Criticism, rejection, embarrassment, risk, failure. As entrepreneurs, we face these unfortunate little demons every day. What would change for us if we learned to chase rejection, or at very least to welcome it? How can we detach from the pain, brush ourselves off, and face our fears day after day?

This week, Annie P. sits down with the wildly brave Andrea Waltz. Andrea explains that "yes is the destination, but no is how we get there." Her strategy? Go for no! This jam-packed episode is filled with tips on how to work with and grow from your failed attempts before pulling lessons on compassion, advocacy, and choice from Tom Cruise's most adorable role.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Andrea through her website, LinkedIn, and Instagram!

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

A doctor doesn't normally thank you passionately and profusely for letting them treat your aches and pains. They know you're there to solve a problem: they advise you or perform a procudure, you pay them, 'nuff said. But, as a small business owner, it's hard to find the right balance of gratitude and self-assurance. If selling really is serving - shouldn't they be thanking you?

This week, Annie P. is joined persuasion specialist, sales success architect, former marine biologist, and all-around brilliant human, Jason Cutter. Together, they have a candid convo about why your sleazy competitors succeed, how we shoot ourselves in the foot on sales calls, and why we should behave more like sharks (the ocean kind, not the tv investor kind), before unpacking lessons from the Bill Murray/Richard Dreyfuss classic comedy, What About Bob?

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Jason through his website, www.jasoncutter.com
And don't forget to check out his podcast, The Authentic Persuasion Show, and book, Selling with Authentic Persuasion.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

It's a whole new year - are you feeling the crushing weight of expectations already? Maybe you promised yourself you'd somehow be shinier or more prepared for this year? Screw that! This week, Amber Hawley is here to remind us that one of the most effective, efficient, and powerful things we can do is REST.

Amber is a seasoned therapist, coach, and laugh-riot with years of experience working with easily distracted, too hard on themselves, ever-yearning business owners. She sits down with Annie P. to talk about the importance of doing pleasurable things - and doing nothing - and how self-prioritization impacts our bottom line, our wallets, and our clients. Then, they collapse into a puddle of bad Scottish accents and giggles, discussing their shared favorite, "So, I Married an Axe Murderer."

Happy New Year from Team TLTQ!

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language, as well as brief mentions of abuse and suicide, and spoilers for "So I Married An Axe Murderer." It is not intended for young listeners. 

Connect with Amber through her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.
And don't forget to check out her podcast, The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur!

Is your big heart killing your small business? Take the quiz and find out at www.anniepruggles.com

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

Ho ho ho - it's a TLTQ Holiday extravaganza and we're digging deep into that heartwarming concept known as professional jealousy. Wait, what? Yep! And for extra fun and cheeriness, we discuss the holiday classic where Santa dies in the first 5 minutes.

This week, Annie P. is joined by Startup Renegade, serial entrepreneur, military spouse, and super-mom, Shauna Armitage. Together they talk about the importance of monitoring and responding to your customer retention over time, the misconceptions of revenue vs. profit, and dispel some "Millionaire in a Minute" myths. Then, Shauna shares inspiration from Tim Allen's "The Santa Clause" and her kids' holiday habits.

Happy Holidays and Happy Listening from Team TLTQ!

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Shauna through her Instagram or Facebook group.
And don't forget to check out her podcast, Startup Renegades!

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

How do you view yourself within your business? Are you a small business owner, a founder, a CEO? And how do you claim your business? Is it your purpose, your vision, your livelihood, or just your job? The terms may not vary all that much on paper but they certainly feel different. So often, we downplay our efforts (and our place in our industries) until things are absolutely perfect. But - that perfection is a glossy myth. How can we compete in a filtered world as our real selves?

This week, Annie P. is joined by the fabulous Liz Theresa of Liz on Biz. Liz is a copy-pro, website creator, and coach who reminds us that a big break isn't something you wait for - it's something you make. Then, she and Annie dish about Ross, Rachel, Chandler, Joey, Phoebe, and the phenomenon known as Friends.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Liz through her Instagram and LinkedIn.
Her free training is available at freecopyvideo.com.
Don't forget to check out her podcast, Liz on Biz!

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

What are your goals for the rest of 2021? What wins would you love to usher in by New Year's Eve? How have your goals shifted thanks to everything we've collectively been through in the last 18 months?

This week, Annie P. is joined by the fabulous Debra Eckerling, award-winning author of "Your Goal Guide."  Debra walks Annie through The DEB Method - her strategy for identifying meaningful goals, clearing away the junk that stands in your way, and bringing them into being. Far from your average "goal-person," Debra drops gem after gem in this episode before taking a song-filled deep-dive into the world of Cage & Fish and their favorite attorney, Ally McBeal.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Debra through her website and Instagram.

And don't forget to check out her wonderful book, Your Goal Guide and her Write On community.

Feeling musically motivated? Give a listen to Debra's cousin JP Saxe's "theme song of the now," If The World Was Ending. And when you're ready to write your own theme song, head over to PowerSongs.ca!

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you. 

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

It's been said that entrepreneurs are people that do hard things on purpose. (Yay?) Although it has never been easier to express yourself on a worldwide stage and to profit from your platform - it's still a day-to-day challenge. What lessons are hiding within our own resistance? What tasks or goals are we clinging onto that are simply out of our element?

This week, Annie P. is joined by artist, curator, advocate, and fearless non-profit leader, Evan LaRuffa. Between his thriving arts organization, IPaintMyMind, and his art career, Evan is a wealth of knowledge on what it takes to make it - AND how not to lose yourself in the process. It's a must-listen for "starving artists," change-makers, and Big Lebowski fans.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Learn all about what IPaintMyMind is doing to merge art, innovation, connection, and service at IPaintMyMind.org

And don't forget to check out Evan's own art at www.evanlaruffa.com

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

There are approximately 9 billion pieces of content about starting a small business - but sustaining that business? Not so much. What does it take to find your footing in your market, and how can you stay put once you reach the top?

Strategic storyteller and Dave Matthews Band devotee, Bryce Conlan chats with Annie P. about the importance of tenacity, flexibility, and finding the right backup. Warning: This episode contains spoilers for "The Epic of Gilgamesh."

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Bryce through LinkedIN and The Narrative Advantage website.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

We hear so much about authenticity, transparency, and the need to stand out. But what does any of that actually mean - and how do you know if you're showing the right sides of yourself?

Therapist-turned-coach Diann Wingert sits down with Annie P. to share her own path out of evangelism and into irreverent cartoons and her instructions for letting your freak flag fly effectively.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Diann via her website and Instagram!

Check out these marvelous Ren & Stimpy Etsy finds - each made and sold by independent artists.

Tired of feeling sleazy when you sell - or avoiding "the ask" altogether? Annie P.'s free masterclass is for you.

For full show notes and more visit www.toolegitimatetoquit.com

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