Bombshell Business Podcast With Amber Hurdle

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle responds to listener questions and frustrations around marketing their business products or services and around recruiting in a compelling way to attract applicants. With Amber’s 3 step system you can easily select a few strategies to focus on and measure so you can make steady traction over time and you can stop ping ponging around the many different, ever changing, marketing opportunities every time something shiny catches your eye. Resist the temptation and stick to your plan you can create after this episode and then measure your results. Yes, it’s that simple. Sometimes success is a very boring journey. :)  Everything shared in this episode can be unpacked more in Amber’s book, The Bombshell Business Woman and in the free accompanying workbook you can download with the book bonuses.  See you on the next episode! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Last week in episode #107 we talked about the five things to leave behind in 2021 so you can make space for new and better things in 2022. And today? We are going to cover the five things you can establish for a successful new year. Meaning, if you decide on these things it will give you inspiration and practical direction to tackle your new year in a way that supports who you want to become and what you want to accomplish. I have gone through this process every year for more years than I can count and hope you can find value in one or more of these. And yes. They work. My years don’t always go exactly as planned, but I always end up grateful for the continuous progress afforded to me year ver year.  So let’s get started. #1 Pick your word of the year. #2 Pick your mantra for the year. #3 Pick your song of the year. #4 Create a vision board. #5 Create goals. Bombshell Business Bootcamp Starts in February Join the hundreds of women who have stepped into their personal power, transforming into Bombshel

Remember as kids how around this year we used to clean out our toy boxes to make room for the new toys that Santa was going to bring?  Well, as we approach Christmas this week and the end of the year, I want to ask you to do something similar with your life. In this episode I’m going to suggest five things you want to leave behind in 2021. Why? So you can make room in your life’s toybox for new and better things!  In fact, next week I’m going to share the five things you should add for a successful new year! Yep, this is a two-part episode experience to prep you for the new year. So are you ready? Here are the 5 things to leave behind in 2021! #1. Leave behind at least one person who takes energy and doesn’t give energy to you. #2. Leave behind at least one activity that moves you away from your goals. #3. Leave behind at least one belief that has no evidence to support it. #4. Leave behind at least one habit that keeps you from being your best. #5. Leave behind at least one tool or expense you don’t

The day after I got home from one of the most epic weeks I’ve had in a long time, speaking at and attending one of the most inspiring conferences ever, I immediately managed to kick off an equally horrible week, where the fit totally hit the shan…alllll week long. So in this episode I share my crummy week, then uncover the reasons why we can go from an epic week to a shiz show just like that. Then, I touch on how we can best survive the chaos until we can get our legs steady again. We cover a variety of perspectives, so you are certain to find something that speaks to you during these seasons, including: *What psychological resistance is and how to know if you are dealing with that or external resistance or circumstances beyond your control. *Gay Hendrick’s philosophy on “upper limit problems” in his book, The Big Leap. *Biblical philosophy on why you need “full armor.” *The competitive athlete’s perspective on challenges and how they train you to go from good to great, outpacing the competition. Plus, I shar

Last week I was privileged to be the opening keynote speaker for an over the top women’s conference. In this episode I talk about the experience, as well as three reasons why women NEED women-specific conferences: 1-Networking is safer emotionally and physically  2- You learn best practices by women for women  3-Women naturally create and nurture community For all of the details and amazing resources, check out the full show notes at amberhurdle.com/podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This BOMBSHELL IS BACK! That’s right! We rebranded the podcast BACK to Bombshell Business Podcast because the truth is the majority of you are women, and the men who engage in our community are self-aware, hungry to learn and totally secure in their masculinity to continue to be a “Bombshell Boy.” In this episode I share that my social legacy is empowering women not just with confidence, but with personal power. And then I break down with data (of course) why women are simply less confident than men before social norms, wounds, or jackass professional men doing gross things even come into play.  Tune in now to get OK with not being inherently confident. (You’re not designed to be.) Then, hear about the solution for you to help you practice confidence like you would tennis, cooking, or anything you desire to get better at.  Links & Mentioned Resources My interview with Emily Chang, author of The Spare Room: Define Your Social Legacy to Live a More Intentional Life and Lead with Authentic Purpose Data Refe

