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The Strategy Hour Podcast

with abagail pumphrey

Recognized by INC and Forbes as one of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs, join our twice-weekly show as we share business strategies, interviews, and actionable advice for building an online business your way.

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Our Episodes

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Behind the Scenes: How CEOs Make Decisions & Build Momentum In Their Businesses

It’s easy to look at successful CEOs and assume big decisions come naturally to them. But the truth is, they were once where you are now. They’ve just built up the experience to make it easier over time! Today I want to help fast-track that process for you by sharing some key considerations for making big business decisions.

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Inside Scoop: My Holiday Promotions & How You Can Get the Best Deals

There’s so much going on this time of year that it can slip by quickly, and I don’t want you to miss out on the BIG things I’ve planned for this holiday season. This has happened to me before. I had the best intentions to check in on some of my favorite creators to see what they had to offer during the holiday season., but then I got busy and missed out. There’s no going back in time, so I want you to know what’s coming this year and feel prepared to plan for it! I want to give you as much of a heads-up as possible. 

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The 9-5 Exit Strategy: How I Left & What I'd Do Differently

Leaving corporate for good and starting your own business can be a daunting task. However, with strategic preparation, you can do it without feeling totally overwhelmed. In today’s episode, I’m sharing the story of my transition from corporate to starting my own business in 2015, and how I would go about doing it all over again today.

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Digital Products I Would AVOID When You're Just Getting Started

It’s hard to believe that I’ve been creating digital products for over eight years now! I’ve learned so much that I want to share with other creators, because I want to see more people be successful with their digital creations too. Today I’m sharing which kinds of digital products I definitely wouldn’t create if I was just getting started. I think you’ll be surprised– the ones I’d skip aren’t what you’d expect.

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How I Built a Million-Dollar Digital Product Empire

The most important thing to me in my business is to help my clients achieve their goals. Today, I want to break down what it took to build my multi-million dollar product empire and give you a blueprint of how I did it so that you can get started and launch your very own digital product. In 2016, I got caught in a five-car pile-up and suffered a traumatic brain injury that drastically changed my life. It taught me that my business was solely dependent on me and this was a massive wake-up call!

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Savings Strategies for Entrepreneurs: How Gina Knox’s Clients Saved $7.5 Million Dollars

In this episode, we break down tactical ways to approach cash flow, new ways to look at debt, and the money mindset beliefs you need to readdress to feel empowered to build the wealth you dream of! Gina also shares her unique perspective on some common industry strategies, offering you alternative paths to reach your financial goals. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just starting out, this conversation will provide you with new opportunities to reassess the thought patterns and money beliefs that have been holding you back!

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What Women Really Think about Sales with Lisa Smith

Do you know what your customers really want? Or are you mostly relying on assumptions to drive your sales? In one of her latest studies, Lisa Smith did more than just survey her audience; she dug deep into the mindset and potential obstacles that people encounter in sales. Lisa has also generously made this work publicly available. She is committed to seeing others benefit from this information and will continue to grow the study in years to come!

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Get Sponsored: How to Land Iconic Brand Deals with Justin Moore

During this episode, we dive into strategies to land unique brand deals that not only benefit you with sponsorship dollars, but also help you grow your business and get more clients. With these strategies you’ll ultimately impact the brands you build with as well as your company. We also talk about Justin’s origin story and how he built his brand, a strong YouTube following and even an Influencer Agency.

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Will the 4-Day Work Week Become Law? Plus, Our Pilot & Company Update

Have you been considering implementing a four-day workweek into your business but are just a little hesitant? Well, then this episode is for you! I was just as resistant to the idea of shortening the week but when I did it, I realized that you can do less and achieve more while creating an environment that honors people and their lives.

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From the ICU to Building a Business that is Less Reliant on You with Priya Nalli

Priya Nalli is an Entrepreneur, Business Coach, and Real Estate Team Owner. She is also a wife, mom to two kiddos, and lover of food and travel. She wears many hats, and she’s been through a lot. But she is a strong believer in creating a life that aligns with your core values. During this episode, she joins us to share her personal story of triumph and bravery.

For any listeners going through something hard, today’s message is going to touch and inspire you. But it also might open up some wounds that aren’t yet healed. So when you listen, make sure you are in a place where you feel safe and you can express whatever it is that comes up for you.

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7 Leadership Lessons From My Best Bosses and the Story Behind Boss Project

Today, I want to focus on the lessons I learned while working for other people, and how that’s helping me to be a better leader now. When I say leader, I don’t just mean running a staff, I mean thought leader, someone who’s in charge of fostering community, and someone who is trying to put her ideas out into the world and have them be valuable to other people - tangible, actionable things that people can hold onto.

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meet your host

I don’t believe there’s one right way to build a business.

I’m your host, Abagail Pumphrey. And I’m dedicated to supporting online businesses.

I’m here to help you build business your way: one that supports not only the life you have but the life you want. I’m on a personal mission to help you become financially free.

I’m talking about all the lessons learned as I turned a layoff into a 7-figure online business. I’m here to help you prioritize your life every step of the way, whether you’re creating your first digital product, growing an email list, or scaling an already profitable business.

I want to hear your hot takes, your biggest takeaways, or the genius ideas that pop in your head as you’re listening to the show.

My DMs are always open on Instagram, so head over and introduce yourself so I can get to know you!

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