Episodios

  • 578 - Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades
    Oct 15 2025

    Want to make your content actually work for you? In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Rhoades—social media strategist, keynote speaker, and host of the Call Her Creator podcast. With over 200K Instagram followers and 15 years of marketing experience, Katelyn knows how to blend storytelling, trends, and strategy to turn followers into clients. We talk about what’s working on Instagram right now, how to build real connection through content, and how to show up consistently without losing your sanity.

    Whether you’re in the growth phase or ready to scale, this conversation is packed with insights to help you elevate your social presence, attract your ideal clients, and create content that truly converts.

    Today you’ll hear:

    • Katelyn’s framework for turning Instagram followers into paying clients using content pillars that connect, educate, and sell
    • How to use analytics and audience insights to create high-performing content that actually drives results
    • What’s changing on Instagram as we head into 2026 (and how authenticity is becoming the ultimate growth hack)
    • Practical tips for setting boundaries on social media while still staying consistent
    • The tools and systems Katelyn uses to streamline content creation and protect her creative energy

    CONNECT WITH KATELYN:

    Website: www.enfluencestudio.com

    Instagram: @thekatelynrhoades

    FREE $100k Launch Checklist: https://enfluencestudio.com/launch

    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

    🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive

    🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    31 m
  • 577 - The Fast Track Framework: Reset Your Business in 30 Days (Part 2)
    Oct 13 2025

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing about the Fast Track Framework—a 30-day reset designed to give you clarity, a 90-day roadmap, and AI-powered systems that actually do the heavy lifting.

    In today's episode, I share:

    • Why traditional courses have a 10–15% completion rate (and what actually works instead)
    • How to run a full client + income gap audit before you make your next move
    • The exact 90-day planning process Holly uses in her own business and with clients
    • How AI bots can turn your ideas into blogs, carousels, and email content in seconds
    • Ways the Fast Track model is being used inside the Crush the Rush Club, Anti-Social School™, and Intensives

    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

    🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive

    🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    15 m
  • 576 - Organic First, Paid Second: The Ad Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip with Melissa Litchfield
    Oct 8 2025

    Thinking about running ads to scale your business? Before you hit “go,” you’ll want to hear this one. In today’s episode, I sit down with Melissa Litchfield, founder of Litchfield Media and seasoned digital ads strategist, to talk about what’s really working with ads right now—and what’s not. From the importance of building a strong organic foundation before investing in paid traffic to knowing when your offer is truly ready for ads, Melissa shares practical insights that will help you spend smarter and see better results.

    Melissa unpacks how to run ads without burning out, how to test your funnel for success, and what the latest platform changes actually mean for your strategy in 2025. Whether you’re planning a Black Friday launch or prepping for next year, this episode will help you approach ads with clarity and confidence.

    Today you’ll hear:

    • Why ads can’t fix a weak foundation—and how to know when your business is actually ready for them.
    • Melissa’s “organic success test” for validating an offer before you spend a dollar on paid traffic.
    • How to blend organic and paid strategies to generate consistent leads and avoid burnout.
    • The ad placements and creative types that are performing best right now (and which ones to skip).
    • How to prep for Q4 campaigns the right way, from lead generation to nurturing cold audiences.
    • Budget expectations and benchmarks for seeing meaningful results without overspending.

    CONNECT WITH MELISSA:

    Website: www.litchfieldmedia.org

    Instagram: @litchfiemedia

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    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

    🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive

    🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    33 m
  • 575 - Why DIY is Dead: The New Model That Gets Clients Results Fast (Part 1)
    Oct 6 2025

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing what’s really working right now—and why more information isn’t the answer your clients are looking for. Instead of DIY overwhelm, buyers in 2025 are craving speed, clarity, and human support.

    In today's episode, I share:

    • The truth about course completion rates (and what they mean for your offers)
    • Why the “fast track” model—expertise + systems + accountability—is converting higher than ever
    • Real examples of how service providers, podcasters, and coaches can adapt their offers to deliver quick wins
    • Behind-the-scenes of how we rebuilt Anti-Social School™ with AI bots, accountability, and a promise of faster results

    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

    🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive

    🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    17 m
  • 574 - Why Your Website and Copy Should Work Harder Than You Do (And How to Fix It) with Laura Kendrick
    Oct 1 2025

    Ever looked at your website or copy and thought, this kind of sounds like me… but not quite? In this episode, I sit down with Laura Kendrick, copy co-conspirator and conversation strategist at Cheeky Copy, to talk all things clarity, copy, and websites that actually convert. Laura shares why clarity is the foundation of messaging that sells, how to think differently about your website so it works harder than you do, and why you can’t just copy and paste someone else’s process and expect results. If you’ve been wanting your marketing to finally feel like you and drive results without the overwhelm, this one’s for you.

    Today you’ll hear:

    • Why clarity in your messaging, brand voice, and voice of customer research are non-negotiable if you want copy that connects and converts.
    • Simple, practical strategies to make your website work behind the scenes—guiding people on a journey that leads to action.
    • What to prioritize first when updating your website or launch copy (hint: it’s not always the homepage!).
    • The power of asking the right questions at the right time, like “Why did you buy?” to uncover messaging gold.
    • How Laura approaches boundaries, rhythms, and resilience in business to create both great copy and a life-first business.

    CONNECT WITH LAURA:

    Website: www.cheekycopy.co

    Instagram: @cheekycopy

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laura-m-kendrick/

    The Clarity Compass: https://www.cheekycopy.co/clarity-compass

    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

    ✨Create Your Dream Income Strategy: Free Workshop → www.hollymariehaynes.com/profit

    🌟 Join our new Anti-Social School™ (completely revamped and redone for 2025) and build your audience with less stress now → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    33 m
  • 573 - Why Quarterly Branded Photoshoots Are My Secret Strategy for Scaling Intentionally
    Sep 29 2025

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing why quarterly brand photoshoots are one of the most strategic tools I use to scale my business—without the burnout.

    In today's episode, I share:

    • Why each season is a vibe (and how to capture it in your photos)
    • How branded photoshoots force you to update essentials like your Instagram grid, press page, and website
    • The personal story of how we used our family suitcases (covered in travel stickers) to highlight our life-first business model—and why those images became the perfect fit for our podcast rebrand
    • Tips for props, outfits, and even teaching your partner to capture b-roll video you can use for reels, YouTube intros, and more
    • Real-life hacks for making photoshoots fun, intentional, and aligned with your goals

    🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:

    ✨Create Your Dream Income Strategy: Free Workshop → www.hollymariehaynes.com/profit

    🌟 Join our new Anti-Social School™ (completely revamped and redone for 2025) and build your audience with less stress now → https://www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Follow Along on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    19 m
  • 572 - Out-of-the-Box Customer Delight Strategies to Grow your List and Bottom Line with Nadine Nethery
    Sep 24 2025

    Tired of cookie-cutter marketing that feels like everyone else’s? In this episode, I chat with Nadine Nethery, a copywriter turned customer experience strategist who helps online business owners stand out by delighting their customers in unexpected ways. Nadine pulls back the curtain on the creative strategies she’s used—from website scavenger hunts to audio advent calendars—that not only grow email lists and boost retention but also spark genuine connection. If you’re looking for fresh, memorable ideas to engage your audience without burning out, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical takeaways.

    Today you will hear:

    • Why customer experience is the most underrated “sales channel” and how it can transform your business.
    • Out-of-the-box marketing ideas (like scavenger hunts and private podcasts) that surprise and delight customers while driving real results.
    • Nadine’s framework for weaving creativity and strategy into every stage of the customer journey—before, during, and after purchase.
    • Simple ways to gamify memberships or communities to keep people engaged and sticking around longer.
    • The importance of listening for engagement signals and creating personalized touchpoints that make customers feel valued.

    CONNECT WITH NADINE:

    Website: https://www.candocontent.com

    Instagram: @candocontent

    Free Resources:

    Mastering CX | The Private Customer Experience Podcast: https://candocontent.thrivecart.com/customer-experience-podcast/?coupon=CRUSHTHERUSH

    CAN DO! Tales | The Private Case Study Podcast: https://link.candocontent.com/crush-the-rush

    🔗 Links Mentioned:

    🎧 Download the Free Ditch the Social Drama Workshop → hollymariehaynes.com/workshop

    🌟 Anti-Social School™ → hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Follow me on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    33 m
  • 571 - Create your Q4 Content Plan in 1 Hour
    Sep 22 2025

    In this week's pep talk, I am sharing the exact process I use inside Anti-Social School™ and the CTR Club to create a simple, aligned content plan that actually moves the needle.

    In today's episode, I share:

    • How to map content around your sales goals (instead of guessing)
    • The 3–4 anchor themes that keep your ideas consistent and easy
    • A step-by-step way to map your Q4 calendar without overwhelm
    • How I use AI-powered bots to turn ONE idea into blogs, carousels, emails, and podcast scripts—in under 30 seconds

    🔗 Links Mentioned:

    🎧 Download the Free Ditch the Social Drama Workshop → hollymariehaynes.com/workshop

    🌟 Anti-Social School™ → hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial

    🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com

    📲 Follow me on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes

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    14 m