Cubicle to CEO

I’m a sucker for fresh ideas, and this is the most unique marketing case study we’ve covered on the podcast in ages. In December 2023, Nadine Nethery turned heads with a holiday-themed scavenger hunt on her website aptly named “I’ve Elfed Myself.” The concept? Nine hidden treasures tucked across her site that had her audience clicking, hunting, and completely hooked. In just 24 days, Nadine grew her list by 50%, generated $9K in revenue from 68 buyers, and secured two new clients — all without spending a dime on ads.  This innovative marketing campaign also unlocked long-term wins, including word of mouth buzz around the scavenger hunt experience in communities beyond her own, inbound summit and podcast invitations, and a surge in both site sessions and engagement time on her site - hello Google optimization! Let’s break down the data-driven strategies behind Nadine’s festive marketing magic and the ripple effects it continues to create for her brand. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/qzNnVyqobb4wiIWk1LL8W3FitNc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Get the support you need to ignite your business' growth through the Women's Business Development Center! Visit https://wbdc.org to browse all the available programs, services, financial assistance and events they provide. Connect with Nadine: Mastering CX | The Private Customer Experience Podcast: https://link.candocontent.com/cubicle Hidden Gems Mini Training: https://d227cbb2.streaklinks.com/CRKVFTrR0eJGxS1tfAi7KrHN/https%3A%2F%2Fcandocontent.com%2Fhidden-gems IG: @candocontent Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

It can be difficult to locate the leak in your business. Does scaling require a new strategy? Or does it require you doing mindset work to determine the real issues holding your business back? Today, expert scaling strategist, Celi Arias, shares her no-nonsense approach to helping entrepreneurs scale their businesses in a way that fits their lives. Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/eiLo3G-5nusBg50kSj-zkYMUuKY?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Celi: www.grownassbusiness.com  https://www.instagram.com/celigrowsbusiness  https://www.youtube.com/@celigrowsbusiness/videos Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The start of a new year is the perfect time to explore a new revenue stream for your business, especially one that produces residual income you can actually scale. In this roundup, you’ll hear insights from 5 business owners, including myself, on how we productized our expertise and got PAID to create our first digital course. In other words, pre-selling an offer that doesn’t exist yet using the beta launch framework we teach in our Paid to Create Challenge. I’ll introduce each sound bite with the guest’s name and the original episode number, so you can dive deeper into the full interview if you want to hear more. All the episodes are linked below in one bingeable Spotify playlist for convenience. And if you want me to hand-hold you through our proven 3 day process that has successfully launched over 2,700 courses, go to paidtocreate.com to enroll in our next live challenge.  View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/fs-6atl3dCqB_jwiGna6hdU4h7o?utm_source=copy_url Link to our Paid to Create Spotify Playlist: https://open.spotify.com/playlist/2UAmTGZhcNcmRz4OiYwcYo?si=VVmaYuNORHGo8ExSsVtJcQ Check out our previous roundup episodes: Client Acquisition + Retention: https://open.spotify.com/episode/4dtubMBir7MpuRiZsW4mFL?si=TQlOiPetTcOGT9kDzOHE0g Hiring Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/cpFd5Kxw Email Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/zW5tKLM2 Podcast Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/CUa_hAXC Launching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/jz5RbIv0 Pitching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT Lead Generation Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 Conversion Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AYNw_c2w Customer Feedback Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/lTKbWBYY Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AkgrDVmg Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome back to our highly anticipated roundup series, this time featuring our top 10 guest insights on boosting customer acquisition and retention. Try these tested tips on creative lead generation, qualifying high-converting customers from the get-go, and lucrative ways to keep your buyers coming back for more. I’ll set the stage for each sound bite with the guest’s name and the original episode number, so you can dive deeper into the full case study interview if an idea really hits home. And for your convenience, all the episodes are linked below in the show notes for easy, binge-able access. Let’s roll the clips! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/gOGnJWYNsWtVJfSBZzsWpoZbYL0?utm_source=copy_url Links to the featured episodes: EP 234 w/ Nicki Krawczyk: https://link.chtbl.com/pFZI9mzB EP 245 w/ Keenya Kelly: https://link.chtbl.com/Rt_DlwpW EP 262 w/ Candice Ward: https://link.chtbl.com/Vy3t8idL EP 247 w/ Kiri Mohan: https://link.chtbl.com/eShxRUXL EP 274 w/ Michelle Lucchese and John Ruggiero: https://link.chtbl.com/Kkw6B6_- EP 232 w/ Amanda Shuman: https://link.chtbl.com/_bv6RqnW EP 273 w/ Jasmine Star: https://link.chtbl.com/TGlr-l24 EP 233 w/ Giulia Guerrieri: https://link.chtbl.com/XdJT_k0B EP 239 w/ Sophia Parra: https://link.chtbl.com/VZIiTjf1 EP 270 w/ Katie Peacock: https://link.chtbl.com/z9KGniwQ Check out our previous roundup episodes: Hiring Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/cpFd5Kxw Email Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/zW5tKLM2 Podcast Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/CUa_hAXC Launching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/jz5RbIv0 Pitching Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/sllNCKMT Lead Generation Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/dbjNLFH1 Conversion Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AYNw_c2w Customer Feedback Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/lTKbWBYY Marketing Roundup: https://link.chtbl.com/AkgrDVmg Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

