How are you investing your time and energy as a small business owner? Are you spending the majority of your workday in your zone of genius? Or - like so many of us - are you determined to do damn-near-all of it yourself only to get mired in administrative muck?

This week, Annie P. Ruggles and Executive Coach Terry B. McDougall look at the solopreneur/freelancer and owner/employee dynamic. How do you know what to delegate? Is it insulting to assign certain tasks? And what does any of this have to do with the late great Alex Trebek?

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language

Connect with Terry through her website and LinkedIn.
Please be sure to listen, review, and share her podcast, ¡Marketing Mambo!

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds lovers of Jeopardy, 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

Do you ever feel like the Internet is leaving you behind? There are so many new trends, new platforms, new tools, new terms... you name it. Although Blockchain has been a beloved topic of conversation in tech circles for almost a decade, it seems like only yesterday everyone you know started peddling NFTs. What the heck even IS an NFT anyhow?

This week, Annie receives a crash course in Web3 from Derek Gorthy, Co-Founder of Enshrine. Derek is working overtime to bridge the gap between content creators and the new-fangled, decentralized Internet. What does he deem essential for solopreneurs and SMBs to know in order to survive? And what lessons can be derived from the sometimes romantic but more often disastrous tales of 90 Day Fiancé - just in time for Episode #90?

What's Inside:
0:00 - Intro & Theme
1:44 - Main Interview with Derek
43:20 - 90 Day Fiancé tie-in
1:06:16 - Final Thought & Homework

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Derek through his LinkedIn and don't forget to check out Enshrine.io on their website, Twitter, or Instagram.

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What comes first - a polished, magnetic message or the perfect platform? What really matters when it comes to visibility - is it truly all about your eyeliner or backdrop? How can a camera-shy business owner make a lasting impact?

This week, Annie P. is joined by the brilliant Margy Feldhuhn, CEO of Interview Connections and true crime enthusiast. This episode is jam-packed with gems about storytelling, style, and finding your own spotlight. Plus, Margy shares tips on how to prepare for your brightest (and darkest) moments.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Margy's company, Interview Connections, through their Facebook, LinkedIn, Instagram, and website.

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds for Dateline fans, 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

Do big dreams require even bigger egos? How much "look at me! look at me!" energy is actually required when you're building a name for yourself? And, what are the differences between showing up, showing off, and just being a big, braggy showboat?

This week, Annie P. is joined by the powerhouse known as The Amanda Wagner. Amanda is on a mission to be "at the scale of Oprah" and commands a wealth of knowledge on ambition, drive, and getting sh*t done. Dubbed "The Michelle Visage of Entrepreneurship" (by Annie), Amanda is also a die-hard Drag Racer and shares her favorite tips and tricks inspired by some of Mama Ru's fiercest competitors. Happy Pride Month to all our LBGTQIA+ listeners and allies!! We love your love!

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Amanda through her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Be sure to check out her own podcast, The Amanda Wagner Podcast!

Check out these fabulous Etsy finds inspired by Drag Race, 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

Oh, entrepreneurship! So glossy! So masculine! So freaking dramatic (before you have healthy boundaries and fabulous income)! What's a heart-centered business owner to do? What are the secrets not only of growth, but of staying power?

This week is a riotous blast as Annie P. sits down with her long-lost pal, award-winning content creator, and renowned business coach Amanda Abella. Together, they reminisce about living life as "high-performing freaks," overcoming under-earning, bridging masculine and feminine sales styles, and more - before diving into the chaos/alleged crimes of The Real Housewives. If you're looking for entrepreneurial real talk, this is the episode for you.

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains tons of colorful language and f-bombs.

Connect with Amanda through her website, Instagram, and LinkedIn!
And don't forget to check out her podcast, Make Money Your Honey.

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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Do you rebel against structure - or do you crave it? Does the idea of managing others or being managed make you feel supported or smothered? And how can you find the freedom and flow to bring true creativity into your business? The surprising answer - constrain yourself!

This week, Annie P. sits down with Project Management all-star, Molly Beran. Molly knows that a lean, well-oiled, and responsive system is actually the best foundation for creative work - as long as you're structuring with your nature and your needs in mind!  Then, leaning into the old adage "tidy house, tidy mind," Molly introduces Annie to the Netflix sensation The Home Edit (which itself started as a small 2-woman business). It's a must-listen if your creative juices aren't flowing so freely. It's time to unclog your mind!

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Molly via her website, YouTube, and LinkedIn.
Be sure to check out the fabulous free project templates available here.

Love to podcast and chill? This week's episode joins our Legitimate Netflix playlist - featuring lessons from Netflix Originals like Bridgerton, Grace and Frankie, and Cobra Kai.

Craving connection, co-working, and a way to enjoy your time on LinkedIn? Join our free community, The Legitimati, and do your weekly homework with us! It's also the perfect way to rub elbows with our fabulous guests.

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

If you're here, you listen to podcasts (thanks!) but have you explored the highly strategic, life-affirming, and bond-galvanizing art of podcast guesting? In 2021, Annie P. was on dozens and dozens of podcasts and it dramatically changed her audience size, talking points, and overall marketing in tiny and huge ways. Now, all-star podcast connector, host, and agency owner Angie Trueblood is here to break the processes of pitching and preparation down into digestible, exciting chunks.

Then, Angie introduces the concept of "vetting for energy" - the perfect way to make sure each of your interviews amplifies the right kind of message, won't alienate your audience, or require you to poach customers away from your competitors. Then, Angie and Annie transition to talking about reality-tv sensation, Survivor, now wrapping up its 42nd season. What can we learn about partnerships and our own strengths from tribal councils, khaki shorts, and relay races? Whom, if anyone, should we vote off of the island that is our small business?

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Angie through her website, LinkedIn and Instagram.
Don't forget to check out her own podcast, Go Pitch Yourself!

Special shoutout to Jud "Fabio" Birza, winner of Survivor: Nicaragua, and his whole family, for being incredible neighbors to three generations of Annie's family.

Craving connection, co-working, and a way to enjoy your time on LinkedIn? Join our free community, The Legitimati, and do your weekly homework with us! It's also the perfect way to rub elbows with our fabulous guests.

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

So - they're paying attention, now what? How do you turn dopamine-bumping likes into dollar-earning leads? What's the next step for followers who have been hanging out in your DMs and comment threads for weeks or even years?

This week, Annie P. is joined by social media maven Hannah Acosta of Ugly Mug Marketing. Harnessing ads, email, and a special offer or two, Hannah takes listeners through setting up a social media funnel that converts. This episode is packed with real-world examples and time-saving hacks. Then, Hannah introduces Annie to the delicious showcase of artistry and flavor known as Somebody Feed Phil! How can you sell as exuberantly as Phil eats?

What's Inside:
0:00 - Intro & Theme
02:23 - Main Interview with Hannah
37:20 - Somebody Feed Phil tie-in
59:16 - Final Thought & Homework

*Parentpreneur advisory: this episode contains colorful language.

Connect with Hannah through Ugly Mug Marketing's website and Instagram.
Check out their free guide to creating 3 months' worth of content in 1 day!

This episode joins the Legitimate Nextflix playlist! Click here for all the episodes based on Netflix Originals.

Craving connection, co-working, and a way to enjoy your time on LinkedIn? Join our free community, The Legitimati, and do your weekly homework with us! It's also the perfect way to rub elbows with our fabulous guests.

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