
Top Business Podcast • over 4 million downloads • 900+ episodes
The Strategy Hour Podcast
with abagail pumphrey
Recognized by INC and Forbes as one of the best podcasts for entrepreneurs, join our twice-weekly show as we share business strategies, interviews, and actionable advice for building an online business your way.
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Can I Really Replace My 1:1 Income with Courses or Digital Products?
Can you really replace your one-on-one income with digital products or online courses? In Episode 966 of The Strategy Hour Podcast, Abagail Pumphrey shares her honest journey from high-ticket services to a diversified digital business. Learn what worked, what didn’t, and how she built sustainable revenue through courses, brand partnerships, and more. This episode covers audience size myths, the real effort behind selling digital products, and how to shift your mindset to make this transition work. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to scale, this episode will help you make smart, sustainable decisions for your business growth.
How to Build a Magnetic Personal Brand on LinkedIn (a.k.a. The Briefcase App) with Jayde I. Powell
Want to turn LinkedIn into a lead-generating, opportunity-attracting machine? Jayde I. Powell, the creative force behind viral campaigns for Netflix, Timberland, and Coca-Cola, joins us to share her top strategies for building a standout personal brand on what she calls “The Briefcase App.” In this episode, we cover how Jayde grew her LinkedIn presence to a six-figure income stream, why authenticity is her secret weapon, and how you can create thumb-stopping, high-value content that connects. Whether you’re a service provider, coach, or creative, this episode is packed with LinkedIn marketing tips you can implement today.
Create for Who You’re Becoming & Tap into the Money That’s Everywhere with Gabby Beckford
What if money wasn’t something you chased, but something you attracted? In this powerful episode of the Strategy Hour Podcast, Gabby Beckford of @packslight shares how she built a future-forward creator brand rooted in long-term partnerships, magnetic content, and a bold money mindset. With over 800,000 followers and multiple income streams, Gabby has a real conversation about how to create content for the version of you you’re becoming, attract aligned brand deals, and shift into a mindset of true abundance.
Whether you're a full-time creator, digital entrepreneur, or just starting to monetize your online presence, you'll learn how to build a platform ecosystem that drives income, visibility, and impact. From using LinkedIn for high-ticket leads to building repeat brand collaborations and removing the shame from pitching yourself.
Behind Gymshark’s 1.5M to 20M Follower Explosion: A Masterclass in Community Growth with Marketing Mastermind Elfried Samba
What does it really take to build a billion-pound brand on the back of community? In this episode, I’m sitting down with Elfried Samba the social strategy powerhouse behind Gymshark’s explosive growth. As the former Global Head of Social Content, Elfried helped scale Gymshark’s audience from 1.5 million to over 20 million by flipping the script on traditional brand marketing and betting big on emotional intelligence, creator partnerships, and audience-first content.
Now the CEO and Co-Founder of Butterfly Effect (the agency behind powerhouse campaigns with Netflix, Bumble, and McDonald’s), Elfried reveals how to create content that connects, communities that convert, and brands that actually matter. Whether you're a solo founder, a creative, or running a growing brand, this episode is a goldmine of actionable takeaways on building loyal followings, owning your narrative, and showing up consistently.
Hit play to learn why relatability beats production value, what it means to lead with listening, and how “you asked, we listened” might be your strongest marketing move yet.
Exactly How I’d Grow Your Podcast as a Host with 4.5M+ Downloads
Curious how to grow a podcast in 2025? In this behind-the-scenes coaching session, Abagail Pumphrey—co-host of the Strategy Hour Podcast with over 4.5 million downloads—sits down with Azara Krovatin, host of The Mystical Business Coach Podcast, to share real-time advice on podcast growth, marketing strategy, and visibility.
This episode is a goldmine for aspiring podcasters, seasoned hosts, and online business owners who want to turn their podcast into a powerful lead-generation and brand-building tool. You’ll learn how to structure episodes for audience retention, optimize your titles and descriptions for search traffic, repurpose content for LinkedIn and social media, and use your show to drive deeper engagement and sales.
