Welcome to Unfuck My Business, the podcast that's not afraid to kick your business's sorry behind into shape. We're here to dish out some tough love and give you the unfiltered advice you need to thrive in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship. Forget the glossy motivational speeches and the sugar-coated platitudes. We're gonna strip away the BS and tell you like it is. We'll call out your excuses, challenge your assumptions, and push you to your limits. But hey, that's where the magic happens.
We'll tackle the tough topics head-on, including marketing, finance, sales, and everything in between. No fluff, no filler. But fair warning, folks: this podcast isn't for the faint of heart or those allergic to expletives. So, if you're tired of the corny business gurus and their polished, sanitized advice, tune in to Unfuck My Business. It's time to unleash your inner badass and show the world what resilience really looks like.
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Welcome to Unfuck My Business, the podcast that's not afraid to kick your business's sorry behind into shape. We're here to dish out some tough love and give you the unfiltered advice you need to thrive in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship. Forget the glossy motivational speeches and the sugar-coated platitudes. We're gonna strip away the BS and tell you like it is. We'll call out your excuses, challenge your assumptions, and push you to your limits. But hey, that's where the magic happens.
We'll tackle the tough topics head-on, including marketing, finance, sales, and everything in between. No fluff, no filler. But fair warning, folks: this podcast isn't for the faint of heart or those allergic to expletives. So, if you're tired of the corny business gurus and their polished, sanitized advice, tune in to Unfuck My Business. It's time to unleash your inner badass and show the world what resilience really looks like.
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"It starts with shutting the fuck up and actually listening."
Stop fucking talking past the sale, or hearing what the real problem is. You don't always have to "fill the gap". In this episode, the UFMB crew drills down into how being silent can actually produce more results.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers, Angel Love, Kaplan Akincilar
"Make the audience do something first [...], it establishes the immediate control of 'I say, you react' now they are the ones that have to speak publicly and you're just reacting to them."
When you're flop sweating, so is the audience... and no one's having fun. Luckily, Vince Carone joins the UFMB crew to break down over 20 years of stand-up comedy and presentation experience into an hour of public speaking gold. Not only is Vince hilarious, but he's insightful and shares some super actionable advice. From falling on your face (literally) to having your best joke land like a lead balloon, this episode delivers the tips that will unfuck your public speaking.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Vince Carone
"Your website isn't for you, it's for your customers."
Is your website a dead zone, or a digital river flowing with new clients? If you're getting nothing but spam emails or worse, no emails at all, then this episode is for you, Chris and Robyn run down the "Your website may be fucked if..." checklist and discuss ways to unfuck your digital footprint.
In this episode: Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Robyn Sayles
"The job belongs to the company, your career belongs to you."
If you clock in or fill out a timesheet, you can't afford to miss this episode. The UFMB crew and special guest Liz M Lopez share critical advice for navigating your career while building up yourself and your escape plan.
In this episode: Liz M. Lopez, Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers, Angel Love
"You need to be ready to accept money."
You don't hate sales, you hate shitty sales tactics. Sales does not have to be a dirty word or "icky" experience. There are dozens of sales methods and processes, but it is not a 1-size-fits-all; which one fits you? Dive into this episode to pick up some tips on confidently trading your service or product for dollars.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers, Angel Love
"You don't rise to the occasion, you fall back to the level of your training."
What do cave diving, show rigging, and business ownership have in common? Risk, risk management, conditioning, and training. Entrepreneurs live on the precipice of ruin and successful leaps of faith; how do we navigate those critical junctions in our livelihoods? Kathleen and Jinx sit down with Siobhan Gee to discuss the mental situation room, decision-making strategies, and tools for mitigating risk.
In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Siobhan Gee
"People are so scared of looking stupid, that they end up looking stupid."
Stop fucking up your communication! Whether you have partners, employees, are an employee, or just want to make better friends. The UFMB crew drops one of their highest value-per-minute sessions yet. Go listen to how we can all unfuck high-stakes and emotionally charged crucial conversations for greater results.
In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Robyn Sayles
"Make it (Your press kit) appealing to the person that needs to make entertaining media, not your ideal customer"
How the fuck do you get on TV/Radio? The indomitable and unforgettable Nancy Alexander joins the UFMB crew to give you the rundown on getting your business in front of the vast audience of local & national media.
In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Nancy Alexander
"Your perspective makes all the difference...be really intentional about appreciating the good things in life. "
To bitch or not to bitch is the question, this episode is the answer! Angel Love joins the UFMB crew as they dissect why we bitch and how to take control of the things that drive us to frustration. If you find yourself bitching more and doing less, there are tons of actionable gems to shift your perspective and help you flip the ratio. So stop bitching and start listening!
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers Angel Love
"Innovation is a way of thinking and behaving that gets you into a space [where] you are doing design thinking, acting & behaving like an artist, [...] being unafraid to fail [... and] taking big swings."
Innovation is more than market disruption. In this week's episode; Joran Oppelt of Illustrious Consulting takes Jinx and Robyn on a journey into and through the ecosystem of business and the process of innovation. From the trees to the fungi, Joran powerfully visualizes the 3 realms of innovation that business owners and corporate teams should be working on to build more creativity, inspiration, and engagement.
In this episode: Joran Oppelt, Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Robyn Sayles
"Every time our habits change, there is [a] thought process that goes into that and [...] a stress level that goes in along with that [change]."
The pendulum of the Covid pivot is swinging back; Now what? Change is constant and many businesses are facing big changes of Liability, Profitability, and Compliance. This week the UFMB crew discuss their experiences with the changing business environment and expectations of society.
In this episode: Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Robyn Sayles, Kathleen Seide
"Right time, Right place, Right Audience... If you're having trouble getting paid... Then one of these may be the culprit."
Pricing is the fucking Goldilocks & 3 Bears of business. Too low and you're likely losing money, too high and you could be pricing yourself out of the market; It can easily make or break your business. So how do you find "right-fit" pricing for your enterprise? In this episode, the UFMB crew explores the methodology and psychology of setting the right price for your product & services.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers
"When you're so far ahead of the game, that people don't comprehend it yet, that's a lonely place to be. And that's where feelings of insecurity can creep in. You think, oh, I'm smart enough to be here, but I feel singular. I feel like nobody gets me."
Everyone feels imposter syndrome at some point in their life. And if they say they don't, they're fucking lying (to you or themselves). We break down what we know about imposter syndrome, where it comes from, and our own personal experiences with it. We also share some pop culture representations and some tips for getting past it. Because fuck imposter syndrome. We've got businesses to build.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Shea Jeffers
"Who are the people you are put on this earth to serve?"
The UFMB crew takes on the challenge of putting a finger on what...and who an ideal client is. Tap in to find out what critical questions you should be asking of yourself and your business in order to zoom in on the people that you can really knock it out of the park for.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris "Jinx" Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers
"Why are you writing this book? What is it going to do for people? What is it gonna do for you? Is it going to change the world in some way?"
So you want to write a book...but you still can't get past your outline. That's where ghostwriting comes in, and you don't want to miss this episode. Chris and Lilian "Lil" Barcaski of LongBar Creative Solutions dive into professional ghostwriting in one of our most warm and deep conversations. They navigate the purpose, value, and process of writing a book no matter the subject.
In this episode: Chris "Jinx" Jenkins and Lilian "Lil" Barcaski
"We're all dealing with it [...] we do need to stop looking at it as mental illness and recognize that mental health is like any other kind of health. Start looking it as different settings that everyone has."
The mental health of you and members of your business is just as important to the overall success of your business as your profit margin. It's the elephant in the room affecting productivity, profit, and partnerships; yet we often gloss over it with entrepreneur "success and hustle". In this episode the UFMB crew looks the elephant in the face; sharing personal struggles along with ways to safely express, manage, and seek help when our mental health is disrupted.
**If you are in crisis, you can call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at 800-273-8255. Press 1 for the Veterans Helpline.
You could also get help by texting “HEAL” to the Crisis Text Line at 741741**
In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Danielle Laura, Heather Parbst, Christy Gulledge, Robyn Sayles
"Marketing creates word of mouth but without consistent advertising that tells the market where, when, and for how much; you will miss out on opportunities that only come from the double-tap"
Marketing and Advertising are the primary drivers of brand awareness and sales, but what are they? What's really happening? Which one comes first? How do we implement them? Robyn and Shea tackle the Chicken and Egg of business with insights, humor, and practical advice.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Shea Jeffers
That's a wrap for Season 1 of Unfuck My Business. Eighteen episodes of real, unfiltered, no-bullshit business advice in the can! And we couldn't have done it without you. That's right, YOU. We've watched you grow and pivot and thrive despite the obstacles and we are so fucking proud of you.
Season 2 launches in early May 2021. While you're waiting, drop us a line (wtf@unfuckmybusiness.com) and tell us what topics you'd like us to unfuck in Season 2.
In this episode: Robyn Sayles, Chris Jenkins, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers
"Good guerilla marketing is getting your product in front of someone who actually wants it. And there's a big difference between that and spam."
Podcast listener and rad human being Addam Vessa emailed and asked us to talk about DIY guerrilla marketing strategies for a shoestring budget. We talk about how to do it right and how to do it very, very wrong. We discuss some strategies and tactics that you can do even if you have little to no resources. And we surprise each other with a few unconventional ideas.
Note: We had some audio challenges recording this episode and we ultimately felt the information shared was too good to scrap it because of a few pops and skips.
In this episode: Chris 'Jinx' Jenkins, Robyn Sayles, Kathleen Seide, Shea Jeffers
Welcome to Unfuck My Business, the podcast that's not afraid to kick your business's sorry behind into shape. We're here to dish out some tough love and give you the unfiltered advice you need to thrive in the cutthroat world of entrepreneurship. Forget the glossy motivational speeches and the sugar-coated platitudes. We're gonna strip away the BS and tell you like it is. We'll call out your excuses, challenge your assumptions, and push you to your limits. But hey, that's where the magic happens.
We'll tackle the tough topics head-on, including marketing, finance, sales, and everything in between. No fluff, no filler. But fair warning, folks: this podcast isn't for the faint of heart or those allergic to expletives. So, if you're tired of the corny business gurus and their polished, sanitized advice, tune in to Unfuck My Business. It's time to unleash your inner badass and show the world what resilience really looks like.
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