https://simplecast.com What You Need To Grow Your business will only grow as fast as you do — and that’s exactly what this show is here to fix. Hosted by Jennie Bellinger, Certified Professional Coach and unapologetically badass business strategist, What You Need To Grow dives into the intersection of personal development and business expansion. Each week, Jennie sits down with thought leaders, coaches, and experts who reveal the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that fuel unstoppable growth. But that’s not all — tune in for Borrowed Benefits episodes where Jennie coaches real entrepreneurs on real challenges (no fluff, no theory, just transformation in action). Then, she brings them back for the follow-up episode so you can hear what happened next. Whether you’re just starting up or scaling toward seven figures, you’ll walk away each week with fresh insights, practical tools, and the occasional kick in the business pants to help you grow you and your business. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Join the community and get exclusive trainings at WhatYouNeedToGrow.com 2025 - Present, What You Need to Grow, Badass Podcast Mastery en Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:13 +0000 https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com What You Need To Grow https://image.simplecastcdn.com/images/402be073-dffd-4964-ba72-d2140dba01d3/46f974c3-3c45-4106-9f4a-e1074ef37f81/3000x3000/2026picwithmic.jpg?aid=rss_feed https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com episodic Your business will only grow as fast as you do — and that’s exactly what this show is here to fix. Hosted by Jennie Bellinger, Certified Professional Coach and unapologetically badass business strategist, What You Need To Grow dives into the intersection of personal development and business expansion. Each week, Jennie sits down with thought leaders, coaches, and experts who reveal the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that fuel unstoppable growth. But that’s not all — tune in for Borrowed Benefits episodes where Jennie coaches real entrepreneurs on real challenges (no fluff, no theory, just transformation in action). Then, she brings them back for the follow-up episode so you can hear what happened next. Whether you’re just starting up or scaling toward seven figures, you’ll walk away each week with fresh insights, practical tools, and the occasional kick in the business pants to help you grow you and your business. New episodes drop every Wednesday. Join the community and get exclusive trainings at WhatYouNeedToGrow.com Jennie Bellinger true https://feeds.simplecast.com/Jej8L5f2 business coaching, business development, business growth, coaching, digital marketing, growth, growth mindset, high vibe, high vibration, life coaching, marketing, marketing coaching, mindset, personal development, personal growth, sales, sales coaching Jennie Bellinger, CPC jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com af156474-a2d7-4b7e-960f-7e62fd5a8fb4 Candace Stuart Findlay: Gratitude for Growth Episode Summary

What if the biggest obstacle to your business success isn't your strategy—but the unconscious patterns driving your decisions? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes transformational coach Candace Stuart-Findlay for a fascinating conversation about gratitude, trauma, energy, and personal transformation. Together they explore how practicing genuine gratitude can shift your mindset, regulate your nervous system, and help you move from fear into lasting growth in both your business and your life.

Three Topics Discussed

  • How gratitude transforms the brain, body, and emotional patterns that influence success. 
  • The connection between unresolved trauma, limiting beliefs, and business growth.
  • Practical ways to reframe limiting beliefs and create lasting momentum through gratitude and emotional awareness.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Candace Stuart-Findlay

  1. Gratitude is more than positive thinking—it is a practice that can shift your emotional state, reduce stress, and create a stronger foundation for growth. 
  2. Many business challenges stem from unconscious beliefs about value, belonging, and safety that influence our decisions without us realizing it.
  3. Healing personal patterns creates ripple effects in leadership, relationships, health, and business performance.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Fri, 31 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/candace-stuart-findlay-gratitude-for-growth-i8zwXTkd Episode Summary

What if the biggest obstacle to your business success isn't your strategy—but the unconscious patterns driving your decisions? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes transformational coach Candace Stuart-Findlay for a fascinating conversation about gratitude, trauma, energy, and personal transformation. Together they explore how practicing genuine gratitude can shift your mindset, regulate your nervous system, and help you move from fear into lasting growth in both your business and your life.

Three Topics Discussed

  • How gratitude transforms the brain, body, and emotional patterns that influence success. 
  • The connection between unresolved trauma, limiting beliefs, and business growth.
  • Practical ways to reframe limiting beliefs and create lasting momentum through gratitude and emotional awareness.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Candace Stuart-Findlay

  1. Gratitude is more than positive thinking—it is a practice that can shift your emotional state, reduce stress, and create a stronger foundation for growth. 
  2. Many business challenges stem from unconscious beliefs about value, belonging, and safety that influence our decisions without us realizing it.
  3. Healing personal patterns creates ripple effects in leadership, relationships, health, and business performance.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Candace Stuart Findlay: Gratitude for Growth Jennie Bellinger, CPC 01:03:42 What if the biggest obstacle to your business success isn't your strategy—but the unconscious patterns driving your decisions? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes transformational coach Candace Stuart-Findlay for a fascinating conversation about gratitude, trauma, energy, and personal transformation. Together they explore how practicing genuine gratitude can shift your mindset, regulate your nervous system, and help you move from fear into lasting growth in both your business and your life. What if the biggest obstacle to your business success isn't your strategy—but the unconscious patterns driving your decisions? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes transformational coach Candace Stuart-Findlay for a fascinating conversation about gratitude, trauma, energy, and personal transformation. Together they explore how practicing genuine gratitude can shift your mindset, regulate your nervous system, and help you move from fear into lasting growth in both your business and your life. lasting growth, business growth, personal growth, sustainable success, proven systems, leadership, mindset shift, success, business alignment, adaptability, conflict, workplace conflict, work culture, commitment, coaching, gratitude, alignment, relationships, building relationships, personal alignment, work life balance true full 22 25ac781a-12ac-4aa2-8122-591d608aa217 Mark Porter: Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore Episode Summary

Great marketing isn't about chasing every new trend—it's about building a strategy that consistently puts your business in front of the right people. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with digital marketing expert Mark Porter to discuss how small businesses can compete online using SEO, geofencing, digital billboards, Google Business Profiles, and customer-focused messaging. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to scale, this conversation will help you understand how intentional marketing creates long-term growth.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why effective marketing requires strategy instead of one-size-fits-all solutions. 
  • How SEO, Google Business Profiles, and digital marketing increase business visibility.
  • The personal growth habits and leadership lessons that helped build a successful marketing business.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Mark Porter

  1. The businesses that consistently show up in front of their ideal audience are the ones that earn trust and win more customers over time.
  2. Simple, customer-focused messaging is far more effective than trying to overwhelm people with information.
  3. The right combination of digital tools—such as SEO, CRM systems, paid advertising, and targeted marketing—creates stronger long-term results than relying on a single tactic.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 29 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/mark-porter-make-your-business-impossible-to-ignore-cPh5jaZ2 Episode Summary

Great marketing isn't about chasing every new trend—it's about building a strategy that consistently puts your business in front of the right people. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with digital marketing expert Mark Porter to discuss how small businesses can compete online using SEO, geofencing, digital billboards, Google Business Profiles, and customer-focused messaging. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to scale, this conversation will help you understand how intentional marketing creates long-term growth.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why effective marketing requires strategy instead of one-size-fits-all solutions. 
  • How SEO, Google Business Profiles, and digital marketing increase business visibility.
  • The personal growth habits and leadership lessons that helped build a successful marketing business.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Mark Porter

  1. The businesses that consistently show up in front of their ideal audience are the ones that earn trust and win more customers over time.
  2. Simple, customer-focused messaging is far more effective than trying to overwhelm people with information.
  3. The right combination of digital tools—such as SEO, CRM systems, paid advertising, and targeted marketing—creates stronger long-term results than relying on a single tactic.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Mark Porter: Make Your Business Impossible to Ignore Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:42:12 Great marketing isn't about chasing every new trend—it's about building a strategy that consistently puts your business in front of the right people. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with digital marketing expert Mark Porter to discuss how small businesses can compete online using SEO, geofencing, digital billboards, Google Business Profiles, and customer-focused messaging. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to scale, this conversation will help you understand how intentional marketing creates long-term growth. Great marketing isn't about chasing every new trend—it's about building a strategy that consistently puts your business in front of the right people. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with digital marketing expert Mark Porter to discuss how small businesses can compete online using SEO, geofencing, digital billboards, Google Business Profiles, and customer-focused messaging. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to scale, this conversation will help you understand how intentional marketing creates long-term growth. business growth, customer-focused messaging, target marketing, marketing, digital marketing, google business profiles, geofencing, seo, digital billboards, scaling business true full 21 3427d931-c056-4e49-8f96-748f25927e4a Jenn Greiner: Why Alignment Beats Hustle Every Time Episode Summary

What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't doing more—but becoming more aligned with who you already are? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Human Design Therapist and Emotional Sovereignty Guide Jenn Greiner to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you avoid burnout, make better decisions, and build a business that feels authentic and sustainable. Whether you're new to Human Design or looking to deepen your self-awareness, this conversation offers practical insights for creating success without sacrificing yourself.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Recognizing burnout, frustration, and misalignment before they impact your health and business. 
  • Using deconditioning practices to release limiting patterns and reconnect with your authentic purpose.
  • How Human Design provides a roadmap for personal and business alignment.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Jenn Greiner

  1. Burnout often comes from trying to operate according to someone else's blueprint instead of honoring your own unique energy.
  2. The emotions of frustration, anger, bitterness, or disappointment can be signals that you're out of alignment—not signs that something is wrong with you.
  3. Every person has a unique purpose, and greater self-awareness allows you to step more confidently into the work you're meant to do.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Fri, 24 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/jenn-greiner-why-alignment-beats-hustle-every-time-a3vOfEZn Episode Summary

What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't doing more—but becoming more aligned with who you already are? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Human Design Therapist and Emotional Sovereignty Guide Jenn Greiner to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you avoid burnout, make better decisions, and build a business that feels authentic and sustainable. Whether you're new to Human Design or looking to deepen your self-awareness, this conversation offers practical insights for creating success without sacrificing yourself.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Recognizing burnout, frustration, and misalignment before they impact your health and business. 
  • Using deconditioning practices to release limiting patterns and reconnect with your authentic purpose.
  • How Human Design provides a roadmap for personal and business alignment.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Jenn Greiner