With a new year around the corner, it’s time to rethink how we approach productivity. Could managing your energy—not your time—be the secret to unlocking major breakthroughs in your business and health? In today’s case study, you’ll hear how Amina AlTai leveraged her energy cycles to transform her business and health. Initially driven by necessity following a brain injury and autoimmune challenges, Amina developed a productivity framework that aligned her work schedule with her body’s natural rhythms.  Within a year, her income doubled from $220K to over $500K. She also created the mental space and energy to write a book that sold within a week of being shopped out in a lucrative pre-empt deal with a publisher. Her anti-hustle approach set her apart in the market, proving that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of well-being. If you’re looking for a sustainable way to grow your business while protecting your health, this conversation is the perfect way to kickstart your year. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/XkjdBAd3QUHc5MRBPi-yYawGrpg?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Amina: https://aminaaltai.com/  https://www.instagram.com/aminaaltai Pre-order Amina's book: https://a.co/d/3Lv9heR Listen to our episode with Kate Northrup: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/this-ceo-takes-7-weeks-off-while-growing-revenue-by/id1470966370?i=1000591876999 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Corporate gifting isn’t just a thoughtful gesture—it’s a $33 billion market opportunity. And for Julie Maskulka, founder of Anecdote Candles, corporate gifting now drives 25% of her company’s revenue.  Known for combining storytelling with scent, Anecdote is carving out a unique space in this massive market, offering a custom candle gifting program that delivers an impressive average order value of $2,727. Through testing different strategies like lowering minimum order quantities and tapping into distributor networks, Anecdote has been able to yield a 15% reorder rate from corporate clients. From targeting unexpected industries to creating scalable systems for customization, you’ll hear from Julie on how to turn an idea for an untapped market into a powerful revenue driver. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/cSH042hHHArR9LfWelvikkJzKS0?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Learn from the best of the best with Masterclass! Get up 50% off a year-long Masterclass subscription this holiday season when you go to https://masterclass.com/cubicletoceo Connect with Julie: www.anecdotecandles.com → Use code ‘CEO’ for 25% off! https://anecdotecandles.com/pages/gifting-custom IG: @anecdotecandles Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

What if writing a book could triple your rates and position you as the top expert in your field? Today’s case study explores how a self-published book became the ultimate lead generator for Abi Prendergast’s service-based business. Abi is the creator of Day #1 Evergreen, the evergreen funnel system that has helped clients generate up to $1.8 million annually — without the stress of live launches. But it wasn’t her system that put her on the map—it was the book she wrote about it. In 2023, Abi turned her proven framework into a book designed to position her as the go-to expert in evergreen strategies. With a small email list of just 800 subscribers, her book gained traction almost entirely through Amazon and word of mouth recommendations.  The result? Dream clients started reaching out to hire her and ask her to speak in rooms she never imagined being in, Abi’s evergreen funnel service tripled in price to $50K while staying in demand, and she began generating $1-2K per month in passive course sales—all without ads or a large audience. If you play in the high ticket space, discover how a self-published book can amplify your authority and sell out your services. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/mixuJmG8eHVWvu9NOk-rFHfNYgU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Get the support you need to ignite your business' growth through the Women's Business Development Center! Visit https://wbdc.org to browse all the available programs, services, financial assistance and events they provide. Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Abi: www.aptcontent.co.uk  IG: @aptcontent https://www.linkedin.com/in/abi-prendergast-2a5953b1/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study dives into how subscription box queen Sarah Williams achieved her highest-ever conversion rate during the annual launch of her subscription box coaching membership, Launch Your Box. Sarah’s $15 Subscription Box Week combines interactive exercises, live Q&A sessions, and daily interviews with successful members to give participants a hands-on preview of her program. And since the pre-launch experience has a cost of admission, Sarah is literally getting paid to sell to her people. This year, she fine-tuned her approach with new strategies like staggered expiring bonuses, the first-ever ticket price increase, and a deeper, more personal connection with her audience. The result? A staggering 43% conversion rate from Subscription Box Week attendees to members—her best launch yet, even as many online programs face declining enrollments. Learn how Sarah used data-driven decisions to boost urgency, engagement, and trust, inspiring nearly half of her participants to swipe their cards again by the end of their week together. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/6uyVHR7cG3ecg_vp0YWDvlQoeq8?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Learn from the best of the best with Masterclass! Get up 50% off a year-long Masterclass subscription this holiday season when you go to https://masterclass.com/cubicletoceo Connect with Sarah: https://launchyourbox.com  @howtostartasubbox  facebook.com/SubBoxwithSarah  linkedin.com/in/sarah-williams-11657b269 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study centers on a highly requested, sparsely covered topic on our podcast: adding sponsored brand deals as a revenue stream to your business. In our conversation with Lisette Calveiro, CEO of Influence with Impact, we specifically lean into the pricing and negotiation strategies that generated her $130,000 from brand partnerships this year alone — accounting for 20% of her 2024 revenue. Lisette breaks down all the overlooked pricing factors beyond views and follower counts that net her higher rates and give her leverage in negotiations with brands, as well as reveals transparent insights on creator earnings and recent brand deals. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/QEba4T4H01Wl1e3ewK0O75djK9U?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Learn from the best of the best with Masterclass! Get up 50% off a year-long Masterclass subscription this holiday season when you go to https://masterclass.com/cubicletoceo Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Lissette: www.influencewithimpact.co/services @lissettecalv @influencewithimpact Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study is the business poster child of making lemonade out of lemons, starring the husband/wife duo Michelle Luchese and John Ruggiero who turned a bad wedding ring buying experience into founding Manly Bands, the #1 digital marketplace for men’s wedding jewelry and a multi-million dollar business.  Helping to catapult their brand to #1 are lucrative licensing deals with household brands like Jack Daniels, Jeep, and Fender. In this conversation, we specifically unpack their partnership with the Tolkien Estate —a rare deal that positioned Manly Bands as one of only two brands with official Lord of the Rings licensing rights. Since the launch of their epic Lord of The Rings Collection in 2022, it’s become one of Manly Bands’ top-selling collections, adding over 7,000 new customers and a $1M lift in revenue from 2022 to 2023, with projections to exceed that increase in 2024. From crafting standout pitches to conducting thorough market research and negotiating high-profile licensing deals, follow the data-driven decisions driving Michelle and John’s impressive growth with Manly Bands. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/sUHr_Qlm61FvEsNFNTnzdfPYcLA?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Michelle + John: www.manlybands.com Instagram: @manlybands TikTok: @manlybands Heritage Military Campaign: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t6kF7funLX8 Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve got an online marketing icon behind the mic today! Jasmine Star is a world-class speaker, podcast host, and the founder of Social Curator, a SaaS company that works like a social media marketing agency in your pocket. In today’s case study, we uncover exactly how Jasmine fundraised over $555,000 from her community in just 1 hour to propel the growth of Social Curator. Instead of looking to banks, VCs, or angel investors, Jasmine turned to her community of already invested users for a bootstrapped cash injection. We examine the urgency plays she used to exceed her goal amount in under an hour, including the logistics of her best conversion secret: recording hundreds of personalized videos for individuals on her waitlist. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/06BdGIXMFZe44STr4H1v9Tuvw2E?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsors! Get the support you need to ignite your business' growth through the Women's Business Development Center! Visit https://wbdc.org to browse all the available programs, services, financial assistance and events they provide. Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Connect with Jasmine: The Jasmine Star Show: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-jasmine-star-show/id1479619320 Social Curator: https://www.socialcurator.com/ IG: @jasminestar Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This bonus episode is a replay of the panel Ellen hosted on the topic of leadership growth and leadership capacity for Carmen Ohling's Amplify Your Life Conference. Take a listen as these business owners share their approaches to leadership across their differing industries - and keep an ear out for a little challenge that we encourage you all to take on for yourself this week! Keep up with the work Carmen is doing through The Amplified Life Company at https://carmenohling.com/ Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/Y6hNRe-sIpbn1hNZHs0lYHObuO8?utm_source=copy_url Panelists: Anne Tevelin, Founder of @skinowl Bobby Samai, Founder of @ionbottles Ashley Schneider, Founder of @msruntheus Louis Taylor, Founder of @twm_wealth Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Experience a preview of the MixerMind at one of Linda’s open houses November 20th or 21st! Sign up for you preferred Open House date here: https://resources.lindasidhu.com/a/2147981062/HV842Z9z  Meet all the qualifications and ready to skip straight to joining me as a participant in the MixerMind? Lock in your spot by November 26th for an epic 2025: https://resources.lindasidhu.com/a/2147711406/HV842Z9z All details about the MixerMind shared at the links above. Have a question about my MixerMind experience or want me to personally introduce you to Linda? Shoot me a DM on Instagram @missellenyin Connect with Linda directly on Instagram @linda_sidhu_quizzes Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/WRHUggyxOp7LIjgKXgEA8XZJNfA?utm_source=copy_url If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Sign up for our text notifications at ellenyin.com/superfan so you can be the first to know when a new case study has dropped! Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag us @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you Follow (+) our show for new episodes every Monday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We all know running ads during Black Friday may leave your business in the dust when corporations are funneling cash to their campaigns. So what can you do to set your business apart this holiday season? Stephanie Paradiso of Inspired Social is a certified master social media strategist who is giving us the insider scoop on how to make Q4 your biggest revenue quarter yet. Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/R-4hcBv9GasC3ItXtHzAmeSND_w?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Stephanie: https://inspiredsocial.co/vip-days IG: @inspiredsocialco Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Reducing risk is a huge lever scaling startups can use to their advantage.  This was a big theme in my conversation with Match.com co-founder, and current CEO of BabyQuip, Fran Maier. BabyQuip is the world’s largest baby gear rental marketplace, empowering thousands of independent contractors around the country to build successful side hustles, while helping families travel more easily. In today’s case study, Fran details how they were able to grow their network of these independent contractors (AKA Quality Providers) by 60% in one year by alleviating as much risk as possible for their providers.  From streamlined tech infrastructure, to added insurance coverage, to offering trainings and negotiating discounts with partners on their behalf, Fran has made it a no brainer for motivated mothers to partner with BabyQuip in this gig economy business model.  Keep listening to get creative ideas on how to prioritize lowering risk in your own business to drive growth! View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/uRsmCSyIcYO8QJ8ZHeKcQ5UD1cc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Fran: https://www.babyquip.com Fran Maier LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/franmaier IG: @babyquip Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/babyquip BabyQuip LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/babyquip Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today’s case study is a testament to how impactful nurturing your past client relationships can be! Copywriter Katie Peacock is the founder of Post Sale Profit Studio, where she helps 7 figure coaches seamlessly add 5-6 figures to their bottom line through strategic backend email automations that prioritize the often-overlooked post-sale phase. Leveraging 3 simple but effective relationship marketing strategies, Katie has added $244,870 revenue to her business solely through repeat and referral clients. Find out how joining paid programs outside of her niche has given Katie an ROI of $98K, the easiest way to get client testimonials, and why brainstorming with your client after you’ve completed their project is a smart move. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/9LMIxCp_epN_gl0T8XmxSxYbteo?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Katie: Referral Partner Resource: https://www.canva.com/design/DAGTqorazXs/AYtbqVb8jtUgsNlCL1EdPQ/view?utm_content=DAGTqorazXs&utm_campaign=designshare&utm_medium=link&utm_source=editor Profit without Pressure FREE Workshop: https://www.postsaleprofitstudio.com/c2c-workshop FREE ROI Calculator: http://www.postsaleprofitstudio.com/roi IG: @postsaleprofitstudio Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Our Q3 2024 review is here! These quarterly review episodes contribute to our mission of creating financially transparent content - sharing what's working in our business, what we've learned, and what we're celebrating.  For more in-depth, behind the business case study episodes (including episode 8 documenting our experimentation with pop-up offers during our 4th of July Flash Sale), check out our private podcast, the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/q-7Q6iwQOj3Z6WSnBLoARiJLYpc?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Try the #1 all-in-one E-commerce platform: Shopify! Sign up for a one dollar per month trial period at https://shopify.com/ellen Links mentioned in this episode: Listen to our previous quarterly reviews and income reports: https://ellenyin.com/incomereport Business Insider article: https://www.businessinsider.com/female-breadwinner-supports-husband-stays-home-2024-8 Follow @missellenyin on Instagram for more BTS updates Get access to our private podcast in the C-Suite: https://ellenyin.com/csuite Stay updated on upcoming offers by signing up for our weekly newsletter: https://cubicletoceo.co/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When you’re overworked in your business, the last thing you want to do is add an after-hours commitment. But a strategic evaluation process completed in the evenings over a 2 week window is exactly what allowed this week’s guest to cut her weekly working hours from 45 down to 15! Serial entrepreneur and founder of the Pursuit Company, Amanda Moffett, developed the GOLD framework out of this experiment, an approach she utilized to streamline her business, get rid of anything that wasn’t necessary, and make her operations as efficient as possible. After working through this framework solo, she brought it to her team and they saw improvements in just 24 hours after implementing new systems. Here’s the step-by-step framework that reimagined Amanda’s business and reduced the chaos. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/Or2CyNCryblBcvQqIf_IW8MIxYU?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Get the support you need to ignite your business' growth through the Women's Business Development Center! Visit https://wbdc.org to browse all the available programs, services, financial assistance and events they provide. Connect with Amanda: Free Resource: The 6 Pillar Business Checklist: https://thepursuit.site/checklist https://thepursuit.site/ Join The Freedom Society: https://pursuit.kartra.com/page/joinnow IG: @pursuit.company IG: @the.pursuitpodcast The Pursuit Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-pursuit-podcast/id1727602219 Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/pursuitcompany/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We hear it all the time: location, location, location. But what if this concept didn’t just apply to real estate and could actually impact the success of your business? Imagine having answers to where to move to support your next big uplevel, what city to host your conference in, or what geographic area your dream clients are most concentrated. Astrocartography does just that. Sandra Nelly is an astrocartographer and relocation astrologer working on the intersection of astrology and the topics of travel, careers, and business. She helps business owners unlock their cosmic blueprint through their personal and business' birth chart (yes businesses can have birth charts too). Curious? We put Sandra in the hot seat to reveal how you can apply the universe’s secrets to aid your business success. Access the transcript of this episode HERE: https://otter.ai/u/RjkmqyN4GprzqV209Qo7igkfqa4?utm_source=copy_url Connect with Sandra: https://sandranelly.com https://bio.site/takeoffwithastrology IG: @astrologyventures Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes on our private podcast! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

We’ve had a few guests on the show who have sold their businesses, but this case study is the first time we’ve explored what it looks like to buy your business back post-exit.  After building BestSelf Co. to $45 million in sales, Cathryn Lavery sold her company to private equity in 2022 for 7 figures. She remained involved in the company as a brand ambassador, but watched as they made big changes that did little to grow the business. Then last year, she was given the once in a lifetime opportunity to buy the business back for pennies on the dollar - a six figure sum - when the private equity firm decided to close down. Now with a second chance to rebuild more sustainably, Cathryn is applying what she learned from her first go-around and taking notes on what the private equity firm did well and where they fell short to fix the mistakes she’s inherited. Was it worth it? Here’s the full scoop. View the transcript for this episode at: https://otter.ai/u/7q9URJWpWve5ZPDkpQJML7VBe-E?utm_source=copy_url Thank you to our sponsor! Uplevel your healthy habits with Soursop's Cell + Immunity gummies and shakes! Get 20% when you use code 'CEO20' at https://www.soursopnutrition.com/ Connect with Cathryn: Use code 'CEO' for a discount at https://bestself.co/ https://www.littlemight.com/ IG: @bestselfco X: @cathrynlavery Make QR codes like Cathryn with https://joyqr.com/ Iconic business leaders all have their own unique genius. Take this quick 10 question quiz to uncover your specific CEO style advantage: https://ellenyin.com/quiz If you enjoyed today's episode, please: Post a screenshot & key takeaway on your IG story and tag me @missellenyin & @cubicletoceo so we can repost you. Leave a positive review or rating at www.ratethispodcast.com/cubicletoceo Subscribe for new episodes every Monday. Join our C-Suite membership to get bonus episodes! Check out everything our members get at https://ellenyin.com/csuite Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices