Sometimes we’re our own worst enemy in our business. We’re afraid to fail... so we don’t try new things. We hold ourselves back from what’s possible when we swim in circles around that fear—especially when we allow it to keep us from taking action towards growth. Today, I’m talking with Cole Hauptfuhrer about how he has confronted that fear to become the boss of his life and business.

I’m delighted to speak with someone who sees business as a personal growth gym and one of my first business coaches, the person who actually helped me coin the phrase “Badass Brands” back in 2013, boss of his business Evan Horowitz.

I’m speaking with video marketing guru and total boss of her business, Paige Wilhide – a storyteller, content creator, and video coach who’s dedicated to helping you get out of your head and in front of the camera so you can make amazing videos that grow your business. She coaches mission-driven entrepreneurs and influencers on everything from content strategy to at-home video production to camera confidence.

I’m speaking with the man responsible for turning me into the badass speaker than I am: Brett Lavender. Through his company, The Persuasive Lion, Brett trains thought leaders, business owners, and everyday people on how to become a persuasive and effective leader through communication.

I’m talking with a long time friend, neighbor, and boss of her business, Jean Tang. 10 years ago, Jean founded MarketSmiths to provide insightful, inclusive content to help corporations grow. She, along with her team of 16 copywriters, create badass, razor-sharp strategy, impenetrable logic, and a devastating charm offensive at scale.

Carolyn, works with 6- and 7-figure business owners who want to pivot to their next level of growth—but don't see a clear path. She’s a pro at spotting opportunities and crafting new revenue streams with offers you’ll love just as much as your ideal clients love to buy them.

Chelsea is the owner of Brooklyn Brujeria—centered around her alter ego Chiquita Brujita—which, at its core, is built around supporting the arts and building community. Chelsea is a woman who shows UP as a total boss in whatever situation she’s in.

Amanda’s agency business is the complete opposite of mine in terms of structure, types of clients we serve and what we’re going for—yet, the fundamentals are so strikingly similar that I knew having her on the show would provide some awesome takeaways.

I just wanted to share with you, in case you don’t know, where I stand on this issue.

I stand with everybody who is discriminated against, who doesn’t have access to the same opportunities and resources that other people do, and certainly with the families of anybody who has been hurt or killed by people of authority because of the color of their skin. Specifically, I believe Black lives matter and I fiercely condemn police violence against Black people and people of color.

Amie is also a badass client of mine. This is the first time I’ve brought a client on the podcast and I wanted to bring Amie on as an amazing example of what’s possible in your business—in less than a year—when you commit to building your badass brand online.

Ciara advises entrepreneurs, business leaders, and creative professionals on creating their personal Game Plan for success and is disrupting the coaching industry with an innovative model that makes expert business and marketing coaching accessible to game-changers at all levels of business.

Priya Malani is one of my earliest Brandup clients, who has since become one of my besties. Rebel of Wall street and boss of her business, she is the owner of Stash Wealth, a financial firm for HENRYs™ – High Earners Not Rich Yet.

Stacey Brooke and her company, College Essay Advisors, helps college applicants present their most polished and intriguing selves by crafting effective college essays to get admissions to their dream schools.

I’m talking to my dear friend, writer, editor, and boss of her business Natasa Lekic, owner of “NY Book Editors” and publisher of my book!

I want to share with you the exact moment that I went from being at the mercy of my business to stepping up and showing my business who’s boss.

Make the leap from an overworked, underpaid employee of your own business to a badass authority that has plenty of profit and freedom because you are finally the boss. Host Pia Silva will shift your perspective and help you build a business that works for you instead of the other way around.