Best Kristin Ace Podcasts (2024)

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Evaluate Your Strategic Plan 2:50

8d ago2:50

2:50

Here is why you should evaluate your strategic plan at LEAST once every year.

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Developing a High-Performance Self-Directed Team 8:14

12d ago8:14

8:14

Self-directed teams are formal, permanent organizational structures. They operate with fewer layers of management. Due to the nature of the work, team members learn all the tasks that need to be performed. Here is what they specifically do and how you could work toward a self-directed team.

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Episode 32: The Future is Freelance with Matthew Mottola 43:03

13d ago43:03

43:03

Matthew has been an invaluable thought leader in the freelance ecosystem, and this conversation barely scratches the surface of his deep expertise in the future of work and the freelance economy. We dive into some fascinating topics that are crucial for both freelancers and the companies that hire them like: The "Expert's Curse" in consulting and h…

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Create "Pre-Work" for Well-Prepared Meetings 3:40

14d ago3:40

3:40

By providing one or a few of these pre-work tasks, you can ensure that your teammates come to the meeting well-prepared, leading to more focused discussions and quicker, more robust decision-making.

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Episode 31: The Consultant Blueprint with Laura Burford 36:16

28d ago36:16

36:16

Laura has been an amazing thought partner and this conversation is just the tip of the iceberg in terms of her deep expertise helping independent consultants build sustainable businesses. In this episode we talk about her consultant blueprint, becoming an accidental entrepreneur, and the future of work. To learn more about Laura, go to her website,…

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Episode 30: Fractional COO Roles with Kristin Cummings 35:41

2M ago35:41

35:41

Kristin and I are kindred spirits! I’ve been taking on more fractional COO engagements, and I’m not alone. The rise of the Fractional C-suite freelancer has been prominent over the last few years. That’s one of the many reasons why I wanted to talk to Kristin and compare Fractional COO experiences. In 2021, Kristin took a leap of faith by leaving h…

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Episode 29: The Power of Community with Yurii Lazaruk 30:53

2M ago30:53

30:53

Yurii is on a mission to build connections among freelancers and bring greater visibility to the joys and sorrows that we all deal with. We had a great conversation about the power of community, defining work for ourselves, and holding space for each other. Learn more about Yurri on LinkedIn and Substack. To learn more about Sarah, go to www.fruiti…

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11 Steps to Plan a Successful Meeting 5:29

2M ago5:29

5:29

The success of your team meeting is directly proportional to the amount of planning you have invested in that meeting. You can't just show up and expect magic to happen without a little bit of forethought. To plan for a successful team meeting, follow these eleven steps.

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Tips to Ace Your Team Presentation to Management 5:19

2M ago5:19

5:19

Your team has worked hard and now needs management support and/or commitment to implement your recommendations. Hopefully, you have been keeping the management group informed of your team’s progress, so the presentation should not be “new news.” Nevertheless, take time to prepare for your final presentation.…

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Episode 28: The Relationship Business with Reuben Swartz 39:09

3M ago39:09

39:09

Reuben created the “anti-CRM” for freelancers and consultants based on his own experience building a solopreneur business. His platform is based on key values that successful freelancers share, including valuing relationships above all else. In this episode talk about the power of positioning, the “relationship business,” and the non-linear journey…

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Episode 27: Elevating Freelancing with Úna Herlihy & Peter McPartlin 39:13

3M ago39:13

39:13

Úna and Peter are some of my most favorite people and this conversation was one of the best so far. They started their freelance ecosystem in Ireland in response to the need for support during the pandemic and it has grown exponentially since then. In this episode we talk about having each others’ backs, learning how to build a business based on va…

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Episode 26: Financial Planning for Solopreneurs with Ryan Page 21:24

4M ago21:24

21:24

I had a great time talking with Ryan about all things soloprenuer finances. Ryan is a solopreneur finance expert who is committed to helping business owners understand their numbers and feel in control of their money. He grew up in Southern California and went to college at Arizona State University where he graduated with a Master's Degree in Accou…

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Add Curiosity to Your Brainstorming Session 2:02

