would be fun to sit down, all four of us, to chat about the dynamics of bringing your spouse into your business and figuring out how to work well together, but also how normative gender roles come into play. What

May 7, 2024 • 50:50

Fear and Frustration About Money with Harriet Formby

Fear and Frustration About Money with Harriet Formby

I am so excited to welcome my first season 2 guest on the podcast: Harriet Formby. We are talking about all things fear and frustration related to money, our money stories, and best practices for overcoming the assumptions we've been carrying with us about money that we don't want to take with us any further. About Harriet:Harriet Formby is a Fractional CFO, ICAEW Chartered Accountant, Trauma of Money™ Certified Practitioner, and Business Mentor behind @belowthelinefinance and @getnumbersavvy. B

Apr 30, 2024 • 51:52

Revolutionary Leadership, Business Ethics, and More

Revolutionary Leadership, Business Ethics, and More

Besties, this is my FIRST EVER solo episode of Big Brave Business! (Help, I already miss Amanda!) Let's have a little catch up session because I've got some things going on to share and also, let's take a look at what I'm planning for season 2 of Big Brave Business. Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzusConnect with Sarah & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.insta

Apr 23, 2024 • 34:25

Season 2 of Big Brave Business is Here!

Season 2 of Big Brave Business is Here!

Want to be a guest on Season 2? Learn more and apply here: https://forms.fillout.com/t/qQe2MEbTLzusConnect with Sarah & Big Brave Business:https://www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter/https://www.threads.net/@sarahkheeter https://www.instagram.com/bigbravebusinesshttps://www.youtube.com/@bigbravebusiness

Apr 17, 2024 • 1:17

How to Shift Your Work Load when Your Priorities Change

How to Shift Your Work Load when Your Priorities Change

This week we are talking about how important it is to periodically ask yourself, “What am I doing and why am I doing it?” As your life and your business evolves, your goals and priorities shift. It’s critical to set aside time to consider what is serving those new goals and priorities… and what isn’t. In this episode, we are also giving a sneak peek into what is coming for Season 2 of Big Brave Business and all the big decisions we made during our hiatus between seasons to determine what directi

Apr 16, 2024 • 28:30

BONUS REPLAY: Personal Branding vs. Professional Branding

BONUS REPLAY: Personal Branding vs. Professional Branding

Do you think about your personal brand? Your personal brand is the impression you give people about who you are, especially online. In today's episode, we're talking about personal brands and professional brands and how they overlap and what the heck we think about when it comes to our own branding.www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Apr 9, 2024 • 31:01

BONUS REPLAY: Does Sales Always Have to be Sleazy? Lessons Learned from Launching

BONUS REPLAY: Does Sales Always Have to be Sleazy? Lessons Learned from Launching

This summer, we have both been inundated by launches - client launches, launches from people we follow, and launches in our own businesses. So, we’re sharing some of our lessons and takeaways about launching - and that leads us to the big, brave discussion about sales feeling sleazy. Manipulation, marketing to people’s deepest fears, selling from desperation and scarcity, and more.  Check out our YouTube ChannelCome meet our FRIENDS. https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on In

Apr 2, 2024 • 50:19

BONUS REPLAY: Getting Vulnerable about Money: Our Money Stories

BONUS REPLAY: Getting Vulnerable about Money: Our Money Stories

The way we think about money, and our assumptions about how money works, directly influence our relationship with money and how money flows into and out of our lives. On this episode, we are getting vulnerable and sharing some of our deepest, most intense shit about money. www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Mar 26, 2024 • 39:52

BONUS REPLAY: Why We're Skeptical About Coaching and Masterminds

BONUS REPLAY: Why We're Skeptical About Coaching and Masterminds

Have you ever invested in a life or business coach or a mastermind (or any other buzzword like that in online entrepreneurship) and been a little bit confused about what you were supposed to have gotten out of your massive 5-figure investment? Us, too.Listen, there are some great coaches out there. We work with a few of them! But in general, this whole "coaching industry" is VERY saturated with some massive red flags. We're digging in to that a little bit today.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel

Mar 19, 2024 • 46:12

BONUS REPLAY: Saying No and Setting Boundaries

BONUS REPLAY: Saying No and Setting Boundaries

This week we are talking about saying NO and setting boundaries in your life and business. Do you have trouble saying no?www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Mar 12, 2024 • 30:14

