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

Jan 12 2024 123 ep. 50 mins 37

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

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124: On Personal Brands, Polarization & Parks and Rec (feat. Caitlin Penny)

Jan 12 2024 49 mins

Is your personal brand still important when you're scaling a business? How can your values and flair create a bedrock for company culture? And what the heck is the right balance between personal and professional content on social media? We'll answer all that and more in this week's jam-packed episode. This week, Annie P. Ruggles is joined by Caitlin Penny, the powerhouse behind C

123: On Differentiation, Boldness & Radiohead (feat. Megan Gersch)

Dec 15 2023 54 mins

Are you drowning in "shoulds?" Bogged down in the expectations of yourself, your clients, and even your paid advisors? And, to top it all, is one-size-fits-all marketing or the newest high-priced fad failing to bring in the right people? It's time to shake things up, y'all. This episode will help you do exactly that. This week, Annie P. Ruggles is joined by the creative engine kno

122: On Leadership, Self-Healing & Jean-Luc Picard (feat. Jennifer Urezzio)

Dec 08 2023 51 mins

What the heck is "warrior energy" and how can it be harnessed in our personal and professional lives? How can we best balance head and heart during moments of stress and overwhelm? And how can we break ourselves of toxic self-sacrifice and really, truly practice self-compassion amid societal pressures and inner child tantrums? This week, Annie P. is joined by the soulful and brill

121: On Diversity, Curiosity & Love Is Blind (feat. Dr. Raymona H. Lawrence)

Nov 22 2023 54 mins

Should tiny businesses be worried about the huge issues of inclusion and diversity? Why does allyship really matter - beyond just wanting to be (and be seen as) a good person? And how can we all go beyond performative acts into real, bottom-line shifting, glass ceiling shattering, stigma-debunking change-making? Welcome back to another episode of "Too Legitimate to Quit" with your

120: On Vision, Authenticity & Love is Blind (feat Emma Tessler)

Nov 08 2023 50 mins

Is "vision" really all that important or is it a distraction? How can we act as if our goals are already happening, rather than just waiting for them to happen? And, how do we balance entertainment and educational content on social media? Welcome back to another episode of "Too Legitimate to Quit" with your host Annie P. Ruggles and very special guest, Emma Tessler, founder and CE

119: On Fear, Productivity & Whitney Houston (feat. Sacred Walker)

Sep 21 2023 55 mins

Are self-care and productivity opposing forces? Must you choose one or the other? Absolutely not! This episode seeks to prove that self-advocacy and self-preservation are among the most efficient, effective choices you can make - if only you allow yourselves the space, and learn to work with your fears. This week, Annie is joined by the incomparable Sacred Walker - therapist, mini

118: Live-ish from FAN EXPO Chicago! On Inclusion, Intentions & The Mandalorian (feat. Iris Goldfeder)

Aug 17 2023 60 mins

If you're feeling frustrated and overwhelmed because your current website design is not attracting diverse customers or fostering a sense of connection, then you are not alone! Perhaps you've been relying on generic templates and stock images, failing to capture the unique experiences of your target audience. Instead of cultivating empathy and inclusivity, your website may be leavi

117: On Facebook Ads, Engagement, & Formula 1 Racing (feat Jenn Neal)

Aug 03 2023 48 mins

How can businesses build trust, foster human connection, and align with shared values in the age of AI and technology? And why on Earth does Facebook feel the need to change its advertising platform every four seconds? (Ok, we can't answer the second question there. Ask Zuckerberg.) But in this episode, we wholeheartedly tackle the first. Jenn Neal of Formula Done joins Annie P. t

116: On Nurture Sequences, Rapport & Pride and Prejudice (feat. Allea Grummert)

Jul 06 2023 57 mins

If your email marketing was a love story, would the couple get together in the end or would one run away, screaming in disgust? While that second scenario isn't all that likely, entrepreneurs are faced with a very real pain all too often: crickets. We put the best of our brains out there, only to be met with silence and a smattering of lackluster likes. What's a heart-centered serv

114: On Magnetism, Genius & Zoey's Extraordinary Playlist (feat. Mellissa Seaman)

Jun 22 2023 59 mins

Feeling frustrated and overwhelmed with your current marketing efforts? Exhausted by constantly chasing after the latest trend or tactic without seeing any real results? Or just wondering how and when to let your "freak flag" or "woo badge" fly for maximum effect? You are not alone! If you've invested in expensive advertising campaigns or poured hours into social media posts, but