Fail To Win: From Passion To Profit
by Amy Vandeputte
Amy Vandeputte, also known as FastForwardAmy, went from being burnt-out and broke to building her own 7-figure business. As a business coach, she has coached over a thousand entrepreneurs to earn money fast from doing what they love so they can live a life on their own terms. In this podcast, Amy shares her advice, behind the scenes and most recent insights in bite-sized episodes so you can build build your own freedom-based life and business too based on simple strategies. Be it sales, (money) mindset, marketing, energy management or personal branding, no topic remains uncovered. Get ready to embrace your own version of Abundant Entrepreneurship and go all in on your dreams! This podcast is formerly known as the FastForwardAmy Show.
Episodes
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#364. I Spent €199.000 on Myself This Year (And Haven't Told My Family)
This year I've spent nearly €200K on my own growth. Courses, coaches, masterminds, therapy, nervous system work, and my personal trainer isn't even in that number. I hadn't even told my parents how much I invested. Most people hear that and think I've completely lost it. So in this Fail to Win...
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#363. Why Your Instagram Isn't Working In 2026 (And It's Not the Algorithm)
These past weeks I've been talking to so many business owners who want Instagram to bring in clients, and I kept seeing the same 4 things holding them back. So I recorded a quick turbo episode about it. In this Fail to Win podcast episode I talk about why showing up consistently works like…
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#362. How I Finished My First Fitness Race in Under an Hour (And the Sentence I Banned From My Head)
I was diagnosed with a muscle disease as a kid, and a few weeks ago I found out I also have lipedema. Running has always been extra hard for me. When I graduated high school, I was thrilled I'd never have to run again. 15 years later, I willingly signed up for a fitness race - something I never...
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#361. The Real Reason It's Not Working Although You Want It SO Badly
Second car recording, still driving to my team retreat, and this one started with a question I wrote in my journal in Bali while I was stuck in bed with Bali belly. If you really want something and it's still not working, maybe you just don't want it badly enough. That's what I wrote down, and it...
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#360. Life Update: Choosing My Hard And Breaking Through My Business Ceiling
At the start of this year I hit a ceiling in my business, and I knew exactly how I'd broken through every ceiling before it: on grit, adrenaline and a stubborn amount of willpower. This time I didn't want to. I've been building this business for about 10 years. I rebuilt my entire product suite a...
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#359. The 11 Red Flags That Predict Business Failure (Before It Happens)
Are you working in your business... or on your business? In today’s episode, I’m pointing out 11 red flags that keep entrepreneurs stuck - and no one’s safe from these destructive habits (not even me!). From doomscrolling to obsessing over Canva designs, these habits can be sneaky and sabotage…
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#358. I Used to Think Hustling Harder Was the Answer (Until I Hit My Own Ceiling)
Are you tired of hustling non-stop and still not seeing the freedom you dreamed of when you started your business? In this episode, I dive into how you can break free from the constant grind and start earning smarter, not harder. Learn how to increase the value of your time, stop trading hours…
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#357. I Was "Successful" and Broke at the Same Time
Is your business doing well in terms of revenue, but do you barely have any profit to show for it? In 2023, I had noticed our profit margin was dropping drastically and vowed to elevate it again. Now, with pride, I can say that in the middle of 2024, we had already crossed our break-even point…
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#356. Rich People Don't Manage Time, They Buy It Back
In this episode, we dive into the habits that set wealthy entrepreneurs apart, particularly how they buy back time by investing in convenience. Whether it’s outsourcing tasks or upgrading your lifestyle, convenience is a game-changer in both personal and business success. I’ll share real-life...
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#355. My Superfast 6-Step Content System that Saves me DAYS Each Month
Are you struggling to keep up with content creation? Think you need a fancy studio, expensive professional photos, or a full day to batch your content? Think again. In this episode, I’m sharing 6 powerful shifts that will help you create more content, faster—without it taking over your life. From...
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#354. Some Weeks I'm Not Motivated, Here's What I Do Instead
Are you feeling exhausted and struggling to stay motivated throughout the week? I used to hit Friday completely drained, relying on wine, snacks, or just crashing in bed. But after years of trial and error, I’ve developed a system that helps me maintain high energy levels without nearing burnout....
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#353. What I'd Do Differently If I Started Over Today from 0 to €100K
What if you had to start your business all over again? No audience, no product, no followers? In this episode, I walk you through exactly what I would do if I had to build my online business from scratch today. You'll learn: The first things to do when you have no audience How to start building...
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#352. Can You Grow Your Business Online Without Being ON All The Time and Showing Your Face?
Are you wondering if you need to show your face and share your personal life to grow your online business? In this episode, I discuss the balance between organic content and ads, and whether you can build a successful brand without being online all the time. Discover the insights I've gathered...
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#351. I'm Naturally Bad at Disconnecting - Here's How I Hack Myself to Log Off
Are you finding it hard to disconnect from your business? In this episode, I’m sharing my 7 tried-and-true methods for creating boundaries, managing screen time, and prioritizing self-care, all while running a successful 7-figure online business. If you're ready to finally find more balance and...
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#350. 4 Self-Care Metrics I Track to Prevent Burnout
Are you feeling overwhelmed trying to juggle your business and personal well-being? In this episode, I'll share how you can take control of your health like an entrepreneur and avoid burnout. Discover the four key metrics I focus on (using my Oura ring) to maintain my energy in every season of...
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#349. You Don't Need to Be Extraverted or Insensitive to Be Successful
Do you think being introverted and highly sensitive is a disadvantage in the online business world? Think again. Join me as I reveal how I transformed these traits into my own greatest strengths, building a successful 7 figure business online. Discover how you can do the same! In this episode…
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#348. How I Fixed the 3 Things Killing My Client's Instagram Reach
You’re doing all the right things - posting reels, using trending audio, trying to stay consistent - yet your Instagram isn’t growing. In this episode, I break down the 3 mindset and strategy shifts you MUST make if you want to see real growth in 2025 and beyond. This isn’t about algorithms. It’s...
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#347. How I Set Goals Mid-Year That Motivate Me to Get Back on Track
Are you finding it hard to stay motivated with your goals halfway through the year? Let me share my secret to setting goals that not only keep me on track but also keep me happy and excited. In this episode, you'll discover how to set multiple goals and balance results with processes to reignite...
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#346. How to Stop Overthinking What to Post [Millionaire Content Secrets Part 5]
Are you stuck overthinking what to post on social media? In this episode, I tackle the common struggle of content paralysis and reveal how to know exactly what to post without getting caught in perfectionism. I’ll share strategies to break free from self-doubt, test your content effectively, and...
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#345. Content That Takes Your Sales From 6 to 7 Figures [Millionaire Content Secrets Part 4]
Are you stuck at six figures and struggling to break through to seven? In this episode, I reveal the two critical content pieces most businesses overlook that are essential for hitting a million-dollar year. Discover why your current content strategy might be flawed and how to fix it to not only...
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#344. Why You're Posting Consistently But Still Not Growing Your Account [Millionaire Content Secrets Part 3]
Are you struggling to attract new clients through your social media content? In this episode, I dive into the secrets that helped my clients 5X their monthly income by focusing on what I call “outer circle content.” Learn why your current strategies may not be working and discover the shifts you...
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#343. My 1-Day Content Creation System: How I Batch All My Socials, Newsletters, and Podcasts [Millionaire Content Secrets Part 2]
Do you ever feel overwhelmed trying to keep up with content creation for your business? In this episode, I’m breaking down my complete system for batching my social media posts, newsletters, and podcast episodes. All in just one day a week (mostly!). You’ll learn how I maintain my authentic…
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#342. Why Your Content and Cashflow Are Inconsistent [Millionaire Content Secrets Part 1]
Are you struggling to hit your social and cash flow goals? In this episode, I’m sharing the top three mistakes you need to avoid to make the most out of your growth. Learn how to set realistic goals and use content strategies that top online entrepreneurs use to reach consistent growth. Discover...
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#341. You Hit the Goal, So Why Does It Still Not Feel Like Enough?
I've just come off the most concentrated month of client work I've had in a long time. Ibiza with my Self-Made Millionaire clients, the Gold Mastermind workshop straight after, and a full month of coaching sessions. Basically back-to-back rooms full of women building seriously ambitious things.…
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#340. 5 Ways Women I Coach Scale Their Income Without Becoming The Bottleneck
I coach women from their very first digital product all the way up to founders doing over a million a year, and I can tell you the bottleneck is almost always the same thing: the founder is still doing work that has no business being on her plate. In this Fail to Win podcast episode, I walk you...
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#339. How I'm 10x-ing My Income This Decade (Without Working More Hours)
In this episode, I share what I am actually doing right now to 10x my income this decade, not by adding more to the pile, but by thinking and building completely differently. I get personal: the FIRE goal I am working toward, why I baby-proofed my business before having kids, the health wake-up...
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#338. You're Not Too Much. The Room Is Too Small
Most people know the quote “You’re the average of the 5 people you spend the most time with”. You hear it, you feel it, so you get over yourself and spend multi 5 figures on a mastermind, a new coach and whatnot. You feel growth and inspiration, but even when you’ve done all of that - there's a...
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#287. Mindset: 4 Ways Your Ego is Sabotaging Your Business Growth
Is your ego secretly sabotaging your business growth? In this episode, I’m revealing the 4 most common ego traps that hold entrepreneurs back from scaling to 7 figures. From fear of failure to the trap of thinking you already know it all. I’ve been through them, and I see them in my clients all…
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#337. Online Business Reset Pt 5/5: After Nearly €9 Million in Sales, This Is What I'd Build First
This is the final episode of the Online Business Reset series, and it's the one I think hits hardest. If you're running your business launch to launch, you already know the pattern. 6 to 8 weeks of building, a spike in revenue, then a long quiet stretch until you do it all again. More effort.…
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#290. What Worked in 2020 Won’t Work in 2025: 6 Sales Swaps to Make Now If You Want to Stay in Business
If your launches feel flat, your leads ghost you, or your once high-converting tactics aren’t working anymore… This episode is your wake-up call. What worked in 2020 doesn’t work anymore, so I’m breaking down 6 powerful sales swaps that are the new way of working in 2025. Plus, I’m gifting you a...
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#336.Online Business Reset Pt 4/5: Why High-Ticket Programs Are Getting Harder to Fill (And The €27 Fix)
You’re showing up consistently, putting out good content, running a program that gets results… and still watching launch numbers drop while the same warm followers keep watching without buying. This is Part 4 of the Online Business Reset series, and in this Fail to Win podcast episode I tackle…
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#312.Why high achievers feel alone: nobody will clap for you
You closed the launch. You hit your goals. So why do you feel like absolute shit? This episode is raw, unfiltered, and recorded on a walk in LA right after I made $14K in one hour. I'm talking about the cortisol crash that happens after high-stress wins, the loneliness of being a high achiever…
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#335. Online Business Reset Pt 3/5: Why Optimising Your Content Kills Connection
You have a content plan, your posts go out on time, your captions are tight and your batching system is running. And yet something feels off. Fewer real replies, shorter comments, DMs that used to flow in just stopped. In this episode, I break down what actually happens when you scale your…
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#281. CEO Secrets: The 3 Skill Sets You Need to Hit $100K, $1M, and Beyond
Want to scale your business from $100K to $1M and beyond? The skills that got you to 6 figures won’t necessarily take you to 7 or 8. In this episode, I’m breaking down the 3 key skill sets needed at each level of growth. Plus, I’m sharing the biggest mistake I made that stalled my growth and how...
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#334. Online Business Reset Pt 2/5: Why People Are Clicking But Not Buying Right Now
You ran a launch the way you've always run it, did everything you were supposed to do, and yet the sales came in lower than the time before. Now you're wondering if your offer is broken or if you need to drop the price. Your launch didn't fail, but unfortunately your system did. In this Fail to…
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#333. Online Business Reset Pt 1/5: The Reason Your Instagram Reach Is Dying
Last week I was scrolling through Instagram and saw 6 different business owners post almost the exact same (bland) thing about the exact same topic. Same angle, same hook, same advice. None of it made me stop my scroll or think twice. And definitely none of it made me remember the specific person...
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#332. 6 Habits My Nervous System Needs as an Entrepreneur at 33
You've hit a wall. Not the dramatic kind you need to go to the doctor for, but the quiet kind. The kind where you're still showing up, still delivering, still leading, but something inside you is running very low. You used to skip the woowoo posts about selfcare and nervous system, now you notice...
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#331. The Productivity Lie: Why Your To-Do List Is Keeping You Poor (And What to Do Instead)
You’ve replied to all emails, sent out reminders and you’ve fixed the Canva post until it's just right. You might have forgotten to post it and left it in drafts - but let’s not focus on that. By the time Friday evening arrives, you realize the revenue number is the same as last week... Again....
