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Will the 4-Day Work Week Become Law? Plus, Our Pilot & Company Update

Have you been considering implementing a four-day workweek into your business but are just a little hesitant? Well, then this episode is for you! I was just as resistant to the idea of shortening the week but when I did it, I realized that you can do less and achieve more while creating an environment that honors people and their lives.

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7 Leadership Lessons From My Best Bosses and the Story Behind Boss Project

Today, I want to focus on the lessons I learned while working for other people, and how that’s helping me to be a better leader now. When I say leader, I don’t just mean running a staff, I mean thought leader, someone who’s in charge of fostering community, and someone who is trying to put her ideas out into the world and have them be valuable to other people - tangible, actionable things that people can hold onto.

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How To Budget When My Income is Unpredictable

In today's episode, I'm diving into the world of budgeting when your income likes to play hide and seek. Maybe your business revenue and pay are doing the unpredictable tango, and you're itching for more stability in the paycheck department. The economy's a bit wild right now, so what I'm sharing is my playbook for a more conservative approach in these uncertain times. Trust me, this is the game-changer for tweaking your business finances, setting up a cozy personal financial vibe, and securing the long-term health of your hustle.

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Leverage Where You're At To Get to Where You Want to Go

Today on the podcast we’re chatting about your journey ahead—whether you've got a clear vision or you're still figuring it out. I get it, some of you might be like, "Where am I even headed?" And you know what? That's totally cool! It's super easy to breeze past the gold mine of your past experiences, but guess what? They've shaped you into the awesome person you are, and they're like breadcrumbs leading you to your destination. So, if you're not sure about the destination, no worries! It's not about having all the answers; it's about springboarding off from here. Even those random jobs you had? They're like building blocks for the business you're rocking today!

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Not Everyone Has An Internal Monologue (Including My Husband)

Inevitably, you’re going to encounter people who simply don’t think the same way you do. Personally, it took me a long time to understand this. I always assumed that everyone problem-solved the same way, thought the same way, and came up with ideas in the same way. Like me, you might be surprised to learn that not everyone experiences inner dialogue in the same way or even at all! In fact, it’s estimated that 30 to 50% of people don’t have an “inner voice.”

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Slow on Purpose: Removing Urgency & Allowing Rest

If you were to ask me how I feel about the rest of the year, I would probably tell you something about wanting to pack it up and see you guys in January! But I’m not going to do that. Instead, I want to talk about slowing down on purpose.

A few members of the co-op community have mentioned feeling as though they are always in a rush. What would it look like if you didn’t put so much of a timeline on so much of what you were doing? How much additional space, excitement, and desire would that give you creatively? How much fuel would that give to your life? Let’s talk about it!

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The ‘Traylor’ Effect: How Taylor Swift’s and Travis Kelce’s Relationship Is Driving Sales

Today we are going to delve into one of the most talked about topics on the internet right now, Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce. A huge part of the reason I have avoided commentary until now is because I didn’t want to sound like a fan girl but you have all spoken and asked me to talk about this. You all know that I am a huge Taylor Swift fan so today, I’m going to talk about something that is making a huge economic impact on not just my city, but cities around the world.

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Balancing Marriage & Business: How I Work Full-Time with My Spouse, Jared Pumphrey

During today’s episode, I’m speaking with my partner in life and employee in business. Jared and I have been together for 15 years, married for 10, and working together since 2018. He’s been full-time at Boss Project for two years now, and under my management for about 90 days. Today, I’m answering all your questions about what it’s like to work and run a business with a spouse, and nothing is off the table!

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From Crisis to Clarity: Discovering What’s Next For My Life & Career

During today’s episode, I tell the story of how I went from a full-on crisis to the most clarity I have had in years! I want to invite you to join me in this movement. When I was able to take a deep breath for the first time, I knew that other people needed to experience this. I believe that everyone deserves the financial freedom that lets you go from social security to true financial freedom and lasting wealth that creates a secure future. I want you to have that gift! It’s not just about me. It’s not just about helping people to become stable. This is for every person running a business. I want you to be a part of it, so tune in today to learn how I went from crisis to clarity, discovered what’s next for my life and career, and how you can too!

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“Untitled” Workshop: The Single Most Important Thing You’ve Done for Your Online Business Maybe Ever

Listen in on the phenomenal live webinar we offered this week. This information will change countless lives and give more women opportunities. I'm sharing clear strategies for scaling a business that most people don’t know about. We aren't messing with trendy marketing tactics that don’t work the same way for everyone. Every business is different and one person’s success does not define your own.

That’s why I'm sharing the exact strategies and facts that will bring you success (and not just the shiny, sexy ones). You need this information. I will redefine what transparency looks like in this industry because it was not easy to get to where I am today. This is my genuine desire to see you succeed! If you'd like to see the slides that went along with this, you can watch the full video replay at bossproject.com/untitled-training.

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Prioritizing Your Life When Shit Hits the Fan

I like to see this time of year as the opportunity to dive back in and come up with a fresh approach to plan for the future! This season can be about refining what you have built so that your business can continue to support you for a long time. I know that many of you use this time to make new goals and create new opportunities, but today I want to talk about what it looks like to prepare your business so that you’re ready when life comes at you again. Shit is going to hit the fan whether you want it to or not and I want you to build a business that can survive that without being so dependent on you. Personally, I never want to be financially dependent on anyone else and I know that many of you feel the same way! You want your business to work even when life gets thrown your way. You aren’t trying to fix the ‘shit,’ you’re trying to live and work while it’s happening!

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The Secret to Building REAL Wealth & Retiring Early

Today, we’re delving into the world of passive income and how to truly build substantial wealth – the kind that leaves a legacy and transforms not only your life but also the lives of your family and future generations. Discover the reality behind passive income and how to create genuine financial security! In this episode, you’ll learn how the magic is in the mix with insights into the best active/passive combinations. I'll also be sharing details about an upcoming workshop that's all about building a real asset – your business – that will fuel your wealth journey. If you're ready to make your business a sustainable income source and gain control over your financial future, this workshop is a must-attend! So tune in for insight into finding the right mix for you, giving you the freedom to live life on your terms.

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How Can I Budget When My Income is Inconsistent?

In today’s episode, I am going to be talking about what it looks like to budget when your income is inconsistent. Perhaps your business’ revenue and your pay are inconsistent, and you want to create more sustainability so that you can get paid more often and more predictably. The economy is insane at the moment, so everything I am going to share with you today is what I would do to have a more conservative approach in a time of uncertainty. I know that this will have an instrumental impact on how you change your business’ finances, create more personal financial stability, and solidify the future health of your business. This is the thing that will keep your doors open for years to come!

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Quitting Corporate: How I Left & How I’d Do It Again in 2023

Quitting corporate and striking out on your own can be a daunting task. But with the right preparation and strategies, you can build the business you’ve always wanted without feeling totally overwhelmed. Today on the show, I share the story of how I quit corporate and started my own business in 2015 and how I would go about doing it again in 2023.

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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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