Best Avery Miles Podcasts (2024)

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My Business is 3000 Miles Away From Me...Here's How I Run It w/ Avery Carl 33:41

14d ago33:41

33:41

If you’re anything like me, being an entrepreneur appeals to you because you can design the life you want and enjoy a level of freedom you can’t get from a 9-5. The problem is: a lot of us build businesses that end up creating more stress and eat away at the freedom we got into it for. Finding a business that meets your lifestyle goals is ideal. Fo…

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Money Mindset: The Most Important Step in Preparing to Raise Capital w/ Jennifer Love 47:58

4h ago47:58

47:58

Before we can go out and raise money for our businesses, there are things we need to have dialed in. The idea, the numbers, our pitch and the investors we’re going after. This stuff is critical, but THE most important thing is the relationship we have with money. Trying to raise money without dialing in our money mindset is a recipe for burnout, di…

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Quit Your W2 Job or Run Your Business On the Side? How to Make the Right Choice w/ Matt Floyd & Craig Gerulski 42:31

7d ago42:31

42:31

When you know that you’re an entrepreneur at heart but you’re still working your W2 job, when do you jump ship? It’s the age old question all aspiring business owners ask themselves. On one hand, we can burn the boats and go all in on the business. You’ll have way more time to dedicate to it and you can scale faster. Or you can get the business off…

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Wired But Tired: How to Combat Burnout As An Entrepreneur w/ Christa Orecchio 46:34

22d ago46:34

46:34

For entrepreneurs, running fast and charging hard comes with the territory. But that could be doing nothing but running us into the ground. A lot of the things we think are “normal” parts of building and running businesses are actually signs of burnout. So many of us are stuck in that “wired and tired” mode and we don’t even know that we’re well ov…

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Familiarity and Founder Fit: The New Rules of Raising Money w/ Samuel Cummings 49:34

1M ago49:34

49:34

The playbook of raising money that people used to rely on has changed a lot over the last few years. Now that the market is more competitive and the pace of innovation is so much faster, what worked a decade ago won’t produce the same results today. Some of the best practices we were taught aren’t as entrepreneur-friendly as we think. A lot of foun…

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The Biggest Paperwork Pitfalls and How to Avoid Them w/ Darby Wong 39:14

2M ago39:14

39:14

When you build a business, you aren’t just creating a product, you’re also setting up a legal entity. The legal side of things can be daunting (and expensive), especially when you intend to raise capital in the near or far future. Before you can even think of approaching investors, first-time founders have to make sure they have the legal ducks in …

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Fear is the Final Frontier: How to Move Past It w/ Aiden Chase 55:08

2M ago55:08

55:08

Fear is something everyone struggles with - whether you’re trying to raise seed money or (believe it or not) a billionaire who has already had success. No wonder they call fear the final frontier! We often focus on the tangible aspects of entrepreneurship, but the mental and emotional stuff play a huge role in our success. In fact, if we don’t work…

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Stages of Funding: 8 Ways to Raise Seed Money 20:10

2M ago20:10

20:10

In the journey of starting a company, realizing that you need to raise money is par for the course. Maybe you need to test your product’s viability, increase your stock, or grow your team…these steps require funding. Venture capital is the path many entrepreneurs take, but there are actually 7 other ways to get the funding you need. Each method has…

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To Raise Money or Not to Raise Money? How to Make the Right Decision w/ Ashley Chang 31:38

2M ago31:38

31:38

Raising money through investors is the default for growing a company, but it might not be the right move for everyone. Taking the VC route is like walking through a one-way door - once you make that decision it sets you on a specific trajectory. That’s why more entrepreneurs are being thoughtful about the decision, and even opting out of raising mo…

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The 5 Stages of Funding: How to Make Your Mindset Unshakeable 34:44

2M ago34:44

34:44

The process of raising money is as much a mental one as it is a financial one. Before we start finding and pitching to investors or even structuring our deals, there’s a step we can’t skip, working on our mindset. There’s no sugar-coating it - getting funded is one of the hardest things you’ll do. You’ll get told your idea doesn’t doesn’t work. You…

