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The Amanda Kaufman Show
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Looking for a dynamic and fun podcast to level up your coaching business? Look no further than The Amanda Kaufman Show! Hosted by the founder of Clairvenu, Amanda Kaufman, this show brings a fresh and inspiring perspective to the world of entrepreneurship and personal development.
With her wealth of knowledge and experience as a successful high performance coach and business mentor, Amanda delivers engaging interviews with industry experts and thought leaders that will leave you feeling motivated and inspired to take action. But that's not all! Amanda also offers practical tips and strategies to help you overcome common challenges faced by entrepreneurs - from mindset and motivation to marketing and sales.
So, if you're looking for the inspiration, knowledge, and tools you need to succeed as an entrepreneur, grab your headphones and join the fun on The Amanda Kaufman Show. Tune in to the podcast or subscribe to the YouTube channel today and get ready to level up your game like never before!
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The Black Sheep Sales Method: 5 Secrets to Authentic Selling
1w ago00:24:44Tap to summarizeIf selling has ever felt like a weird performance that is totally out of alignment with who you are, this episode is for you. It turns out the standard sales playbook was written for one personality type, and there are four others. Aleasha Bahr is a sales and messaging strategist, speaker, bestselling author of Black Sheep Sales, and founder of the Black Sheep Sales Method, where the philosophy is simple: if it's a fit, it's a fact, and there's no selling involved. With 15 years of experience building sales strategies customized to your offer, your audience, and your personality, she joins Amanda Kaufman to talk about closing more sales by dropping the pressure, the pitching, and the pretending. In this episode, you will learn: Why the standard sales playbook only works for the aggressive, pushy personality, and what it costs everyone else to fake it The questions that actually move a sale forward, and why "Does that make sense?" tells you nothing Pitch weaving: how to weave your offer into the conversation so there is no high-pressure pitch moment Why to prompt objections proactively instead of "overcoming" them at the end of the call The one question that replaces the awkward say-the-price-and-go-silent routine The five sales personalities, and how to sell from your natural strengths instead of pretending to be someone else ------ CONNECT WITH ALEASHA BAHR Website: https://aleashabahr.com/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aleashabahr/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@aleashabahr Podcast: Sales is NOT a Dirty Word: https://sndw.aleashabahr.com Free Sales Personality Assessment: Aleasha's assessment usually comes with an investment, but if you DM her the word ASSESSMENT on LinkedIn, she will send it to you for free. It is the fastest way to find out which of the five sales personalities you are and how to sell from your strengths. ------ STAY IN THE LOOP Subscribe to The Quiet Part, Amanda's newsletter where she shares what is actually working in her business, without the performance. Sign up at: https://clairvenu.com/the-quiet-part ------ LISTEN TO THE AMANDA KAUFMAN SHOW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamandakaufmanshow Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6htaUMvVWPHlHmpqW51Enj?si=092409891ff1420f If this episode helped you, a quick review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who are ready to do the real work. Thank you in advance!
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The 3 Key Steps to Hiring Success for Small Business Owners
3w ago00:17:34Tap to summarizeThink you can hire one person to do everything? That is the fastest way to set a great employee up to fail. This one is for every small business owner who knows it is time for help but is not sure where to start. Kirsten Zeigler is the HR consultant behind KDZ HR Consulting, where she helps small business owners build, structure, and lead their teams, from a nervous first hire to a fully compliant, thriving company. She joins Amanda Kaufman to demystify the part of growth most owners quietly dread: hiring. In this episode, you will learn: Why "treat people like people" is the foundation of good HR, and what it looks like in the day-to-day The contractor versus employee conundrum, and how to know when it is time for a W-2 hire Kirsten's running-list method for figuring out what role to hire for first Why hiring one person to "do everything" sets them up to fail The compliance traps that quietly cost small business owners thousands How to reframe the fear of your first hire as the milestone that frees you to grow ------ CONNECT WITH KIRSTEN ZEIGLER Website: https://www.kdzhrconsulting.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kirsten-zeigler-humanresources/ Instagram: @kdz_hrconsulting YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KDZHRConsulting Free Job Description Template: DM Kirsten on Instagram or LinkedIn and she will send you a free job description template, complete with AI prompts so you can customize it to your business and the exact role. It is the best place to start when you are ready to expand your team. You can also grab it directly at hi.kdzhrconsulting.com/freebie ------ STAY IN THE LOOP Subscribe to The Quiet Part, Amanda's newsletter where she shares what is actually working in her business, without the performance. Sign up at: https://clairvenu.com/the-quiet-part ------ LISTEN TO THE AMANDA KAUFMAN SHOW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamandakaufmanshow Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6htaUMvVWPHlHmpqW51Enj?si=092409891ff1420f If this episode helped you, a quick review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way. It helps the show reach more business owners who are ready to do the real work. Thank you in advance!
