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Courage & Clarity
Hosted by Steph Crowder · EN
These spirited conversations give us a peek behind the curtain and share what it really takes to earn an independent living doing something you love. Add one part grounding inspiration to one part tangible tactics and you've got this podcast: a unique way to catch insights that really work from successful female entrepreneurs. These real, honest stories will help you find the courage and clarity to go after what you love!
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161: [Part 4] The Conversion Problem - Great at What You Do, But Hate Selling (3 Gaps Series)
Oct 2900:20:31Summary readyYou know your program changes lives. You’ve got leads, interest, and great results... but selling still feels uncomfortable. You aren't closing nearly as much as you'd like. You don’t hate selling. You hate awkward, unaligned selling. And you hate not hearing "YES"!In this episode, we’ll fix that. You’ll learn the mindset and rhythm that turn conversions into calm, confident conversations - and start closing sales with ease.✨ Sold Out Group Programs opens November 3! Join this round and get a full year of coaching with me through 2026 — so you can master sales that feel like service and fill your group programs again and again.______________________ *FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary160: [Part 3] The Interest Problem - When People Engage But Don’t Move Forward (3 Gaps Series)
Oct 2900:16:24Summary readySo you've got eyeballs and now you're getting views, likes, even DMs… but no one’s actually moving toward working with you. That’s not a sales issue... it’s an interest issue.In this episode, I’ll walk you through the subtle messaging mistakes that make people like your content instead of act on it. You’ll learn how to shift from educational to emotional -- so your ideal clients feel compelled to move toward you.✨ Sold Out Group Programs opens November 3! When you join this round, you’ll be with me for the entire 2026 calendar year — crafting messaging that creates real demand.______________________ *FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary158: [Part 1] The 3 Gaps Keeping You From Selling Out
Oct 2900:11:49Summary readyEvery problem in your business can be traced back to one of three gaps: not enough people seeing you, not enough of them caring, or not enough saying yes. In this kickoff episode of my 4 part "3 Gaps" Mini Series, I’ll help you diagnose which one is keeping you stuck — because once you know which lever to pull, everything in your business makes sense again.If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready for consistent, sold-out launches, this episode is your starting point.✨ Sold Out Group Programs opens November 3! Join now and work with me for the entire year of 2026.______________________ *FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary159: [Part 2] The Eyeball Problem - Creating & No One is Watching (3 Gaps Series)
Oct 2900:14:25Summary readyYou’re showing up. You’re posting. You’re doing all the things… and yet it feels like no one’s actually seeing your work. That’s not a content problem... it’s an eyeball problem.In this episode, I’ll show you how to grow your visibility in a way that actually leads to clients, not just followers. You’ll learn the difference between being busy and being seen, and how to get more of the right people paying attention to you.✨ Sold Out Group Programs opens November 3! Join this round and you’ll have me coaching you all through 2026 — helping you turn your content into clients, consistently.______________________ *FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary157: Best Month Yet: The Simple Strategy That Took Charlotte to Record Revenue
Oct 2300:23:58Summary readyIn this episode, Steph chats with Sold Out Group Programs client Charlotte Ellis Maldari, founder of Kaffeen.co, a UK-based marketing consultancy that helps creative agencies, consultants, and service providers attract clients through authority building.When Charlotte joined the mastermind just three months ago, she was coming off an 18-month dry spell. Despite years of experience and strong offers, she felt like a key piece was missing in her business. Within 90 days, she built a clear 120-day plan, launched multiple offers, and created her best month ever, hitting £28K in revenue two and a half months before her original goal.Charlotte shares exactly what changed, how she rediscovered momentum, and why focusing on both visibility and nurturing her audience made all the difference.You’ll hear:The 120-day plan that helped Charlotte go from stuck to record salesHow the Buzz Blitz launch framework helped her fill 1:1 servicesThe mindset shifts behind consistent sales and real momentumWhy visible goals, practical systems, and celebration create compounding resultsCharlotte’s story is a powerful reminder that growth doesn’t come from doing more—it comes from doing the right things with clarity, consistency, and support.*FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary156: How to Show Up on 5x the Platforms Without 5x the Effort