  1. Burnout often comes from trying to operate according to someone else's blueprint instead of honoring your own unique energy.
  2. The emotions of frustration, anger, bitterness, or disappointment can be signals that you're out of alignment—not signs that something is wrong with you.
  3. Every person has a unique purpose, and greater self-awareness allows you to step more confidently into the work you're meant to do.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Jenn Greiner: Why Alignment Beats Hustle Every Time Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:36:58 What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't doing more—but becoming more aligned with who you already are? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Human Design Therapist and Emotional Sovereignty Guide Jenn Greiner to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you avoid burnout, make better decisions, and build a business that feels authentic and sustainable. Whether you're new to Human Design or looking to deepen your self-awareness, this conversation offers practical insights for creating success without sacrificing yourself. What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't doing more—but becoming more aligned with who you already are? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Human Design Therapist and Emotional Sovereignty Guide Jenn Greiner to explore how understanding your unique energetic blueprint can help you avoid burnout, make better decisions, and build a business that feels authentic and sustainable. Whether you're new to Human Design or looking to deepen your self-awareness, this conversation offers practical insights for creating success without sacrificing yourself. business growth, human design, authenticity, sustainable success, proven systems, roadmap, success, business alignment, commitment, alignment, relationships, building relationships, personal alignment, work life balance true full 20 1e6b8d3b-e6aa-4648-bbd0-1c3777b17069 Amy Nunn: How to Save Your Business $250k Episode Summary

Great businesses aren't built by having all the answers—they're built by leaders who ask better questions, coach their people well, and create cultures where teams can thrive. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with leadership strategist Amy Nunn to explore how poor communication, misaligned systems, and ineffective leadership quietly drain organizations of time, money, and talent. Discover how coaching, emotional intelligence, and the right leadership approach can strengthen your team, reduce costly turnover, and help your business grow from the inside out.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Recognizing the leadership bottlenecks and organizational misalignment that slow business growth.
  • Why coaching employees creates stronger teams than simply managing or reprimanding them.
  • Building healthy workplace cultures through humility, adaptability, and asking better questions.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Amy Nunn

  1. Leaders become bottlenecks when every decision depends on them. Empowering and coaching others creates stronger, more independent teams.
  2. Most workplace conflict comes from assumptions and poor communication. Asking thoughtful questions uncovers the real issue before problems escalate.
  3. Personal growth and business growth are inseparable. Stronger leaders create healthier cultures, stronger relationships, and more successful organizations. 

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/amy-nunn-how-to-save-your-business-250k-7yyeAKxw Episode Summary

Great businesses aren't built by having all the answers—they're built by leaders who ask better questions, coach their people well, and create cultures where teams can thrive. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with leadership strategist Amy Nunn to explore how poor communication, misaligned systems, and ineffective leadership quietly drain organizations of time, money, and talent. Discover how coaching, emotional intelligence, and the right leadership approach can strengthen your team, reduce costly turnover, and help your business grow from the inside out.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Recognizing the leadership bottlenecks and organizational misalignment that slow business growth.
  • Why coaching employees creates stronger teams than simply managing or reprimanding them.
  • Building healthy workplace cultures through humility, adaptability, and asking better questions.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Amy Nunn

  1. Leaders become bottlenecks when every decision depends on them. Empowering and coaching others creates stronger, more independent teams.
  2. Most workplace conflict comes from assumptions and poor communication. Asking thoughtful questions uncovers the real issue before problems escalate.
  3. Personal growth and business growth are inseparable. Stronger leaders create healthier cultures, stronger relationships, and more successful organizations. 

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Amy Nunn: How to Save Your Business $250k Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:45:08 Great businesses aren't built by having all the answers—they're built by leaders who ask better questions, coach their people well, and create cultures where teams can thrive. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with leadership strategist Amy Nunn to explore how poor communication, misaligned systems, and ineffective leadership quietly drain organizations of time, money, and talent. Discover how coaching, emotional intelligence, and the right leadership approach can strengthen your team, reduce costly turnover, and help your business grow from the inside out. Great businesses aren't built by having all the answers—they're built by leaders who ask better questions, coach their people well, and create cultures where teams can thrive. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with leadership strategist Amy Nunn to explore how poor communication, misaligned systems, and ineffective leadership quietly drain organizations of time, money, and talent. Discover how coaching, emotional intelligence, and the right leadership approach can strengthen your team, reduce costly turnover, and help your business grow from the inside out. business growth, personal growth, teams, sustainable success, proven systems, success, humility, business alignment, adaptability, conflict, workplace conflict, work culture, commitment, coaching, alignment, relationships, building relationships, personal alignment, work life balance true full 19 4989b2c2-31b6-4ca9-8a44-5692a185c916 Mary Kennedy Thompson: Why Great Businesses Are Built on Relationships, Not Transactions Episode Summary

Success isn't about reinventing the wheel—it's about committing to proven systems, building meaningful relationships, and never stopping your own growth.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, Marine veteran, franchise executive, and leadership expert, to discuss how strong cultures create strong businesses. Mary shares her journey from the Marine Corps to leading some of the world's most recognized franchise organizations before becoming CEO of BNI

Together they explore why successful entrepreneurs embrace systems instead of resisting them, how "Givers Gain®" transforms networking into genuine relationship-building, and why lifelong learning is one of the greatest competitive advantages a business owner can have.

Whether you're building a business from the ground up, leading a team, or simply looking to grow personally, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom that reminds us: your business can only grow as much as you do.

Three Topics Discussed

  • How proven systems help entrepreneurs grow faster without reinventing the wheel
  • Why a strong organizational culture creates long-term business success
  • How franchising creates opportunities for business ownership and wealth creation

 

Three Key Takeaways from Mary Kennedy Thompson

  1. Strong business cultures are built on shared values that extend to both employees and customers.
  2. Comfort may feel safe, but lasting growth always requires stepping outside your comfort zone.
  3. Networking is most effective when your focus is serving others before expecting anything in return.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 8 Jul 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/mary-kennedy-thompson-why-great-businesses-are-built-on-relationships-not-transactions-VFOLPcsd Episode Summary

Success isn't about reinventing the wheel—it's about committing to proven systems, building meaningful relationships, and never stopping your own growth.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, Marine veteran, franchise executive, and leadership expert, to discuss how strong cultures create strong businesses. Mary shares her journey from the Marine Corps to leading some of the world's most recognized franchise organizations before becoming CEO of BNI

Together they explore why successful entrepreneurs embrace systems instead of resisting them, how "Givers Gain®" transforms networking into genuine relationship-building, and why lifelong learning is one of the greatest competitive advantages a business owner can have.

Whether you're building a business from the ground up, leading a team, or simply looking to grow personally, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom that reminds us: your business can only grow as much as you do.

Three Topics Discussed

  • How proven systems help entrepreneurs grow faster without reinventing the wheel
  • Why a strong organizational culture creates long-term business success
  • How franchising creates opportunities for business ownership and wealth creation

 

Three Key Takeaways from Mary Kennedy Thompson

  1. Strong business cultures are built on shared values that extend to both employees and customers.
  2. Comfort may feel safe, but lasting growth always requires stepping outside your comfort zone.
  3. Networking is most effective when your focus is serving others before expecting anything in return.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Mary Kennedy Thompson: Why Great Businesses Are Built on Relationships, Not Transactions Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:21:51 Success isn't about reinventing the wheel—it's about committing to proven systems, building meaningful relationships, and never stopping your own growth. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, Marine veteran, franchise executive, and leadership expert, to discuss how strong cultures create strong businesses. Mary shares her journey from the Marine Corps to leading some of the world's most recognized franchise organizations before becoming CEO of BNI. Together they explore why successful entrepreneurs embrace systems instead of resisting them, how "Givers Gain®" transforms networking into genuine relationship-building, and why lifelong learning is one of the greatest competitive advantages a business owner can have. Whether you're building a business from the ground up, leading a team, or simply looking to grow personally, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom that reminds us: your business can only grow as much as you do. Success isn't about reinventing the wheel—it's about committing to proven systems, building meaningful relationships, and never stopping your own growth. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Mary Kennedy Thompson, CEO of BNI, Marine veteran, franchise executive, and leadership expert, to discuss how strong cultures create strong businesses. Mary shares her journey from the Marine Corps to leading some of the world's most recognized franchise organizations before becoming CEO of BNI. Together they explore why successful entrepreneurs embrace systems instead of resisting them, how "Givers Gain®" transforms networking into genuine relationship-building, and why lifelong learning is one of the greatest competitive advantages a business owner can have. Whether you're building a business from the ground up, leading a team, or simply looking to grow personally, this conversation is filled with practical wisdom that reminds us: your business can only grow as much as you do. business growth, franchising, proven systems, bni networking, success, commitment, relationships, building relationships, givers gain, networking true full 18 b768acc9-b1d9-4087-b70a-ddc8c374779e Cecil McIntosh: The 60-Second Shift That Can Change Your Life Episode Summary

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come after life completely falls apart.

After experiencing divorce and bankruptcy in the same week, Cecil McIntosh realized he'd spent years chasing success while ignoring the wisdom that had shaped him growing up in Barbados. That painful season became the catalyst for a completely different way of living—one centered around inner stillness instead of constant striving.

In this conversation with Jennie Bellinger, Cecil shares how returning to the lessons of his grandmother transformed not only his personal life but also his approach to leadership, business, relationships, and communication.

If you've ever felt exhausted from trying to force results, this episode will challenge you to discover how slowing down may actually be the fastest path to growth.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why community, presence, and generosity create lasting success
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) improves communication and leadership
  • The power of inner stillness and the "60-Second Shift" for overcoming challenges.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Cecil McIntosh

  1. Lasting success begins with inner alignment rather than external achievement.
  2. Listening to your inner wisdom often leads to better decisions than reacting from fear or pressure.
  3. Business growth and personal growth are not separate—they strengthen one another.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Fri, 3 Jul 2026 15:09:55 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/cecil-mcintosh-the-60-second-shift-that-can-change-your-life-0fjXH6fG Episode Summary

Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come after life completely falls apart.

After experiencing divorce and bankruptcy in the same week, Cecil McIntosh realized he'd spent years chasing success while ignoring the wisdom that had shaped him growing up in Barbados. That painful season became the catalyst for a completely different way of living—one centered around inner stillness instead of constant striving.

In this conversation with Jennie Bellinger, Cecil shares how returning to the lessons of his grandmother transformed not only his personal life but also his approach to leadership, business, relationships, and communication.

If you've ever felt exhausted from trying to force results, this episode will challenge you to discover how slowing down may actually be the fastest path to growth.