Business Evolves - Seasons of Stretch

Business Evolves - Seasons of Stretch

In the final episode of Big Brave Business Season 1, we are talking about how we are watching our businesses evolve (and how that impacts Big Brave Business!). We are super excited to watch BBB grow and evolve, too, and can’t wait to come back bigger and braver with season 2 in April 2024. In the meantime, stay tuned to this feed for some of our best advice from season 1 and make sure to stay connected with us on Instagram:Amanda https://instagram.com/amandanelsonreadsSarah https://instagram.com

Mar 5, 2024 • 26:12

BONUS REPLAY: Our Best Business Advice to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Full-Time Job

BONUS REPLAY: Our Best Business Advice to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Full-Time Job

We have previously touched on some good advice we've gotten, and we decided to expand on that and also talk about our journeys to start our businesses. How do you know when it's time to turn your side hustle into a full-time job? What would we do differently if we could do it over again? We want to hear about what YOU do. Connect with us over on Instagram! www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Feb 27, 2024 • 33:15

Is it our responsibility to speak up about social issues online?

Is it our responsibility to speak up about social issues online?

With the US General Election this year heating up and the heartbreaking conflict going on in Palestine and Israel, there is a lot of pressure for folks with social media platforms to speak up about their opinions about these kinds of things. From Elyse Myers and influencer culture to Taylor Swift and celebrity superstardom to business owners, this week, we are breaking down our opinions and perspectives on what our social responsibility is to speak up and where the lines get blurry.Check out our

Feb 20, 2024 • 28:56

The Changing Landscape of Online Business and Podcasting (and in inside look into running an Audio Summit)

The Changing Landscape of Online Business and Podcasting (and in inside look into running an Audio Summit)

We’ve been working hard on a cool project for Sarah’s business, Podfox Media. In this episode, we’re sharing some inside scoop to how the idea for the Audio Summit came to be and what the prep process has been like. And, we’re sharing a sneak peek into the content in the Audio Summit - which is 100% free. You can sign up for the FREE Audio Summit right now: https://trendcast2024.comCheck out our YouTube Channel:https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram:www.instagram.c

Feb 13, 2024 • 28:04

How to GET RICH QUICK! (Lol right)

How to GET RICH QUICK! (Lol right)

This week, we are talking about how to get rich quick! Just kidding, but we are talking about "get rich quick" schemes, what it means to be rich, and whether we consider ourselves to be rich. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos on Wednesdays!)https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda:www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Feb 6, 2024 • 38:13

Steal These Collaboration Ideas If You Want to Build More Relationships

Steal These Collaboration Ideas If You Want to Build More Relationships

Amanda has some major personal updates, including her recent move and birthday, which are icing on the cake of her recent professional achievements. In this episode, we also explore the importance of collaboration and communication in business, and Amanda offers golden advice: you need to tell people what it is you want or need.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos on Wednesdays!)https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow S

Jan 30, 2024 • 39:48

Bored in Your Business?

Bored in Your Business?

Have you ever felt bored with your business? Restless? In a rut? This week we’re talking about why that happens, what it feels like, and what to do to snap out of it.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos on Wednesdays!)https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda:www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 23, 2024 • 35:53

Our (and your) Predictions for 2024

Our (and your) Predictions for 2024

We thought we would do a fun spin on last year’s “trend forecast” episode this year. Instead of just including our own predictions, we asked YOU what you thought would be the big trend for online business in 2024. We went through several of your responses and gave our own reactions, thoughts, and insights to each one. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos on Wednesdays!)Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusiness

Jan 16, 2024 • 29:10

Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking Forward

Reflecting on the Past Year and Looking Forward

One year into this podcast, we had so much fun looking back at this past year in this episode. We are dishing on our biggest wins and lessons learned in 2023, from hitting major business goals to streamlining our workflows. We are also teasing some of our plans and goals for the new year - it's sure to be our biggest yet! Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos on Wednesdays!)Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusi

Jan 9, 2024 • 28:53

Revisiting Our 2023 Predictions

Revisiting Our 2023 Predictions

At the beginning of this year, we made some predictions about what we thought were going to be trends in 2023. Now the time has come to see how clairvoyent we really were a year ago! What do you think? Did we nail it or what?Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos on Wednesdays!)Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram:www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/