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How Authentic LinkedIn Strategy Beats Trend Chasing
3w ago00:21:35Tap to summarizeAre you confusing "showing up" with actually connecting? This one is for every B2B founder who is exhausted by the noise. Priya Shah is a LinkedIn strategist with roots in journalism and PR who has spent her career helping businesses break out of their social media silos. She joins Amanda Kaufman to talk about what actually moves the needle for B2B founders on LinkedIn... and why chasing trends is one of the fastest ways to water it all down. In this episode, you will learn: - Why social media siloed inside your organization is only performing at about 3% of its potential - Priya's 3 C's of B2B social: Credibility, Consistency, and Clarity - The difference between authentic content and performative vulnerability - Why trend chasing dilutes your brand... and what to do instead - How steadiness is its own form of competition - Why founders have more compelling stories than they realize, and how to start telling them ------ CONNECT WITH PRIYA SHAH Website: https://shahsquared.com LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/priyashahstrategist Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shahsquared Instagram: @theandlifeproject Free LinkedIn Starter Cheat Sheet: Follow Priya on LinkedIn and send her a DM. She will send you a free PDF with simple tips on how to get active and show up with confidence. Tell her what from today's conversation inspired you! ------ STAY IN THE LOOP Subscribe to The Quiet Part, Amanda's newsletter where she shares what is actually working in her business... without the performance. Sign up at: https://clairvenu.com/the-quiet-part ------ LISTEN TO THE AMANDA KAUFMAN SHOW YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@theamandakaufmanshow Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6htaUMvVWPHlHmpqW51Enj?si=092409891ff1420f If this episode helped you, a quick review on Apple Podcasts goes a long way. It helps the show reach more founders who are ready to do the real work. Thank you in advance!
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The 3 Biggest Social Media 'Shoulds' Entrepreneurs Must Drop
May 2500:19:43Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Amanda Kaufman interviews social media strategist Shawn Teasley to demystify the 'shoulds' of social media for entrepreneurs. They discuss how to identify your ideal audience, the importance of authentic storytelling, and effective delegation strategies to build a confident social media presence. Grab the quiz here: https://socialtonic.us/marketing-pop-quiz/ Follow Shawn at https://www.linkedin.com/in/shawnteasley/ Watch her at https://www.youtube.com/@socialtonic-us And get more info at https://socialtonic.us/
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The 3-Step Pricing Overhaul to Boost Profitability
May 1800:14:24Tap to summarizeIn this episode, Amanda sits down with pricing strategist Erin Haag to talk about what most business owners get wrong about pricing ... and the three-step process that fixes it. They cover the difference between real market research and dressed-up competitor comparison, what it actually means to "create a market of one," and the permission piece most pricing conversations never name. We covered: What most businesses do instead of pricing math What real market research actually looks like Erin's three-step process for setting prices that hold up The "I'm not really doing it for the money" performance and what it costs Why a real income goal makes real demands on the pricing Chapters 00:00 Introduction to Pricing Overhaul 01:20 The Misconception of Market Research 02:48 Understanding True Market Research 04:08 Creating a Market of One 08:18 Steps to Overcome Comparisonitis in Pricing 09:16 Conducting a Profit Analysis 11:03 The Importance of Money in Business 12:17 Finding Erin Haag and Pricing Overhaul Grab Your Free Copy of Give Yourself A Raise: https://pricingoverhaul.mykajabi.com/freebooksample2024 Learn more about Erin and Pricing Overhaul: https://pricingoverhaul.com/ The Amanda Kaufman Show is brought to you by Clairvenu: https://clairvenu.com/ ... Stop Pivoting, Start Profiting. Get Amanda's weekly share "The Quiet Part" straight to your inbox every Wednesday: https://clairvenu.com/the-quiet-part
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How Women Can Reclaim Their Energy Without Guilt
Apr 2000:15:17Tap to summarizeIf you've been feeling exhausted, off, or like your energy just isn't where it used to be, this episode is going to hit home. In this conversation, we're getting real about what's actually happening for women in midlife, especially when it comes to perimenopause, menopause, and the pressure to keep everything running at full speed. So many women are pushing through, ignoring the signals their body is giving them, and wondering why they feel so depleted. I sat down with Amy Dougherty to talk about how to start listening to your body again, why slowing down feels so hard, and what it actually looks like to take care of yourself without guilt. This is a practical, honest conversation that will help you reconnect with your energy in a way that actually works for your life. Connect with Amy: Follow her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thrivinginmidlife Connect with her on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amyldougherty Find her on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/amy.l.dougherty 🔗 More ways to connect with me: Join our free Clients Over Chaos community: https://login.thecoachesplaza.com/communities/groups/clients-over-chaos/home Get the Thrive & Scale Expert Blueprint: https://thecoachesplaza.com/the-thrive-and-scale-blueprint Listen to The Amanda Kaufman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Send me a DM on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAmandaKaufman/ Connect with me on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakaufman/