4M ago2:02

2:02

One of the major challenges with brainstorming an idea is that people want to immediately evaluate the idea. It's like playing "whack a mole" where creativity gets squashed with every suggestion. I was recently working with a team that loves to play "whack-a-mole". While I stated the traditional brainstorming ground rules, I also added one more to …

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When It’s Just NOT Working with Your Team Member 2:32

4M ago2:32

2:32

Team members often need "coaching" from the team leader and their teammates. It's a normal phenomenon for people new to a team or to a task that ranges from instructing, guiding, and inspiring them to be truly empowered to accomplish the task. But even with coaching, what if you don't think they are up to the task? When do you let it go? Give up? R…

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19 Inexpensive Ways to Recognize Your Team 4:53

4M ago4:53

4:53

Recognizing your team's efforts can significantly boost morale, foster a positive work environment, and enhance productivity. Here are some cost-effective ways to acknowledge and appreciate your team's hard work.

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Episode 25: How To Get Started as a Freelancer with David Kaplan 30:32

5M ago30:32

30:32

David Kaplan might be a new-ish freelancer, but he already knows the key to success - you just have to try! I had such a great conversation with David talking about learning by doing, mindset shifts, and the rewards of perseverance. David is 29, from the Czech Republic, and now lives in Squamish, BC, Canada. He has a master's degree in engineering …

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Episode 24: Aces on Tap with Chrissy and Jim 26:48

5M ago26:48

26:48

When you bootstrap a micro-consulting platform as a side-hustle, you are for sure a hustler. Chrissy and Jim not only have created an awesome platform for people to share and monetize their unique talents, they’ve done it in a way that honors the unique contributions of their micro-consultants (aka Aces). Chrissy is a co-founder and Chief Ace at Ac…

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Even the US Supreme Court Uses Ground Rules 3:18

6M ago3:18

3:18

Despite ruling on several divisive issues, the justices have long maintained they are civil and get along well despite the fierce disagreements. Why? Because even the U.S. Supreme Court has ground rules!

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Episode 23: The Four-Day Workweek with Joe Sanok 38:32

6M ago38:32

38:32

In this episode of The Hustlers Manifesto podcast, I interview Joe Sanok, a father, entrepreneur, and author of the book "Thursday is the New Friday". Joe shares his journey of starting his counseling private practice in 2006 and realizing he had no business skills whatsoever. He then started a podcast to interview people and learn tips, which even…

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Tips to Use More Inclusive Language on Your Team 3:29

7M ago3:29

3:29

As a leader, we want to build and strengthen our team. But what if we are actually dividing our team - and we don't even know it? You may consider using more inclusive language on your team.

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Test Team Alignment with this Activity 3:03

7M ago3:03

3:03

Want to test your team alignment? Try this thought-provoking team activity.

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Episode 22: The Myth of Competition with Adam Faulkner 45:11

7M ago45:11

45:11

In this episode of The Hustlers Manifesto podcast, I interview Adam Faulkner, a proud freelance business owner and creator of the "Be FreelanceAF" course. Adam shares his journey of founding his freelance video production business "CreativeAF" at the beginning of the pandemic in 2020 and how he hasn't looked back since. We discuss the importance of…

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13 Ways to Cultivate Curiosity in Your Team 5:41

7M ago5:41

5:41

When it comes to teams, curiosity is a powerful quality that inspires connection and conversation. While some people might think it's a "trait" where some people are simply more curious than others, I think it's a skill you can build...and even cultivate within your team. Here are strategies to cultivate curiosity in your team, organized for clarit…

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Episode 21: A Hyper Curated Freelance Ecosystem with Karina Rehavia 36:24

7M ago36:24

36:24

Karina Rehavia isn't building "just" another freelance marketplace; she's building an ecosystem for freelancers and their clients that focuses on an amazing experience on both sides of the equation. Plus, she's one of the most dedicated and passionate people I know. We talk about freelancing in Latin America, her no a**holes policy, and hope for 20…

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Episode 20: A Freelance Marketplace Built by a Freelancer with Maari Casey 39:46

8M ago39:46

39:46

Anyone who names her business Uncompany is clearly a hustler at heart. Maari Casey cares so deeply about freelancers and the clients they serve. She's built an amazing company that helps freelancers build their businesses and find the right clients. We talk about the crazy year freelancers have had in 2023, what it's like to run a business where al…

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Strategic Planning Trends: The Top 10 to Consider 3:59

8M ago3:59

3:59

As you conduct your internal review and environmental scan, consider these key business trends that may affect your strategic plan.

