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The Thrive Podcast
by Nicole Haney
Hi, I’m Nicole Haney and this is the Thrive Podcast. I’m a business coach, professor, and professional speaker who helps goal driven entrepreneurs and business leaders pursue big goals. On this podcast, I share tactical business advice, mindset tips, and inspiring interviews to help you gain confidence, reach your goals, and thrive in your business and life.
Episodes
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What if it doesn't work?
***Repost episode: Originally aired June 13, 2023*** 99% of business is just trying things and seeing what sticks But when we're in the process of trying new things, we have literally zero idea of it's going to work. So we start to panic. What if it doesn't work? What if I look stupid? What if no...
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Persistence is the key to your success
Here's what we're talking about in this episode: - Persistence is the key to your success - The journey to finding my first job post graduation - Being persistent in putting myself through school - Not being immediately successful doesn't mean you won't succeed - You need to believe that it's...
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Move your business forward FASTER by doing this one thing
***Repost episode: Originally aired April 11, 2023*** Do you feel STUCK in your business? Running a business is exceedingly hard. You're on social media for what feels like 100 hours every week. Your to-do list is 16 pages long. You're even putting yourself out there and doing sales. And...
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Success is on the other side of failure
Here's what we talk about in today's episode: - You have to get on the bike - You will get it wrong over and over again - until you get it right - Why it's so hard for high achievers to push past failure - The *massive* failure I had pitching to a national grocery store (and what I learned from…
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How to be happier in pursuit of your goals
***Repost Episode: Originally aired Feb 13, 2024*** You're pursuing big goals. Whether those goals are to have a beach house in Hawaii, to bring your kids on vacation, or to feel like you can pay your bills comfortably, you know that when you reach those goals you're going to feel amazing. But…
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Finding your fire and trusting yourself with Ashley Rowe of New Leaf Co.
Life is full of unanticipated twists and turns. When Ashley Rowe got laid off from her job, she was devastated. She had worked hard to get to where she was and loved her job - her career was everything she had hoped for. But little did she know that while this hardship was one of the biggest...
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You don't need to be perfect
Here's what we talk about in this week's episode: - How accepting imperfection helped me get past the nerves of public speaking - How our efforts to be perfect are actually resulting in less value, not more - Creating community on social media by sharing your imperfections - What people want is…
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Believe in yourself and reach your goals
Here's what's in today's episode: - The difference between a fixed mindset and a growth mindset - How we can get better at things over time, even if we aren't good at them at first - The new thing I'm doing that requires a growth mindset - Believing that it's possible to do the thing you are…
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High Performance Mindset
Here's what's in today's episode: - Why you need to stop caring if other people think you look stupid - No one who has been successful will judge you for making a change - Why you need to start before you're ready - Take action and the confidence will come - The no's I got recently and how they...
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March to the beat of your own drum
I'm celebrating New Year's on June 1st Yup, I'm changing things up. I noticed recently that the goals I set for myself in January no longer made sense for my business or life. It turns out that during the winter when I'm feeling blah and unmotivated, I end up creating the wrong goals for myself....
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Home business to $10 million company with Helen Smith of Roo & You
When Helen Smith started her business in 2017, she was hand making silicone teething products in her home Fast forward five years and she now has a $10 million company selling foam play furniture across North America. From showing up on social media and building community to warehousing and...
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Creating a life by design with Natalie Young of The Mint Studio
Natalie Young started her business as a wedding and family photographer. But as her family started to grow, she realized that 12 hour days shooting weddings every weekend wasn't going to fit her life anymore. So she decided to make a bold change: She completely shifted her entire business into...
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Here's why you're feeling stuck
**Repost episode. Originally posted Aug 1, 2023*** Feeling stuck? In this week's episode, I'm talking all about feeling stuck in your business. From what's causing it to what you can do about it, this week's episode is fiery so get yourself ready! Here's what we talk about: - Why it's better to...
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Overcoming Imposter Syndrome
**Repost episode. Originally aired July 18, 2023** You wake up. It's 2am. Your heart's pounding. You're sweaty. And you can't stop thinking: Who am *I* to be trying to do *this*? We've all been there. Imposter syndrome is a freaking monster and it can really take over your thoughts. Because…
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What if this doesn't work?
*Repost episode* Originally posted June 13, 2023 99% of business is just trying things and seeing what sticks But when we're in the process of trying new things, we have literally zero idea of it's going to work. So we start to panic. What if it *doesn't* work? What if I look stupid? What if no…
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Perspective is everything
A few weeks ago, we went to St. Lucia I got to get out of the dreary cold days (BYE Canadian winter) and into the sun. I swam in the ocean. I relaxed in a mineral bath, stood under a waterfall, and ate some of the best food I've ever had. It was awesome. But the best thing about this vacation was...