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The Truth About "Bad" Sales Calls
Apr 1700:18:12Tap to summarizeMost people think they've messed up a sales call when it doesn't end in a yes. But that's not actually what's happening. In this episode, I break down why sales conversations feel messy, how to stop overthinking every interaction, and what actually matters if you want to improve. This is about building real skill, getting out of your own head, and understanding the patterns that lead to results so you can keep moving forward with confidence. Join our Free Community Clients Over Chaos: https://login.thecoachesplaza.com/communities/groups/clients-over-chaos/home Grab your Free Copy of the Thrive & Scale Expert Blueprint: https://thecoachesplaza.com/the-thrive-and-scale-blueprint Follow The Amanda Kaufman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAmandaKaufman/ Connect with us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakaufman/
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Stop Running Your Coaching Business on Willpower.
Apr 1500:31:50Tap to summarizeYou know what you need to do. That's what makes it so frustrating. You've got the plan, you've learned the strategies, and you're showing up… but somehow you still end the week feeling behind. So you start questioning your discipline. Your consistency. Maybe even yourself. But what if that's not the real problem? In this episode, we're getting honest about why so many coaches feel stuck even when they're doing "everything right." I'm breaking down how relying on willpower is quietly setting you up to stall, and why it keeps turning into frustration, burnout, and starting over. This is the shift most people miss. Your business shouldn't only work when you feel motivated. Once you see what's actually going on, you'll start to understand how to create consistency without constantly pushing yourself to the limit. Clients Over Chaos: https://login.thecoachesplaza.com/communities/groups/clients-over-chaos/home Thrive & Scale Expert Blueprint: https://thecoachesplaza.com/the-thrive-and-scale-blueprint The Amanda Kaufman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAmandaKaufman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakaufman/ #coachingbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #burnout #productivity #businesssystems #consistency #onlinecoaching #womeninbusiness #amandakaufman
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What AI Experts Aren't Telling You
Apr 1000:14:47Tap to summarizeIf you've been using AI in your business, or even just thinking about it, there's something you need to understand. Access is no longer the advantage. Everyone has the tools now. Everyone can move faster, create more, and produce at a higher volume. So the question isn't whether you're using AI. It's whether what you're creating is actually changing your results. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's really happening as AI becomes the baseline, why more output isn't the same as better results, and what you need to pay attention to if you don't want to blend in with everyone else. Because the tool isn't the edge anymore. How you think and what you do with it is. Clients Over Chaos: https://login.thecoachesplaza.com/communities/groups/clients-over-chaos/home Thrive & Scale Expert Blueprint: https://thecoachesplaza.com/the-thrive-and-scale-blueprint The Amanda Kaufman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAmandaKaufman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakaufman/ #aiinbusiness #businessgrowth #contentstrategy #personalbrand #onlinecoaching #entrepreneurmindset
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Why Smart Coaches Are Often the Last to See This
Apr 800:40:11Tap to summarizeIf you feel like you know what to do in your business but you're still not seeing the results you want, this episode might hit a nerve. Because one of the patterns I've seen over and over again is that the smartest coaches are often the ones who stay stuck the longest. Not because they're not capable. But because they're very good at explaining why things are the way they are… and those explanations start to feel true. In this episode, I'm breaking down what's actually going on, how your belief system is quietly shaping your decisions, and why the belief that's costing you the most is probably the one you haven't questioned yet. If you've been doing the work but not seeing the momentum, this will help you see what's really happening. Clients Over Chaos: https://login.thecoachesplaza.com/communities/groups/clients-over-chaos/home Thrive & Scale Expert Blueprint: https://thecoachesplaza.com/the-thrive-and-scale-blueprint The Amanda Kaufman Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-amanda-kaufman-show/id1450993176 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/TheAmandaKaufman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amandakaufman/ #coachingbusiness #entrepreneurmindset #businessgrowth #mindsetwork #limitingbeliefs #onlinecoaching #coachingtips
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