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Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop Culture Spin

Join non-sleazy sales specialist Annie P. Ruggles and highly successful but utterly relatable guests as they decode the marketing, mindset, sales, and success hacks hidden within beloved movies, tv, music, books, and more. Often goofy but never fluffy, each episode ends with easy-to-implement homework that will leave you feeling delightfully legit. Season two is coming SOON!

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All Episodes

52:54

63: On Fun, Fit & Blackwing Pencils (feat. Liz Scully)

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/03/14

Is having fun truly an essential part of self-employment? How can we make people feel safe, seen, and supported and profit from those efforts? And what can we learn about seizing opportunities from the makers of the most beloved pencil of all time? This week, Annie P. sits down with the zany and brilliant Liz Scully. A veteran movie-maker, polymath, and mastermind queen, Liz knows a thing or two about creating unforgettable brands and experiences. Then, she shares the fascinating story of Blackwing

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62: On Traction, Patience & Ted Lasso (feat. Sara Dean)

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/03/07

Entrepreneurship is often freaking exhausting - sometimes it takes all our energy just to stay standing. How can we manage our energy, hope, and expectations when facing so much fear, uncertainty, risk, and challenge? And how can we cultivate an attitude of patience amid all the shiny promises of immediate gratification and subsequent let-downs? This week, Annie P. sits down with Sara Dean, the fearless and fabulous matriarch of The Shameless Mom Academy. Sara has amassed tons of knowledge in her

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61: On Structure, Self-Compassion & David Guetta...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/02/28

Are you overworking, underperforming, or just toiling away at the wrong stuff? How do you know what activities to prioritize? Moreover, how do you shake the nagging feeling that you're sabotaging your own success? How can you own and monetize your unique brilliance - even on your most exhausting day? This week, Annie P. sits down with Fabienne Fredrickson, who is nothing short of marvelous and brilliant. Fabienne issues a challenge - to structure for (not against!) our nature. What might change for

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57:07

60: On Rejection, Indecision & Jerry Maguire (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/02/21

Criticism, rejection, embarrassment, risk, failure. As entrepreneurs, we face these unfortunate little demons every day. What would change for us if we learned to chase rejection, or at very least to welcome it? How can we detach from the pain, brush ourselves off, and face our fears day after day? This week, Annie P. sits down with the wildly brave Andrea Waltz. Andrea explains that "yes is the destination, but no is how we get there." Her strategy? Go for no! This jam-packed episode is filled

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59: On Influence, Ethics & Buffy the Vampire Slayer...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/02/14

Where does persuasion stop and manipulation begin? How can your community prosper without turning into a cult-like monster? And does your content have to be laugh-out-loud entertaining? We'll answer these questions and more in this jam-packed episode. (One could even say it slays.) This week, Annie P. sits down with the brilliant and ever-charming Johnny Ball. Johnny is a persuasion expert, speaking coach, and the host of Speaking Influence. He also firmly believes Buffy the Vampire Slayer is the

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53:56

58: On Procrastination, Connection & BTS (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/02/07

"That's a Monday problem." Are you procrastinating and calling it prioritization? (No judgment, we all mentally check out sometimes. Otherwise, our brains would implode.) But, how many of our habits are actually counter-productive? Where are we wasting our intentionality? This week, Annie P. is joined by Nicole Tremaglio, who is basically the human version of this podcast. A branding expert and pop culture encyclopedia, Nicole shares why "not selling is not an option" and how to bring your style of

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57: On Intentionality, Instinct & Rogue Agents (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/01/31

We may be human beings and not human doings - but it's hard to remember that when you're a small business owner with a ravenous to-do list. How can we get it all done without sacrificing ourselves? Can we shine brighter by doing less? And where does delegation come into play here? This week, Annie P. has a fabulous conversation with celebrity event planner turned consultant Andrea Freeman. Together they unpack living life as "client zero," the intoxicating pull of external validation, how to reduce

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56:18

56: On Aggression, Inspiration & The Real Housewives...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/01/24

Oh, entrepreneurship! So glossy! So masculine! So freaking dramatic (before you have healthy boundaries and fabulous income)! What's a heart-centered business owner to do? What are the secrets not only of growth, but of staying power? This week is a riotous blast as Annie P. sits down with her long-lost pal, award-winning content creator, and renowned business coach Amanda Abella. Together, they reminisce about living life as "high-performing freaks," overcoming under-earning, bridging masculine

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50:42

55: On Reels, Newsletters & Charmed (feat. Elizabeth...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/01/17

Do I really have to make reels - and if so, do they have to be so performative and goofy? How frequently do I really need to reach out to my mailing list - and how often am I allowed to be "salesy" before they unsubscribe? With every social media and marketing platform imaginable, how do we know what strategies are right for us? This week, Annie P. hurls these questions and many more at marketing super-genius, Elizabeth Ruth. Elizabeth shares tip after golden tip for putting yourself out there with

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54: On Persuasion, Sales & What About Bob? (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/01/10

A doctor doesn't normally thank you passionately and profusely for letting them treat your aches and pains. They know you're there to solve a problem: they advise you or perform a procudure, you pay them, 'nuff said. But, as a small business owner, it's hard to find the right balance of gratitude and self-assurance. If selling really is serving - shouldn't they be thanking you? This week, Annie P. is joined persuasion specialist, sales success architect, former marine biologist, and all-around