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why community, presence, and generosity create lasting success
  • How Neuro-Linguistic Programming (NLP) improves communication and leadership
  • The power of inner stillness and the "60-Second Shift" for overcoming challenges.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Cecil McIntosh

  1. Lasting success begins with inner alignment rather than external achievement.
  2. Listening to your inner wisdom often leads to better decisions than reacting from fear or pressure.
  3. Business growth and personal growth are not separate—they strengthen one another.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Cecil McIntosh: The 60-Second Shift That Can Change Your Life Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:45:23 Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come after life completely falls apart. After experiencing divorce and bankruptcy in the same week, Cecil McIntosh realized he'd spent years chasing success while ignoring the wisdom that had shaped him growing up in Barbados. That painful season became the catalyst for a completely different way of living—one centered around inner stillness instead of constant striving. In this conversation with Jennie Bellinger, Cecil shares how returning to the lessons of his grandmother transformed not only his personal life but also his approach to leadership, business, relationships, and communication. If you've ever felt exhausted from trying to force results, this episode will challenge you to discover how slowing down may actually be the fastest path to growth. Sometimes the biggest breakthroughs come after life completely falls apart. After experiencing divorce and bankruptcy in the same week, Cecil McIntosh realized he'd spent years chasing success while ignoring the wisdom that had shaped him growing up in Barbados. That painful season became the catalyst for a completely different way of living—one centered around inner stillness instead of constant striving. In this conversation with Jennie Bellinger, Cecil shares how returning to the lessons of his grandmother transformed not only his personal life but also his approach to leadership, business, relationships, and communication. If you've ever felt exhausted from trying to force results, this episode will challenge you to discover how slowing down may actually be the fastest path to growth. business growth, personal growth, mindset, the power of relationships, nlp, leadership, mindset shift, inner peace, neuro-linguistic programming, inner wisdom, coach, coaching, quick fix, podcast, communication true full 16 0d47f366-3b75-436d-9673-600c03e90d30 Alexei Musienko: How Strategic Relationships Can Change Your Business and Your Life Episode Summary

Alexei Musienko, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and relationship strategist, sits down with Jennie to explore how meaningful relationships can transform your business, mindset, and future. Alexei shares his journey from building successful companies to overcoming personal struggles, including depression and burnout, and reveals how the concept of being "one relationship away" became the foundation of his life's work. Together, they discuss intentional networking, creating a vision for your future, and aligning your time and resources with the life you truly want to build.

Three Topics Discussed

  • How a single relationship can create opportunities, breakthroughs, and life-changing momentum.
  • Matching your calendar to your dreams to ensure business growth and success.
  • Leveraging podcasts, video books, and speaking gigs to create value-driven content that builds trust and attracts opportunities.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Alexei Musienko

  1. The right relationship can dramatically accelerate your growth, create new opportunities, and help you achieve goals that would take much longer on your own.
  2. If your time and money aren't being invested in your goals, your results won't align with your vision. Growth requires intentional investment of both resources.
  3. Shifting from limitation-based thinking to possibility-based thinking unlocks creativity, problem-solving, and momentum toward your biggest goals.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 24 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/alexei-musienko-how-strategic-relationships-can-change-your-business-and-your-life-YOy5GWzc Episode Summary

Alexei Musienko, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and relationship strategist, sits down with Jennie to explore how meaningful relationships can transform your business, mindset, and future. Alexei shares his journey from building successful companies to overcoming personal struggles, including depression and burnout, and reveals how the concept of being "one relationship away" became the foundation of his life's work. Together, they discuss intentional networking, creating a vision for your future, and aligning your time and resources with the life you truly want to build.

Three Topics Discussed

  • How a single relationship can create opportunities, breakthroughs, and life-changing momentum.
  • Matching your calendar to your dreams to ensure business growth and success.
  • Leveraging podcasts, video books, and speaking gigs to create value-driven content that builds trust and attracts opportunities.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Alexei Musienko

  1. The right relationship can dramatically accelerate your growth, create new opportunities, and help you achieve goals that would take much longer on your own.
  2. If your time and money aren't being invested in your goals, your results won't align with your vision. Growth requires intentional investment of both resources.
  3. Shifting from limitation-based thinking to possibility-based thinking unlocks creativity, problem-solving, and momentum toward your biggest goals.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Alexei Musienko: How Strategic Relationships Can Change Your Business and Your Life Jennie Bellinger, CPC 01:03:31 Alexei Musienko, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and relationship strategist, sits down with Jennie to explore how meaningful relationships can transform your business, mindset, and future. Alexei shares his journey from building successful companies to overcoming personal struggles, including depression and burnout, and reveals how the concept of being "one relationship away" became the foundation of his life's work. Together, they discuss intentional networking, creating a vision for your future, and aligning your time and resources with the life you truly want to build. Alexei Musienko, entrepreneur, bestselling author, and relationship strategist, sits down with Jennie to explore how meaningful relationships can transform your business, mindset, and future. Alexei shares his journey from building successful companies to overcoming personal struggles, including depression and burnout, and reveals how the concept of being "one relationship away" became the foundation of his life's work. Together, they discuss intentional networking, creating a vision for your future, and aligning your time and resources with the life you truly want to build. business growth, mindset, goals, success, author, speaker, coach, connection, podcast, building relationships, relationship, networking true full 15 60afbe20-d3a5-41ab-aebd-3eb79c7303f4 Fabienne Marneau: What’s Really Blocking Your Success Episode Summary

What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… isn’t strategy—but energy?

In this powerful conversation, Fabienne Marneau shares how unseen ancestral patterns, emotional blocks, and energetic misalignment can quietly sabotage success. Jennie and Fabienne explore how clearing these hidden influences can unlock confidence, clarity, and true business growth—revealing that success starts from within.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • How ancestral patterns and unresolved emotional blocks impact personal and business success
  • The connection between healing, self-alignment, and sustainable business growth
  • Practical ways to clear energetic blocks and reprogram limiting beliefs

 

Three Key Takeaways from Fabienne Marneau

  1. Your business reflects you. Growth in business starts with internal healing, alignment, and self-awareness.
  2. Not all limitations are yours. Many beliefs around money, success, and confidence can be inherited and unconsciously carried until identified and cleared.
  3. Healing can be fast—but reprogramming takes time. Real transformation happens through consistent work to replace old patterns with empowering habits and beliefs.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 17 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/fabienne-marneau-healing-for-growth-kFfXCMxZ Episode Summary

What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… isn’t strategy—but energy?

In this powerful conversation, Fabienne Marneau shares how unseen ancestral patterns, emotional blocks, and energetic misalignment can quietly sabotage success. Jennie and Fabienne explore how clearing these hidden influences can unlock confidence, clarity, and true business growth—revealing that success starts from within.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • How ancestral patterns and unresolved emotional blocks impact personal and business success
  • The connection between healing, self-alignment, and sustainable business growth
  • Practical ways to clear energetic blocks and reprogram limiting beliefs

 

Three Key Takeaways from Fabienne Marneau

  1. Your business reflects you. Growth in business starts with internal healing, alignment, and self-awareness.
  2. Not all limitations are yours. Many beliefs around money, success, and confidence can be inherited and unconsciously carried until identified and cleared.
  3. Healing can be fast—but reprogramming takes time. Real transformation happens through consistent work to replace old patterns with empowering habits and beliefs.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Fabienne Marneau: What’s Really Blocking Your Success Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:29:30 What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… isn’t strategy—but energy? In this powerful conversation, Fabienne Marneau shares how unseen ancestral patterns, emotional blocks, and energetic misalignment can quietly sabotage success. Jennie and Fabienne explore how clearing these hidden influences can unlock confidence, clarity, and true business growth—revealing that success starts from within. What if the biggest thing holding you back in business… isn’t strategy—but energy? In this powerful conversation, Fabienne Marneau shares how unseen ancestral patterns, emotional blocks, and energetic misalignment can quietly sabotage success. Jennie and Fabienne explore how clearing these hidden influences can unlock confidence, clarity, and true business growth—revealing that success starts from within. business growth, personal growth, business, healing, success, self-alignment, podcast, transformation true full 14 22f49e44-bf6e-4bc3-9234-f220094646c2 Courtney Epps: The Million-Dollar Tax Strategies Small Businesses Need to Know Episode Summary

Most business owners are overpaying in taxes — not because they have to, but because nobody ever taught them the strategies available to them.

In this episode of the What You Need to Grow podcast, Jennie sits down with tax expert and founder of Out of the Box Taxes, Courtney Epps, to uncover the tax strategies small and medium-sized businesses should be using to build wealth, increase profits, and stop leaving money on the table.

Courtney shares how she built a $10 million company while making advanced tax education accessible to everyday business owners instead of hiding it behind expensive paywalls. From tax deductions and tax-free income strategies to the biggest myths business owners believe about taxes, this episode is packed with practical insights that could save you thousands.

If you want to make more money, keep more money, and finally understand how taxes can become a tool for growth instead of stress — this episode is a must-listen.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Tax strategies small businesses can use to legally reduce taxes
  • How Courtney Epps built a $10 million tax company
  • Breaking down tax myths and making high-level tax education affordable

Three Key Takeaways from Courtney Epps

  1. Wealthy businesses often use strategies that smaller businesses are never taught — but they are accessible when you know where to look.
  2.  Understanding how to legally create tax-free income opportunities can dramatically impact long-term wealth building.
  3. Many business owners miss out on deductions simply because they were never educated on them.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 27 May 2026 13:29:17 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/courtney-epps-Fz8FoLTr Episode Summary

Most business owners are overpaying in taxes — not because they have to, but because nobody ever taught them the strategies available to them.

In this episode of the What You Need to Grow podcast, Jennie sits down with tax expert and founder of Out of the Box Taxes, Courtney Epps, to uncover the tax strategies small and medium-sized businesses should be using to build wealth, increase profits, and stop leaving money on the table.

Courtney shares how she built a $10 million company while making advanced tax education accessible to everyday business owners instead of hiding it behind expensive paywalls. From tax deductions and tax-free income strategies to the biggest myths business owners believe about taxes, this episode is packed with practical insights that could save you thousands.

If you want to make more money, keep more money, and finally understand how taxes can become a tool for growth instead of stress — this episode is a must-listen.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Tax strategies small businesses can use to legally reduce taxes
  • How Courtney Epps built a $10 million tax company
  • Breaking down tax myths and making high-level tax education affordable

Three Key Takeaways from Courtney Epps

  1. Wealthy businesses often use strategies that smaller businesses are never taught — but they are accessible when you know where to look.
  2.  Understanding how to legally create tax-free income opportunities can dramatically impact long-term wealth building.
  3. Many business owners miss out on deductions simply because they were never educated on them.