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#330. Why You're Posting But Not Growing Your Instagram: The ABC Content Fix
You're putting out content and showing up, but the growth isn't coming, and you're starting to feel like you're posting into a void. It’s not your fault, but it is time to change your strategy! In episode 330 of the Fail to Win podcast, I'm breaking down the ABC of content: these are the 3 types…
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#329. 10 Business Trends That Will Make or Break Your 2026
I share the 10 business trends that will define 2026, and they are not what most coaches are talking about. From why authenticity will outperform automation, to why simplicity is now a growth strategy, to why trust is the only funnel that actually converts, this episode is a permission slip to…
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#328. Why Relatability Is Killing Your Authority (And What to Do Instead)
You've been told to be authentic. To show up as a real human. But the second you do, the fear creeps in. Did I overshare? Am I too relatable now? Will they stop seeing me as an authority and start seeing me as their friend who they'd never actually pay? Authenticity isn't just vulnerability. It's...
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#327. Why Your Own Business Feels Heavier Than Your 9-5 (And How to Fix It)
You didn't start your business to feel more trapped than you did in your 9-5. But if you're honest, your calendar is full of things you never wanted to do. Client calls that drain you. Admin that never ends. Team meetings that steal your creative time. This is what I call the freedom drift. It's...
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#326. The 2 Money Lies Keeping You Broke (And How to Break Free)
You're doing all the things. You're working hard. You're showing up. Yet somehow, you still don't feel rich and your bank account doesn't have the buffer you thought it would by now. Here's the thing: you're not stuck financially because you're not smart enough. You're stuck because you're...
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#325. You're Not Bad at Content, You Need These 3 Habits
If you only create content when you feel inspired, you're going to stay incredibly inconsistent. I've been creating content for 10 years, and I can tell you that motivation is unreliable, but habits remove the friction. In this episode, I'm breaking down the 3 daily habits that make content...
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#324. Why Some Entrepreneurs Win and Others Stay Stuck (After Coaching 8,000 Business Owners)
This episode is going to sting a little, but it needs to be said. After coaching nearly 10,000 entrepreneurs, I've noticed something: some people have everything in place (the strategy, the support, the time, the money) but still stay stuck. Meanwhile, others push through and build massive…
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#323. 10 Lessons That Took Me 10 Years to Learn (And Could Save You a Decade)
I almost can't believe I'm saying this, but we're celebrating 10 years of entrepreneurship. And after a decade of building, failing, rebuilding, and scaling to multiple seven figures, I actually DON’T have everything figured out. But I do have clarity about what actually moves the needle and what...
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#322. How I Protect My Peace Like I Protect My Profits in 2026 (And You Can Too)
If you've built your business with passion, intensity, and a work ethic that could put anyone to shame, this episode is for you. I love what I do, but I realized something that completely changed how I run my life and business: peace is not something you earn at the end of the day. It's something...
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#321. How to Stop Failing at Your Goals Every Year: My 8-Part Focus Wheel Method
Let me guess: you start every year with ambitious goals, but by February, you've already lost track of them. You're overwhelmed, inconsistent, and wondering why nothing seems to stick. Here's the thing: most goals fail because they're vague wishes, not actionable plans. In this episode, I'm…
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#320. Top 3 Daily Habits Entrepreneurs Need For Business Success in 2026
"What you do today, creates your tomorrow." Are your habits holding you back from reaching your business goals? In this episode, I reveal the top 3 daily habits every entrepreneur needs to succeed. From starting your day with intention to building focus and moving your body, discover the simple…
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#319. Why You're Not Doing What You Know You Should: The Action Gap (How to Stop Procrastinating)
You know what you need to do. You've listened to the podcasts, read the books, took the courses. Yet you're still not doing it. I call this the action gap. It's the space between knowing and doing. And honestly? It's making you miserable. In this episode, I'm breaking down why willpower alone…
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About this show
Amy Vandeputte, also known as FastForwardAmy, went from being burnt-out and broke to building her own 7-figure business. As a business coach, she has coached over a thousand entrepreneurs to earn money fast from doing what they love so they can live a life on their own terms. In this podcast, Amy shares her advice, behind the scenes and most recent insights in bite-sized episodes so you can build build your own freedom-based life and business too based on simple strategies. Be it sales, (money) mindset, marketing, energy management or personal branding, no topic remains uncovered. Get ready to embrace your own version of Abundant Entrepreneurship and go all in on your dreams! This podcast is formerly known as the FastForwardAmy Show.
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