Best Quirky Voices Podcasts (2024)

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We're having a Whale of a Time with Daniel Kraus (and Mary Roach) and Whalefall 1:03:05

4h ago1:03:05

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Just imagine for a moment—you are swimming in the cold dark of the Pacific Ocean, trying to find the lost remains of your father. But you aren’t alone. There are shapes moving in the gloom, great, dark shapes. Shapes with mouths. That’s what happens to Jay Gardiner in the latest novel by award winning author (and collaborator with Guillermo del Tor…

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Attracting Consistent Leads to Your Business Without Social Media 18:35

2h ago18:35

18:35

In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, I'm sharing five of my favorite ways to attract consistent leads to your business without relying so heavily on social media. Here's your challenge: choose ONE of these strategies, and start focusing on it this week! ⬇️ 1) Blogging 2) Email Marketing 3) Podcasting 4) Google Business Profile 5) Paid…

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THE DENIM WHISPERER | How to Make Your Business Stand Out in a Crowded Market with Melissa Keossan 22:06

2h ago22:06

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What does it really take to make your business stand out? Is it branding? Marketing? Or something deeper? Get ready to dive into the heart and soul of business success – an unforgettable customer experience. Join us as we chat with Melissa Keossan, founder of LOV’D, a vintage denim boutique that’s transforming the shopping experience. Melissa share…

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Star Wars: The Acolyte (Disney+, 2024-)! 47:46

6h ago47:46

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Episode 109: Star Wars: The Acolyte (Disney+, 2024)! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. School is out for Season 1 of Star Wars: The Acolyte. The pub discusses the series – the good, the bad, and that cute looking rodent dude. And Derek didn’t die. That’s good. So, partake in the spiked punch if you are inc…

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That's So Me: Investing in Your Website Through Storysale with Emily Blickhan | E45 35:03

40m ago35:03

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In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara chats with Emily Blickhan, a maternity, newborn, and family photographer based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Emily participated in the most recent round of Storysale, What Sara Said's group coaching program, and throughout the program, Emily developed website copy that felt like her and was S…

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FROM ZERO TO TOP 200 | How to Start a Successful Podcast and Reach more People 17:51

3h ago17:51

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Should I start a podcast? Where should I begin? If you’ve been watching the massive growth of the podcasting world, you might be tempted to jump in and start your own show. But before you do, listen to this episode! I’m sharing with you insights as a top-ranked host of two podcasts. This is another one of my quick n’ dirty guides to get you started…

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This episode will be a real Beauty with Zara Stone and Killer Looks 59:37

10h ago59:37

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How much do looks really matter? In society, whether we like it or not, how we look affects how we are treated—and even what opportunities we might have in life. A one-time New York prison commissioner, Henry Solomon, once stated that “physical defects…might conduce to crime” because a man with a poor physical appearance would have an easier time s…

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Celebrating the Launch of What Sara Reads | E44 33:39

3d ago33:39

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In this episode, Sara shares the journey of launching her new business, a mobile bookstore called What Sara Reads. From participating in a business incubator program through Startup Sioux Falls to finding the perfect trailer to renovate, Sara shares every step along the way to bring hand-selected fantasy, romance, and popular fiction novels, as wel…

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NO HALF-ASANA | Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Telling Your Story with MeiMei Fox 26:16

5d ago26:16

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Have you ever felt like an imposter in your business, like who are you to be coaching or selling to others? You CANNOT miss this episode with the inspiring MeiMei Fox! She’s a 2x NY Times best-selling author who transitioned from a 25 year career in publishing to become an entrepreneur and launch "Your Bestselling Book," a program designed to help …

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Make sure to Scrub In for Anthony Chin-Quee and I Can't Save You 1:04:49

18d ago1:04:49

1:04:49

What happens when racism is not a bug in the system—but in fact IS the system? And the Health System, at that. Imagine being a high-achieving person of color, courted by prestigious medical institutions, but then denied the support you needed when you got there? Fighting through burnout and the grueling pace of residency, only to wind up a cog in a…

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BEYOND BEIGE | How to Create a Bingeworthy Brand with Solo Boss Design Founder 29:35

12d ago29:35

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How do you attract the customers you want AND stand out in a sea of sameness? We’re diving deep with Sara, a branding expert and founder of Solo Boss Design Co who shares her journey of building a business while traveling the world. We go into how to brand your online business in a powerful way that stands truly reflects you and your own UNIQUE voi…

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We are traveling the stars with 2001: A Space Odyssey (Peculiar Movie Club) 1:05:41

17d ago1:05:41

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book The Computer's Voice, we are discussing maybe the most iconic computer voice in cinema history with Hal 9000 and 2001: A Space Odyssey. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a dee…

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SELLING TO CRICKETS | How to sell online WITHOUT a big following 28:45

19d ago28:45

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How do I sell if I don’t have a following? It feels overwhelming and confusing about where to begin and how to invest your time. In this episode I’m sharing with you a quick n’ dirty guide to selling one of the most popular digital products out there – a course – even if your social media presence is tiny. In fact, I’d invite ANY entrepreneur launc…

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YOUR AVENGERS MOMENT | Finding YOUR voice and purpose in business with Kay Fabella 26:01

30d ago26:01

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Do you ever feel like what you love and what makes money don’t fit in the same box? This is a conversation you can’t miss! We’re talking how to find your purpose, listen to your heart and have BIG impact. If you’re someone with multiple passions, listen closely because this one is all about creating a profitable business that ALIGNS> Our featured g…

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Hey Siri, put on the Peculiar Book Club with Liz Faber (and Rebecca Gibson) and The Computer Voice 1:02:09

1M ago1:02:09

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“Siri, what does it mean to have gender?” We have become very used to the dis-embodied voices that surround us, from the voice answering to ‘Siri’ to the one giving us directions on our GPS apps. But have you ever stopped to wonder why some of these voices are coded “male” and others “female?” The tech isn’t gendered, but the voices are—and it’s tr…

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LOVE BOMBING IN BUSINESS | Trusting Your Intuition and Telling Your Story with Georgiana Johnson 23:09

1M ago23:09

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Sometimes the best growth for your business comes from the inside… this is the inspiring story of an entrepreneur who dropped out of college, grew a fashion brand and now is facing a major pivot. Georgiana Johnson is the founder of Sukara, a beautiful clothing company based in Bali, with a mission to give back locally. I met her while traveling and…

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MY BAD INVESTOR | How to scale your business WITHOUT money 23:38

1M ago23:38

23:38

What if someone handed you a ton of money for your business, would it solve all of your problems? In this solo episode I’m sharing how a bad investor experience showed me the truth behind why we struggle to scale and it has nothing to do with money. We go into the deeper blocks to business growth and small shifts you can do right now to get to that…

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We are making contact with Close Encounters of the Third Kind (Peculiar Movie Club) 1:00:53

2M ago1:00:53

1:00:53

Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book We Are Not Alone, we are discussing the legendary alien encounter movie Close Encounters of the Third Kind Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this classic Spie…

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HEAD TRASH | Overcoming perfectionism, overthinking & comparison in business with Nicole Kalil 28:44

2M ago28:44

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What’s the biggest block in your business? You might think it’s sales or marketing, maybe experience but the deeper cause, is YOU. Specifically, the thoughts that challenge your self-worth, self-belief and confidence. The mission of this episode is bring awareness to where you might be bringing yourself down with your inner critic, or as expert gue…

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GROWING A BUSINESS BABY | Building a community and finding the right business partner with Coaches Christine & Shelby 30:02

2M ago30:02

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Have you ever thought about a business partner? Someone to help you build a community TOGETHER? Entrepreneurship can be a lonely road but is the best boost another person on your team??? I love this question because it’s not the same answer for every business owner. You have to dig deep and see if you’d grow better solo or as a team. To help give y…

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We're following the Law with AJ Jacobs and The Year of Living Constitutionally 32:27

2M ago32:27

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A.J. Jacobs learned the hard way that donning a tricorne hat and marching around Manhattan with a 1700s musket will earn you a lot of strange looks. In the wake of several controversial rulings by the Supreme Court and the on-going debate about how the Constitution should be interpreted, Jacobs set out to understand what it means to live by the Con…

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F*** THE LIKES | How to Get Clients without Social Media 21:20

2M ago21:20

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Is it possible to grow without social media? For me it was the MOST frustrating part about having an online business. I was tired of the cold dms, the constant content creation and the pouring of my heart into work no one noticed. I was DETERMINED to find other ways to get clients. In this solo episode I’m sharing three alternatives to social media…

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We're Invading your Minds with Marc Hartzman and We Are Not Alone 1:05:32

2M ago1:05:32

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Ever look up at the night sky and wonder what else is really out there? Or, like me, do you watch shows like Resident Alien with Alan Tudyk and realize you might actually be the extra-terrestrial (I mean, it would SO much sense). Seriously, though, do we just laugh off the X-files and move on? Note: we did have X-files producer Frank Spotnitz on ou…

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Tips for Attending an Industry Conference 22:47

3M ago22:47

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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares her tips for making the most out of attending an industry conference. Sara shares her must-do advice on choosing the right conference for you, budgeting for travel, anticipating your marketing needs before arriving at the conference, staying present and connecting on a human level with …

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TRUST THE PROCESS | Burnout, Business Pivots and Finding Joy in What You do with Lou Stokes 27:14

2M ago27:14

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What happens when you hit burnout? That overwhelming feeling when you’re doing all you can but something isn’t aligning, and entrepreneurship feels more like work and less like freedom? Entrepreneur Lou stokes shares her journey from frustration as a stylist to sustainable fashion thought leader, advocate and speaker. I’ve seen her amazing transfor…

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You'll really Dig our conversation with Greg Melville and Over My Dead Body 1:04:04

3M ago1:04:04

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Grave yard. Cemetery. These are some of my favorite things! But walking through graveyards isn’t just about getting your goth on. Cemeteries tell our human history—and they tell national history, too. Take central park for instance. In 1857, it was Seneca Village, a “rare haven of Black ownership” stretching from West 82nd to 89th Streets. NY took …

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Creating Quizzes as Lead Magnets with Josh Haynam, CEO of Interact 31:41

3M ago31:41

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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara chats with Josh Haynam, CEO and co-founder of Interact Quiz Maker, a platform for creating personality quizzes that are powered by AI. Josh shares best practices for using quizzes as lead magnets and shares opportunities for business owners to use quizzes at other junctures in the client journ…

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Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+, Season 5)! 52:47

3M ago52:47

52:47

Episode 108: Star Trek: Discovery (Paramount+, Season 5)! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. We’re halfway through Star Trek: Discovery, Season 5, and we have thoughts. The pub has issued its own red directive. Black alert: there will be spoilers. So, grab a glass of whatever the progenitors drink. This is …

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ARE YOU BOB THE BUILDER? | Creating a business of IMPACT & Finding Brand Identity with Miranda Tanya 21:39

3M ago21:39

21:39

Have you ever looked at a brand and felt like it just *gets* you? What if YOU could be a brand like that too? This is a story about branding, but it's not just any story — it's your sneak peek into the world of entrepreneurship through the eyes of someone who's lived it. Miranda Tanya is the founder of Vuka, a brand consultancy she started after ye…

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We are getting Microscopic with Innerspace (Peculiar Movie Club) 55:01

3M ago55:01

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book What's Gotten Into You, we are discussing the 80's science fiction comedy Innerspace. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this silly yet action packed movie as …

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That's So Me: Website Relaunch with Sarah Monson, Senior Photographer 26:50

3M ago26:50

26:50

In this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, I chat with Sarah Monson, a Wisconsin senior photographer who recently niched down to serving only seniors. Sarah is also stepping into education this year and needed a new website to support those moves. Learn how Sarah and I initially connected inside The Content Huddle, my monthly writing member…

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YOU CAN'T PAY ME TO SHOW MY FACE | Ditching Doubt and Building a Personal Brand to STAND OUT 19:18

3M ago19:18

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Do you know how to build your personal brand? But also...do you even want to? When I first started, the LAST thing I wanted to do was be the face of my brand. I’m a very private person and I struggled a LOT with putting my face and stories out into the world. In fact, I did everything possible to avoid merging business and personal. I also felt lik…

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Connecting Indigenous kids with education via the magic of Aussie Rules footy | AFL Cape York House 52:48

3M ago52:48

52:48

I speak with the team from AFL Cape York House for Girls about their mission to connect Far North Queensland's Indigenous teenagers, who unfortunately face socioeconomic disadvantage, with quality education opportunities and solid, healthy pathways beyond school while keeping them connected to their cultures.…

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You'll fall in love with Wendy Moore and Jack and Eve 27:06

3M ago27:06

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In this bonus episode of the Peculiar Book Club we got a chance to sit down with author Wendy Moore for a preview conversation of her new book Jack and Eve. Jack and Eve: Two Women in Love and at War, is published by Atlantic Books in the UK. It tells thestory of Vera 'Jack' Holme and Evelina Haverfield, pioneering suffragettes who became lovers. J…

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We are Positively Charged to talk with Dan Levitt and What's Gotten Into You 1:05:25

3M ago1:05:25

1:05:25

You know those amazing science document-aries you love so much? National Geo-graphic, Discover, Science, and History Channels? Yeah, you need to thank Dan Levitt—responsible for producing such shows as Unsolved History (2002), Great Transitions: The Origin of Birds (2015) and Naked Science (2004). That one sounds right up our street. Well, now Dan …

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One Year of Copywriter on Call 48:25

3M ago48:25

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CELEBRATE: It's the one-year birthday of the Copywriter on Call podcast! 🎉 On this commemorative episode of the podcast, the script is flipped, and Sara's the one being interviewed by her bestie and brand photographer, Amanda of Arc Creative Company. Tune in as Sara looks back on the past year in her business and what's happened since launching the…

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DON'T STOP TRYING | Building Your Community & Becoming an Expert with Rosie Stockley 28:36

3M ago28:36

28:36

Ever think of building a community but feel overwhelmed by all the work? Tech, socials, video editing, it can feel so out of reach. Well, this is an episode to inspire you and challenge all that negative entrepreneur self-talk. Founder Rosie Stockley, shares her journey from struggling with tech to running Mamawell UK, a popular women’s wellness co…

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SEO Basics for Photographers with Brittany Herzberg 40:16

4M ago40:16

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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Brittany Herzberg, SEO & Case Study Copywriter at Copy by B and The Basic B podcast. We chat all about how Brittany's career in massage therapy gave her a solid understanding of SEO and inspired her to launch her business. We also talk in-depth about the SEO basics that photographer…

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DON'T DM 50 PEOPLE A DAY | Marketing is so Much More than Social Media with Marloes Ritsema 29:02

3M ago29:02

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What's your LEAST favorite part about running a business? Some people say admin, others accounting but nearly everyone will say marketing and social media, right? Because so often we feel lost, overwhelmed and drained by everything we have to do to get our message out into the world and have REAL impact. This is an episode to make you REthink marke…

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Introducing...ChatGPT Brand Voice Hacks 12:58

4M ago12:58

12:58

On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara introduces a NEW digital product from What Sara Said. ChatGPT Brand Voice Hacks is a resource for creative business owners who want to use ChatGPT, an AI tool, to generate copy and content ideas that are customized to their brand voice type. Say goodbye to icky, robot-like ChatGPT results, bec…

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Childhood & Nature: Bumper Episode 57:09

3M ago57:09

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Season 2, Episode 1 Childhood & Nature: Bumper Episode How can we connect children with nature more? Are children still excited about the outdoors? Hear from 9-17 year olds. ‘Slimed, scratched, bitten and stung’? Is this the way to ignite curiosity? Hear from outdoor educators Lisa Stevens and Paula Da Luz. The magic of the humble stick…with Rich S…

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WE GOOGLED 'MAKE MONEY & TRAVEL' | Growing a Business Together and Breaking Mindset Blocks with Anna Rogers 29:35

4M ago29:35

29:35

How’s your INNER hustle? Not the crazy hours glued to your laptop, but focus on personal development that gives you the self-belief, courage and strength to keep going even when your goals feel so VERY far away. This is an amazingly inspiring episode on just how far your business can go when you do the inner work. Entrepreneur and co-founder of the…

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The Benefits of Blogging in Your Business with Natalie B. Davis 40:33

4M ago40:33

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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara interviews Natalie (Natty) B. Davis, a blog writer and the owner of Natty Writes. Natty's been writing blog posts for What Sara Said for nearly a year now, and Natty shares her expertise in blogging as well as insight on how to blog effectively in 2024 and beyond. - Why so many creative busine…

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WHAT WAS I THINKING? | 9 Lessons I WISH someone would have told me about Online Business 22:05

4M ago22:05

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How hard is it really to run an online business? Let’s be real—growing ANY business is challenging but there are special quirks to doing it online that we don’t talk enough about in the entrepreneur world. In this solo episode, I walk you through my chaotic business journey of starting with in-person fitness coaching to moving online and the 9 less…

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Derek Beebe, The Secret Apprentice (Novel, 2024)! 54:31

4M ago54:31

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Episode 107: Derek Beebe, The Secret Apprentice (Novel, 2024)! Welcome to the SciFi Pubcast! Come for a drink but stay for the speculation. We’re talking with own Derek Beebe, about his new novel, The Secret Apprentice. The pub is very proud of him. So, grab a glass of champagne and let’s celebrate Derek’s work, outside of the kitchen that is. This…

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We're on a Collision Course with Don't Look Up (Peculiar Movie Club) 1:07:03

4M ago1:07:03

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Welcome to the Peculiar Movie Club, a bonus podcast linked to our main show the Peculiar Book Club through common themes in media. This week, in honor of the book Unscientific America, we are discussing the recent dark comedy Don't Look Up. Join Davey Berris and Darren Cross as we take a deep dive into this funny yet terrifying look at a possible n…

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5 Things That Teaching Taught Me About Business Ownership 13:36

4M ago13:36

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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares the five most prominent things that teaching taught her about business. Even if you’ve never been in the teaching or education field, you've likely learned these lessons by running your business, too! 1) You have to repeat yourself. 2) Adaptability is key. 3) Patience is a virtue. 4) Co…

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You won't be able to Deny what you learn from Sheril Kirshenbaum and Unscientific America 1:00:20

4M ago1:00:20

1:00:20

The earth is not flat. Vaccines work and they don’t make you magnetic. Global warming is real. Covid is airborne. But you will hear a great deal to the contrary, too, from vaccine and climate deniers, flat-earthers, and plenty of conspiracy theorists willing to die on the hill of their chosen belief. Why? What happened? I thought it might be intere…

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IT'S ABOUT MORE THAN TALENT | Blogging, Writing and Getting your Book Published with Kaki Okumura 29:19

4M ago29:19

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Ever looked at a published book and thought, "Could that be me?" Or scrolled through an article and wondered, "How do I get my voice heard?" It might seem like it’s a stroke of luck or based on talent but the truth is a lot less sexy… Getting your voice out as a professional writer or producing copywriting that converts clients is all about consist…

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Make It Easy to Collect Client Testimonials 11:56

5M ago11:56

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On this episode of the Copywriter on Call podcast, Sara shares four strategies she's implemented in her business to make it easy for her clients to share their feedback. These aren't groundbreaking ideas or revolutionary concepts, but they’ve helped Sara to regularly connect with her clients and request testimonials on what it’s like to work with W…

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