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Courtney Epps: The Million-Dollar Tax Strategies Small Businesses Need to Know Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:31:56 Most business owners are overpaying in taxes — not because they have to, but because nobody ever taught them the strategies available to them. In this episode of the What You Need to Grow podcast, Jennie sits down with tax expert and founder of Out of the Box Taxes, Courtney Epps, to uncover the tax strategies small and medium-sized businesses should be using to build wealth, increase profits, and stop leaving money on the table. Courtney shares how she built a $10 million company while making advanced tax education accessible to everyday business owners instead of hiding it behind expensive paywalls. From tax deductions and tax-free income strategies to the biggest myths business owners believe about taxes, this episode is packed with practical insights that could save you thousands. If you want to make more money, keep more money, and finally understand how taxes can become a tool for growth instead of stress — this episode is a must-listen. Most business owners are overpaying in taxes — not because they have to, but because nobody ever taught them the strategies available to them. In this episode of the What You Need to Grow podcast, Jennie sits down with tax expert and founder of Out of the Box Taxes, Courtney Epps, to uncover the tax strategies small and medium-sized businesses should be using to build wealth, increase profits, and stop leaving money on the table. Courtney shares how she built a $10 million company while making advanced tax education accessible to everyday business owners instead of hiding it behind expensive paywalls. From tax deductions and tax-free income strategies to the biggest myths business owners believe about taxes, this episode is packed with practical insights that could save you thousands. If you want to make more money, keep more money, and finally understand how taxes can become a tool for growth instead of stress — this episode is a must-listen. tax free, taxes, tax deductions true full 13 fa9a2324-ad52-43be-a7f4-c9640032b40c Brian Arbor: Why You’re Still Stuck — The Truth About Trauma & Success Three Topics Discussed
  • The hidden impact of trauma on entrepreneurship
  • Authenticity, identity, and self-expression in business
  • Healing vs. coping: why mindset work isn’t enough

 

Three Key Takeaways from Brian Arbor

  1. You can’t outwork unhealed trauma. Personal development can mask deeper wounds—but it doesn’t replace true healing. 
  2. Healing requires safe spaces and real conversations. Growth accelerated for Brian when he stopped isolating and started sharing. 
  3. Build systems for who you are—not who you think you should be. Sustainable success comes from working with your reality, not against it. 

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Wed, 20 May 2026 12:43:55 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/brian-arbor-why-youre-still-stuck-the-truth-about-trauma-success-OX8cuGSW Three Topics Discussed
  • The hidden impact of trauma on entrepreneurship
  • Authenticity, identity, and self-expression in business
  • Healing vs. coping: why mindset work isn’t enough

 

Three Key Takeaways from Brian Arbor

  1. You can’t outwork unhealed trauma. Personal development can mask deeper wounds—but it doesn’t replace true healing. 
  2. Healing requires safe spaces and real conversations. Growth accelerated for Brian when he stopped isolating and started sharing. 
  3. Build systems for who you are—not who you think you should be. Sustainable success comes from working with your reality, not against it. 

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Brian Arbor: Why You’re Still Stuck — The Truth About Trauma & Success Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:52:56 In this deeply vulnerable episode, Brian Arbor shares how unprocessed trauma impacted his identity, relationships, and entrepreneurial journey—and how real healing began when he stopped performing and started showing up as his full self. From military service to therapy breakthroughs, Brian reveals the hidden ways trauma shows up in business and why authentic self-expression is the key to sustainable growth. In this deeply vulnerable episode, Brian Arbor shares how unprocessed trauma impacted his identity, relationships, and entrepreneurial journey—and how real healing began when he stopped performing and started showing up as his full self. From military service to therapy breakthroughs, Brian reveals the hidden ways trauma shows up in business and why authentic self-expression is the key to sustainable growth. entrepreneur, personal growth, authenticity, business owner, leadership, trauma and business, the affects of trauma, self-worth, healing trauma, ptsd and entrepreneurship, trauma, personal development, self-sabotage and success, entrepreneurship, business success, vulnerability, mental health, badass podcast mastery true full 12 8ee00bb7-4992-4bff-af90-0f9d5dd02214 Michelle G LeBlanc: Why You Keep Hitting the Same Income Ceiling and How to Break It Three Topics Discussed
  • The role of the Akashic Records in uncovering subconscious money blocks
  • How the nervous system limits your capacity to receive wealth
  • Ancestral and subconscious self-sabotage patterns affecting business and visibility

Three Key Takeaways from Michelle G. Leblanc

  1. Your nervous system sets your financial ceiling. If it cannot safely hold more success, you will subconsciously sabotage it.
  2. Money blocks aren’t just mindset — they can be ancestral, energetic, or tied to subconscious vows.
  3. Awareness is the first step. Notice where you are accelerating with one foot on the brake.

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]]> Thu, 5 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, Michelle G LeBlanc) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/michelle-g-leblanc-why-you-keep-hitting-the-same-income-ceiling-and-how-to-break-it-hZ1FxqWF Three Topics Discussed
  • The role of the Akashic Records in uncovering subconscious money blocks
  • How the nervous system limits your capacity to receive wealth
  • Ancestral and subconscious self-sabotage patterns affecting business and visibility

Three Key Takeaways from Michelle G. Leblanc

  1. Your nervous system sets your financial ceiling. If it cannot safely hold more success, you will subconsciously sabotage it.
  2. Money blocks aren’t just mindset — they can be ancestral, energetic, or tied to subconscious vows.
  3. Awareness is the first step. Notice where you are accelerating with one foot on the brake.

Discover Your Biggest Abundance Blocks here: https://www.healwithmichelle.com/podcast-free-gift

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]]> Michelle G LeBlanc: Why You Keep Hitting the Same Income Ceiling and How to Break It Jennie Bellinger, Michelle G LeBlanc 00:39:21 What if your income ceiling isn’t about strategy… but about subconscious patterns you didn’t even know you were carrying? In this episode of What You Need to Grow, Jennie sits down with Michelle G. Leblanc, The Money Magnet Coach, to explore the deeper layers behind money blocks. Michelle shares how subconscious conditioning, nervous system dysregulation, ancestral patterns, and even past-life imprints can quietly sabotage your ability to receive more money, visibility, and success. If you’ve done the mindset work, read the books, tried manifesting — and still feel stuck — this conversation will expand your perspective. Michelle explains how unresolved vows, inherited scarcity patterns, and self-protective nervous system responses can act like an invisible tether, keeping you from fully accelerating toward your goals. You’ll also learn practical first steps to begin identifying your own abundance blocks and how awareness is the gateway to breaking the cycle. This episode bridges the “woo” and the science — revealing how personal healing directly impacts business growth. What if your income ceiling isn’t about strategy… but about subconscious patterns you didn’t even know you were carrying? In this episode of What You Need to Grow, Jennie sits down with Michelle G. Leblanc, The Money Magnet Coach, to explore the deeper layers behind money blocks. Michelle shares how subconscious conditioning, nervous system dysregulation, ancestral patterns, and even past-life imprints can quietly sabotage your ability to receive more money, visibility, and success. If you’ve done the mindset work, read the books, tried manifesting — and still feel stuck — this conversation will expand your perspective. Michelle explains how unresolved vows, inherited scarcity patterns, and self-protective nervous system responses can act like an invisible tether, keeping you from fully accelerating toward your goals. You’ll also learn practical first steps to begin identifying your own abundance blocks and how awareness is the gateway to breaking the cycle. This episode bridges the “woo” and the science — revealing how personal healing directly impacts business growth. ancestral money patterns, abundance mindset, subconscious money beliefs, limiting beliefs about money, akashic records, nervous system regulation and money, energy healing for abundance, money blocks, self-sabotage and success, money mindset, manifestation and money false full 11 97852c73-d966-4879-99b0-dd2cb4382098 Michael Babcock: Protect Your Business Assets for Growth Topics Covered
  1. Insurance Essentials for Startups
    • Why new businesses pay higher premiums for the first three years, the importance of building clean loss history, and how to budget for insurance costs when every penny counts.
  2. Scaling Your Business with Insurance Strategy
    • Understanding insurance audits, the critical importance of keeping your agent informed during growth phases, and how to avoid surprise audit bills that can disrupt cash flow.
  3. Choosing the Right Insurance Partner
    • The difference between insurance brokers and captive agents, why having a trusted advisor matters more than a 1-800 number, and how the right relationship can save you time, money, and headaches.

3 Key Takeaways

  1. Get Insurance Early, Even When It Hurts
    • Startup insurance is more expensive, but building 2-3 years of clean loss history gives you significantly more bargaining power and flexibility with carriers. Start as soon as you launch your business to begin building that track record.
  2. Your Insurance Agent Should Be on Speed Dial
    • Don't wait for annual renewals. When you're scaling and making significant changes (hiring employees, increasing sales, expanding operations), call your agent immediately for midterm endorsements. This prevents massive surprise audit bills at year-end.
  3. Find Your Broker and Let Them Run
    • Independent insurance brokers can shop multiple carriers on your behalf, unlike captive agents tied to one company. Find a broker you trust through referrals from other successful business owners, then build a long-term relationship where they know your business inside and out.

Michael Babcock’s Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebabcock/

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]]> Wed, 25 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, Michael Babcock, Mike Babcock) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/michael-babcock-protect-your-business-assets-for-growth-z0kXQGfO Topics Covered
  1. Insurance Essentials for Startups
    • Why new businesses pay higher premiums for the first three years, the importance of building clean loss history, and how to budget for insurance costs when every penny counts.
  2. Scaling Your Business with Insurance Strategy
    • Understanding insurance audits, the critical importance of keeping your agent informed during growth phases, and how to avoid surprise audit bills that can disrupt cash flow.
  3. Choosing the Right Insurance Partner
    • The difference between insurance brokers and captive agents, why having a trusted advisor matters more than a 1-800 number, and how the right relationship can save you time, money, and headaches.

3 Key Takeaways

  1. Get Insurance Early, Even When It Hurts
    • Startup insurance is more expensive, but building 2-3 years of clean loss history gives you significantly more bargaining power and flexibility with carriers. Start as soon as you launch your business to begin building that track record.
  2. Your Insurance Agent Should Be on Speed Dial
    • Don't wait for annual renewals. When you're scaling and making significant changes (hiring employees, increasing sales, expanding operations), call your agent immediately for midterm endorsements. This prevents massive surprise audit bills at year-end.
  3. Find Your Broker and Let Them Run
    • Independent insurance brokers can shop multiple carriers on your behalf, unlike captive agents tied to one company. Find a broker you trust through referrals from other successful business owners, then build a long-term relationship where they know your business inside and out.

Michael Babcock’s Contact Information:

https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikebabcock/

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]]> Michael Babcock: Protect Your Business Assets for Growth Jennie Bellinger, Michael Babcock, Mike Babcock 00:35:55 In this episode of What You Need to Grow, host Jennie Bellinger sits down with Michael Babcock, a commercial insurance expert with five years of industry experience who recently stepped into a leadership role at his family's agency, Babcock Insurance and Financial Services. Michael shares invaluable insights on protecting your business assets through smart commercial insurance strategies, breaking down complex insurance concepts into actionable advice for entrepreneurs at every stage—from startup to scale. In this episode of What You Need to Grow, host Jennie Bellinger sits down with Michael Babcock, a commercial insurance expert with five years of industry experience who recently stepped into a leadership role at his family's agency, Babcock Insurance and Financial Services. Michael shares invaluable insights on protecting your business assets through smart commercial insurance strategies, breaking down complex insurance concepts into actionable advice for entrepreneurs at every stage—from startup to scale. startup insurance, risk management, bni chapter, bni networking, business insurance, insurance broker, bni, commercial insurance, insurance audits, protecting assets false full 10 59a45b13-f960-4b6f-9e51-c77a690a08e5 Virginia Muzquiz - Growth Through Connections Virginia Muzquiz

Master Connectors, LLC

virginia@masterconnectors.com

3 Discussion Points:

  1. The Origin of "The Referral Diva"
    • Virginia shares the entertaining story of how she earned her moniker while working with a branding agency
  2. The Three Fatal Networking Mistakes
    • Virginia breaks down the biggest errors entrepreneurs make when networking
  3. Personal Growth Through Crisis
    • Virginia opens up about her battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome, losing executive function, and how that experience led to profound personal transformation and the concept of "turning towards yourself."

3 Key Takeaways About Networking:

  1. Quality Over Quantity in Connections
    • Don't treat everyone as a potential client. Distinguish between clients, connectors, and referral partners. Most people should be in your referral pipeline, not your sales pipeline.
  2. Alignment is Everything
    • Filter for psychographics and values alignment, not just demographics. Misaligned clients and partners cost you sleep, energy, and money. The right people will pay premium prices and cause fewer problems.
  3. Networking Requires a System
    • Successful networking isn't about attending events and hoping for the best. You need a deliberate plan: know who you want to meet, why you want to meet them, what you have to offer, and how to nurture different types of relationships.

"Nobody ever says marathons are impossible. I can't run a marathon today... but they're not impossible. So when people say networking doesn't work, really what you're saying is networking for results is impossible. People are doing it. So it's not impossible." -Virginia Muzquiz

 

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]]> Thu, 29 Jan 2026 03:20:47 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (CPC, Virginia Muzquiz, Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/virginia-muzquiz-growth-through-connections-_vMCJ7eh Virginia Muzquiz

Master Connectors, LLC

virginia@masterconnectors.com

3 Discussion Points:

  1. The Origin of "The Referral Diva"
    • Virginia shares the entertaining story of how she earned her moniker while working with a branding agency
  2. The Three Fatal Networking Mistakes
    • Virginia breaks down the biggest errors entrepreneurs make when networking
  3. Personal Growth Through Crisis
    • Virginia opens up about her battle with Guillain-Barré syndrome, losing executive function, and how that experience led to profound personal transformation and the concept of "turning towards yourself."

3 Key Takeaways About Networking:

  1. Quality Over Quantity in Connections
    • Don't treat everyone as a potential client. Distinguish between clients, connectors, and referral partners. Most people should be in your referral pipeline, not your sales pipeline.
  2. Alignment is Everything
    • Filter for psychographics and values alignment, not just demographics. Misaligned clients and partners cost you sleep, energy, and money. The right people will pay premium prices and cause fewer problems.
  3. Networking Requires a System
    • Successful networking isn't about attending events and hoping for the best. You need a deliberate plan: know who you want to meet, why you want to meet them, what you have to offer, and how to nurture different types of relationships.

"Nobody ever says marathons are impossible. I can't run a marathon today... but they're not impossible. So when people say networking doesn't work, really what you're saying is networking for results is impossible. People are doing it. So it's not impossible." -Virginia Muzquiz

 

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]]> Virginia Muzquiz - Growth Through Connections CPC, Virginia Muzquiz, Jennie Bellinger 00:50:13 Networking effectively through the power of connections is essential to business growth, and sometimes personal growth too! You never know how a connection in business may impact your personal life, as well. Networking effectively through the power of connections is essential to business growth, and sometimes personal growth too! You never know how a connection in business may impact your personal life, as well. business growth, collaboration, network, affiliates, referrals, joint ventures, networking, connections true full 9 c5909755-bc60-4df1-a636-953f2a95c55b Anne Casey - Your Financial Growth In this episode, Anne Casey and Jennie Bellinger discuss:

  • Anne’s journey into day trading, including her motivation to help her daughters graduate college debt-free and her transition from sales to trading and representing a trader education program.
  • The basics of currency trading versus stock trading, how Anne’s company supports new traders, and the tools and education provided to help people start trading with confidence.
  • The accessibility and flexibility of day trading, including automation, demo accounts, and the supportive community and resources available for both beginners and those seeking deeper understanding.

Three Key Takeaways:

  1. Day trading, especially in currency pairs, can be a practical and flexible way to generate income, even for those with no prior experience—thanks to education programs, demo accounts, and automation tools.
  2. Consistency and risk management (like using stop-loss orders) are crucial for success in trading, and Anne’s program emphasizes education and support to help members trade confidently and safely.
  3. The opportunity to grow financially and personally is accessible to a wide range of people, from young adults seeking alternatives to traditional 9-to-5 jobs to business owners and sales professionals looking for more stable income streams.

“We are helping people build an understanding of what trading is about. Currency trading is a $6 trillion per day market... I think it’s so important for everyone to have an understanding of what’s happening and what the opportunities are there.”  - Anne Casey

Anne Casey’s Contact Information:

Email: anne@currencytradesystem.com

Organization: Currency Trade System

Website: https://take1tradeaday.com/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-casey-a6593211/

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]]> Wed, 14 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Anne Casey, Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/anne-casey-your-financial-growth-FluTGZbv In this episode, Anne Casey and Jennie Bellinger discuss:

  • Anne’s journey into day trading, including her motivation to help her daughters graduate college debt-free and her transition from sales to trading and representing a trader education program.
  • The basics of currency trading versus stock trading, how Anne’s company supports new traders, and the tools and education provided to help people start trading with confidence.
  • The accessibility and flexibility of day trading, including automation, demo accounts, and the supportive community and resources available for both beginners and those seeking deeper understanding.

Three Key Takeaways:

  1. Day trading, especially in currency pairs, can be a practical and flexible way to generate income, even for those with no prior experience—thanks to education programs, demo accounts, and automation tools.
  2. Consistency and risk management (like using stop-loss orders) are crucial for success in trading, and Anne’s program emphasizes education and support to help members trade confidently and safely.
  3. The opportunity to grow financially and personally is accessible to a wide range of people, from young adults seeking alternatives to traditional 9-to-5 jobs to business owners and sales professionals looking for more stable income streams.

“We are helping people build an understanding of what trading is about. Currency trading is a $6 trillion per day market... I think it’s so important for everyone to have an understanding of what’s happening and what the opportunities are there.”  - Anne Casey

Anne Casey’s Contact Information:

Email: anne@currencytradesystem.com

Organization: Currency Trade System

Website: https://take1tradeaday.com/

LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anne-casey-a6593211/

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Anne Casey - Your Financial Growth Anne Casey, Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:38:53 financial growth, day trading, foreign exchange, stocks, financial education, finances, trading false full 8 94bb039f-04e2-4feb-961f-ba25688ff3a5 Why New Year New You Doesn't Work with Shiraz Baboo Why "New Year New You" Doesn't Work with Shiraz Baboo

Topics Discussed

Reality Intervention & Energetic Magic: Shiraz explains his journey from life coach to “reality interventionist,” helping people break free from unconscious addictions to struggle, lack, and self-sabotage. He shares how energetic magic works at the intersection of quantum physics and mindset.

Addiction to Struggle and the Power of Replacement: The conversation explores how people unconsciously create problems to feel valuable, and how replacing the addiction to struggle with a focus on ease can transform one’s life and business.

Personal Growth as the Foundation for Business Success: Shiraz and Jennie discuss how most business obstacles are rooted in personal issues, and how clearing personal blocks can lead to rapid business growth.

Three Key Takeaways

  1. Your identity shapes your reality: If you see yourself as a “problem solver,” you may unconsciously create problems to solve. Shifting your identity can break this cycle.
  2. Replacing struggle with ease is possible: By consciously rewarding yourself for ease and success, you can rewire your mind to seek positive outcomes instead of struggle.
  3. Personal transformation drives business results: Addressing personal fears and emotional blocks can unlock new levels of business success, often more effectively than changing strategies or tactics.

“Every consistent problem in your life is the solution for an emotional problem you’re not looking at. So when you figure out what that emotional problem is and solve it, the physical problem will go away—sometimes overnight.” - Shiraz Baboo

Link to get your ticket for the Release, Reset & Reignite Your Magic for the New Year: Normally a $600 value, ticket is $97, but with the holiyay coupon from me, it’s only $27!

https://badassdirectsalesmastery--energeticmagic.thrivecart.com/nye?coupon=HOLIYAY

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]]> Fri, 26 Dec 2025 09:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Shiraz Baboo, Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/why-new-year-new-you-doesnt-work-with-shiraz-baboo-S6AiOSOi Why "New Year New You" Doesn't Work with Shiraz Baboo

Topics Discussed

Reality Intervention & Energetic Magic: Shiraz explains his journey from life coach to “reality interventionist,” helping people break free from unconscious addictions to struggle, lack, and self-sabotage. He shares how energetic magic works at the intersection of quantum physics and mindset.

Addiction to Struggle and the Power of Replacement: The conversation explores how people unconsciously create problems to feel valuable, and how replacing the addiction to struggle with a focus on ease can transform one’s life and business.

Personal Growth as the Foundation for Business Success: Shiraz and Jennie discuss how most business obstacles are rooted in personal issues, and how clearing personal blocks can lead to rapid business growth.

Three Key Takeaways

  1. Your identity shapes your reality: If you see yourself as a “problem solver,” you may unconsciously create problems to solve. Shifting your identity can break this cycle.
  2. Replacing struggle with ease is possible: By consciously rewarding yourself for ease and success, you can rewire your mind to seek positive outcomes instead of struggle.
  3. Personal transformation drives business results: Addressing personal fears and emotional blocks can unlock new levels of business success, often more effectively than changing strategies or tactics.

“Every consistent problem in your life is the solution for an emotional problem you’re not looking at. So when you figure out what that emotional problem is and solve it, the physical problem will go away—sometimes overnight.” - Shiraz Baboo

Link to get your ticket for the Release, Reset & Reignite Your Magic for the New Year: Normally a $600 value, ticket is $97, but with the holiyay coupon from me, it’s only $27!

https://badassdirectsalesmastery--energeticmagic.thrivecart.com/nye?coupon=HOLIYAY

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]]> Why New Year New You Doesn't Work with Shiraz Baboo Shiraz Baboo, Jennie Bellinger 00:41:21 Imagine trying to grow, but there's an invisible box around you. You see that grow is happening around you, but you can't seem to get outside this box that you can't even see where the limits are. Shiraz Baboo can not only find the limits of the invisible box, but also help you take them away. Imagine trying to grow, but there's an invisible box around you. You see that grow is happening around you, but you can't seem to get outside this box that you can't even see where the limits are. Shiraz Baboo can not only find the limits of the invisible box, but also help you take them away. mindset, energetic magic, shiraz baboo, energy clearing, self sabotage, transformation, limiting beliefs, limits true full 7 96f454a7-97bb-41f8-ae83-335016d60808 Carolyn Green: Making Marketing Manageable Episode Summary

Marketing isn't about doing everything at once—it's about doing the right things at the right time.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes Carolyn Green, a marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses grow through intentional, stage-by-stage marketing. Carolyn shares practical insights on how entrepreneurs can attract more clients, know when it's time to invest in professional marketing support, and avoid common mistakes that waste both time and money.