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32 Ways to Become a Valued Team Player 7:01

8M ago7:01

7:01

You want to be a valued team player - the MVP of your team? Not just the go-to person for crunch time, but the one who brings out the best in everyone? Well, it's not just about getting your tasks done or being Mr. or Ms. Nice all the time. It's more like being the secret sauce that makes the whole team deliciously successful.…

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Ditch New Year’s Resolutions Create an Annual Theme 2:11

9M ago2:11

2:11

Some people create New Year's resolutions that rarely stick. Instead, I create an "annual theme" to rally around. It's a mantra to use throughout the year to continually test whether I am moving in the right direction. It's the one thing that is most important to you. It can be a goal, but I typically find one or two words that encapsulate all area…

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Episode 19: The Freelance Revolution in 2024 with Jon Younger 49:18

9M ago49:18

49:18

Jon is one of the most knowledgeable people about the freelance global context, and we get to pick his brain about what we can expect on the horizon for the freelance revolution. We talk about how both freelancers and platforms need to define what makes them special, the stages all freelancers go through in their work, and of course, what 2024 has …

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Try These Techniques to Influence Team Members 4:31

10M ago4:31

4:31

There are many ways to influence others — and most team members try to convince others of what they want and then sell the benefits. If this works, great! If not, you may want to try these techniques to gain influence.

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Episode 18: How to Plan for the New Year with Anna Burgess Yang 48:16

10M ago48:16

48:16

We're bringing back Anna Burgess Yang to help us think about how to plan for the new year as a freelancer. If you're ready to stop making the same New Year’s resolutions for your business but never achieving them and start investing in the support + structure you need to run your business instead of letting it run you, you can also sign up for my n…

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Episode 17: Better Infrastructure with John Paller 56:50

10M ago56:50

56:50

When I came across John's company, Opolis, I knew we had to talk. Opolis is one of the companies pioneering the infrastructure that freelancers everywhere need for the future of work. John Paller is a Denver-based blockchain entrepreneur, inventor and futurist, and the Founder and Executive Steward of Opolis, a Digital Employment Cooperative for in…

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Engaging Disengaged Participants in Strategic Planning 7:51

11M ago7:51

7:51

A client recently asked me, "What do you do when you’re facilitating strategic planning and there are people that aren’t engaged? They don’t believe in the process and think things can just continue the way they’ve been." Indeed, facilitating a strategic planning session can be a challenging task, especially when some participants aren't fully enga…

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Episode 16: Blue-Collar Freelancing with Adrianna Baros 30:35

11M ago30:35

30:35

The first time I met Adrianna, I knew she was a true hustler. We talk about charting your own path as a "blue collar" freelancer and the biases/assumptions people make about working with your hands vs. working in an office. Not to mention what it's like to be a 26-year-old female entrepreneur in a male-dominated industry. Adrianna Baros is the owne…

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Does EVERY Meeting Need an Agenda? 3:29

11M ago3:29

3:29

One of my fellow Board members has a wonderful saying that resonates with me and most (if not all!) of my clients: "No Agenda; No Attenda!" But what does that really mean? Does EVERY meeting need to have an agenda?

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Episode 15: Price Your Way to Freedom with Robert Vlach 56:55

12M ago56:55

56:55

Robert Vlach is one of the most knowledgable people in the world of freelancing, and I'm so excited about this episode! We talk about pricing your way to freedom, the different mindsets freelancers have in different parts of the world, and the power of negotiation skills. Robert Vlach is a senior business consultant, specialized in supporting indep…

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Ensure Teamwork Among Multinational Teams 3:55

12M ago3:55

3:55

If you’re bringing together multinational teams, there are several measures you can take to ensure teamwork as they come to gather.

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Demonstrate THIS to Leave a Lasting Leadership Legacy 3:21

12M ago3:21

3:21

High-stakes meeting facilitator Kristin Arnold shares a guest blog on leaving a lasting leadership legacy of kindness from Michael Kerr.

