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Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast

Hosted by Holly Haynes
Entrepreneurship
Business Strategy
Work-Life Balance
Content Planning
Content Creation
Brand Partnerships
Burnout
Pre-Selling
Marketing Strategies
Social Media Management
Audience Engagement
Affiliate Marketing
Time Management
Profit Goals
Creativity In Business
Email Marketing
Functional Wellness
Holistic Healing
Productivity
Community Building

You didn’t leave corporate just to build another 24/7 job.

Hosted by Holly Haynes—business strategist, former Fortune 500 executive, and creator of Crush the Rush™—this top-rated podcast helps female entrepreneurs and small business owners design life-first business strategies that create freedom, profit, and sustainability without the burnout.

Each week, Holly shares practical business planning t... more

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Latest Episodes

What does it look like to stay grounded as both a parent and a business owner? Today, I sit down with Bridget KerMorris—mom of seven, therapist, parenting coach, and creator of the Steady + Connected Parenting Method.  Bridget helps parents navigate ... more

In this week’s pep talk, I am sharing one of the most honest conversations I’ve ever had—how our revenue went down this year, but our profit went up (on purpose). This episode is about scaling smarter, protecting your peace, and redefining success on... more

Want to make your content actually work for you? In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Rhoades—social media strategist, keynote speaker, and host of the Call Her Creator podcast. With over 200K Instagram followers and 15 years of marketing experie... more

In this week's pep talk, I am sharing about the Fast Track Framework—a 30-day reset designed to give you clarity, a 90-day roadmap, and AI-powered systems that actually do the heavy lifting.

In today's episode, I share:

• Why traditional courses ha... more

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Recent Guests

Bridget KerMorris
Mom of seven, parenting coach and creator of the Steady and Connected Parenting Method.
Episode: 580 - Steady + Connected: What Middle School Parenting Teaches Us About Business and Belonging with Bridget KerMorris (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)
Katelyn Rhoades
Social media strategist, keynote speaker, and host of Call Her Creator podcast.
Episode: 578 - Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades
Melissa Litchfield
Founder of Litchfield Media who has spent the last 10 years helping entrepreneurs market themselves.
Litchfield Media
Episode: 576 - Organic First, Paid Second: The Ad Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip with Melissa Litchfield
Laura Kendrick
Copy co-conspirator and conversation strategist who helps business owners create crystal clear messaging that sells.
Cheeky Copy
Episode: 574 - Why Your Website and Copy Should Work Harder Than You Do (And How to Fix It) with Laura Kendrick
Nadine Nethery
Copywriter turned customer experience strategist
Episode: 572 - Out-of-the-Box Customer Delight Strategies to Grow your List and Bottom Line with Nadine Nethery
Allison Collier
Founder of Collier Travel Collective, a luxury travel agency.
Collier Travel Collective
Episode: 570 - Scaling a Boutique Travel Business Without Losing the Personal Touch with Allison Collier (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)
Holly Haynes
Host of Crush the Rush
Crush the Rush
Episode: 570 - Scaling a Boutique Travel Business Without Losing the Personal Touch with Allison Collier (CLIENT SPOTLIGHT)
Cait Howard
Founder of Amplify Boutique and podcast editor
Amplify Boutique
Episode: 568 - The Future of Podcasting: Trends and Predictions for 2025 with Cait Howard
Dawn Ledet
Life and business coach, author of Master Your Inner Dialogue, and host of The Self-Trust Solution podcast.
Episode: 566 - Two Powerful Tools to Follow Through—Even When Doubt and Discomfort Arise with Dawn Ledet

Host

Holly Haynes
Business strategist and host, known for her actionable insights on entrepreneurship and personal development, focusing on building a life-first business model.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 227 ratings
  • This podcast continues to deliver!

    With almost 600 episodes, Holly has created an amazing podcast. Even though I’ve been in business for over 9 years at this point, I feel like I’m still learning new things thanks to her episodes.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    dashofsocial
    United States21 days ago
  • Love this podcast so much!

    I absolutely love this podcast! It really helped me get out of hustle mode and grow my business with flow. Thank you, Holly!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Danijelafadera
    Canadaa month ago
  • A must listen!

    Crush the Rush is my go-to podcast for real, actionable business strategy. Holly has a gift for breaking down big, overwhelming concepts into simple steps that actually move the needle. Every episode feels like sitting down with a smart, trusted mentor who wants you to succeed. If you’re serious about growing your business without burning out, this show is a must-listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    The Jayne
    United States2 months ago
  • Solid Gold Guidance!

    I was a guest on this podcast and Holly has such thoughtful questions and actionable strategies. If you want to stand out in a crowded market, this podcast is your best resource!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    tousine
    United States3 months ago
  • I've become a fast fan of your podcast!

    Podchaser
    5
    Kris Ward
    4 months ago

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Many find the content refreshing, as it challenges the prevalent hustle culture by promoting sustainable business practices.
Listeners appreciate the actionable business strategies and insights that can be applied immediately to their own practices.
The podcast is regarded as a supportive resource for ambitious women aiming to balance business growth with personal life.
Holly's energetic hosting style combined with her focus on authenticity garners high praise from the audience.

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576 - Organic First, Paid Second: The Ad Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip with Melissa Litchfield
Q: What type of ads are you seeing that are performing the best right now?
Incorporating video content, particularly unique and engaging formats, tends to yield higher performance.
576 - Organic First, Paid Second: The Ad Strategy Most Entrepreneurs Skip with Melissa Litchfield
Q: What are some of the most common mistakes that you see people make when they're like, okay, I want to run ads?
People skip straight to a sales campaign without establishing a solid foundation, which often leads to wasted ad spend.
578 - Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades
Q: What are some of the trends that you're seeing that you think will stick around?
Katelyn notes that social media is becoming more authentic and real, with a shift away from polished perfection towards genuine and relatable content.
578 - Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades
Q: How did you know that you wanted to promote your business this way?
Katelyn emphasized the necessity of using social media for her business and tapped into her existing network to gain initial traction.
574 - Why Your Website and Copy Should Work Harder Than You Do (And How to Fix It) with Laura Kendrick
Q: What is a key takeaway for someone looking to improve their website?
Your headers should accurately and clearly speak to your audience within the first five seconds to spark their interest.

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Recent guests on this podcast include:

1. Bridget KerMorris
2. Katelyn Rhoades
3. Melissa Litchfield
4. Laura Kendrick
5. Nadine Nethery
6. Allison Collier
7. Holly Haynes
8. Cait Howard

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