Discover actionable podcast growth tips, monetization strategies, and how to use your voice to build authority in a niche market. If you’ve ever wanted a one-on-one session with a top podcast host, this is your chance to listen in.
Topics Covered:
How to increase podcast downloads with magnetic episode titles
Organic podcast growth through guesting and audience leverage
Building brand authority as a coach or consultant
Using astrology and energetics in business storytelling
SEO tips for podcast descriptions and repurposed content
Real talk about compassion fatigue, personal boundaries, and sustainable content creation
Tune in now to hear how Abagail would grow your podcast and why sharing the “whole house” is the secret to long-term podcasting success.
How to Land Celebrity-Level Press Without Being Famous (Yet) with Lydia Bagarozza
Want to get featured in Forbes, Entrepreneur, or your favorite podcast—but don’t have a blue check or a publicist? In this episode of The Strategy Hour, we’re joined by Lydia Bagarozza, co-founder of Visibility on Purpose, who shares how small business owners and online entrepreneurs can land high-profile media coverage without being “known.” With 4,000+ press placements under her belt, Lydia breaks down actionable DIY PR strategies, the #1 mistake people make when pitching, and how to know if you're ready to hire help. Whether you’re launching a product, growing your personal brand, or craving next-level visibility, this episode is packed with expert tips to help you stand out in the media even if you’re just starting out.
What No One Told My Husband About Marrying an Ambitious Woman
In this candid and heartfelt episode of The Strategy Hour Podcast, I’m joined by my husband, Jared, for an honest conversation about marriage, gender roles, and what it’s really like to work together as spouses in a growing online business. We explore what happens when traditional expectations are flipped and the wife is the breadwinner and the husband leaves a corporate career to work behind the scenes. Jared opens up about his identity shift, family reactions, and the challenges of balancing love, feedback, and entrepreneurship under one roof.
If you’re navigating work-life integration, redefining masculinity, or building a business with your partner, this episode is packed with vulnerable insights and real talk about marriage, ambition, and modern roles.
Build for Your Bandwidth
In this episode of the Strategy Hour Podcast, we challenge the relentless pursuit of “more” and explore what it really means to build a business that matches your current season of life. Discover why scaling down can be a powerful strategy, how to define your own version of enough, and why sustainability beats hustle. If you're craving a business model rooted in rest, flexibility, and long-term alignment, this conversation is your permission slip to design with your bandwidth in mind.
Crop Top Confidence: How to Get Out of a Business Funk
Abagail Pumphrey gets radically honest about what it feels like to be in a business funk and how to finally break free. If you’ve been battling burnout, feeling uninspired, or questioning your purpose, this episode delivers the practical mindset shifts and tactical steps you’ve been craving.
Learn why reconnecting to your “why” matters more than ever, how to stop spiraling and start studying what’s working, and what a simple wardrobe moment taught Abagail about reclaiming confidence in life and business. This isn’t just a pep talk. It’s your new framework for rebooting your momentum, rediscovering your creative spark, and showing up with crop-top confidence.
Topics include:
• Getting out of a business rut
• Mindset tips for entrepreneurs
• Letting go of self-judgment
• Resetting your routine and environment
• Finding purpose in your offers and messaging
• Building confidence from the inside out

meet your host
I don’t believe there’s one right way to build a business.
I’m your host, Abagail Pumphrey. And I’m dedicated to supporting online businesses.
I’m here to help you build business your way: one that supports not only the life you have but the life you want. I’m on a personal mission to help you become financially free.
I’m talking about all the lessons learned as I turned a layoff into a 7-figure online business. I’m here to help you prioritize your life every step of the way, whether you’re creating your first digital product, growing an email list, or scaling an already profitable business.
I want to hear your hot takes, your biggest takeaways, or the genius ideas that pop in your head as you’re listening to the show.
My DMs are always open on Instagram, so head over and introduce yourself so I can get to know you!
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