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Business is Equal Parts Art and Science: How to Trust Your Gut w/ Diana Wilson 51:34

3M ago51:34

51:34

The process of building a company, getting funded and bringing a product to market isn’t just data-driven. It’s gut-driven too. The numbers matter, but when you’re building a product without market acceptance, you have to trust your intuition and persevere when you’re told it won’t work. In many ways, taking an entrepreneurial risk is a lot like ta…

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Why I Walked Away From The Company Mark Cuban Invested In 43:16

3M ago43:16

43:16

Building a company, going on Shark Tank, raising $1 million dollars and working with Mark Cuban. Sounds like an entrepreneur’s dream, right? Well, that’s what I thought, until I walked away from it. It was the hardest decision I’ve ever made, but also the best one. When you build your own company, it becomes an extension of you, so stepping away is…

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Everything You Need to Prep For An Investor Meeting w/ Keir Dillon 53:10

3M ago53:10

53:10

In the path to getting funding for your idea, meeting with investors is the most important checkpoint. You only have one shot at a first impression, so the more dialed in your presentation is, the more successful you’ll be. From pitch decks to financials, there’s a ton of work that goes into preparing for that face-to-face with a potential funding …

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Make “Boring” Cool: The Secret to Disrupting A Tired Category w/Josh Walker 46:59

3M ago46:59

46:59

The best products disrupt tired categories and breathe new life into done-to-death ideas, but is it still possible? Every year, there are fewer categories to disrupt, especially in clothing-based niches. How can you compete when people can easily buy knock-offs, dupes and cheap goods all over the internet? By going premium, identifying an emerging …

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My Shark Tank Story (and How It Almost Didn't Happen) 27:17

4M ago27:17

27:17

Years later, people still ask about this story. So here it is. Pitching to a group of influential investors is a nerve-wracking experience, and that’s even before you have to do it on national TV! It’s not just a business presentation - you have to be entertaining, compelling, relatable and likable. I found that out when I appeared on Shark Tank. A…

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Storytelling Is The Secret to Successful Seed Funding w/Dan Negroni 51:36

4M ago51:36

51:36

The world of seed funding runs on two currencies - money and connection. Investors aren’t just paying attention to the financials, they are looking for a compelling story that makes them connect with us and then want to get on board. Crafting our story is a step we can’t skip in the early stages of our businesses. The more clarity we have on it, th…

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Seed Money- What Blew My Mind About Early-Stage Funding 9:53

4M ago9:53

9:53

Early-stage fundraising may be a stressful stage in business, but it can also be the most invigorating and exciting time. The determination, drive, conviction, and guts it takes to get seed money is a powerful life force. It’s not just an opportunity to get the resources we need. It’s a chance for investors to access your awesomeness, and absorb th…

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Seed Money Trailer 1:43

4M ago1:43

1:43

Seed Money is where everyday people learn how to raise capital and get the funding you need to FINALLY turn your amazing idea into reality! Whatever your idea is.. product app real estate deal …or maybe you want to build or expand your small business… if you’re struggling to get people to believe in your vision and you don’t need a billion dollar d…

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Pause, Plan for 2023, Making the Best Gravy EP 172 34:38

1+ y ago34:38

34:38

The final podcast guest for 2022 is Ellen Faye, productivity expert, colleague, mentor and friend. Ellen believes that you need to first determine if you are a low, moderate high structure person before jumping into the latest productivity craze. It needs to fit you. Catherine and Ellen dive deep into the importance of procrastinating, pausing, and…

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Holiday POP! Planning, Organization, and Pausing - Bonus Replay EP 171 19:26

1+ y ago19:26

19:26

In this fourth and final episode of Uncluttered Holidays, Catherine focuses on the POP of the holidays – planning, organization and productivity. Yes, we’re back to work. Fear not for the week between Christmas and New Year’s tends to be the quietest work week of the year. Catherine shares strategies to get a ton done, using her own two digital org…

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Scars and stories OR our near-death experience 38:05

1+ y ago38:05

38:05

This past year, we were able to meet up in person for the first time in years! Tune in to listen to our adventures and foibles, and learn how to avoid getting caught on the slippery rocks!