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Helping women reach their financial goals with Kristine Beese of Untangle Money
When Kristine Beese was in the financial services industry she came upon a shocking statistic: On average, over the course of their careers a man will earn $1 million more than a woman In fact, for every $1 of net wealth that men have, women only have $0.32 And this gap is *growing* What this…
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Overcoming indecision and overthinking
I used to be a huge over-thinker I would spend literally *hours* making pros and cons lists, drawing decision trees, and absolutely agonizing over finding the right answer. Until I realized something that changed everything for me: There is no right answer. Life is not a test you can get 100% on....
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Being consistent and building community with Luke Amaral of MVMT Strength
Does your schedule feel overwhelming? As entrepreneurs, we are often doing a million things at once. We're trying to generate more revenue, launch new products and services, lead a team, and stay on top of social media. Plus, we have our personal lives and goals on top of all of that. When you…
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How to be happier in pursuit of your goals
You're pursuing big goals. Goals that will improve your life significantly. Whether those goals are to have a beach house in Hawaii, to bring your kids on vacation, or to feel like you can pay your bills comfortably, you *know* that when you reach those goals you're going to feel amazing. But…
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Being unapologetically yourself with Jake Karls of Mid-Day Squares
You've had an epic fail in your business. What's your first instinct? For most of us, it's to hide. And to make sure that no one finds out. But today's guest, Jake Karls, says what you should be doing is actually the opposite. Jake is a co-founder of the $17 million dollar chocolate bar company,...
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Trusting your gut and following your dreams with Beck's Broth
As entrepreneurs, we have to make about a million decisions each day. It can feel overwhelming and sometimes you you get stuck in a cycle of not knowing what choice to make. But sometimes you've already gathered all the information you need to make the best choice. Sometimes the right decision is...
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How to motivate yourself to do the work
Are you struggling to find motivation? At the end of 2023, I needed a break. And I thought that once I got it, I would feel better. Refreshed. More motivated. But when Jan 2nd arrived, I didn't feel like doing any of the work that I knew I needed to do. I thought maybe it's just this week. It's a...
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How I'm finding more balance in 2024
I'm not growing my business this year. I really never thought I'd say that and honestly I went back and forth on whether or not I would share this. But I thought it would really resonate with other entrepreneurs who are experiencing this right now. Last year, I ran my first ever business...
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Building an ecommerce business and staying open to change with Sarah Jansel of Jansel & Co.
You built a website. You even worked on your SEO (after figuring out what SEO means). You ran google ads. And social media ads. And you *still* aren't making any more sales. Who else has been here before? Building an e-commerce business - or even an online presence in general - can be extremely...
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The truth about being a food entrepreneur
The food industry is a wild ride. It's filled with ups and downs and requires a ton of capital and a ton of work. But it's also one of the most rewarding and fulfilling industries to be in. Today, I'm chatting with Alex Messina of Just Soup and Just Sauce. Alex was born into the food business.…
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How to set your goals for 2024
Are you thinking about your goals for the new year? As the year starts to wind down and come to a close, I can't help but think: Where will I be a year from now? It's so incredibly exciting to imagine all of our big goals coming true, which is why as entrepreneurs we all LOVE to set goals. But…
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5 skills you need as an entrepreneur
Do you believe that anyone can be an entrepreneur? I do. But I also believe that to be successful, it's critical that you develop a certain set of skills Because being an entrepreneur is exceptionally hard work. It requires you to constantly operate outside of your comfort zone. It will push you…
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How to make more money in your business
It's a question I'm asked over and over again: How am I supposed to make money at this?! It's certainly not quick or easy to make money in business and it's usually not as simple as just increasing your price. You have to consider a ton of factors, including your overhead costs, volume of sales,...
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You can achieve anything you want
Do you have a big dream for your business? Me too. I wanted to host a business conference that not only educated people but also motivated and inspired them to reach their own goals. Except - I had no idea where to start. I'd never organized an event of this size before and I had no idea what I…
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How to deal with competition
Are you looking at your competition? Dealing with competition can be SO difficult. You keep hearing people say nice things like "there's enough to go around" But you can't help but think - is there *really* though?! I mean, *they* are crushing it. So is there really any room for me? Will anyone…
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It IS working, it's just taking longer than you thought
Do you ever feel like you're just not making any traction? I feel this way all. the. time. As entrepreneurs, we all dream BIG. Which is amazing and inspiring but can also be suuuuuper demotivating when you start to feel wonder: Why aren't we there yet? Is this working?? How will I ever get there?...
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5 things I learned from a year of podcasting
It's been a year since I started podcasting! Which is WILD. I never thought I'd start a podcast and definitely didn't think I'd still be doing it a year in. It turns out, only 1% of all podcast make it past episode 21. And since we are now on episode 48, I feel like I'm on the right track. But I...
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Acting "as if" to become who you want to be
I used to be quiet and shy I know, I know. Hard to believe, right? So then how did I go from being a wallflower to being extroverted and social? I started acting as if I already was. And eventually, over time, I actually became more extroverted. Cool, right?! Acting as if is such a powerful tool...
