Entrepreneurship Episodes

March 7, 2022

62: On Traction, Patience & Ted Lasso (feat. Sara Dean)

Entrepreneurship is often freaking exhausting - sometimes it takes all our energy just to stay standing. How can we manage our energy, hope, and expectations when facing so much fear, uncertainty, risk, and challenge? And how...

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Feb. 7, 2022

58: On Procrastination, Connection & BTS (feat. Nicole Tremaglio)

"That's a Monday problem." Are you procrastinating and calling it prioritization? (No judgment, we all mentally check out sometimes. Otherwise, our brains would implode.) But, how many of our habits are actually counter-produ...

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Dec. 6, 2021

50: On Collaboration, Expectations & John Legend (feat. Pamela Slim)

TLTQ celebrates our 1st birthday in this powerhouse interview with Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation , Body of Work , and The Widest Net ! As a small business owner, it's easy to think of yourself as …

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Oct. 20, 2021

44: On Publicity, Reciprocity & Glee (feat. Jill Lublin)

If you are timid about putting yourself out there, this is a must-listen! So many small business owners crave and fear publicity simultaneously. Does getting some well-deserved attention have to be so overwhelming? Heck no! T...

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Oct. 5, 2021

42: On Impact, Inclusion & Pitch Perfect (feat. Melissa Marcelissen)

If you want to have a thriving small business (not to mention be a good human) in 2021, things like "diversity" and "equity" can't just be buzzwords. They must be chosen, advocated for, and practiced daily. But, how can we …

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Aug. 30, 2021

38: On Showmanship, Moxie & Enter The Dragon (feat. Jonathan Pritchar…

What makes your business truly magical? How can you grab and keep the rapt attention of your prospects? And is it manipulative to do so? This week, Annie P. is joined by mentalist, speaker, and "the greatest thought-leader of...

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July 19, 2021

33: On Resistance, Self-Expression & The Big Lebowski (feat. Evan LaR…

It's been said that entrepreneurs are people that do hard things on purpose. (Yay?) Although it has never been easier to express yourself on a worldwide stage and to profit from your platform - it's still a day-to-day challen...

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July 6, 2021

31: On Customers, Compatibility & The 5 Love Languages (feat. Anika R…

"I love my clients!" Hopefully, all small business owners have said this from time to time. But, love is a verb. What does it mean to actually show up for your ideal clients in a loving but still professional way? …

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June 28, 2021

30: On Showing Up, Showing Off & RuPaul's Drag Race (feat. Amanda Wag…

Do big dreams require even bigger egos? How much "look at me! look at me!" energy is actually required when you're building a name for yourself? And, what are the differences between showing up, showing off, and just being a …

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June 9, 2021

27: On Challenges, Self-Talk & Batman Begins (feat. Paul Ross)

Words matter. Doesn't that feel like the understatement of the year? And yet, when it comes to how we talk to our prospects, our clients, and OURSELVES the language we use so often gets away from us. How can we …

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May 17, 2021

24: On Prioritization, Balance & The [Former] Royal Family (feat. Hol…

What's the best way to build a business without burnout? What if you can only dedicate a third of your time to your dream? How do you know if you're doing enough of the right things - and what is …

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April 5, 2021

18: On Lawyers, Risks & The Ferengi (feat. Noel Bagwell)

Which profession has a worse reputation - salespeople or lawyers? In this episode, Annie P. (of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy) sits down with Noel Bagwell, Esq., arguably the most ethical lawyer of all time. Noel presents his ...

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March 15, 2021

15: On Authority, Delegation & Jeopardy (feat. Terry McDougall)

How are you investing your time and energy as a small business owner? Are you spending the majority of your workday in your zone of genius? Or - like so many of us - are you determined to do damn-near-all …

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Feb. 22, 2021

12: On Authorship, Encouragement & Doctor Who (feat. Alexandra Uth)

Does the sight of red ink give you flashbacks to Grade School English? Many of us carry that typo-trauma with us into adulthood and our entrepreneurial endeavors. How can we publish our brilliance without our voice being tain...

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Jan. 25, 2021

8: On Misfits, Mentors & Dumbledore's Army (feat. Mel McSherry)

Launching a business takes gumption and a dream. Sustaining that business? Well, that requires patience, tenacity, support, and a rock-solid plan. How can we take our profitability seriously without killing what's shiny? On t...

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