Jennie and Carolyn also discuss the importance of building systems that support growth, surrounding yourself with successful people who raise your standards, and creating a seamless customer journey that turns prospects into loyal clients. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this conversation offers actionable marketing advice you can implement immediately.
 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Using one simple planning tool to serve more clients effectively.
  • Marketing strategies that generate leads and make your phone ring.
  • Knowing when it's time to hire a marketing professional.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Carolyn Green

  1. Surrounding yourself with successful entrepreneurs helps normalize bigger goals and accelerates your own growth.
  2. Marketing doesn't have to happen all at once—building it in stages makes it both affordable and sustainable.
  3. The customer experience should feel seamless from first interaction to becoming a client.

 

Connect with Carolyn Green

Helping small businesses scale through practical, strategic marketing that grows alongside their business.

 

Get one free week in Plan As You Grow Accelerator with Carolyn Green! Use this link get access now: https://www.skool.com/planasyou-grow-7756/about?ref=55d2aa31ee0f478ca593af9291d09817

Speaking of marketing objectives, use the Badass 2026 BINGO card to make your 2026 a BADASS year for you. Include your marketing objectives, outcomes and goals in a simple tool. https://go.badasspodcastmastery.com/2026-badass-bingo

 

 

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]]> Wed, 26 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Carolyn Green, Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/carolyn-green-making-marketing-manageable-0LTkGVnX Episode Summary

Marketing isn't about doing everything at once—it's about doing the right things at the right time.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes Carolyn Green, a marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses grow through intentional, stage-by-stage marketing. Carolyn shares practical insights on how entrepreneurs can attract more clients, know when it's time to invest in professional marketing support, and avoid common mistakes that waste both time and money.

Jennie and Carolyn also discuss the importance of building systems that support growth, surrounding yourself with successful people who raise your standards, and creating a seamless customer journey that turns prospects into loyal clients. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this conversation offers actionable marketing advice you can implement immediately.
 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Using one simple planning tool to serve more clients effectively.
  • Marketing strategies that generate leads and make your phone ring.
  • Knowing when it's time to hire a marketing professional.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Carolyn Green

  1. Surrounding yourself with successful entrepreneurs helps normalize bigger goals and accelerates your own growth.
  2. Marketing doesn't have to happen all at once—building it in stages makes it both affordable and sustainable.
  3. The customer experience should feel seamless from first interaction to becoming a client.

 

Connect with Carolyn Green

Helping small businesses scale through practical, strategic marketing that grows alongside their business.

 

Get one free week in Plan As You Grow Accelerator with Carolyn Green! Use this link get access now: https://www.skool.com/planasyou-grow-7756/about?ref=55d2aa31ee0f478ca593af9291d09817

Speaking of marketing objectives, use the Badass 2026 BINGO card to make your 2026 a BADASS year for you. Include your marketing objectives, outcomes and goals in a simple tool. https://go.badasspodcastmastery.com/2026-badass-bingo

 

 

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]]> Carolyn Green: Making Marketing Manageable Carolyn Green, Jennie Bellinger 00:56:59 Marketing isn't about doing everything at once—it's about doing the right things at the right time. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes Carolyn Green, a marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses grow through intentional, stage-by-stage marketing. Carolyn shares practical insights on how entrepreneurs can attract more clients, know when it's time to invest in professional marketing support, and avoid common mistakes that waste both time and money. Jennie and Carolyn also discuss the importance of building systems that support growth, surrounding yourself with successful people who raise your standards, and creating a seamless customer journey that turns prospects into loyal clients. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this conversation offers actionable marketing advice you can implement immediately. Marketing isn't about doing everything at once—it's about doing the right things at the right time. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes Carolyn Green, a marketing strategist with more than 20 years of experience helping small businesses grow through intentional, stage-by-stage marketing. Carolyn shares practical insights on how entrepreneurs can attract more clients, know when it's time to invest in professional marketing support, and avoid common mistakes that waste both time and money. Jennie and Carolyn also discuss the importance of building systems that support growth, surrounding yourself with successful people who raise your standards, and creating a seamless customer journey that turns prospects into loyal clients. Whether you're just getting started or preparing to scale, this conversation offers actionable marketing advice you can implement immediately. marketing strategy, business growth, small business marketing, gbp, marketing systems, marketing roadmap, marketing, carolyn green, business strategy, lead generation, google business profile, hiring a marketing professional, entrepreneur marketing, seo, badass, business scaling, customer journey, marketing planning, marketing coach, skool, bingo card, small business growth false full 6 c0fbf7c1-2be5-4f1b-9e03-e86fdaed8363 Danielle Thompson: From Burnout to Business Freedom Episode Summary

What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition and start trusting yourself?

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Danielle Thompson, founder of Goldspun Support, to explore how burnout became the catalyst for building a thriving six-figure business. Danielle shares how listening to her inner voice, recognizing opportunities the universe placed in front of her, and embracing the then-new world of virtual assistance allowed her to create a business that aligned with her values instead of sacrificing them.

Together, Jennie and Danielle discuss the importance of self-care, mindset, and trusting your instincts as an entrepreneur. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the greatest growth begins by slowing down and paying attention.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Recognizing opportunities presented by the universe.
  • The role of intuition in making better business decisions.
  • Building a successful business without subscribing to hustle culture.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Danielle Thompson

  1. Burnout is often a signal that something needs to change—not something to push through.
  2. Paying attention to opportunities and unexpected signs can open doors you never anticipated.
  3. Sustainable success comes from balancing strategy with self-care.

 

Connect with Danielle Thompson

Helping Fractional Directors ditch the admin and reclaim the work they love through strategic operational support.

  • Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=656212089
  • Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/goldspunsupport
  • LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellethompson-goldspunsupport/
  • Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/goldspunsupport/

 

Get Danielle's book, The i in Resilience for $1 here: www.goldspunsupport.com/the-i-in-resilience

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]]> Wed, 12 Nov 2025 22:30:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Danielle Thompson, Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/danielle-thompson-z5enNE64 Episode Summary

What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition and start trusting yourself?

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Danielle Thompson, founder of Goldspun Support, to explore how burnout became the catalyst for building a thriving six-figure business. Danielle shares how listening to her inner voice, recognizing opportunities the universe placed in front of her, and embracing the then-new world of virtual assistance allowed her to create a business that aligned with her values instead of sacrificing them.

Together, Jennie and Danielle discuss the importance of self-care, mindset, and trusting your instincts as an entrepreneur. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the greatest growth begins by slowing down and paying attention.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Recognizing opportunities presented by the universe.
  • The role of intuition in making better business decisions.
  • Building a successful business without subscribing to hustle culture.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Danielle Thompson

  1. Burnout is often a signal that something needs to change—not something to push through.
  2. Paying attention to opportunities and unexpected signs can open doors you never anticipated.
  3. Sustainable success comes from balancing strategy with self-care.

 

Connect with Danielle Thompson

Helping Fractional Directors ditch the admin and reclaim the work they love through strategic operational support.

  • Facebook Profile: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=656212089
  • Facebook Business Page: https://www.facebook.com/goldspunsupport
  • LinkedIn URL: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daniellethompson-goldspunsupport/
  • Instagram Link: https://www.instagram.com/goldspunsupport/

 

Get Danielle's book, The i in Resilience for $1 here: www.goldspunsupport.com/the-i-in-resilience

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Danielle Thompson: From Burnout to Business Freedom Danielle Thompson, Jennie Bellinger 00:59:01 What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition and start trusting yourself? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Danielle Thompson, founder of Goldspun Support, to explore how burnout became the catalyst for building a thriving six-figure business. Danielle shares how listening to her inner voice, recognizing opportunities the universe placed in front of her, and embracing the then-new world of virtual assistance allowed her to create a business that aligned with her values instead of sacrificing them. Together, Jennie and Danielle discuss the importance of self-care, mindset, and trusting your instincts as an entrepreneur. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the greatest growth begins by slowing down and paying attention. What happens when you stop ignoring your intuition and start trusting yourself? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Danielle Thompson, founder of Goldspun Support, to explore how burnout became the catalyst for building a thriving six-figure business. Danielle shares how listening to her inner voice, recognizing opportunities the universe placed in front of her, and embracing the then-new world of virtual assistance allowed her to create a business that aligned with her values instead of sacrificing them. Together, Jennie and Danielle discuss the importance of self-care, mindset, and trusting your instincts as an entrepreneur. If you've ever felt overwhelmed, burned out, or uncertain about your next step, this conversation will remind you that sometimes the greatest growth begins by slowing down and paying attention. inner voice, business growth, mindset, business, virtual assistant business, operational support, hustle culture, danielle thompson, burnout recovery, entrepreneur mindset, intuition in business, fractional operations, women entrepreneurs, business resilience, burn out, self-care for entrepreneurs, goldspun support, self care, virtual assistant, resilience, va true full 5 f4001741-f0d7-46ce-82ab-2c86c9ea8408 Dr. Ivan Misner: Networking for Business Growth Episode Summary

Networking isn't about collecting business cards—it's about building relationships that create opportunities for years to come.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization and widely recognized as the Father of Modern Networking. From starting a single networking group to building a global organization spanning more than 75 countries, Dr. Misner shares the principles that have helped millions of business owners generate meaningful referrals through authentic relationships.

Jennie and Ivan discuss why networking is a long-term investment rather than a quick fix, how personal growth directly impacts business success, and why the philosophy of Givers Gain® has transformed the way entrepreneurs build relationships around the world. Whether you're new to networking or have been building your network for years, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how relationships create lasting success.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why networking is built on relationships instead of transactions.
  • The philosophy of Givers Gain® and how generosity creates long-term business success.
  • Practical networking strategies that strengthen relationships and generate more referrals.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Ivan Misner

  1. Successful networking is about building genuine relationships before expecting referrals or business opportunities.
  2. Networking is a long-term strategy. Consistency and trust create results that far outperform short-term tactics.
  3. The people you surround yourself with have a tremendous impact on both your personal development and business success.


 

Connect with Dr. Ivan Misner

Called the "Father of Modern Networking" by Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner has authored 32 books and has spent more than four decades helping entrepreneurs build businesses through meaningful relationships.