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On Scrooge, Gift Giving, and The Cancer Couch - Bonus Replay EP 170 27:05

1+ y ago27:05

27:05

Gift giving – it can be complicated, stressful, and unfulfilling. Did you know that 44% of shoppers rack up more than $1,000 of holiday debt?* As part of the Uncluttered Holidays series, Catherine tackles keeping a holiday budget without being a Scrooge. First, it’s all about setting the intentions for how you want to feel at the holidays. Maybe yo…

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Intentions, Families, and Your Magical Holiday Calendar - Bonus Replay EP 169 37:54

1+ y ago37:54

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In this second segment of Uncluttered Holidays, Catherine interviews Maria Yunis. Maria is a break-through coach who specializes in empowering leaders to reclaim the spark in their lives. Catherine and Maria explored how to create a magical holiday calendar, one that works for you and your family. They agreed that self-care has to be scheduled firs…

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The Great Lie of December, Reflection and Intentional Holidays - Bonus Replay EP 168 23:29

1+ y ago23:29

23:29

In the first of this month’s series “Uncluttered Holidays”, Catherine talks about the importance of reflection in the month of December whether you’re Christian and believe in the quiet time of Advent or you celebrate in other ways embracing the peace and darkness that comes in the winter. Catherine busts through the unrealistic expectations of the…

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Productive Environment, Emotional Clutter, and Gratitude Bonus Replay EP 167 37:53

1+ y ago37:53

37:53

In this special Thanksgiving episode, Catherine interviews Barbara Hemphill founder of the Productive Environment Network and author of ‘Less Clutter More Life’. Catherine discusses with Barbara about her “Why”, starting Productive Environment Network and how the team has evolved to tackle “emotional clutter”. It is important to remember that when …

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ADHD Dad, Productivity Strategy, and Journals EP 166 38:56

1+ y ago38:56

38:56

Wrapping up our series on ADHD and burnout, guest Shane Thrapp shares his journey in learning and discovering about his ADHD. He also discusses his fibromyalgia and high functioning autism. Shane shares his struggles and how he copes differently during his mental breakdowns after being officially diagnosed. He’s still figuring out the balance for A…

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ADHD vs Overwhelm, Equanimity, and the Six Cs EP 165 36:11

2y ago36:11

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Too often people say “We all have a little ADHD." But it’s actually that we all have a little overwhelm. Today’s guest, Cameron Gott, clarifies how you can tell the difference between overwhelm and ADHD. He then explains the different types of ADHD. Cam takes a deep dive into Positive Intelligence and ADHD including his recent Equanimity group. He …

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Boundaries, ADHD BOGOs, and the Molasses Swamp EP 164 31:32

2y ago31:32

31:32

This week, Catherine speaks with Dr Tamara Rosier, an expert on ADHD and boundaries. Catherine was so impressed with the Boundaries chapter in Dr Rosier’s book “Your Brain Isn’t Broken'' that she asked her to come on the show. Dr. Tamara believes that Boundaries are rules we set for ourselves, based on our values and priorities. She explains why pe…

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Burnout, Intuition, and the Unique Gift EP 163 36:39

2y ago36:39

36:39

This week’s guest, Victoria Shaw, is an intuitive Counselor and Spiritual Coach who was diagnosed with dyslexia, dyscalculia, and ADHD. She dives right into shares her experience in psychotherapy and why the brain is wired differently. Victoria explains how ADHD peers deal with intuition. Intuition works best with a still mind so Victoria shares st…

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ADHD Burnout, Boundaries, and Burn the Boats EP 162 36:08