Jan 2, 2024 • 26:49

Client and Team Appreciation Ideas

Client and Team Appreciation Ideas

It’s not like you have to wait until a certain time of year to show someone you appreciate them, but this time of year is a GREAT time of year to make the extra effort to let your clients and/or your team know how much they mean to you. We are inspired by some of the things we’ve seen clients do and we’re also sharing some of the things we’ve personally done that did or did not make a big impact, and brainstorming what other ideas we might be interested in doing to express our appreciation in th

Dec 26, 2023 • 24:24

What We're Looking Forward to...

What We're Looking Forward to...

If you've been with us since the beginning, we've been talking about our vision and goals for our businesses all year with a 2023 scope. In this episode, we are talking about how that vision has shifted for both of us going into 2024. Here's what we are hoping for in the new year.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram:www.ins

Dec 19, 2023 • 13:44

Big Changes and Shifts in Business

Big Changes and Shifts in Business

If you’ve been listening to this podcast for awhile, you probably know Amanda as the type of entrepreneur who lives for the hustle, grinding from the time she gets up (before the sun even comes up!) until she’s ready to go to bed. So, you might be surprised to learn that in the past couple of months, she has made some MAJOR shifts in both her mindset and her business operations, streamlining to find a work-life balance while still making more money than she ever imagined.What shifts have you mad

Dec 12, 2023 • 32:20

Traveling, Vacation, and Holidays as Entrepreneurs

Traveling, Vacation, and Holidays as Entrepreneurs

November was a crazy month for us. Sarah was traveling across the mid-Atlantic for two weeks, both Sarah & Amanda celebrated Thanksgiving with their families, and as a result, it’s been a minute since we’ve had a chance to catch up. Grab a cup of coffee and join us for a little girly catch up session.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us

Dec 5, 2023 • 37:08

You're Not Alone: Common Themes Entrepreneurs Are Struggling With

You're Not Alone: Common Themes Entrepreneurs Are Struggling With

In our experience in business, we’ve had our share of struggles. In addition, we do a lot of client work with other entrepreneurs, and we hear a LOT about what they are up against. So in this episode, we are dissecting the most common themes we hear entrepreneurs struggling with, and we hope that no matter what hardships you’ve experienced in your business, this helps you feel a little less alone.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new conte

Nov 28, 2023 • 28:33

BONUS REPLAY: Competition, Collaboration, and Comparing Yourself to Others

BONUS REPLAY: Competition, Collaboration, and Comparing Yourself to Others

Happy American Thanksgiving Week, besties! This week we are playing a replay of one of our favorite episodes. We'll be back with brand new content weekly starting next Tuesday :) This week, we're talking about comparisonitis. So many people online show off the best versions of their businesses and lives. It can make us all feel icky. We're also breaking down competition and collaboration in our industries and how we feel about both.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come

Nov 21, 2023 • 39:14

Rapid Fire Questions to Get to Know Sarah

Rapid Fire Questions to Get to Know Sarah

We have a feeling you haven’t seen our YouTube channel yet. But listen, it’s so much fun. We are having the funniest, most insightful, most delightful conversations with some of our favorite friends and role models in business.To kick off our channel, we each took a turn in the hot seat. We thought it would be fun to replay our rapid fire YouTube interviews here, so you could get a glimpse into what kinds of conversations we are having on our channel. Make sure you go check out the interviews wi

Nov 14, 2023 • 17:29

Rapid Fire Questions to Get to Know Amanda

Rapid Fire Questions to Get to Know Amanda

We have a feeling you haven’t seen our YouTube channel yet. But listen, it’s so much fun. We are having the funniest, most insightful, most delightful conversations with some of our favorite friends and role models in business.To kick off our channel, we each took a turn in the hot seat. We thought it would be fun to replay our rapid fire YouTube interviews here, so you could get a glimpse into what kinds of conversations we are having on our channel. Make sure you go check out the interviews wi

Nov 7, 2023 • 17:44

Networking Part 2: An Update on Sarah's Networking Experiment

Networking Part 2: An Update on Sarah's Networking Experiment

A couple of weeks ago, we talked about networking and Sarah shared that she’s embarking on an experiment for Q4 of 2023. Over the course of 5 weeks, she’s scheduled more than 50 NETWORKING MEETINGS for 30 minutes each on Zoom. Now about halfway through her experiment, she’s sharing an update on her experience so far.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusines

Oct 31, 2023 • 30:06

Our Office Wishlists

Our Office Wishlists

Outfitting and designing your home office is one of the most fun things about running a business from home, but it can also add up. This time of year is the perfect time to revisit your personal office wishlist. In this episode, we’re sharing some of the items we’re wishing for, but we’d love to hear what you’re wishing for, too!Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@Bi

Oct 24, 2023 • 23:04

Everybody Hates Networking

Everybody Hates Networking

Sarah is doing an experiment for the last 4 months of 2023: a massive emphasis on networking (thanks to her new Director of Media Relations putting on ALL the pressure). This week, we’re talking all about networking: what it is, how it feels, what is and isn’t effective, and how to do it well (or terribly). Have you found a strategy for networking that feels good and fun for you? We would love to hear about it! Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. To

Oct 17, 2023 • 28:05

The Ins and Outs of Building Our Brands

The Ins and Outs of Building Our Brands

We work in marketing, so we LOVE to talk about branding. But “branding” looks totally different for both of us. Amanda’s business is really her as a person and how she fits into her clients’ businesses. Sarah’s business is a company with a team, a ton of resources, and a membership in addition to her client book of business. In this episode, we are each sharing 3 things that were important to us in building our brands.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIE

Oct 10, 2023 • 27:26

The Myth of Overnight Success in Business

The Myth of Overnight Success in Business

One of the most egregious things in online business is the ‘myth’ of overnight success… and the high ticket coaching programs selling you the ‘secret’ to achieve overnight success. This week, we are breaking down the myth and the problems with the snake oil salesmen trying to make you feel like you need to spend 4-5 figures to achieve the impossible. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https

Oct 3, 2023 • 32:20

Body Image, Self Esteem, and Social Media for Entrepreneurs

Body Image, Self Esteem, and Social Media for Entrepreneurs

We had an interesting conversation recently on YouTube with a multi-7-figure earner about her insecurities about her body on video, and it made us reflect on all the entrepreneurs at all different levels we've gotten to work with who ALL have their own insecurities when it comes to showing up online. In 2023, showing up on social media (especially recording videos of ourselves) is such a HUGE part of what we do, and we all feel it. In this episode, we are reflecting about our own body image and

Sep 26, 2023 • 43:25

40: Green Flags - Clients We LOVE to Work With

40: Green Flags - Clients We LOVE to Work With

A couple of weeks ago, we did an episode talking about RED FLAGS we’ve started looking for after a few years of client work as service providers. This week, we wanted to flip the script and talk about our green flags that get us excited about working with certain clients. When someone doesn’t have these green flags, it’s not necessarily a deal breaker, but when we do notice them we are like, “SIGN US UP.” Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!): Come meet our FRIENDS. Totall

Sep 19, 2023 • 32:43

Catching Up & Reflecting on 2023 So Far

Catching Up & Reflecting on 2023 So Far

It might not feel like it if you listen to this podcast weekly, but we haven’t recorded in a few weeks and we needed some time for a good solid girly catch up. We wound up reflecting about how far we’ve come so far in 2023 and what we hope to accomplish in this final stretch. It’s amazing what having a built-in business bestie can offer to help you reflect on the things you may have forgotten or downplayed over the course of the year! Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):C

Sep 12, 2023 • 36:07

Red Flags - How to Know if a Client is Not Right For You

Red Flags - How to Know if a Client is Not Right For You

For the past few weeks, we’ve gone super deep, so in this episode we decided to lighten things up a little bit and talk about red flags that indicate a client isn’t right for us. Our businesses are different, our offers are different, and our preferences are different, so we have different indicators and ways of managing those indicators. What are your client red flags? We want to know! Tell us over on IG.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally

Sep 5, 2023 • 28:34

Deconstruction: Unlearning, Reprogramming, and Relapse

Deconstruction: Unlearning, Reprogramming, and Relapse

In this final part of our 3-part deconstruction series drawing parallels between healing from religious trauma and healing from corporate trauma, we are digging deeper into the process of deconstruction and reprogramming. Sarah also mentioned a couple of resources (we only really talked about one on the actual episode), so here they are in case you want to do a little further research: The three phases of Deconstruction that we discussed on the podcast: https://rebekahdrumsta.com/blog/stages-of-