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Episode 14: Freelancing is a Journey with Tori Barker 30:09

12M ago30:09

30:09

The first time I met Tori Barker I knew we were like-minded solopreneurs. We talk about leaving the corporate world to follow your passions. Tori Barker is the passionate and empathetic leader behind Creative Marketing, a digital marketing, consulting, and podcast marketing company. She values family and relationships with clients just as highly as…

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Episode 13: Money Mindset with Austin L. Church 39:08

1y ago39:08

39:08

I came across Austin by way of Lizzie Davey's newsletter and am so glad I found him. Like Lizzie and I, Austin leads a double life of being a freelancer and supporting other freelancers. He brings so much expertise and thoughtful advice to this episode, not just about money mindset but also how to level up as a freelancer to bring more to your life…

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Improve Team Communication - As a Speaker and a Listener! 8:26

1y ago8:26

8:26

What would you do if you knew that communication with your teammates was going to fail? After all, you inherently know that there will be a communication mishit, but we just don't know when or where it is going to be! Whether it is during a face-to-face meeting, a virtual meeting, email, text message or shared document, here are some ideas to impro…

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Tips to Keep Your Volunteer Board Teams From Being “Bored" 3:30

1y ago3:30

3:30

Volunteer organizations usually have a plethora of boards, committees, task forces, and other types of teams to help achieve the organization’s mission. Many of these team members are busy professionals, inspired by the organization’s good work. However, when push comes to shove, higher priorities prevail. Follow these tips to keep your boards from…

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Episode 12: Upwork, Kajabi, and Taking Better Vacations with Leah Meyers 30:49

1y ago30:49

30:49

If you're new here, Leah is my ride-or-die solopreneur work-wife, who co-hosted The Freelance Revolution podcast with me for two years. This is her first time on the new show, and I'm THRILLED to talk with her about her two areas of expertise - Upwork and Kajabi - AND how to take better vacations as a freelancer. Learn more about Leah at https://ww…

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Episode 11: Hustling by Your Own Rules with Mike Dallas-Petersen 26:11

1y ago26:11

26:11

Mike is a true hustler at heart. In this episode we talk about how to play by your own rules when building a business. Michael Dallas-Petersen is an entrepreneur, father, and husband based in British Columbia. Michael is a highly sought after automation and systems specialist helping online entrepreneurs scale their offers/businesses with world cla…

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Episode 10: The Big Secret No One Tells You About Freelancing with Lizzie Davey 36:32

1y ago36:32

36:32

I came across Lizzie and her content when she put on a workshop with one of my favorite partners, The Indie List. After connecting, I knew she was a hustler on a similar mission to mine - to make the beauty and freedom of freelancing available to more people! In this episode, we discuss the big secret no one tells you about freelancing. Lizzie is a…

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Working with Teams vs. Leading Teams 2:51

1y ago2:51

2:51

I had an interesting conversation with one of my clients about her people working with teams vs. leading teams. This might appear to be a subtle nuance at first blush, but let’s dig a little further to discern the difference.

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Episode 9: Online Learning Content with Chris Badgett 30:07

1y ago30:07

30:07

Chris has a super interesting entrepreneurial journey that led him to his current work, where he helps to make sharing expertise more accessible online and level the playing field in DIY education. Chris Badgett is the cofounder and CEO of LifterLMS, a learning management system for WordPress. He helps education entrepreneurs create, launch, and sc…

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The Team Launch: The Most Important Step to Start a Successful Team 5:59

1y ago5:59

5:59

High-stakes meeting facilitator Kristin Arnold shares how team leaders can set up their teams for success with "the team launch."

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Team Goals are the Glue that Hold a Team Together 5:59

1y ago5:59

5:59

Team goals provide the team with needed focus and direction. An all-encompassing vision or simple, well-defined goal statements provide the team with a unified sense of what is important. To set clear team goals try these strategies.

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Episode 8: Holding Yourself Accountable with Tim Melanson 35:36

1y ago35:36

35:36

I was on Tim Melanson's podcast last year and immediately knew that we shared the same mission to help others make the most of independent, flexible work. Tim is the Host of the Work at Home RockStar Podcast, a Self-Improvement Podcast started in 2015 with more than 250 guests interviewed, over 35k listens. In the year 2000, Tim earned a degree in …

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