2y ago36:08

36:08

This week's guest, Dave Greenwood, is the author of Overcoming Burnout. He starts with the story of his first burnout after managing a restaurant and describes what it means to “burn your boats”. Burnout is very individual. It comes not only from work but can happen from caretaking responsibilities. And when you’re burned out you can’t get out of y…

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ADHD Burnout, Magic, and the 100% Rule EP 161 41:27

2y ago41:27

41:27

This week’s guest, Patty Lennon, helps us understand how having a spiritual life no matter how small can help us manage burnout. Catherine really wanted Patty on now because she has found this to be so true in managing her own burnout this summer. Patty explains her process for making space for magic. She explains the 100% rule and the beauty of pa…

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Burnout, ADHD Brain, and Penn State Football EP 160 37:19

2y ago37:19

37:19

For ADHD Awareness month, Catherine is focusing on ADHD and burnout. She starts by sharing a memorable Penn State Football game from nearly 20 years ago. She parallels her illness at that game with her recent battle with burnout. She explains the possible signs and struggles of having burnout with ADHD and how the symptoms can look similar. Catheri…

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Organizing, Circulation, and Muppets EP 159 37:55

2y ago37:55

37:55

Matt Baier discovered his super power organizing skills while working as department head of Design Services at The Jim Henson Company. Matt’s philosophy on organizing is all about circulation. Think of things moving in and out of your home. Matt explains entrance/exit depots where you can keep items like your briefcase or your child’s backpack. And…

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Meal Planning, Back Pocket Dinners, and Not a Drag EP 158 36:22

2y ago36:22

36:22

Claire Tansey, meal planner extraordinaire wows us with simple ways to get dinner on the table without stress. A food pro, working mom, and solopreneur, Claire takes us through the 5 types of food planning styles - see if you can identify your preferred method. She even reveals which one works best for Catherine. Claire explains how a customized me…

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Being Prepared, CALM, and the Rule of 26 EP 157 31:39

2y ago31:39

31:39

September is National Preparedness Month. Today’s conversation with guest, colleague and friend, Judith Guertin, will set you up for long term preparedness success. Catherine and Judy dive deep into her new book: “Beyond the Estate Plan Guide”, which not only provides the many forms that you need to keep all of your important information but also t…

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Focus Vs Attention, the Focus Crisis, and Flight Mode EP 156 31:04

2y ago31:04

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Guest, Penny Zenker, talks about how focus can help our productivity, get strategic, and make little shifts in our mindset. She explains the difference between focus vs attention. Then Catherine and Penny take a deep dive into how social media and the pandemic have affected our focus. They also discuss how this can lead to a trauma response. Tune i…

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Summer Recap, Planning, and Bright Shiny Pens EP 155 24:37

2y ago24:37

24:37

Catherine starts this episode with a recap of her summer with burnout and setting some stronger boundaries particularly around work not bleeding into vacation. She explains a new work routine and how this is helping her battle the burnout. And offers up her routines around personal time. Catherine shares her realizations from a summer of truly hono…

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Decluttering the Rest of Your Office, Setting up Stations, and The Magic 6™ Part 3 of 3 Bonus Replay EP 154 21:09

2y ago21:09

21:09

In this third of our 3 part mini series on uncluttering your office, Catherine takes you through decluttering the rest of your office. She mentions clearing out books and permission to give them away. She suggests you get rid of excess office supplies, broken pens, old tech, manuals, and those endless random cords. She takes you through how to set …

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File-Act-Toss, the Art of Wastebasketry Part 2 of 3 Bonus Replay EP 153 19:24

2y ago19:24

19:24

In this second of our 3 part mini series on uncluttering your office, Catherine starts with the most important questions you should ask as you begin to declutter the papers in your office. She reveals the difference between filers and pilers. Finally, she explains how to declutter your paperwork using the File-Act-Toss System™ and The Art of Wasteb…

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Why We Have Stuff, Making a Plan First, and Good Enough Part 1 of 3 Bonus Replay EP 152 21:19