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53: On Boundaries, Burnout & So I Married an Axe...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2022/01/03

It's a whole new year - are you feeling the crushing weight of expectations already? Maybe you promised yourself you'd somehow be shinier or more prepared for this year? Screw that! This week, Amber Hawley is here to remind us that one of the most effective, efficient, and powerful things we can do is REST. Amber is a seasoned therapist, coach, and laugh-riot with years of experience working with easily distracted, too hard on themselves, ever-yearning business owners. She sits down with Annie P

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52: On Competition, Risk & The Santa Clause (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2021/12/20

Ho ho ho - it's a TLTQ Holiday extravaganza and we're digging deep into that heartwarming concept known as professional jealousy. Wait, what? Yep! And for extra fun and cheeriness, we discuss the holiday classic where Santa dies in the first 5 minutes. This week, Annie P. is joined by Startup Renegade, serial entrepreneur, military spouse, and super-mom, Shauna Armitage. Together they talk about the importance of monitoring and responding to your customer retention over time, the misconceptions of

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50:33

51: On Courses, New Customers & Star Trek: Voyager...

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2021/12/14

An online course has limitless possibilities. Where should you start? What should you promise? How many problems should you solve? And how the heck do you make sure your buyers actually use your product? If you've been debating gamification, automation, or other bells and whistles, this is the episode for you! This week, Annie P. is joined by Melody Johnson, The Course Consultant. Melody is an expert in both course design and client retention and is eager to share her tips and tricks. Then, she

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50: On Collaboration, Expectations & John Legend...

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2021/12/06

TLTQ celebrates our 1st birthday in this powerhouse interview with Pamela Slim, author of Escape from Cubicle Nation, Body of Work, and The Widest Net! As a small business owner, it's easy to think of yourself as a rock or an island (cue the Paul Simon), but you actually sit at the center of a complex, ever-growing ecosystem. How can the company we keep foster the company we're growing? Plus - Annie P. picks Pam's magnificent brain about the misconceptions surrounding self-employment, taking the

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46:29

49: On Habits, Learning Curves & Peloton (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2021/11/29

Habits - they surely don't feel very sexy. We got into self-employment for the freedom, right? But un-shiny necessities like routines, rituals, and consistent behaviors are the keys to your success, confidence, legacy, and more. How can we learn to embrace the intentional same-old-same-old? This week, Annie P. sits down with the sensational Dallas Travers of The Hive and The Six-Figure Coach podcast. Dallas has a remarkable way of normalizing entrepreneurial struggles are setting expectations

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48: On Clients, Connection & Mean Girls (feat....

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2021/11/22

By trying to speak to everyone, we actually speak to no one. Kinda like high school, huh? When we tried to fit in with everybody, we wound up sitting alone. This week Annie P. is joined by copywriting and funnel genius, Breanna Gunn. Although they absolutely would have been besties in grade school, Brea and Annie swear by the power of being polarizing. How else can you expect your "just right" folks to find you? Packed with pop culture references (from Alice in Wonderland to Carol Channing to Moana

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47: On Podcasting, Small Wins & Back to the Future...

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2021/11/08

Let's face it - leaning into your uniqueness can be hard, especially when you aren't sure what exactly is so unique about you, or who out there is looking for your particular brand of special sauce. How can we best explore our own voice, message, and style? Podcasting, duh! This week, Annie P. is joined by podcast and platform expert, Michelle Abraham. Together, they talk about the deep value of small wins, the power of interviews, and how to monetize your platform before diving into the

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46: On Simplicity, Unsubscribes & *NSYNC (feat. Liz...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2021/11/01

Do you lie awake and drive yourself crazy wondering what to do about your email list? Whether you pelt your audience with too much information, forget to message them at all, or are completely baffled by your open rates - this episode is for you. This week, Annie P. sits down with Liz Wilcox - email queen, low-ticket product success story, and walking 90s encyclopedia. Together, they look into how easy it is to over-complicate your whole business (let alone your email campaigns), how to stay top of

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45: On Shame, Magnetism & The Rocky Horror Picture...

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2021/10/25

What role does intuition play in your business? Whether you believe that your inner voice comes from God or from your lived experience, there are certain problems you just have to feel your way through. You may not identify as "Woo-Woo" - but are you willing to listen to the call of your own truth? This week, Annie P. sits down with Michelle Clarke - coach, unicorn, multimillionaire, and author of "Woo Woo for Women in Business." Together they talk about the pivotal roles that shame, shadow-work,

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44: On Publicity, Reciprocity & Glee (feat. Jill Lublin)

Too Legitimate to Quit: Growth Strategies with a Pop... ·

2021/10/20

If you are timid about putting yourself out there, this is a must-listen! So many small business owners crave and fear publicity simultaneously. Does getting some well-deserved attention have to be so overwhelming? Heck no! This week, Annie P. sits down with Jill Lublin - international speaker, author, and all-around lovely person. Jill first provides comfort for the hiccups and hesitations surrounding PR and media. Then, she serves up some truly fabulous cross-promo ideas before sharing her love

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