Aug 29, 2023 • 28:27

Deconstruction: Religion, Capitalism, and More

Deconstruction: Religion, Capitalism, and More

In part 2 of our episodes about the relationship between religious cults, online marketing, and capitalism, we are starting to talk about deconstruction. What is deconstruction and what does that look like? How can we relate religious deconstruction experiences to the deconstruction of the corporate 9-5 life? We get a little in the weeds in this episode, but hang in there with us and try to keep an open mind, because we share some really personal stories, too. Check out our YouTube Channel (new

Aug 22, 2023 • 36:04

What do Religious Cults, Corporate Culture, and Online Marketing have in Common?

What do Religious Cults, Corporate Culture, and Online Marketing have in Common?

Amanda has alluded to her religious trauma from her past on this podcast before, and in this episode we decided to dig in. On one hand, we can get to know her better. On another hand, you might relate to her story. And on a third hand, we can all relate: because these same practices and tactics show up in corporate life and in online marketing. This is the beginning of what turned into a three-part series, so make sure to follow the podcast so you get notified when next week’s episode drops, whe

Aug 15, 2023 • 26:06

Why do entrepreneurs monetize everything we love? - Entrepreneurship and Hobbies

Why do entrepreneurs monetize everything we love? - Entrepreneurship and Hobbies

Why don’t we have any hobbies? Answer: because we monetize everything we love. After all, in capitalist society, time is money. But also, we LOVE entrepreneurship, so our digital marketing and business development wheels are always turning. We also do this to our friends and family. “Oh, you love that? Why don’t you start a business about it?” Do you have this problem too? Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the

Aug 8, 2023 • 29:37

Does Sales Always Have to be Sleazy? Lessons Learned from Launching

Does Sales Always Have to be Sleazy? Lessons Learned from Launching

This summer, we have both been inundated by launches - client launches, launches from people we follow, and launches in our own businesses. So, we’re sharing some of our lessons and takeaways about launching - and that leads us to the big, brave discussion about sales feeling sleazy. Manipulation, marketing to people’s deepest fears, selling from desperation and scarcity, and more.  Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the sa

Aug 1, 2023 • 50:19

Unraveling the Mystery and Excitement around Threads (and how it compares to Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook)

Unraveling the Mystery and Excitement around Threads (and how it compares to Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook)

Admittedly, this episode will come out after Threads has been out for a few weeks, so some of the details in this episode may be a little outdated. BUT Sarah (and the world!) is captivated by Meta’s new social media platform, Threads! So in today’s episode of Big Brave Business, we are talking about this app that took the world by storm… as a (relative) surprise launch… while Sarah & Amanda were on vacation. Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Total

Jul 25, 2023 • 42:01

ChatGPT Part 2: How does it actually work & is AI going to replace writers and artists?

ChatGPT Part 2: How does it actually work & is AI going to replace writers and artists?

We’re back to talk about ChatGPT again. I know, I know, but hear us out: we’ve learned a LOT more about how ChatGPT actually works and why some advice out there about how to use it totally sucks. Also, there is so much chatter in the world about AI replacing writers, artists, and other creatives… we’re sounding off with our opinions about how to leverage AI as a creative instead of being afraid of it.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new

Jul 18, 2023 • 23:51

A Day in the Life of a 6-Figure-Earning Entrepreneur (Real Talk)

A Day in the Life of a 6-Figure-Earning Entrepreneur (Real Talk)

Everyone is always talking about how little they work and all the mountains of money they make, so we thought it might be interesting to share a peek behind the curtains at what our days are like at this point in our businesses. Amanda is almost 2 years into business and Sarah is about 4 years into business, and this is a glimpse at what our daily lives actually look like. There’s no four-hour-work-week going on here… no get rich quick schemes. Just real life + lots of client work and our own be

Jul 11, 2023 • 39:14

Taking Time Off as an Entrepreneur

Taking Time Off as an Entrepreneur

When you’re in business for yourself, you have unlimited time off… and somehow, you also have no time off at all. In this episode, we’re talking about how we make time to take time off and what it takes to prepare for it and communicate it with clients. Are you good at taking time off? What does that look like for you? (Also, follow our time off adventures over on Instagram!) Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as t