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Jeremy Torisk of Torisk Pro Advisors about acting at the speed of instruction. Adversity is nothing new to Jeremy, who has swung from the extremes of being homeless to recently selling his share of a very successful Telco Construction company after 30 years of extreme ups and downs in the Telco industry. He’s now a professional speaker, author of Labor To Leadership, business advisor, and leadership coach.  Jeremy says the only thing that can stop us is the six inches of real estate between our ears  In this episode, Amber and Jeremy discuss: * How to change our mindset from reactive to proactive  * The difference between motivation and drive, and why it matters * Developing our drive by examining our WHYs  * How to build our brand by building personal relationships first  This powerful episode is packed with wisdom that will leave you wanting to redefine and focus on your why so you can tap into your drive and overcome

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Sharon Grosch, a licensed clinical therapist. Sharon is certified in Eye Movement Desensitization and Reprocessing (EMDR) Therapy, a therapeutic modality used in the treatment of trauma and PTSD. She has extensive experience in both psychiatric hospital counseling and private practice, and has been in practice since 2002.  Sharon is on Amber’s recommended resources list for members of the Velvet Machete® Leadership Academy, as well as Amber’s monthly membership, the Velvet Machete® Leadership Society. Together they discuss:  * Trauma (both “big T” and “little T,” and how to define each) * How trauma impacts us as adult professionals pursuing the lives we want to step into * Why it’s critical to break out of victim mentality and learn how to fill our own cup * The importance of therapy and mental health care for all, regardless of our background, status, or future goals * Breaking cycles of codependency and knowing when to

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Tiffany Terczak, creator of Grocery Budget Bootcamp and Don’t Waste the Crumbs, a blog that teaches families how to eat real food on a budget.  Amber believes in fueling your body with premium fuel and managing the time and money you spend on your nutrition to perform at your peak and optimize your ability to lead. As a wife and mom who learned how to get out of debt and eat healthier, Tiffany is passionate about sharing meal plans, recipes, instructions on grocery budgeting, and tips for DIY natural living with individuals and families looking to reduce their spending on food while raising the quality of their meals. Together they discuss:  *How to make quick meals with real, nourishing food--on a budget *How to get out of debt and eat healthier at the same time *Tips for reducing your grocery budget, even on all-natural and organic foods *Kitchen hacks, frugal recipes, saving money, and much more This episode teaches

I cannot believe I (finally) made it to 100 episodes! And on top of that? My 100th episode publishes on my BIRTHDAY! So, let’s double celebrate!  As I reflect on the top five lessons I’ve learned through producing 100 podcast episodes, I also want to issue you five challenges. Then, I want to share some reflections and real talk about my past less than festive year because you know I’m transparent and someone needs to hear my story. Be sure to tune in for the backstory on each of the five lessons, but here is the quick recap to follow along: Top 5 Lessons Learned in 100 EpisodesLesson 1: People are AWESOME! YOUR CHALLENGE: Determine who you need to meet and where you need to go to meet them. Then go find the people who can help you on your journey! Lesson 2: The person who wins is not the best, it’s the person who doesn’t give up! YOUR CHALLENGE: Identify something that you think you can’t do or are not good enough to do - something you are hesitant about doing -- and then commit to a time frame that you ab

Did you know that before an average person speaks a single word they send over 250,000 messages? It’s the crazy truth!  Interested in learning more about performance-driven neurology, then you’ll want to experience my guest Larry Olsen as he shares: What percentage of your performance is driven by attitude. How our subconscious shapes our attitudes. How to overcome allowing our attitudes to inform our decisions. How to develop the awareness to replace old attitudes and beliefs. How to “get a vision and live it.” A whole bunch of nerdy brain stuff that explains WHY we do what we do and how to do it better. And so much more! Links and Mentioned Resources  Follow @thevelvetmachete on Instagram for inspiration and free personal development advice for powerful leaders..  About Larry International speaker, author, and executive coach, Larry Olsen, has years of experience working with Fortune 50 companies, championship teams, and entrepreneurs on establishing their vision and sense of purpose. Larry unde