 

Ivan's Newest Book: Networking is a Marathon, Not A Sprint BUY IT HERE

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]]> Wed, 5 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Ivan Misner, Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/dr-ivan-misner-networking-for-business-growth-cHJunWbF Episode Summary

Networking isn't about collecting business cards—it's about building relationships that create opportunities for years to come.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization and widely recognized as the Father of Modern Networking. From starting a single networking group to building a global organization spanning more than 75 countries, Dr. Misner shares the principles that have helped millions of business owners generate meaningful referrals through authentic relationships.

Jennie and Ivan discuss why networking is a long-term investment rather than a quick fix, how personal growth directly impacts business success, and why the philosophy of Givers Gain® has transformed the way entrepreneurs build relationships around the world. Whether you're new to networking or have been building your network for years, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how relationships create lasting success.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why networking is built on relationships instead of transactions.
  • The philosophy of Givers Gain® and how generosity creates long-term business success.
  • Practical networking strategies that strengthen relationships and generate more referrals.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Ivan Misner

  1. Successful networking is about building genuine relationships before expecting referrals or business opportunities.
  2. Networking is a long-term strategy. Consistency and trust create results that far outperform short-term tactics.
  3. The people you surround yourself with have a tremendous impact on both your personal development and business success.


 

Connect with Dr. Ivan Misner

Called the "Father of Modern Networking" by Forbes and CNN, Dr. Misner has authored 32 books and has spent more than four decades helping entrepreneurs build businesses through meaningful relationships.

 

Ivan's Newest Book: Networking is a Marathon, Not A Sprint BUY IT HERE

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Dr. Ivan Misner: Networking for Business Growth Ivan Misner, Jennie Bellinger 00:42:57 Networking isn't about collecting business cards—it's about building relationships that create opportunities for years to come. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization and widely recognized as the Father of Modern Networking. From starting a single networking group to building a global organization spanning more than 75 countries, Dr. Misner shares the principles that have helped millions of business owners generate meaningful referrals through authentic relationships. Jennie and Ivan discuss why networking is a long-term investment rather than a quick fix, how personal growth directly impacts business success, and why the philosophy of Givers Gain® has transformed the way entrepreneurs build relationships around the world. Whether you're new to networking or have been building your network for years, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how relationships create lasting success. Networking isn't about collecting business cards—it's about building relationships that create opportunities for years to come. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger sits down with Dr. Ivan Misner, founder and Chief Visionary Officer of BNI, the world's largest business networking organization and widely recognized as the Father of Modern Networking. From starting a single networking group to building a global organization spanning more than 75 countries, Dr. Misner shares the principles that have helped millions of business owners generate meaningful referrals through authentic relationships. Jennie and Ivan discuss why networking is a long-term investment rather than a quick fix, how personal growth directly impacts business success, and why the philosophy of Givers Gain® has transformed the way entrepreneurs build relationships around the world. Whether you're new to networking or have been building your network for years, this episode will challenge you to think differently about how relationships create lasting success. networking for business, relationship marketing, networking is a marathon not a sprint, business network international, networking strategies, networking success, referral business, dr. ivan misner, entrepreneur networking, referrals, bni, systems, professional networking, obstacles, referral marketing, business networking, givers gain, networking, business relationships false full 4 7fdf4ff6-3aed-4496-b387-72c56cdc0053 Kimberly Weitkamp: Grow Your Leads, Grow Your Conversion Episode Summary

Marketing isn't about shouting louder—it's about connecting with the right people in a way that feels authentic.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes marketing strategist, copywriter, and AI marketing expert Kimberly Weitkamp, founder of The Audience Converter. Kimberly shares how an unexpected move to Europe during the Great Recession led her into the world of direct response marketing and ultimately to helping entrepreneurs create marketing that attracts clients without sacrificing their authentic voice.

Together, Jennie and Kimberly explore the critical difference between marketing and sales, why AI should amplify—not replace—your personality, and how creating valuable lead magnets can consistently bring ideal clients into your world. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to improve your existing marketing, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build trust, grow your audience, and create marketing that continues working long after you've published it.


 

Three Topics Discussed

  • The difference between marketing and sales—and why every entrepreneur needs both.
  • Why authentic messaging outperforms generic AI-generated content.
  • Creating long-term marketing assets that continue generating business for years.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Kimberly Weitkamp

  • Marketing should prepare prospects for the sales conversation by building credibility and demonstrating value before you ever speak with them.
  • AI is a powerful tool, but it should enhance your message—not replace your authentic voice.
  • Great marketing isn't "set it and forget it." Continually testing, refining, and improving your messaging leads to better long-term results


 

Connect with Kimberly Weitkamp

Kimberly helps coaches, consultants, and service providers create authentic marketing systems, leverage AI effectively, and build lead generation funnels that consistently attract the right clients.

 

Save on your ticket to her POWERFUL Half Day workshop to get leads that happily sign themselves up to your list!

https://go.theaudienceconverter.com/lm-sprint?am_id=jennie8067

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 20:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Kimberly Weitkamp, CPC, Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/kimberly-weitkamp-grow-your-leads-grow-your-conversion-vdOHdJDU Episode Summary

Marketing isn't about shouting louder—it's about connecting with the right people in a way that feels authentic.

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes marketing strategist, copywriter, and AI marketing expert Kimberly Weitkamp, founder of The Audience Converter. Kimberly shares how an unexpected move to Europe during the Great Recession led her into the world of direct response marketing and ultimately to helping entrepreneurs create marketing that attracts clients without sacrificing their authentic voice.

Together, Jennie and Kimberly explore the critical difference between marketing and sales, why AI should amplify—not replace—your personality, and how creating valuable lead magnets can consistently bring ideal clients into your world. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to improve your existing marketing, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build trust, grow your audience, and create marketing that continues working long after you've published it.


 

Three Topics Discussed

  • The difference between marketing and sales—and why every entrepreneur needs both.
  • Why authentic messaging outperforms generic AI-generated content.
  • Creating long-term marketing assets that continue generating business for years.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Kimberly Weitkamp

  • Marketing should prepare prospects for the sales conversation by building credibility and demonstrating value before you ever speak with them.
  • AI is a powerful tool, but it should enhance your message—not replace your authentic voice.
  • Great marketing isn't "set it and forget it." Continually testing, refining, and improving your messaging leads to better long-term results


 

Connect with Kimberly Weitkamp

Kimberly helps coaches, consultants, and service providers create authentic marketing systems, leverage AI effectively, and build lead generation funnels that consistently attract the right clients.

 

Save on your ticket to her POWERFUL Half Day workshop to get leads that happily sign themselves up to your list!

https://go.theaudienceconverter.com/lm-sprint?am_id=jennie8067

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

Sign up for email notifications at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

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Check out “How I Monetize My Podcasts 7 Ways” webinar replay and learn how YOUR podcast could be monetized in 90 days without chasing corporate sponsors or building a massive audience. Access the replay here: https://webinar.badasspodcastmastery.com/registration

 

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Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com

Website: https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

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]]> Kimberly Weitkamp: Grow Your Leads, Grow Your Conversion Kimberly Weitkamp, CPC, Jennie Bellinger 00:33:36 Marketing isn't about shouting louder—it's about connecting with the right people in a way that feels authentic. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes marketing strategist, copywriter, and AI marketing expert Kimberly Weitkamp, founder of The Audience Converter. Kimberly shares how an unexpected move to Europe during the Great Recession led her into the world of direct response marketing and ultimately to helping entrepreneurs create marketing that attracts clients without sacrificing their authentic voice. Together, Jennie and Kimberly explore the critical difference between marketing and sales, why AI should amplify—not replace—your personality, and how creating valuable lead magnets can consistently bring ideal clients into your world. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to improve your existing marketing, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build trust, grow your audience, and create marketing that continues working long after you've published it. Marketing isn't about shouting louder—it's about connecting with the right people in a way that feels authentic. In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes marketing strategist, copywriter, and AI marketing expert Kimberly Weitkamp, founder of The Audience Converter. Kimberly shares how an unexpected move to Europe during the Great Recession led her into the world of direct response marketing and ultimately to helping entrepreneurs create marketing that attracts clients without sacrificing their authentic voice. Together, Jennie and Kimberly explore the critical difference between marketing and sales, why AI should amplify—not replace—your personality, and how creating valuable lead magnets can consistently bring ideal clients into your world. Whether you're just starting your business or looking to improve your existing marketing, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you build trust, grow your audience, and create marketing that continues working long after you've published it. marketing funnels, marketing strategy, sales and marketing, business growth, personal growth, authentic marketing, direct response copywriting, ai marketing, marketing, business marketing, lead magnets, marketing for coaches, lead generation, entrepreneur marketing, growth, kimberly weitkamp, copywriting, email marketing, email list, the audience converter true full 3 5b12c02a-06e9-4a14-93db-7e37b5660b2c Jay Fairbrother: How Masterminds Helped Him Grow Episode Summary

What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't another course or marketing strategy—but the right community?

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes entrepreneur and mastermind expert Jay Fairbrother, founder of 6 Figure Masterminds and widely known as The Mastermind Guy. After building and selling multiple seven-figure businesses, Jay lost everything during the 2008 financial crisis. Through that difficult season, one mastermind group became the support system that helped him rebuild both his business and his life.

Jennie and Jay explore why authentic relationships are becoming more valuable than information, how masterminds differ from traditional coaching programs, and why creating meaningful human connection may be one of the greatest competitive advantages entrepreneurs have today. Whether you're building a coaching business or simply looking for deeper support as an entrepreneur, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on sustainable success and transformational leadership.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • The difference between masterminds, group coaching, and online courses.
  • Why authentic community and human connection are becoming increasingly valuable in the age of AI.
  • Creating high-ticket mastermind programs that generate recurring revenue while transforming clients' lives.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Jay Fairbrother

  1. The right community can accelerate both your business growth and your personal transformation in ways that no course or book can accomplish alone.
  2. Sustainable success comes from becoming the person your business needs you to be, not simply learning more strategies.
  3. Long-term, relationship-driven business models create deeper impact, more recurring revenue, and stronger client outcomes than transactional programs.

 

Connect with Jay Fairbrother

Jay helps experts, coaches, speakers and thought leaders to leverage their time, expand their impact and create recurring revenue by creating customized Masterminds programs. 

 

Want to attend Jay's Six Figure Mastermind Bootcamp? Your ticket is on me! Click below to reserve your seat.

CLICK HERE --> https://badassdirectsalesmastery--theprofitarchitects.thrivecart.com/mastermind-bootcamp/65e49d109f71c/

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 17:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/jay-fairbrother-how-masterminds-helped-him-grow-m8mHA9nZ Episode Summary

What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't another course or marketing strategy—but the right community?

In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes entrepreneur and mastermind expert Jay Fairbrother, founder of 6 Figure Masterminds and widely known as The Mastermind Guy. After building and selling multiple seven-figure businesses, Jay lost everything during the 2008 financial crisis. Through that difficult season, one mastermind group became the support system that helped him rebuild both his business and his life.