Jul 3, 2023 • 23:28

Burn-Out, Exhaustion, and Solidarity for Women in Business

Burn-Out, Exhaustion, and Solidarity for Women in Business

If you’re feeling worn down and burnt out this year, you’re not alone. Not only are we hearing that from all of our clients, but we’ve both had emotional breakdowns in the past 7 days out of sheer exhaustion. This episode is about sharing not just the happy, shiny parts of entrepreneurship, but the hard parts, too… because when this shit gets hard, you’re not alone.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast

Jun 27, 2023 • 35:23

The Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

The Most Common Mistakes Entrepreneurs Make

Because of the nature of what we do, we get to see so much behind the scenes of sooo many different types of businesses. We get to see the good, the bad, and the ugly! And all the emotional decisions made along the way. Entrepreneurship is hard... but we've noticed that there are definitely trends in the mistakes that ALL entrepreneurs make that make things harder than they need to be. In this episode, we are calling out the most common mistakes we see in entrepreneurship... including things we'

Jun 20, 2023 • 33:52

Managing Stress & Overwhelm and Self-Care for Badge-Carrying Workaholics

Managing Stress & Overwhelm and Self-Care for Badge-Carrying Workaholics

What does stress look like for you, and how do you pursue self-care? If your idea of self-care is working, you're in good company. Plus, three things that are bringing us joy right now.Check out our YouTube Channel (new videos every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIENDS. Totally new content (not the same as the podcast episodes).https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.insta

Jun 13, 2023 • 39:45

Unlearning Corporate Mindset and Sharing Our Corporate Trauma

Unlearning Corporate Mindset and Sharing Our Corporate Trauma

It's the most fun you'll ever have rehashing your trauma! Today we are talking about unlearning the corporate mindset, which naturally led to swapping some war stories from our 9-5 days. PS: New mini-series anyone? Sharing Corporate Trauma Pt 1 coming right up........ lolConnect with us and tell us about YOUR corporate trauma. Bonus points if you give us permission to share your story on a future podcast episode.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel (new episodes every Wednesday!):Come meet our FRIE

Jun 6, 2023 • 39:20

Why We're Skeptical About Coaching and Masterminds

Why We're Skeptical About Coaching and Masterminds

Have you ever invested in a life or business coach or a mastermind (or any other buzzword like that in online entrepreneurship) and been a little bit confused about what you were supposed to have gotten out of your massive 5-figure investment? Us, too.Listen, there are some great coaches out there. We work with a few of them! But in general, this whole "coaching industry" is VERY saturated with some massive red flags. We're digging in to that a little bit today.Check out our NEW YouTube Channel

May 30, 2023 • 46:12

The WORST Parts About Being an Entrepreneur - Complain with us

The WORST Parts About Being an Entrepreneur - Complain with us

Amanda seems surprised any time Sarah complains or talks shit about something, but Sarah insists she's actually great at complaining, so this week we are complaining about 3 things we hate about entrepreneurship. As it turns out, this was kind of hard to do because we love entrepreneurship and we pretty much wouldn't go back to 9-5 life for anything. Check out our NEW YouTube Channel (new episodes every Wednesday!):We are excited to bring you GUESTS and NEW content that is totally separate from

May 23, 2023 • 25:13

The Top 3 Lessons We've Learned from Working with Clients

The Top 3 Lessons We've Learned from Working with Clients

In today's episode, we are sharing our biggest lessons learned in life & business as a result of working with clients. Check out our NEW YouTube Channel (new episodes every Wednesday!):We are excited to bring you GUESTS and NEW content that is totally separate from our podcast episodes... so you won't want to miss it.https://www.youtube.com/@BigBraveBusinessConnect with us on Instagram: www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness Follow Sarah:www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterFollow Amanda: www.instagram.com

May 16, 2023 • 31:39

Audit Your Social Media: Are You Showing Up as a Whole Person?

Audit Your Social Media: Are You Showing Up as a Whole Person?

