The Messy Success Podcast

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197: 5 Must-Do Marketing Strategies for Brick & Mortar Businesses Jul 23, 2025

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If you run a physical space like a studio or shop, this one's for you. Elizabeth shares five marketing must-do's for brick and mortar businesses—what's working now, what's being overlooked, and how to build visibility locally. Don't worry if you don't have a storefront—these tips work for online businesses too. You'll leave with practical ways to boost engagement, improve communication, and create a community-driven marketing approach.

196: Friendship, Failures & Favorite Wins: A Business Bestie Tell-All with Angie McPherson Jul 16, 2025

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This week, I handed the mic over to my business bestie, Angie McPherson, for a "reverse interview" that's 13 years in the making. Angie and I started our journeys as photographers—and now we're coaches, speakers, and community builders who still talk business almost daily. In this off-the-cuff conversation, we ask each other five questions we didn't prep for (yikes!) and reflect on everything from our biggest business lessons to what we'd tell our former selves. You'll hear about investments that changed everything, the most uncomfortable moments, and our dreams for the future. If you're navigating growth, pivoting, or just want to feel seen—this episode is for you.

195: Becoming Her: How Daily Joy Transforms Your Business Identity Jul 09, 2025

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This isn't your typical strategy episode—instead, Elizabeth is pulling back the curtain on how she's becoming the next-level version of herself through tiny, intentional lifestyle upgrades. Whether it's a morning routine, an empowering outfit, or reading fantasy books, these choices are helping her redefine success without the hustle. If you've ever felt like your life has to be "on pause" until your business grows, this episode flips the script—and gives you permission to choose joy now.

194: The Identity Shift That Changed My Mornings Jul 02, 2025

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Is becoming a morning person the secret to success? Maybe not—but it's been a game-changer for Elizabeth. In this episode, she reflects on what's happened in just four days of getting up before her kids and why it has nothing to do with weight loss, hustle culture, or external pressure. From the science of intention to breaking free from old beliefs, Elizabeth walks through the mindset shifts and simple actions that are helping her reclaim her mornings. Tune in for a real-time look at this messy, evolving identity shift.

192: Book the Space, Build the Magic | 3 Steps for Planning a Live Event Jun 18, 2025

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Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! If you've ever thought, "I'd love to host a live event... someday," this is your sign to stop waiting and just book the dang thing. In this episode, Elizabeth shares her no-fluff, three-part framework for planning your first in-person gathering - whether it's a cozy coffee meetup or a full-day workshop. She dives into the power of simply booking the space, how to create momentum with a waitlist, and why perfection is not required to create something deeply impactful. With her signature mix of encouragement and strategy, Elizabeth breaks down the mindset shifts and practical steps you need to turn your event idea into a reality - minus the overwhelm.

193: How Celebration Supercharges Business Momentum and Manifests Success Jun 16, 2025

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Every time you stretch yourself in business, you're either reinforcing fear—or building momentum. In this episode, Elizabeth explains how to harness the power of celebration to anchor success, rewire your nervous system, and shift your identity into the version of you who already has what she wants. This one is equal parts mindset, manifestation, and science, and will help you see why your next celebration might be the most powerful strategy you're overlooking.

191: Protecting Community Energy: The Dos and Don'ts of Peer-to-Peer Selling Jun 11, 2025

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In this episode of the Messy Success Podcast, Elizabeth unpacks the nuances of selling in peer-based spaces—like masterminds, memberships, and group programs. She shares her personal beliefs around respectful marketing, explains why peers are witnesses to your evolution (not your leads), and how clarity, leadership, and alignment will always do the heavy lifting. This episode is perfect for entrepreneurs looking to deepen relationships, maintain boundaries, and still sell effectively.

190: Navigating Coaching: Mentors, Consultants, Advisors, and Choosing the Right Support Jun 04, 2025

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Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! In this solo episode, Elizabeth breaks down what it's actually like to work with a business coach—and how it's different from hiring a mentor, consultant, strategist, or advisor. She shares her own evolution from brand-new entrepreneur to seasoned coach, walking you through the support systems that helped her scale her business over the years. Whether you're just getting started or you've hired a coach before, this episode is packed with insights on how to get the right support for where you are now. Elizabeth shares what makes coaching transformational (and when mentoring or strategy might be a better fit), plus how she built her own hybrid program to blend it all. If you're wondering what's next for your business or who to turn to, this episode will help you make the right move with clarity and confidence.

189: Messy Action in Motion: Dreaming Up What's Next May 28, 2025

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Come and brainstorm with me! Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast! In this unique behind-the-scenes episode, Elizabeth invites you to join her in a real-time brainstorming session as she dreams big for the future of the podcast. With episode 200 just around the corner, she's reflecting on how far the show has come and what it might look like to take things to the next level. You'll hear her thought process for creative expansion—including ideas for a dedicated podcast studio, potential sponsorships, and what "blowing up the podcast" might actually look like. If you've ever had a big idea and immediately talked yourself out of it, this episode will feel like a breath of fresh air. Tune in to hear how Elizabeth navigates downloads, intuition, and excitement (without worrying about the "how"), and be inspired to say YES to your own dream projects—even if they're still in the messy idea stage.

188: From Fitness to Flow: Rocky Kitzmiller's Spiritual Pivot and Business Breakthrough May 21, 2025

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In this episode, I'm joined by my friend and Elevate community member, Rocky Kitzmiller - a holistic wellness practitioner whose story is the perfect example of what happens when you let go of control and follow your intuition. Rocky takes us behind the scenes of her transformation from garage fitness coach to fully booked energy healer, and how she finally hit her $5K month… without grinding harder. We talk about what it's like to evolve in public, the power of trusting divine timing, and the beautiful ripple effect of choosing aligned community over hustle culture. Whether you're in a season of reinvention or just craving more purpose in your work, this conversation will remind you that it's safe to soften, slow down, and still show up for your wildest dreams.

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