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My journalling method for achiveing your goals
Who else *loves* the start of the school year? I know I'm not alone in loving that fresh-start feeling that you get when the air turns crisp at back to school time. Even as an adult, back to school feels like an opportunity to re-set and re-evaluate my goals. I get a new journal, new clothes, and…
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Are you still moving in the right direction?
Are you still moving towards your goals? Seems like an easy question, right? But the reality is that is *so* easy to get off course without even realizing it. Most of us start our businesses thinking that the pursuit of the business itself will eventually get us to our goals. But what if it's…
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Being bold, finding your customer, and showcasing your value with Jenessa Olson of Ecologicca
Do you know who you are talking to with your marketing? When Jenessa Olson started Ecologicca, she faced a unique challenge: How do you get people to buy into something that's a completely new to idea? After doing tons of market research, including actually calling her customers, she realized…
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Why you need to think like your customer
You might be losing a ton of revenue Most of us are so focused on working on our businesses that we fail to consider the most important thing: Our customers. I mean, really we're all in the business of trying to sell things *to people* But often as we start trying to make our businesses more...
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Here's why you're feeling stuck
Feeling stuck? In this week's episode, I'm talking all about feeling stuck in your business. From what's causing it to what you can do about it, this week's episode is fiery so get yourself ready! Here's what we talk about: - Why it's better to learn as you go than try to make everything perfect...
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Overcoming Imposter Synrdome
You wake up. It's 2am. Your heart's pounding. You're sweaty. And you can't stop thinking: Who am *I* to be trying to do *this*? We've all been there. Imposter syndrome is a freaking monster and it can really take over your thoughts. Because you're new at this. Because you're making mistakes....
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Being scrappy and starting your business messy with Erica Rankin of Bro Dough
When we start a business, we all want it to look "legitimate" We want the big, shiny facility, the commercial packaging, a beautiful website, and a killer social media presence. We want what the other - successful - businesses in our industry have. We want our brands to to look and feel just like...
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It's about who you become in pursuit of your goals with Zach Havens
GUYS. This week's podcast episode is SO GOOD. This week, I'm sitting down with my friend, Zach, and as always we have such a great conversation! We talk about a little bit of everything entrepreneurial but our conversation seemed to keep coming back to two things: The first is that you just have…
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Leaving corporate, buying a business, and scaling mindset with Alf Goodall of Cobble Design
Have you ever considered selling your business? If we're being honest, most of us have thought about this at some point. Entrepreneurship is hard and sometimes it can seem pretty attractive to think about selling the business and spending the rest of your days on a beach in Hawaii. Right? I know...
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Building a Business is a Long Game
"How long is this going to take?" I was surprised to hear the question, but also really happy that this person was asking it. Because we think it's not going to take long at all. And people on social media tell us that we can make six figures overnight. But it's taking a whole lot longer than…
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What if it doesn't work?
99% of business is just trying things and seeing what sticks But when we're in the process of trying new things, we have literally zero idea of it's going to work. So we start to panic. What if it *doesn't* work? What if I look stupid? What if no one buys? What if I can't figure this out? This is...
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How to motivate yourself to do the damn thing
Building a business requires you to do things you don't want to do. I mean, let's be honest - no one REALLY wants to do their bookkeeping. Or post to social media every freaking day. Or work on the weekends. But we show up and we do it anyway. Because it matters. Because we are building something...
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Say yes and figure it out as you go with Todd Pearson of Kintore Coffee
This week we are hanging out with my friend, Todd, from Kintore Coffee. Todd is crushing it in the coffee space in Ontario. In just five years, he's taken his business from roasting coffee out of an air popper in a barn to being in 150 stores across the province, including Loblaws, opening a cafe...
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Knowing your market, managing self doubt, and showing up authentically with Erica Marchand from Bear+Fox Apparel
This week's episode is SUCH a good one because I'm chatting with my friend Erica from Bear+Fox Apparel. As soon as I hit record on this one, Erica and I basically just started chatting, so you guys get to hear our recorded conversation. Just in case you have kiddos around, I wanted to let you…
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Showing up as the business you want to have with Stefanie Furgiuele of Original Genes
You post to Instagram and approximately 20 people see it. So you try TikTok and get marginally better success - but it's still not the tens of thousands you were hoping for. Week after week you create, edit, and upload podcast episodes but only 5 people are listening (and you're pretty sure one…
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How to raise investment for your business with Marlow
Considering raising funds for your business but have no idea where to start? Most of us have no idea where to start when it comes to getting investors. Where do you find these elusive investors? What do you say to them? And how do you get them to give you the much needed capital for your…
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
Hi, I’m Nicole Haney and this is the Thrive Podcast. I’m a business coach, professor, and professional speaker who helps goal driven entrepreneurs and business leaders pursue big goals. On this podcast, I share tactical business advice, mindset tips, and inspiring interviews to help you gain confidence, reach your goals, and thrive in your business and life.
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