You know what you need to do. You've listened to the podcasts, read the books, took the courses.

Yet you're still not doing it.

I call this the action gap. It's the space between knowing and doing. And honestly? It's making you miserable.

In this episode, I'm breaking down why willpower alone won't close this gap and what you need to do instead. I'm sharing real examples from my own business (like why I kept making stories instead of viral reels, even though I know better) and giving you the exact framework to simplify your actions so you actually follow through.

Stop waiting for motivation. Start hacking your own system.

PS To help you close your action gaps, you need a week planning that works for you, your life and your business. I have an Ideal Week Planner template I use every 3 months to see if my standard planning still works for me. If you'd like access to this template + ChatGPT prompt to make your own perfect planning, you can download it here: fastforwardamy.com/weekplanner

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I almost didn't start this podcast. I postponed it twice in 2020 because I was terrified no one would listen. Or worse, that they'd listen and hate it. But since then, that scary decision has led to over 1 million downloads, four podcasts, and over 8 million in online sales.

In this episode, I'm sitting in a podcast studio in LA after interviewing one of the biggest names in online marketing, and I'm thinking about how none of this would exist if I hadn't been willing to suck at something first. I'm also announcing that I changed the podcast name twice in 2023 because I've realized something crucial: we can't win without failing first.

This is about why being afraid to be a beginner again is the biggest barrier to your next level of success. If you've been holding back on something because you're "too established" to start from scratch, this one's for you.

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"Selling is icky." I hear this from entrepreneurs all the time. You love helping people, but you hate selling.

I get it. Sales can feel pushy, sleazy, gross. But deep down we all know: sales are the fuel of your business. Without sales, there's no cash flow. Without cash flow, there's no business at all.

So how do you sell your offer authentically when selling makes you want to hide under a rock?

In this episode, I'm sharing my six best tips for making sales feel less icky and more like serving. We're talking about reframing your perspective on what sales actually is, shifting from product-focused to person-focused, giving value before asking for anything in return, and why "show don't sell" might be the best advice I've ever received.

If you're currently struggling with sales and feeling like they’re not moving the way you want, download my free selling checklist at fastforwardamy.com/sellingchecklist. It'll help you figure out if you're focusing on the right things or missing obvious opportunities.

Listen now and stop hating the thing that funds your freedom.

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Not every season is a season of crushing it. Maybe you're dealing with family stress, seasonal depression, or just the weight of being responsible for absolutely everything in your business. The world has been extra hard lately, and showing up feels impossible.

Here's the truth: you're not your business. Your likes aren't your personal worth. Your revenue doesn't determine how loved you are. But here's the other truth: your business isn't a hobby either…

In this episode, I'm sharing exactly how to show up for your business when you're running at 20% capacity:

• how to look at your business objectively through data instead of drowning in emotion.
• how to identify your five most important tasks and let everything else go.
• why asking yourself "where are you at?" with a percentage can change everything.

This is real talk about the mental load of entrepreneurship and how to keep moving forward even when you don't have the energy to be a visionary.

Listen now and learn how to honor your energy while still showing up for your business.

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Q4 is brutal for motivation and energy, especially if you're running a business in a place without much sunshine. In this episode, I'm getting real about the health habits that are keeping me from crashing during one of the busiest quarters of my year.

I'm taking back control of my calendar, prioritizing sleep like it's my religion, and remembering that someone else's urgency isn't automatically my problem. In this episode 'll walk you through my sleep optimization setup (yes, I use mouth tape now lol), how I'm batching my work schedule, and why rest needs to be just as strategic as your work.

If you're an ambitious entrepreneur who keeps putting herself last, this episode is your wake-up call. Your business needs you at your best, and that starts with taking yourself as seriously as you take your work.

Download my Ideal Week Template mentioned in this episode by messaging me 'IDEAL WEEK' on Instagram @fastforwardamy or click here: fastforwardamy.com/weekplanner

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Black Friday can be either be a goldmine, or a complete distraction. And if you're procrastinating and overthinking whether you should jump in or skip it this year, this episode is for you.

I'm breaking down exactly when Black Friday makes sense for your business and when it doesn't.

You'll learn the biggest mistakes people make (like deciding the night before to participate... oops, I’ve been guilty of this), how to choose between cash flow vs. lead generation goals, and what types of offers actually work without undermining your brand authority.

Plus, I'm sharing my 7-day Black Friday framework that you can use to plan a profitable sale without the overwhelm.

If you’re ready to sell this Black Friday without undermingin your brand, message me 'BF25' on Instagram to download my 7-Day Black Friday Flash Sale Guide.

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In today’s episode, I share the mic with one of my mentors: Danielle Canty. Danielle is the co-founder of Bossbabe and a digital marketing and community building expert.

A while back, I went to Los Angeles for two weeks to attend Danielle's mastermind retreat and I returned with a boatload full of new insights and inspiration.

While I was there, I had the pleasure to sit down with Danielle and talk about a variety of subjects, such as:

• Her Bossbabe exit
• Why failure is such a pivotal thing in business and life
• How she went from a chiropractor to a household name in digital marketing

And much more…

Listen now to gain some new perspectives and get motivated!

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Publishing content when you feel like it in the hope something sticks is not a good growth strategy in 2025-2026.

In this walking episode (yes, I'm literally outside getting my steps in!), I'm breaking down the 2025-2026 Instagram algorithm based on insights from a recent business talk in LA with Jay Shetty.

We're covering why watch time beats watch rate, how binge-worthy content is the future, and why you need to stop making random posts and start creating a show.

Plus, I'm calling out the biggest mistake I see: not actually knowing your ideal customer avatar. If you can't tell me what she talks about on Friday nights with her friends, you don't know her well enough. If you’re ready start growing your Instagram account again, press play now!

PS Grab my Instagram Cheat Sheet where I outline exactly which content formats serve which growth goals.

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