How to Start a Podcast That Builds a Ride-or-Die Community (Even If You're Scared)
Want to start a podcast but terrified your first episodes will be terrible? Good news: they will be. And that's exactly why you should start anyway. Jessica Burgio launched her podcast during COVID with mediocre equipment, zero followers, and a whole lot of fear. Four years later, she's built a thriving business and a ride-or-die community through the power of podcasting.In this episode, Jessica shares her complete roadmap for starting and growing a podcast that builds community and generates revenue. You'll learn why your "awful" first episodes are your greatest teacher, how to batch content so you're not scrambling every week, the marketing strategy Lewis Howes still uses on his massive show, and how to pivot your podcast when it stops feeling aligned. Jessica reveals the raw truth about building her show from 0 to 300+ episodes, including her cringiest moments and biggest wins.If you've been sitting on a podcast idea, this is your sign to start.In this episode, you’ll learn:[02:53] Jessica's journey from hairstylist to business mentor and borrowing belief from mentors[10:00] Starting Beauty Inspires Beauty during COVID and rebranding to Unscripted[27:33] Cringiest podcasting moments: bad audio and wrong guests[30:00] Practical tips for starting your podcast today[35:00] Marketing strategies that work, including Lewis Howes' personal outreach tactic[40:00] Attraction marketing: how to draw your ideal listeners to you[45:00] Advice for creatives stuck in the middle of a pivotHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @jessicaburgio on InstagramFollow @unscriptedthepodcast on InstagramJoin the 21-Day Creativity to Cash Flow Challenge ($1/day for 21 days of actionable sales strategies)Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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The DM Selling Method: Why Sales Calls Are Killing Your Conversions with Jillian Murphy
What if the thing you think is helping you close more sales is actually costing you conversions? My guest today, Jillian Murphy, is about to flip everything you know about selling on its head.Jillian went from being unexpectedly let go from her corporate sales job during the pandemic to building a seven-figure coaching business in just two years, all through Instagram DMs. No fancy funnels. No automation. No sales calls. Just authentic conversations that convert. In this episode, Jillian pulls back the curtain on her entire DM selling method, including how she closes clients up to $56K without ever jumping on a call, why making people book a calendar link is costing you sales, and how her content does 99% of the selling for her.If you've ever felt overwhelmed by all the "shoulds" in online business (the webinars, the ads, the complex funnels), this conversation will be a breath of fresh air. Jillian's approach is refreshingly simple, deeply relational, and incredibly effective. Whether you're selling jewelry, coaching, services, or products, this episode will change how you think about sales forever.In this episode, you’ll learn:[2:42] The moment everything changed: How Jillian lost her corporate identity and found her true calling in less than 48 hours[5:14] Why attending a mastermind six weeks before getting fired became the catalyst for a seven-figure business[8:36] The Facebook group strategy that generated $68K in her first launch (and why she still doesn't have a website)[12:00] The Google Doc that replaces fancy sales pages, and why simpler is more profitable[15:58] The "bursting pipe" theory: Why calendar links are killing your conversions and what to do instead[20:11] How to handle ghosting in the DMs without losing your dignity (or the sale)[22:56] The objection-handling framework that closed a $56K deal entirely through Instagram messages[25:10] Why Jillian refuses to automate her DMs, and how she still has time for everythingHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @theJillianMurphy on InstagramJillian’s Free Weekly Webinar: Mastering DM Selling (Every Wednesday)Jillian's Podcast: Scale Your SalesJoin the 21-Day Creativity to Cash Flow Challenge ($1/day for 21 days of actionable sales strategies)Are you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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Gold Prices Are Skyrocketing: Here’s How to Turn It Into Cash Flow and Confidence
Rising gold prices don't have to mean panic or shrinking profits. In this episode, I'm sharing five powerful strategies to help you navigate this market shift with confidence and turn it into serious cash flow for your jewelry business.You'll learn how to announce price increases without losing customers, audit your pricing to protect margins, refine unused metals for instant revenue, create a customer-winning trade-in program, and use desire-driven storytelling to communicate the true value of your work.This is your moment to lead, elevate your messaging, and step into premium positioning. Gold might be rising, but so are you.In this episode, you’ll learn:[02:15] Why announcing your price increase early (with a grace period) actually builds trust and urgency with your best customers[08:30] The exact pricing audit framework to ensure your margins are protected and your brand is positioned as premium[11:45] How to refine unused gold and silver to generate instant cash flow, and why this is the perfect time to do it[14:22] A creative trade-in program strategy that brings customers back, increases lifetime value, and beats the competition[17:41] The storytelling mistake that's costing you sales (and the desire-driven content framework that fixes it)[21:10] How to shift your messaging from "cost" to "craftsmanship" so customers feel the value instead of the price[24:49] Why daily revenue-generating activities are the antidote to stress, and how to get into the energy of daily salesHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Join the 21-Day Creativity to Cash Flow ChallengeDownload the Jewelry Pricing CalculatorDesire AI DemoThe Jewelry Sales AcceleratorAre you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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The Wake-Up Call Every Business Owner Needs: How to Prepare Your Business for the Unexpected (Even When You Think You Can't) with Erin Pelicano
What would happen to your business if you couldn't work for a month? What if your social media got hacked tomorrow? What if a business partner suddenly passed away?These aren't comfortable questions, but they're the ones Erin Pelicano wishes she'd asked herself before 2020. That's when, in the middle of a global pandemic with three kids in virtual school, she was diagnosed with stage 3 colon cancer at just 43 years old. With no family history and a clean bill of health, Erin's world turned upside down. Her full-time job became survival, and her jewelry business had to run on part-time energy.In this powerful conversation, Erin shares her journey from health crisis to business resilience advocate. She opens up about what it's really like to fight for your life while trying to keep your business alive, and why most small business owners are dangerously unprepared for unexpected disruptions. Whether it's a medical emergency, a cybersecurity breach, or a rogue customer trying to take you down online, Erin's mission is clear: help small business owners build resilient systems so they can weather any storm. This episode will change how you think about protecting the business you've poured your heart into.In this episode, you’ll learn:[05:19] From engineering to jewelry entrepreneur: How Erin built a thriving fine jewelry brand, only to have everything turn upside down in 2020[07:30] The diagnosis that changed everything: Stage 3 colon cancer at 43 with no family history and why young people are increasingly at risk[12:06] The business question that keeps entrepreneurs up at night: What happens if YOU can't work, and why most of us have no answer[16:32] The insurance most small business owners don't have: Why disability and key man insurance could save your business when crisis strikes[20:32] Are you prepared for a cyber attack? The systems you need in place before (and after) a hacking or social media breach happens[28:40] The Venture Project unveiled: Erin's 3-part framework to build resilience (Prepare & Plan, Know Your Adapt Zone, Evolve Strategically)Here are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @theventurepro on InstagramThe Venture ProjectHoliday Sales on Repeat WorkshopThe Jewelry Sales AcceleratorAre you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
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The 5-Minute EFT Tapping Session That Cracked Me Open: Becoming a Wildly Wealthy Woman with Jackie McDonald
What if the thing holding you back isn't a lack of strategy but a part of you that's still scared?In this episode, I sit down with Jackie McDonald, an EFT tapping expert who helped me have one of the most profound breakthroughs I've experienced in years. Jackie teaches a unique form of tapping called "parts of self" work that helps you meet the version of you that's scared, stuck, or holding you back and integrate her so you can finally move forward.We go deep on why your body has to be on board with who you're becoming, how Jackie's dad manifested $250,000 in an hour (yes, really), and we even do a live tapping session you can follow along with to release the fear of judgment and step into your wildly wealthy woman era.If you've ever felt the pull toward something bigger but couldn't shake the fear, perfectionism, or self-doubt, this episode is for you.In this episode, you'll discover:[06:32] How Jackie found EFT tapping during one of the darkest seasons of her life and how it transformed her[10:33] The moment she knew tapping could help others (her dying father got up and walked after one session)[12:58] How Jackie's dad manifested $250,000 in one hour and what it taught her about faith and receiving[16:39] What "parts of self" work is and why it leads to rapid transformation[19:05] A live tapping session to clear the fear of judgment (you can tap along!)[28:38] How to get back into your body if you're disconnected or dissociate often[30:13] The biggest breakthroughs Jackie has witnessed with tapping, including physical healing and manifestation storiesHere are the resources mentioned in the show:Follow @thejackiemcdonald on InstagramJoin Jackie's FREE 4-Day "Learn to Tap" TrainingJoin the 21-Day Tapping Challenge for $21Learn about Tapping School (5-month certification program)Holiday Sales on Repeat WorkshopThe Jewelry Sales AcceleratorAre you enjoying the podcast? We’d be so grateful if you gave us a rating and review! Your 5 star ratings help us reach more businesses like yours and allows us to continue to deliver valuable content every single week. Click here to review the show on Apple podcast or your favorite platformSelect “Ratings and Reviews” and “Write a Review”Share your favorite insights and inspirationsIf you haven’t done so yet, make sure that you subscribe to the show wherever you listen to podcasts and on Apple Podcast for special bonus content you won’t get elsewhere.xo, Tracy MatthewsFollow on Social:Follow @Flourish_Thrive on InstagramFollow @iamtracymatthews InstagramFollow Flourish & Thrive Facebook
This show is for creators who are done playing small, the ones who know their ideas aren’t just a passion… they’re a portal Here, we’re rewriting the rules of entrepreneurship.Forget cookie-cutter blueprints and burnout culture, I’m here to help you grow a business that feels good, pays well, and the kind of personal freedom that only comes when you’re brave enough to do things your own way.Through solo episodes and honest conversations with creative entrepreneurs, artists, and founders, I’ll give you the mindset shifts, marketing moves, and business tools you need to grow with clarity, flow, and profitability.You’ll learn how to build wealth on your terms, show up with confidence, and finally trust that you don’t have to choose between creativity and success, you get to have both.So if you’re ready to step into your next level, grow your income, and build a business that actually works for your life, you’re in the right place.
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