Jennie and Jay explore why authentic relationships are becoming more valuable than information, how masterminds differ from traditional coaching programs, and why creating meaningful human connection may be one of the greatest competitive advantages entrepreneurs have today. Whether you're building a coaching business or simply looking for deeper support as an entrepreneur, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on sustainable success and transformational leadership.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • The difference between masterminds, group coaching, and online courses.
  • Why authentic community and human connection are becoming increasingly valuable in the age of AI.
  • Creating high-ticket mastermind programs that generate recurring revenue while transforming clients' lives.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Jay Fairbrother

  1. The right community can accelerate both your business growth and your personal transformation in ways that no course or book can accomplish alone.
  2. Sustainable success comes from becoming the person your business needs you to be, not simply learning more strategies.
  3. Long-term, relationship-driven business models create deeper impact, more recurring revenue, and stronger client outcomes than transactional programs.

 

Connect with Jay Fairbrother

Jay helps experts, coaches, speakers and thought leaders to leverage their time, expand their impact and create recurring revenue by creating customized Masterminds programs. 

 

Want to attend Jay's Six Figure Mastermind Bootcamp? Your ticket is on me! Click below to reserve your seat.

CLICK HERE --> https://badassdirectsalesmastery--theprofitarchitects.thrivecart.com/mastermind-bootcamp/65e49d109f71c/

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

Sign up for email notifications at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

Get all our guest's gifts in the Gift Vault at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com/giftvault

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Check out “How I Monetize My Podcasts 7 Ways” webinar replay and learn how YOUR podcast could be monetized in 90 days without chasing corporate sponsors or building a massive audience. Access the replay here: https://webinar.badasspodcastmastery.com/registration

 

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]]> Jay Fairbrother: How Masterminds Helped Him Grow Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:42:49 What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't another course or marketing strategy—but the right community? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes entrepreneur and mastermind expert Jay Fairbrother, founder of 6 Figure Masterminds and widely known as The Mastermind Guy. After building and selling multiple seven-figure businesses, Jay lost everything during the 2008 financial crisis. Through that difficult season, one mastermind group became the support system that helped him rebuild both his business and his life. Jennie and Jay explore why authentic relationships are becoming more valuable than information, how masterminds differ from traditional coaching programs, and why creating meaningful human connection may be one of the greatest competitive advantages entrepreneurs have today. Whether you're building a coaching business or simply looking for deeper support as an entrepreneur, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on sustainable success and transformational leadership. What if the fastest way to grow your business wasn't another course or marketing strategy—but the right community? In this episode, Jennie Bellinger welcomes entrepreneur and mastermind expert Jay Fairbrother, founder of 6 Figure Masterminds and widely known as The Mastermind Guy. After building and selling multiple seven-figure businesses, Jay lost everything during the 2008 financial crisis. Through that difficult season, one mastermind group became the support system that helped him rebuild both his business and his life. Jennie and Jay explore why authentic relationships are becoming more valuable than information, how masterminds differ from traditional coaching programs, and why creating meaningful human connection may be one of the greatest competitive advantages entrepreneurs have today. Whether you're building a coaching business or simply looking for deeper support as an entrepreneur, this conversation offers a fresh perspective on sustainable success and transformational leadership. jay fairbrother, 6 figure masterminds, entrepreneur mindset, mastermind coaching, leadership development, business growth strategies, entrepreneur community, recurring revenue, mastermind groups, high-ticket mastermind, the mastermind guy, coaching business true full 2 1726f1b3-a2c8-4dda-a46f-8d8e1de36566 Your Business Only Grows As Much As YOU Do... Welcome to Growth! Episode Summary

In this kickoff episode, host Jennie Bellinger shares the story behind the podcast, her own entrepreneurial journey, and why she believes personal growth and business growth are inseparable. From being a middle school science teacher to becoming a nationally recognized business coach and host of one of the world's top-ranked network marketing podcasts, Jennie explains the lessons she learned through setbacks, reinvention, and continuous learning.

You'll also discover what you can expect from future episodes, who this podcast is designed to serve, and why every Wednesday and Friday you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights to help you grow yourself—and your business. Whether you're launching your first business or preparing to scale, this podcast is here to shorten your learning curve and connect you with the people, ideas, and tools you need to reach your next level.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why personal growth is the foundation of sustainable business growth.
  • The lessons learned through career setbacks, resilience, and reinvention.
  • How taking consistent action on what you learn accelerates personal and professional success.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Jennie B

  1. Your business can only grow to the extent that you are willing to grow personally. Investing in yourself is one of the highest-return investments you can make.
  2. Knowledge alone doesn't create results—implementation does. Consistently applying what you learn is where transformation happens.
  3. Growth isn't a destination. It's an ongoing process of developing new skills, expanding your mindset, and becoming the leader your business needs.

 

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

Sign up for email notifications at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

Get all our guest's gifts in the Gift Vault at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com/giftvault

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Check out “How I Monetize My Podcasts 7 Ways” webinar replay and learn how YOUR podcast could be monetized in 90 days without chasing corporate sponsors or building a massive audience. Access the replay here: https://webinar.badasspodcastmastery.com/registration

 

Want to connect with Jennie Bellinger?

Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com

Website: https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

Text: 1-618-920-9837

 

You can be a featured expert on What You Need to Grow! 

Go check out why you should be on the show: 

https://podcast.whatyouneedtogrow.com/whyyoushouldbeaguestwyntg

]]> Fri, 31 Oct 2025 08:00:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger, CPC) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/your-business-only-grows-as-much-as-you-do-welcome-to-growth-JOaKNFYI Episode Summary

In this kickoff episode, host Jennie Bellinger shares the story behind the podcast, her own entrepreneurial journey, and why she believes personal growth and business growth are inseparable. From being a middle school science teacher to becoming a nationally recognized business coach and host of one of the world's top-ranked network marketing podcasts, Jennie explains the lessons she learned through setbacks, reinvention, and continuous learning.

You'll also discover what you can expect from future episodes, who this podcast is designed to serve, and why every Wednesday and Friday you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights to help you grow yourself—and your business. Whether you're launching your first business or preparing to scale, this podcast is here to shorten your learning curve and connect you with the people, ideas, and tools you need to reach your next level.

 

Three Topics Discussed

  • Why personal growth is the foundation of sustainable business growth.
  • The lessons learned through career setbacks, resilience, and reinvention.
  • How taking consistent action on what you learn accelerates personal and professional success.

 

Three Key Takeaways from Jennie B

  1. Your business can only grow to the extent that you are willing to grow personally. Investing in yourself is one of the highest-return investments you can make.
  2. Knowledge alone doesn't create results—implementation does. Consistently applying what you learn is where transformation happens.
  3. Growth isn't a destination. It's an ongoing process of developing new skills, expanding your mindset, and becoming the leader your business needs.

 

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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Get all our guest's gifts in the Gift Vault at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com/giftvault

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Check out “How I Monetize My Podcasts 7 Ways” webinar replay and learn how YOUR podcast could be monetized in 90 days without chasing corporate sponsors or building a massive audience. Access the replay here: https://webinar.badasspodcastmastery.com/registration

 

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]]> Your Business Only Grows As Much As YOU Do... Welcome to Growth! Jennie Bellinger, CPC 00:19:07 Welcome to the very first episode of What You Need to Grow! In this kickoff episode, host Jennie Bellinger shares the story behind the podcast, her own entrepreneurial journey, and why she believes personal growth and business growth are inseparable. From being a middle school science teacher to becoming a nationally recognized business coach and host of one of the world's top-ranked network marketing podcasts, Jennie explains the lessons she learned through setbacks, reinvention, and continuous learning. You'll also discover what you can expect from future episodes, who this podcast is designed to serve, and why every Wednesday and Friday you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights to help you grow yourself—and your business. Whether you're launching your first business or preparing to scale, this podcast is here to shorten your learning curve and connect you with the people, ideas, and tools you need to reach your next level. Welcome to the very first episode of What You Need to Grow! In this kickoff episode, host Jennie Bellinger shares the story behind the podcast, her own entrepreneurial journey, and why she believes personal growth and business growth are inseparable. From being a middle school science teacher to becoming a nationally recognized business coach and host of one of the world's top-ranked network marketing podcasts, Jennie explains the lessons she learned through setbacks, reinvention, and continuous learning. You'll also discover what you can expect from future episodes, who this podcast is designed to serve, and why every Wednesday and Friday you'll walk away with practical strategies, fresh perspectives, and actionable insights to help you grow yourself—and your business. Whether you're launching your first business or preparing to scale, this podcast is here to shorten your learning curve and connect you with the people, ideas, and tools you need to reach your next level. business coaching podcast, business growth mindset, entrepreneurship tips, business growth, personal growth, personal growth for entrepreneurs, direct sales business, leadership development, jennie bellinger, what you need to grow podcast, entrepreneur development, badass direct sales mastery podcast, coaching, mindset for business success, podcast, jennie b, small business growth true full 1 c3a4bf83-7b60-43f6-ab7d-6161194ab268 What You Need to Grow Trailer In this brief introduction to the upcoming show, What You Need To Grow, the host, Jennie Bellinger, shares what you might expect when the show launches on Friday, October 31, 2025. 

Yep, she chose to launch on Halloween.

Because growth can be just a little scary, but when you push through the fear and discomfort, you get a sweet reward!

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

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Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com

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Text: 1-618-920-9837

 

You can be a featured expert on What You Need to Grow! 

Go check out why you should be on the show: 

https://podcast.whatyouneedtogrow.com/whyyoushouldbeaguestwyntg

]]> Thu, 30 Oct 2025 03:35:00 +0000 jennie@whatyouneedtogrow.com (Jennie Bellinger) https://what-you-need-to-grow.simplecast.com/episodes/what-you-need-to-grow-trailer-c_g84QU8 In this brief introduction to the upcoming show, What You Need To Grow, the host, Jennie Bellinger, shares what you might expect when the show launches on Friday, October 31, 2025. 

Yep, she chose to launch on Halloween.

Because growth can be just a little scary, but when you push through the fear and discomfort, you get a sweet reward!

What You Need to Grow Podcast is presented by Badass Podcast Mastery and Jennie Bellinger, C.P.C.

 

Sign up for email notifications at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

Get all our guest's gifts in the Gift Vault at https://whatyouneedtogrow.com/giftvault

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Check out “How I Monetize My Podcasts 7 Ways” webinar replay and learn how YOUR podcast could be monetized in 90 days without chasing corporate sponsors or building a massive audience. Access the replay here: https://webinar.badasspodcastmastery.com/registration

 

Want to connect with Jennie Bellinger?

Email: jennie@badassdirectsalesmastery.com

Website: https://whatyouneedtogrow.com

Text: 1-618-920-9837

 

You can be a featured expert on What You Need to Grow! 

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