In this episode, Amanda is showing off her digital marketing expertise and helping us all do a quick audit of our social media presence. Are you showing up as a whole person? What are some of the biggest mistakes businesses are making on social media? And what are the simplest tips for leveling up your social media that you can start doing today?And, Sarah is sharing her struggles and emotional responses to Amanda's digital marketing expertise regarding her own experiences trying to show up on s

May 9, 2023 • 37:58

Getting Vulnerable about Money: Our Money Stories

Getting Vulnerable about Money: Our Money Stories

The way we think about money, and our assumptions about how money works, directly influence our relationship with money and how money flows into and out of our lives. On this episode, we are getting vulnerable and sharing some of our deepest, most intense shit about money. www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

May 2, 2023 • 39:52

Fear, Obligation, and Guilt as Entrepreneurs

Fear, Obligation, and Guilt as Entrepreneurs

In today's episode, we are digging into the topics of fear, obligation, and guilt in our businesses. From our biggest fears, to the ways we battle obligation, to all the ways guilt creeps up for us as we battle letting go of our 9-5 mindsets.www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Apr 25, 2023 • 46:14

Our Big Dreams for Life & Business

Our Big Dreams for Life & Business

This week, we are sharing our big dreams for our personal lives and businesses, as well as our 'dream jobs' if money was no object. What are your big dreams? Come share with us over on Instagram. We love to hear from you!www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Apr 18, 2023 • 39:32

Threads of Entrepreneurship from Childhood to Adulthood

Threads of Entrepreneurship from Childhood to Adulthood

When you look back and reflect on your childhood and early days, do you see the threads of entrepreneurship that show up in your business today? Reflecting together, we realized that we have memories from being elementary school kids seeking out ways to make money on our own terms that have grown into the flourishing dreams and visions we have today. www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Apr 11, 2023 • 32:07

Enneagram, Love Languages, Audiobooks, and Haunted Houses

Enneagram, Love Languages, Audiobooks, and Haunted Houses

Do you know your Enneagram type? How does that show up in your life and business?www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Apr 4, 2023 • 50:10

Canva Love-Fest and Some of the Announcements from Canva Create 2023

Canva Love-Fest and Some of the Announcements from Canva Create 2023

You know how much we love Canva... here are a few reasons why! AND this past week Canva announced a TON of new, incredible features so we are digging in to some of the things we are most excited about. Looking for creative ways to use Canva to grow your business? We've got you!www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Mar 28, 2023 • 23:22

Rejection, Turnover, and Giving Feedback

Rejection, Turnover, and Giving Feedback

For the first time ever, Amanda had a client terminate services because they weren't satisfied. So, we're talking about the experience of rejection, business turnover, and how we as business owners can communicate feedback effectively to our contractors and team members. Plus, three things we're into right now... again. Because it's fun.www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Mar 21, 2023 • 50:13

What do chicken pot pie, robot vacuums, and reading have in common?

What do chicken pot pie, robot vacuums, and reading have in common?

Come hang out with your business besties to talk about some things OTHER than business. After all, we are who we are in everyday life AND in our businesses. And come hang out with us over on IG to share your summer camp stories, your first and worst jobs, and 3 things you're into right now, too.www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Mar 14, 2023 • 41:57

The Pressure of Sales and Scalable Funnels

The Pressure of Sales and Scalable Funnels

When you choose to start a service-based business as an entrepreneur, you are CHOOSING a profession that includes a LOT of sales. And sales can be SUCH a dirty word with a big, bad reputation. In today's episode, we are breaking down how we feel about sales and what our sales process looks like, and reflecting on the best and worst coaching we've received around sales.www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Mar 7, 2023 • 40:16

Personal Branding vs. Professional Branding

Personal Branding vs. Professional Branding

Do you think about your personal brand? Your personal brand is the impression you give people about who you are, especially online. In today's episode, we're talking about personal brands and professional brands and how they overlap and what the heck we think about when it comes to our own branding.www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Feb 28, 2023 • 31:01

Saying No and Setting Boundaries

Saying No and Setting Boundaries

This week we are talking about saying NO and setting boundaries in your life and business. Do you have trouble saying no?www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Feb 21, 2023 • 30:14

Investing in Yourself and Your Business

Investing in Yourself and Your Business

Do you invest in yourself? How do you measure the return on that investment? Today we're talking about investing in all the things: hiring, online courses, group coaching, one-on-one coaching and mentoring, contracting specialists, systems and processes... literally all the things you CAN spend money on, what we HAVE spent money on, and what we WANT to spend money on.What's your next big investment on your wishlist? Tell us what you think over on IG. www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instag

Feb 14, 2023 • 36:10

08: Digital Marketing, Podcasting, and Online Business Predictions for 2023: What's in and what's out?

08: Digital Marketing, Podcasting, and Online Business Predictions for 2023: What's in and what's out?

In today's episode (recorded the first week of January), we are making our top three predictions (each) about what we think will be trending for digital marketing, podcasting, and online business in 2023. We plan to revisit this episode at the end of the year to see how we did! Which of these things have you most excited (or most annoyed, since Amanda chose to be the villain this week)? Let us know on IG.   www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness  www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter www.instagram.com/aman

Feb 7, 2023 • 46:52

Maximizing Business Potential with AI: An Inside Look at ChatGPT

Maximizing Business Potential with AI: An Inside Look at ChatGPT

Everybody's talking about ChatGPT, so we want to put in our two cents. Amanda's excited, Sarah's skeptical, and we're both having fun exploring the different ways we and our clients can use ChatGPT. Have you used it yet? What did you think? Will you use it for your business moving forward?www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 31, 2023 • 22:21

Competition, Collaboration, and Comparing Yourself to Others

Competition, Collaboration, and Comparing Yourself to Others

This week, we're talking about comparisonitis. So many people online show off the best versions of their businesses and lives. It can make us all feel icky. We're also breaking down competition and collaboration in our industries and how we feel about both. www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness www.instagram.com/sarahkheeterwww.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 24, 2023 • 39:14

Time Management and Task Management for Entrepreneurs

Time Management and Task Management for Entrepreneurs

One of the weirdest things about being an entrepreneur is managing your own time and your own tasks with no one to tell you what to do or when. Holidays and other disruptions to routine can make this even more challenging.    www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness  www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 17, 2023 • 44:13

Spilling the TEA About Working with Clients

Spilling the TEA About Working with Clients

We've worked with dozens of clients in tons of different industries... and today we're spilling some tea! Listen in to hear some of our JUICIEST client stories and also our general advice, and why we love running service-based businesses.   www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness  www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 10, 2023 • 45:14

Setting Goals for the New Year & Celebrating Big Accomplishments

Setting Goals for the New Year & Celebrating Big Accomplishments

Are you a resolution person? Do you have business goals for 2023? Today we're chatting goals vs. resolutions and celebrating some of our big wins.   We want to celebrate your wins, too! It doesn't matter what they are - if the accomplishment is BIG to you, it's BIG to us! Come connect with us over on Instagram so we can cheer you on.   www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness  www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 3, 2023 • 35:10

02: Our Best Business Advice to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Full-Time Job

02: Our Best Business Advice to Turn Your Side Hustle into Your Full-Time Job

In the last episode, we touched on some good advice we've gotten, and we decided to expand on that and also talk about our journeys to start our businesses. How do you know when it's time to turn your side hustle into a full-time job? What would we do differently if we could do it over again?   We want to hear about what YOU do. Connect with us over on Instagram!   www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness  www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 3, 2023 • 33:15

Get to know your NEW business besties!

Get to know your NEW business besties!

Welcome to Big Brave Business episode 1! This episode is all about us - who we are, what we do, and how we do it. Grab a cup of coffee and come chit-chat with us. We want to get to know you, too! Introduce yourself to us over on Instagram! www.instagram.com/bigbravebusiness  www.instagram.com/sarahkheeter www.instagram.com/amandanelsonreads

Jan 3, 2023 • 39:22

Let's Talk Big Brave Business with Sarah Heeter and Amanda Nelson

Let's Talk Big Brave Business with Sarah Heeter and Amanda Nelson

It all started when Sarah Heeter, podcast producer, and strategic consultant wanted to add to her team. That's where Amanda Nelson, Virtual Assistant, and Digital Marketer came in. Together, they quickly became friends who noticed there wasn't space for those going at it alone in their business. Enter Big Brave Business! You could be in the middle of founding your business, haven't even started, or are a veteran of the game. No matter where you are, you have a place at BBB. This show was built o

Dec 19, 2022 • 1:43

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