How to Get Sponsors, Increasing Brand Visibility, and Getting Scrappy in Business

This week’s episode of The Wide Open Podcast is a little different - and in the best possible way. It originally aired live on Facebook as the very first installment of our new monthly segment called No Filter, where I sit down with my friend and fellow business owner Kelly Northlee of Fondy Famous and Not Your Average Marketing.

No script. No curated talking points. Just an honest conversation between two business friends showing up exactly as we are.

We each brought three things to the table:

1. Something we're struggling with
2. Something we think the other person is doing well
3. Something we're grateful for

And then we just… talked. For real. Out loud. With no filter.

This conversation was real, raw, and refreshingly unscripted. That’s the whole point of No Filter: creating space for honest, supportive conversations that remind us we’re not alone in the highs or the lows of business.

We’re doing this every month, so we’d love to hear from YOU:

• What do you want us to talk about next?
• What are you struggling with right now?
• Any ideas to make this segment even better?

Drop a comment, shoot us a message, or share this episode with a business friend who needs to hear it.

Listen in now, and don’t forget: real business growth happens when we’re brave enough to show up without a filter.

Links & Resources:

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How to Build Confidence || Confidence & Networking for Business Growth with Annabelle Klein

Does self-doubt keep you from showing up for your business? Maybe you struggle with posting content, selling your offers, or putting yourself out there. Confidence is the key to consistency—and today’s guest is here to help.

In this episode, I chat with Annabelle from the Thought Rebel Podcast, a confidence coach who helps business owners break free from old habits and finally step into their confidence. We’re diving deep into:
🔥 How to recognize when a lack of confidence is holding you back
🔥 Why confidence is essential for business success
🔥 Practical ways to build confidence and create momentum
🔥 The hidden mindset blocks that keep you stuck
🔥 The role of humility in confidence (and why it’s often misunderstood)

If you’ve been waiting for a sign to finally go all in on your business, this is it!

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Brand Storytelling for Impact || How to Tell a Better Story

Brand storytelling is important for any business - after all, you're always telling a story, but you can always tell a better one. For any business, being able to clearly communicate impact is crucial for growth. But how do you build a compelling case that showcases your value in a way that resonates with potential customers, clients, or funders? That’s exactly what we’re diving into in this episode of The Wide Open Podcast with Emily Taylor, Principal of teenyBIG.

KEY TAKEAWAYS:

• Why storytelling is essential for business growth and how to communicate impact effectively.
• How to gather and use client insights to shape your messaging—even if you’re just starting out.
• The core elements of a strong story: Context, Approach, Action, Impact, and Opportunity.
• How to tell a compelling story even when you don’t have all the traditional elements.
• Actionable steps for creating your own Case for Support to strengthen your brand messaging.

If you struggle with making your value clear to potential customers or clients, applying the principles of a Case for Support can help. By listening to your audience, identifying key patterns, and structuring your messaging with impact, you can create a business narrative that resonates deeply and drives action.

Want to learn more? Emily is offering a free white paper on Telling Stories with Substance. Download it here!

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