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by Emily Hirsh
If you're an entrepreneur looking for business growth strategies, takeaways on what's working right now, and deep conversations that reveal everything from business to leadership to being a CEO and parent…this show is for you! I'm Emily Hirsh, CEO of Embodied Marketing. My team manages millions in advertising spend and has helped generate over $132M+ for businesses like Amy Porterfield, Mel Robbins, and Marie Forleo. I'm sharing the same proven strategies we use every day… plus so much more! My goal is to simplify marketing & business growth with actionable videos on topics like FB & IG advertising, high-converting funnels, CEO mindset, conversations with successful entrepreneurs, + more.
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In today's episode, I'm breaking down the real strategy behind my growth, and it's not a fancy framework or a perfect plan. I'm walking you through how I went from a $22/hr virtual assistant to running ads for people like Marie Forleo and Amy Porterfield, and the thing that actually got me there wasn't more information, it was messy, imperfect action. I'm getting into why overthinking and constant research quietly become false productivity, why the beginning of a business is supposed to look like throwing darts at a wall, and the "bite off more than I can chew" strategy I still use today. If you've been waiting to feel ready before you take action, this episode is your permission slip to just go.
In today's episode, I'm sharing what happened when I went 60 hours completely without my phone. My content manager and I took a surprise trip you guys voted on (New York won), and for almost three days I had no idea where we were going or what was next. I'm getting into what that disconnection did to my nervous system, why talking to strangers felt like facing death to me, and how it led to some of my best-performing content almost by accident. I'm also talking about what it means to stop looking at everyone else's playbook and create from your own voice, your own humor, your own magic — and why I think that's the missing piece for so many of us. If you've ever felt like you're watering yourself down to fit a formula, this episode is for you.
In today's episode, I share the one trait I believe separates entrepreneurs who build lasting success from those who don't: how fast you get back up when something doesn't work. I open up about a recent scare in my own business, where a white-label client deal turned into an unexpected $19,000 chargeback, and how I worked through the frustration to keep moving forward. I also talk about the reality of leading a team and managing payroll, and how gratitude helps me stay grounded through the hard days. There's no easy path to the business and life you want, so you have to pick your hard. If you've ever questioned whether you should keep going after something fails, this one's for you.
In today's episode, I break down exactly what happened during my first VIP day in the new office, and why I almost talked myself out of charging what I'm worth. I walk through the real process I used to get a client crystal clear on his ideal customer, his offer, and his messaging in just one day, something 11 years of experience taught me that no AI ever could. I also get honest about the fear that still shows up every time I level up, even after building an eight-figure business. If you've ever wondered whether you're "worth" your price, this one's for you.
In today's episode, I'm getting real about something I've been sitting with all week: self-sabotage, and how it shows up in ways I never expected. I always thought self-sabotage meant doing something on purpose to work against your own goals, until I realized how wrong that definition actually is. I'm walking you through the book that cracked this open for me, the question my mentor asks that changes everything, and the specific ways I sabotage myself even while running a successful business. I'm also talking about control, the armor I've carried most of my life, and a phrase I heard recently that hit me harder than almost anything has in a long time. If you've ever known exactly what you should be doing and still couldn't make yourself do it, this episode is for you.
Everyone tells you to create a downsell for the leads who say they can't afford your main offer. I'm telling you why that's usually the wrong move, using a real conversation from a hot seat at Embodied Marketing Live with an entrepreneur who was maxed out and about to make that exact mistake. I'm breaking down why a cheaper offer can quietly cannibalize your best seller, why the people who "can't afford it" are often your best future clients, and why doubling down on your core offer will move your business further than chasing quick, low priced sales ever will. If you've been tempted to create a downsell, listen to this before you do.
In this episode, I'm sharing the one 30-minute rule that's completely changed how I start and end my day, and why I almost didn't do it because it meant fighting my own phone addiction. I also get into something I don't think I've talked about before: what happens when ideas hit you so fast you can't even keep up with writing them down, and why acting on all of them immediately might be the worst thing you can do. This is a more raw, conversational one where I'm processing in real time what it means to balance chaos and structure as a CEO. If you've ever felt pulled in a hundred directions and wondered why your best thinking never seems to happen on command, this one's for you.
In this episode, I'm giving you the full breakdown of my weekly webinar funnel, the exact system I've run for 25 straight weeks that's brought consistency to my business without relying so heavily on live launches. I'm walking you through everything, from the ads and landing page, to the no-replay strategy, to the webinar itself, the pitch, and the follow-up sequence. I'm also getting into the two biggest mistakes I see people make on webinars, how I create desire for the offer without overwhelming people with information, and the exact numbers behind it all, our cost per lead, our show-up rate, our call booking rate, and our return on ad spend. If you want to see exactly how a weekly webinar can become one of the most consistent, dialed-in parts of your marketing ecosystem, this episode is for you.
If you're an entrepreneur looking for business growth strategies, takeaways on what's working right now, and deep conversations that reveal everything from business to leadership to being a CEO and parent…this show is for you! I'm Emily Hirsh, CEO of Embodied Marketing. My team manages millions in advertising spend and has helped generate over $132M+ for businesses like Amy Porterfield, Mel Robbins, and Marie Forleo. I'm sharing the same proven strategies we use every day… plus so much more! My goal is to simplify marketing & business growth with actionable videos on topics like FB & IG advertising, high-converting funnels, CEO mindset, conversations with successful entrepreneurs, + more.
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