Oct 2200:31:05Summary readyYou don’t need more effort to grow your visibility. You need more creativity.In this episode, Steph explains how to show up on five times the platforms without five times the effort. Most entrepreneurs are trying to outwork their way to momentum, but what actually moves the needle isn’t hustle — it’s learning to think like a creator again.This is part three of The New Rules of Launching series, and it’s all about how to stay in creative flow when it’s time to show up and sell. You’ll learn how to take one idea and let it live in multiple forms across your platforms — without feeling like a content machine or repurposing robot.You’ll hear:The difference between effort and creativity (and why creativity multiplies results)Why mechanical repurposing doesn’t work anymore — and what to do insteadSteph’s real-life example of turning one spark into content for five platforms in one dayA simple method for capturing your best ideas and shaping them for email, podcast, and socialHow to stop feeling behind and start trusting your creative energy againIf you’ve been trying to “be everywhere” and it’s left you exhausted, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. You’ll walk away with a new way to stay visible, inspired, and connected — without burning out.*FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary155: From 3 to 15 Clients: Renee 5x'd Her Group During "Busy Season"
Oct 1600:28:32Summary readyIn this week’s episode, Steph sits down with Sold Out Group Programs client and professional violinist & educator Dr. Renée-Paule Gauthier (@mindoverfinger), who completely turned her group program around in the middle of one of her busiest seasons ever.Renee runs Music Mastery Experience, a group program helping musicians master performance and mindset. Before joining the mastermind, her launches had stalled despite her deep experience and strong client results. With Steph’s Buzz Blitz launch system, she realigned her messaging, simplified her challenge, and saw her next launch jump from 3 clients to 15, a 5x increase.This conversation is a must-listen if you’ve ever thought: “I’m too busy to focus on launching right now.” “I already have a great offer, why isn’t it selling?” "I’m tired of piecing things together on my own.”Renee shares how she simplified her launch, reconnected with her voice, and hit her best results ever while performing with the Chicago Symphony and raising kids.You’ll hear:The simple tweaks that helped Renee 5x her enrollmentWhy simplifying your launch event often increases conversionsHow to use the Buzz Blitz system to build momentum even with limited timeThe power of combining business strategy and mindset alignment*FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary154: Plan Your 6-Week Launch in One Sitting: The Calm CEO Approach to Doubling Your Results
Oct 1400:46:19Summary readyIn part two of The New Rules of Launching series, Steph is showing you exactly how to plan your entire six-week launch in one sitting (without the stress, chaos, or burnout that most entrepreneurs associate with selling).If you’ve ever wished launching could feel calm, strategic, and even fun, this episode is going to change the way you approach it forever.You’ll learn:✨ The mindset shift that transforms launching from frantic to flowy✨ The 4 phases of a high-converting six-week launch (and what to do in each)✨ How to warm up your audience so they’re ready to buy when you open doors✨ Why energy management is your secret weapon for consistent results✨ How to plan smarter, not harder, so you can actually enjoy your next launch*FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop Connect with Steph Instagram: @heystephcrowder
Summary153: Fall in Love with Launching: Stop Dreading & Start Selling More, Naturally
Oct 800:33:54Summary readyIf the word “launch” makes you cringe a little, this one's for you.In this episode, Steph kicks off a brand-new three-part series all about the new rules of launching — starting with how to fall in love with launching again (or maybe for the first time).You’ll learn:Why your old launch strategy doesn’t work anymoreWhat’s really behind launch burnoutHow to bring curiosity and creativity back into your sales processPlus, Steph shares details about her free live class, Double Your Launch, happening Monday, November 3.*FREE* ADVANCED SALES TRAINING | DOUBLE YOUR LAUNCH Your Playbook for “Biggest Sales Yet” in 20 Hours a Week or Less (WITHOUT Creating a New Offer or Chasing Followers) Monday, November 3, 12pm ET 👉 Register at https://stephcrowder.com/workshop
Summary152: How to Build a 90-Day Plan That Actually Works
Sep 2900:33:29Summary readyIt’s time to stop winging it and start building a 90-day plan that actually works.In this episode, Steph shares the cornerstone tool she uses with every client inside her Sold Out Group Programs mastermind: the 90-day plan. Whether you’re listening now or in the future, this framework is what keeps entrepreneurs clear, focused, and moving forward any time of year.You’ll learn:Why the final 90 days of the year shape your success in Q1The two biggest mistakes most people make when planningThe four essential elements of a strong 90-day planHow a plan can actually help you work less (and with more intention)If you’re tired of drifting, overstuffing your to-do list, or staying vague, this episode will show you how to step into the new year with clarity, momentum, and confidence.Free on-demand sales training: 3 Simple Steps to Make a Sale in 24 hoursSign up here: https://stephcrowder.com/sdsclass Get on the Sold Out Group Programs Waitlist: https://stephcrowder.com/mastermind
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