2y ago21:19

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In this first of a 3 part mini series on uncluttering your office, Catherine explains why we keep stuff and how some items can drain our energy. If you have ADHD or another brain based challenge, you’ll especially appreciate how clutter can mess with our focus. She takes us through the benefits of decluttering and organizing your office. And she de…

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Habits, When to Say No, and Super Moms EP 151 39:06

2y ago39:06

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Catherine interrupts this summer mini series to have an amazing talk with Sasha about working moms and how they do it all. Sasha busts the myths of super mom and talks about balance. The conversation naturally unfolded around boundaries and since that’s the theme of this month, Catherine couldn’t wait to publish this episode. They had a great conve…

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Boundaries, Rest and a Souvenir EP 150 35:40

2y ago35:40

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Catherine starts today’s podcast episode with their family trip to Europe. Unfortunately they brought home the souvenir of Covid. Catherine shares the lessons learned around boundaries and the importance of rest. You can’t have rest without setting those boundaries. She shares what she deems the best definition of boundaries (in her opinion) from r…

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Digital Detox - Part 6 of 6 Bonus Replay EP 149 11:50

2y ago11:50

11:50

Technology is a blessing and a curse. It’s wonderful because we can all reach each other all of the time. And it’s a nightmare because we call reach each other ALL of the time. I’m calling this a digital detox but I’m not telling you to throw out your phone and live in a cabin in the woods. Though the introvert in me likes occasional trips far, far…

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Time for You - Part 5 of 6 Bonus Replay EP 148 13:37

2y ago13:37

13:37

If you’re wondering why your well has run dry (time for you), you may not know how to set boundaries around your time. Your power comes from the pause. Learn how to set boundaries by using your calendar for you. Set time for yourself on your calendar every day and honor that appointment like you would one for anyone else. Tune in to hear self care …

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Schedule - Part 4 of 6 Bonus Replay EP 147 11:01

2y ago11:01

11:01

Overwhelmed, need 27 hours in the day. Your time management problems are not just about how you use your time. I’ll let you in on the secret. Learn why procrastination isn’t always bad and how to use a time tracker to determine your best times of the day. Tune in to hear quick and easy strategies to plan your calendar. This Mini Series is 6 bite si…

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Organizing Papers – Part 3 of 6 Bonus Replay EP 146 8:32

2y ago8:32

8:32

The average employee spends out about 1/5 of their work time searching for papers. In part 3 of the Mini Series, I take you through a super easy system to declutter the papers on your desk, your chair, your floor… Well you get the idea. Tune in to learn how F-A-T, the circular filing system, and the Art of Wastebasketry® will help you get organized…

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Setting Up Your Office Space – Part 2 of 6 Bonus Replay EP 145 13:23

2y ago13:23

13:23

In part 2 of the Mini Series, I take you through how to set up your office to be a productive environment, especially if you are working in a home office. Working from home has its own set of challenges – home schooling kids who always want snacks, packages being delivered during a recording, the inevitable dog or cat interruption during an importa…

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Stating Your Vision Part 1 of 6 Bonus Replay EP 144 11:10

2y ago11:10

11:10

Today, I start with how you set your vision for your life or a specific project. Before you set out on a trip, you set your destination. Then you plot the route on a map. Setting your vision is similar. I take you through the exact process I use to set my vision before I get into the planning of any project. This Mini Series is 6 bite sized trainin…

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Burnout, Owning Your Story, and Sound Baths EP 143 21:55

2y ago21:55

21:55

Even bronchitis doesn’t stop Catherine from delivering a story to share on her podcast. She starts by explaining how the summer will differ on the podcast and why, mostly burnout, she’s taking most of the summer off from podcasting. But don’t worry, the podcast will still be here airing two mini series from the past two years. Then she shares her m…

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Share Your Story, Media Assets, and Skipping EP 142 29:44

2y ago29:44

29:44

Donna Cravotta has been the expert in media assets long before Catherine met her a decade ago. Donna talks about how opportunities can be missed by not sharing your own story. She encourages you to have everything in place - your media kit etc - and why that’s so important. She also explains that when you hand the various pieces of your story to so…

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