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Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Tonya

16 episodes

6 days ago

What if your next career move isn’t a straight line but a true expression of who you are? We sit down with creator and strategist Nicole Ricardo, a classically trained flutist who built a thriving marketing practice, spun up an agency, then took a fearless turn into the paranormal with two podcasts and a museum of haunted items. The thread that connects every chapter: say yes, build systems that scale, and share the real journey so your people can choose to come with you. Nicole walks us thr...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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What if your next career move isn’t a straight line but a true expression of who you are? We sit down with creator and strategist Nicole Ricardo, a classically trained flutist who built a thriving marketing practice, spun up an agency, then took a fearless turn into the paranormal with two podcasts and a museum of haunted items. The thread that connects every chapter: say yes, build systems that scale, and share the real journey so your people can choose to come with you. Nicole walks us thr...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Nicole Ricardo Shares How Saying Yes Led From Orchestra Pits To Haunted Museums

What if your next career move isn’t a straight line but a true expression of who you are? We sit down with creator and strategist Nicole Ricardo, a classically trained flutist who built a thriving marketing practice, spun up an agency, then took a fearless turn into the paranormal with two podcasts and a museum of haunted items. The thread that connects every chapter: say yes, build systems that scale, and share the real journey so your people can choose to come with you. Nicole walks us thr...

1 week ago

32 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

How To Get Picked By AI: A Practical Guide For Modern Visibility

The way people discover businesses has shifted from search bars to AI prompts, and the winners are the ones whose content gets chosen as the answer. We dive into artificial intelligence optimization—AIO—a practical approach to shaping your pages, profiles, and posts so ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini can read, trust, and recommend your work. Instead of chasing hacks, we focus on clear context, clean structure, and real authority signals that make your expertise unmistakable. I share the lightbul...

2 weeks ago

10 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Three Signs Your Business Is Invisible On Social Media And How To Fix It

Feeling invisible on social despite posting, tweaking hashtags, and trying every trend? We unpack a simple truth: visibility isn’t about fame or virality, it’s about being findable by the people who need you. Together we walk through three clear signs your business is hidden in plain sight and the exact steps to fix each one without burning out or dancing on command. First, we tackle messaging confusion—the silent engagement killer. You’ll learn how to focus on one audience and one problem p...

3 weeks ago

11 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

From Stage Fright to Sales: A YouTube Blueprint for Entrepreneurs with Lisa Melick

We share a simple, repeatable YouTube system for entrepreneurs who want clients, not clutter. Lisa Melick shows how to start with a phone, a window, and one clear idea—and how thumbnails, titles, and light editing turn views into sales. • why YouTube is a discovery engine and evergreen library • starting gear: phone, window light, basic lapel mic • confidence on camera by focusing on the viewer • minimal editing tools and when to hire an editor • long-form education supported by shorts for r...

4 weeks ago

33 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Stop Chasing Trends and Pick the Visibility Strategy That Matches Your Strengths

If visibility feels like shouting into the void, this conversation hands you a map. We break down four proven pathways—your website, social media, YouTube, and podcasting—and show you how to choose the one that fits your strengths, time, and energy right now. Instead of chasing virality, you’ll learn how to build durable, compounding visibility that works while you sleep. We start with the foundation: your website as a 24/7 salesperson. From SEO to the rise of AEO (answer engine optimization...

1 month ago

15 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Stop Chasing Trends: Why Strategic Visibility Outperforms Viral Content

Have you been caught in the trap of chasing viral moments for your business? That rush when a post takes off is undeniable, but what happens when the views fade and your sales haven't budged? This revealing episode tackles the widespread misconception that going viral is the fastest path to business growth. Drawing from personal experience, I break down why that viral reel or trending TikTok rarely translates to sustainable success. We explore the crucial difference between virality (those f...

1 month ago

10 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

The Pitching Playbook: Human Connection in a World of AI Pitches

Want to grow your visibility and establish yourself as an authority in your industry? Podcast guesting might just be your most powerful untapped strategy. Kimberly Roy, founder of Pitch With Kim, shares her remarkable journey from a 20-year career in corporate banking to becoming a podcast pitching expert. After using podcasting as a healing outlet during a personal trauma, Kim discovered her passion for helping entrepreneurs amplify their voices through strategic media appearances. The con...

1 month ago

33 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

From Hidden to Visible: 5 Proven Strategies to Get Your Business Seen

Have you ever felt like you're shouting into the void with your business? You know your offers could truly transform lives, but somehow, the right people just aren't finding you. The harsh truth is that without strategic visibility, even the most brilliant business will stay stuck in obscurity. Drawing from my own journey that began with a moment of panic when my music teaching career was threatened, I share the exact visibility strategies that not only saved my business but transformed it i...

1 month ago

13 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Your Schedule is Broken, Not Your Ambition

Join My Planning Workshop! Ever found yourself with all the schedule flexibility in the world, yet somehow working longer hours and feeling more stressed than when you had a traditional job? You're not alone, and it's not your fault – it's a common entrepreneur trap that comes from misunderstanding what true time freedom really means. Freedom without structure is just chaos. When I first started my business, I thought working whenever I wanted would be liberating. Instead, I ended up worki...

1 month ago

8 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Stop Spreading Yourself Thin: The Smart Entrepreneur's Guide to Consistent Online Presence

Join my workshop "Plan Your Quarter with Confidence" on September 20th Visibility is non-negotiable for business success, but you don't need to be everywhere online to be seen by potential clients. Smart entrepreneurs choose platforms strategically, focusing on consistent quality content rather than spreading themselves too thin across multiple channels. • The biggest mistake entrepreneurs make is trying to be everywhere at once, leading to burnout and inconsistency • Inconsistent visibility...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

From Chaos to Clarity: How Simple Systems Save Solopreneurs

Systems are containers for your chaos, not complicated software or corporate manuals, but repeatable ways of doing things that free up mental space and reduce overwhelm. They function like bowling bumpers, keeping you on track even when you're not at your best, saving time by preventing reinvention and reducing decision fatigue. • A client and money system tracks leads, manages onboarding, handles invoicing, and organizes contracts • A content and marketing system includes a content calendar...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Setting yourself up for success means planning for the entrepreneur you actually are

The signature quarterly planning method revealed in this episode delivers big results without burnout by focusing on planning for your actual capacity, not just your calendar. Setting too many goals splits your time, energy, and focus, resulting in minimal progress that feels unsatisfying and creates a constant feeling of being behind. • Set no more than three goals total for the quarter • Plan around the time you actually have, not the time you wish you had • Create a "future parking lot" t...

2 months ago

8 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

What Happens When You Disappear from Instagram for Three Months?

I disappeared from Instagram for three months during breast cancer treatment, and nobody even noticed. This unexpected experience taught me valuable lessons about building a sustainable business that doesn't require constant visibility to remain profitable. • Social media is a tool, not a comprehensive business strategy • My business continued running because of searchable content and established systems • During chemotherapy, my capacity dropped to zero, forcing me to simply stop posting • ...

2 months ago

11 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Three Priorities, Five Steps, Zero Meltdowns

I share my detailed weekly planning ritual that keeps my business running smoothly and prevents my brain from melting into a puddle of chaos when juggling content, client work, admin tasks, and life commitments. The Planner I Use: https://amzn.to/3H7Wz9j *This is an affiliate link that helps support the podcast • Weekly planning helps prioritize what matters in both business and life • The ritual starts with reviewing the previous week without judgment, looking at what worked and what did...

3 months ago

17 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

Planning Like a CEO (Even If You’re a Team of One)

Grab your seat today - Plan Your Quarter With Confidence We explore how solopreneurs can shift from constant hustle mode to strategic CEO thinking, even when working as a team of one. By implementing three practical CEO planning habits, you can take back control and lead your business instead of letting it run you. • Most solopreneurs lack strategy rather than hustle • Planning like a CEO means creating time to look ahead, using data for decisions, focusing on impact over busyness, and tre...

3 months ago

12 minutes

Plan Like A Boss | Planning, Productivity, and Strategy for Entrepreneurs

The Truth About Solopreneurship (and Why No One Talks About This Part)

Is solopreneurship really the dream everyone says it is? In this honest and unfiltered first episode of Plan Like a Boss, I’m sharing the truth about what it’s really like to run a business solo—the parts no one posts about on Instagram. From burnout and decision fatigue to the mental load of doing it all yourself, we’re pulling back the curtain on the hidden challenges of solopreneurship. Whether you're a creative entrepreneur, coach, or service provider trying to stay focused without a team...

3 months ago

10 minutes