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Joseph Fung, serial entrepreneur, CEO, and founder of Uvaro, a tech sales career accelerator and sales enablement platform purpose-built to provide sales teams with the information that they need, when they need it. Joseph speaks frequently on the topics of sales, leadership, diversity, and corporate social responsibility. Together they discuss:  *Diversity and culture in tech company cultures  *Having hard conversations in your company versus taking a public activist stance on social issues *Being a compassionate leader to identify and heal pain in your organization  *Building more diverse teams for better business results and better decision making  *Getting comfortable in discomfort in order to develop more empathy as a leader  This episode is a valuable deep dive into how compassion and empathy in leadership help us to identify and heal pain within our organizations. Don’t miss Joseph’s expertise on workplace diversit

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Victoria Kennedy, CEO of Victorious PR, a media agency that helps entrepreneurs and real estate brokerages, among others, get featured in industry-specific publications, local press, podcasts, and top publications to be seen as industry leaders in their fields. Victoria has been featured in over 200 publications, including Forbes, Entrepreneur, TV and radio stations, and the TEDx stage. Together they discuss:  *Victoria’s definition of personal branding and what effective personal branding means for business *Hiccups and pitfalls business owners and executives encounter when working on their PR or personal brand *The importance of becoming the number one authority in your niche *Victoria’s recommendations for PR DIY-ers *How to position yourself for greater authority in your career, even if you don’t own a business This episode will get any business owner or executive jump-started on the importance of building niche autho

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Howard Tiersky, Wall Street Journal bestselling author of Winning Digital Customers and founder of FROM, The Digital Transformation Agency and Innovation Loft. Howard teaches leaders that achieving customer love is the single most important criteria for business success, and that we can measure a brand’s level of customer love with a single question. Together they discuss:  *The important components brands with high love consistently have *How to differentiate between “customer love” and loyalty (hint: they’re not the same!) *The exact 3-part formula for achieving customer love  *A proven, 5-part transformation process brands can use to improve their fulfillment of the love formula  This episode will teach you the transformative process your brand can implement to achieve customer love. Don’t miss Howard’s expertise on the exact steps brands should be taking in order to make their customers fall in love over and over agai

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Emily Chang, a seasoned executive who has worked with some of the world’s most recognizable companies, and the author of The Spare Room: Define Your Social Legacy to Live a More Intentional Life and Lead with Authentic Purpose. Emily has found that living into her Social Legacy has not only deeply enriched her home life, it has also enabled her to become a more authentic and relatable leader in the workplace. Together they discuss:  *The definition and significance of a Social Legacy *The 16 young people Emily and her family have cared for through their spare room over the years *How this ongoing way of life has impacted her as a leader *How others can find their path to their own “spare room”  This episode challenges us to open our hearts through service to others and the Social Legacy we wish to leave behind. Don’t miss Emily’s insights into leadership, impact, and living with intention! She shares her own experiences t

In this episode of the Velvet Machete Leadership Podcast, host Amber Hurdle interviews Jake Jacobs, founder of Jake Jacobs Consulting and author of Leverage Change: 27 Ways to Achieve Faster, Easier, Better Results...Immediately. James helps people and organizations through the change process and the problems they encounter along the way. With the right tools, any person or organization can make a successful change. For full show notes, visit AmberHurdle.com. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Amber Hurdle interviews Chris Kneeland, CEO of Cult Collective, one of the premier engagement marketing firms in North America. This episode reveals the inner workings of cult-like brands, and how an “average” brand can elevate itself to cult status. It’s just that value-packed! They discuss the major differences between an average brand and a cult brand, how to get others to buy in to cult-like brand principles, tips for amplifying cult brands for lasting impact and influence and so much more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Bubble Wrap Your “Weaknesses” Learn how to leverage and refine or how to create environments ALL to uniquely support your specific and natural habits, personality, and preferences. Building environments that align with who you are will set you up for success to play in your strengths and help you proactively “bubble wrap” your perceived weaknesses.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

According to their Fascinate Test reports,Kay Suarez and Donna Feyen are both Maestros. Yet, Amber Hurdle shows these friends and colleagues how they are different and how they uniquely create value during this live coaching session. Tune in to learn how to go deeper than the surface in personality assessments, and see if you can figure out how you fascinate! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Personality assessments are a shortcut to self-awareness, and my go-to assessment for personal branding is the Fascinate Test discovered by Sally Hogshead, in which I am certified. We cover the science of Fascinate, the 7 Advantages, how your Advantages work together, and how to recognize and celebrate Advantages in others. Tune in! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices