This episode was a multi-month labor of love. I couldn’t have done it without the dream team – Amy Cook, James Ede, Claire Fernan, Enda Ndungu, and Laura Valenti. Fun fact: the first cut of this episode clocked in at 3 hours and 58 minutes. Somehow we managed to cut it back to what you’ll be hearing today. If you love listening to podcasts on 2x so you can listen to MORE podcasts, this episode will be right up your alley. 25 guests in roughly 90 minutes… and GO!
Can’t-Miss Moments From This Episode:
- What happens when a “no intro” intro strategy meets a bunch of excited entrepreneurs (hint: sometimes when you set loose guidelines, conversations go off the rails in hilarious ways)…
- Newsflash: you’re not a friggin’ imposter just because you don’t know what you’re doing! We are ALL making it up as we go, and maybe THIS is why instead of being late to the game, you’re actually right on time…
- Spoiler alert: the secret ingredient to a successful business… is YOU! It’s your perspective, your story, your inspiration, and your drive that attracts people to you and helps you grow. Here’s why you should proudly let your freak flag fly…
- How serious are you about doing what you’re doing? We break down how to figure things out as you go, and the crucial “success mindset” that primes you to take on any stressful situation… and triumph!
- Who wins, the person with the perfect plan or the person who puts it out there messy? Why ACTION (not planning, and not perfection) is the key to getting unstuck, finding answers, busting through anxiety, and finding your “thing” once and for all.
This one is jam-packed full of advice. Don’t miss out – listen now!
Angie’s Bio:
Hi, I’m Angie Colee. Nice to virtually meet you! I’m a business coach and communications expert… and your personal hype woman.
I help info marketers, thought leaders, creative freelancers, and corporate teams to –
- Build solid relationships and networks to grow their businesses and influence
- Create systems and structure that allow you to buy back your time and work ON the business instead of being stuck IN it
- Unpack (and set fire to) the feelings and struggles that keep us from showing up and communicating as our best selves
And so much more!
Over the last decade-plus, I’ve led, coached, and developed creative teams for some brands you would definitely recognize. I’ve also helped launch thousands of products and marketing campaigns, including two multimillion-dollar launches in the middle of a global pandemic. Combined, my work has generated more than $70 million in direct-to-consumer sales.
My passion project is this show, Permission to Kick Ass. It’s a podcast (and movement) for freelancers and creative entrepreneurs who want to start (or grow) businesses that are perfect for their personalities and their lifestyles. It’s the show I wish I’d had when I was first starting out – maybe then I wouldn’t have convinced myself I was screwing everything up and stalled my own progress for years.
When I’m not helping entrepreneurs build their empires, you’ll find me on the road. I’m a full-time digital nomad and I host marketing workshops and entrepreneurial playdates business-building events in different locations all around the U.S.
You can count on me to locate the really good food, find landmarks and local hotspots, and try all kinds of weird things like llama yoga and digging in the dirt with backhoes.
Resources and links mentioned:
- The Permission to Kick Ass website, where I work 1:1 and in small groups with creative entrepreneurs and teams to leverage their talents, streamline their workloads, and improve communications so they can grow with confidence
- Fast Passive Media – my new business venture with my partner, Chrys Clay, where we help business owners identify and launch new revenue streams without investing a ton of time, resources, bandwidth, or cash
- Claire Fernan – jet setter, chief cracker of inappropriate (and hilarious) jokes, and writer of all the fabulous show notes you read every week
- Amy Cook – my right-hand woman who keeps the podcast wheels turning week after week
- Enda Ndungu – who helped me shape the strategic vision for this episode and pick the best segments and stories PTKA has to offer
- James Ede – the editing and production phenom who’s been with me for almost 80 episodes, and makes everyone sound like a total rockstar
- Laura Valenti – the visual/design genius behind the show graphics for the first 100 episodes, as well as the new look and feel from this episode onward
Come kick ass with me:
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