Business Blasphemy

Summary:You know the kind of business practices that make you go “Hmmm…?” yet everyone’s doing them, so you convince yourself it’s ok? In the online business space, unethical behavior can get normalized quickly because so many of us are just trying to figure it out as we go. There isn’t a lot of oversight or accountability. But we have a responsibility to call out craptastic behaviors and change them. That’s why Sarah asked people inside the Business Blasphemy Facebook group to share red flag business practices they constantly come across and y'all did not disappoint. In this episode, we’re diving into six of the most tired-a$$ red flag business practices that need to be retired - from overselling the value of offers to adding people to email lists without consent to the lack of transparency around how much it costs to work with you, and more – so we can all do and feel better about the way we’re doing business. Bullet Points:Why we should run when someone says they want to hire a “unicorn”.The toxic business rhetoric that Sarah had to let go of.How we can be in integrity when sharing the value/price of our offers. What’s mandatory when it comes to paying your teams.Why consent is non-negotiable, not to mention legal.Quote“Because I think at some point in our business, we've done some of, if not all of these, because we just didn't know better. But that's why we're here. We are here to learn a different way of doing things.”Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

We've made it to episode 10, and your treat is hearing from the genius that Eliya Finkelstein -- marketing expert and one half of the Data Driven Rebel duo.In this episode, Sarah and Eliya talk about so much good stuff, and get to the heart of what is right and wrong with the way marketing is done in the online business space. If you're craving a different perspective on how marketing can serve your business in a way that feels good, and cuts through all the noise that makes it feel undoable, too big, too "hard", or like there's some big secret to marketing you're missing -- this episode is for you.Topics this week include:Guarantees in businessHow selling success or selling "my way or the highway" creates shameModels and frameworks served the right wayFAAFO -- Fuck around and find outNormalizing things not happening right awayPain point marketing and how there's a different way that can feel betterEliya Finkelstein is a data-driven growth consultant and community resource for innovative entrepreneurs. Eliya proves you can stand out from the competition in an ever-changing and competitive digital landscape. Unlock your growth, confidently scale your business, and secure your future with the world's oldest proven scientific method. Connect with Eliya:On the web: DataDrivenRebel.comUnfuck Your Marketing Special Podcast: DataDrivenRebel.com/podcastOn Instagram: instagram.com/datadrivenrebel/Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

Let's take a break from the "teachin' and the preachin'" and have some fun!Sarah shares 5 of the weirdest consults she's had (there's likely more than 5 but these are top of mind).Listen in as she tells the story of 5 unique experiences she's had in her corporate career and as a consultant, and the lessons she learned from them that have helped her build a well-boundaried business today.Oh, and in the story of the Tantrum Twins, she mentions Exxon -- she meant to say Enron. She's not THAT old.Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

Mindset is a squidzillion dollar industry -- and it's easy pickings for people who want a quick-start business idea. Because it's also a ridiculously unregulated industry. And there are a lot of mindset coaches doing more harm than good.This is NOT an indictment of the industry. Mindset is REAL... AND, there are times when mindset is NOT the issue.In this week's episode, Sarah shares her thoughts on exactly that -- how do you know when it's a mindset issue and when it's not, and what are some of the BS tactics that some of the less enlightened mindset coaches use to get you into their ecosystem?Tune in and find out.Here's who/what got mentioned this week!Kristin at Podcast & Amplify - connect with her on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/podcastandamplify/Join the Business Blasphemy Podcast Community on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/groups/businessblasphemyWant a free consult? There are only a few seats left.https://bit.ly/47Q1consultsConnect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

Dr. Lee Cordell, CEO and Founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety, joins Sarah this week to talk about what trauma is, what it isn't, and how it can show up in business.With the topic of trauma on the rise in the online business space, with terms like "trauma-informed", "trauma-aware", and "trauma-sensitive" being thrown around in marketing at a growing rate, Sarah and Dr. Lee clarify the line between where it's legit, and where it's bullshit.TRIGGER WARNING: Dr. Lee does mention sexual assault at one point in the interview at minute 25:18.Topics include: Defining traumaWhat mutually beneficial decisions look like and how they can impact your businessHow Target has created safety for its customersWhy privilege is such a contested topicTips on holding or seeking more trauma-informed spaces and how to find spaces that truly walk their talkWhat safe spaces look likeGatekeeping information and why that is dangerousWhy we weren't meant to do this aloneAnd a whole heap more!Dr. Lee C. Cordell is an expert mindset coach, Certified Clinical Trauma Professional, and CEO and founder of the Institute for Trauma and Psychological Safety. Lee uses her 15+ years of experience in healthcare, psychology, and education to empower people in the development of safe, healthy, and shame-free personal and professional relationships.Connect with her here: Tiktok — that1traumacoach Becoming Trauma Informed Podcast: http://www.buzzsprout.com/1522051/shareFacebook community: https://www.facebook.com/groups/becometraumainformedCourses and programs: https://institutefortrauma.comTrauma Sensitive Business Collective: https://itps.kartra.com/page/tsbc Instagram: https://instagram.com/becomingtraumainformed Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

This one may ruffle a few feathers but that's sometimes a good thing.No, this isn't throwing shade at coaches (I mean, Sarah's a coach, right?) Instead, Sarah invites you to consider something that in the online business space is considered downright sacrilegious -- going coach-free for a period of time.Why on EARTH would she recommend NOT having a coach? Tune in and find out.If you're interested in booking one of Sarah's 47 FREE 30-minute consultation calls, head to https://bit.ly/47Q1consults... but do it soon...spaces are almost gone! (No, it's not a coaching call or a discovery call, she actually helps you solve a problem and come up with solutions in 30 mins or less.)Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

In this episode, Sarah hosts her very first guest, the connection wizard Jennifer Nagel. Join the conversation as they cover everything from what people get wrong when connecting with each other, the importance of collective success, the 3 different types of community in the online biz space, how to make coffee chats your bitch, and they wrap it all up with some House of the Dragon chit chat and a very special invitation for you.Jennifer Nagel is an online CEO, business strategist, and founder of the mastermind community, Success Revolution Society. In her 20+ year professional career, she has mastered developing meaningful connections in business. Her signature framework guides professionals and fempreneurs to build genuine, profitable and strategic collaborations so that they can step into the life they imagine on their vision board. Her business savvy is amplified by her matter-of-fact and relatable style. Jennifer delivers bold truths with humor and care. Her audiences step away feeling seen, heard, and inspired to take meaningful action. Connect with her here: Web: http://jennifernagel.co/links IG: https://instagram.com/therealjennifernagel IG: https://instagram.com/successrevolutionsocietyWant to join the next mixer as our guest?Success Revolution Society Workshop + Mixer - http://jennnifernagel.co/mixerCoupon Code for Business Blasphemy listeners- BBPODCAST7Links to other amazing humans we mentioned in this episode:Christina Giordano – @ marketingmagicbychristina – marketing magicianTara Wilder - @ iamtarawilder on IG – online tech strategistKristin Bayona - @ podcastandamplify – podcast launch and growth coachConnect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

This week Sarah gets a little personal -- what made her finally leave her job and take on the mantle of reluctant entrepreneur? 20 years of nonsense coming to a head after an accident with a toddler's jagged nail left her with a corneal abrasion.Trust us, it'll make sense once you hear the story.She also shares the top 3 beliefs she had to work on overcoming in order to fully thrive in her business -- beliefs that were the result of being a high-achieving, ambitious employee for over 2 decades.Want to download the workbook Sarah mentions this week? Get it here: https://bit.ly/detoxfromcorporateConnect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

You hear it a lot -- feeling overwhelmed? Hire! Outsource!Not in an of itself a bad idea -- but not always the best FIRST idea.On this week's episode, Sarah talks about the 2 main causes of overwhelm and the 3 things you should be focusing on to help kick it to the curb (do people still say that?). The 3 C's of Success, as she calls them, are a big piece of the foundation of every good, sustainable business, and they should be revisited frequently.She also offers a reframe on how to set Good, Better, Best goals, how genuine connection can help curb overwhelm, and what consistency actually means when it comes to content creation.It's a mixed bag today! But all goody bags are.Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

How would you like to make a million dollars?In this episode, Sarah breaks down what it would take to actually justify a high priced offer based on the advice of some pretty well known coaches. Leaning on her experience as both an operator and a former bespoke event professional, Sarah dishes on what conversations about high ticket offers leave out, and what you should really be taking in to account when setting your prices -- and there isn't a single "charge your worth" to be found.Want to connect with some of the people Sarah shouted out in this episode?Maggie Peterson https://instagram.com/smallbusinessboss -- for a daily dose of BS bustingTeresa Cleveland -- mentor and strategist extraordinaire at https://growthstrategiescafe.comBrittany Johnson --  for all things client experience, find her at https://virtualsynergyconsulting.comConnect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

In this premiere episode, Sarah talks about why entrepreneurship feels overwhelming and frenetic -- in short, why it feels broken. It's a State of the Union of Entrepreneurship, uncomfortable but necessary.It all started because of a contractor role asking for the moon and stars -- for a price you wouldn't believe. Give it a listen and then be sure to weigh in on the conversation. Follow Sarah over on Instagram and share your thoughts. Head to instagram.com/corporate.rehab And if you're interested in booking one of the free 30-min consults she mentions toward the end of the episode, go here, or head to https://bit.ly/47Q1consultsConnect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.

Welcome to the podcast, friend!In this premiere episode, Sarah talks about why the podcast exists and how it came to be. This short and sweet episode will really give you an insight into the mission of Business Blasphemy and the truth-speaking space we aspire it to be.Go follow the podcast on your preferred pod listening site, and make sure to leave a review if you are as EXCITED as Team Blasphemy is about the mega drop next week!And in the meantime, go follow Sarah on Instagram. Remember -- you can have success without the BS!Connect with Sarah: Hang out in the Business Blasphemy Community on Facebook at https://bit.ly/businessblasphemycommunityFollow her on Instagram (instagram.com/corporate.rehab) Check out her offers here. (https://getcorporaterehab.com)Now go be awesome. And have a donut. You deserve it.