Jessica Rhodes built a multimillion-dollar agency by challenging entrepreneurs to take radical responsibility for their results – and herself found that true growth starts with self-awareness, not shortcuts.

As founder and CEO of Interview Connections, Jessica pioneered the podcast booking industry, helping thousands of authors, experts, and leaders level up their visibility, messaging, and mindset. Driven by her experience as both a virtual assistant and business owner, she’s become a leading voice on strategic visibility and sustainable success.

In this episode, Jessica and Kevin St. Clergy uncover where blind blaming sabotages authority building, why plugging the “holes in your bucket” matters more than chasing exposure, and how clarity—not more hustle—creates lasting business results.

In this episode, Kevin and Jessica will discuss:

(00:00) Podcast guesting for growth

(06:25) Importance of hiring VAs

(08:28) Overcoming confirmation bias in business

(12:13) Audit, track, diagnose growth

(16:28) Strategic podcast guesting tips

(19:21) Coaching, growth, and business gains

(22:56) Embracing no for success

(24:23) Get visible, share expertise

(29:04) Nervous system stress relief

Jessica Rhodes is the founder and CEO of Interview Connections, the premier podcast booking agency helping entrepreneurs and leaders amplify their message and authority. A sought-after speaker and strategist, she empowers clients to grow their influence through strategic podcast appearances, turning conversations into meaningful connections, visibility, and business growth.

Connect with Jessica:

Interview Connections: https://interviewconnections.com/

LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/jessica-rhodes-interviewconnections

Resources Mentioned:

The Gap and the Gain by Dr Benjamin Hardy and Dan Sullivan: https://www.amazon.com/dp/1401966705

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From Invisible to Influential – Visibility Strategies for Entrepreneurs | Jessica Rhodes