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245: The Hidden Cost of Doing Everything Yourself

All About That Action

Release Date: 06/06/2025

268.How to Use AI to 10x Your Productivity (and Stay Ahead in 2026) show art 268.How to Use AI to 10x Your Productivity (and Stay Ahead in 2026)

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AI is moving fast — faster than any of us can keep up with on our own. In this episode, Avery breaks down exactly how he’s using AI every single day to streamline business, automate repetitive tasks, and stay ahead of the curve in a world that’s constantly changing.  From building your own custom ChatGPT that thinks the way you think…to letting AI agents book your appointments, move files, respond to emails, and run workflows on autopilot… to game-changing tools inside Canva, Notion, Midjourney, and more — this episode shows you how mind-blowing (and practical) AI has...

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267. Reset, Refocus & Realign: Finishing the Year Strong show art 267. Reset, Refocus & Realign: Finishing the Year Strong

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In this heartfelt episode of All About That Action, Ashley shares an inspiring message to help you reset, refocus, and realign as we close out the final months of the year. Fresh off leading her first Momentum Mastermind, Ashley reflects on the biggest takeaways from working with a powerhouse group of women entrepreneurs—and how you can apply these same lessons to your own life and business. From surrounding yourself with the right encouragers, to staying accountable, to building systems that create peace and productivity, this episode is your reminder that momentum doesn’t stop just...

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266. Discover Your Core Values & Elevate Your Life show art 266. Discover Your Core Values & Elevate Your Life

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In this episode of All About That Action, Ashley dives into one of her favorite topics—core values. Whether you’re crystal clear on yours or still trying to figure them out, this episode will help you define what truly matters and use it as your compass in life and business. Ashley shares a simple, step-by-step exercise that she and Avery first learned back in 2020—a process that completely transformed how they make decisions, build their team, and choose the right clients. You’ll learn how to identify what drives you crazy, turn it into clarity, and create 3–5 non-negotiable values...

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265: Building a Scalable, Sellable Business with Systems & Strategy — Featuring Molly Nutt show art 265: Building a Scalable, Sellable Business with Systems & Strategy — Featuring Molly Nutt

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In this powerful episode of All About That Action, Ashley Whaley sits down with marketing strategist and founder of Acorn Digital Strategy, Molly Nutt — a powerhouse entrepreneur who built, scaled, and sold two businesses before the age of 30. Molly opens up about what it really takes to create a business that doesn’t rely on you to survive — from implementing smart systems and processes to building teams and setting up structures that make your company both scalable and sellable. They dive deep into: The mindset shift from “doer” to “leader” How to build systems that free...

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264:Reclaiming Your Self-Worth: Healing, Hypnotherapy, and the Power of Inner Connection with Kristie Hidrogo show art 264:Reclaiming Your Self-Worth: Healing, Hypnotherapy, and the Power of Inner Connection with Kristie Hidrogo

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In this heartfelt and transformative episode of All About That Action, Ashley sits down with mindset coach, hypnotherapist, and founder of Soul Vibes Life Coaching — Kristie Hidrogo. Kristie opens up about her powerful journey through trauma, healing, and rediscovering her innate self-worth. Together, Ashley and Kristie dive deep into what it means to move from confidence to true self-worth, how early experiences shape the way we see ourselves, and why awareness is the first step toward transformation. They also explore the subconscious mind, hypnotherapy, and how small, intentional habits...

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263: Two Truths Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear show art 263: Two Truths Every Entrepreneur Needs to Hear

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Whether you’re just getting started or have been in business for decades, this episode is your reminder to slow down, reset, and refocus on what truly drives sustainable growth. Ashley shares two simple, yet powerful lessons she wishes she’d known when she launched her first business at 19 — lessons that can transform not just your business, but your mindset and relationships, too. In this heart-to-heart episode, you’ll discover: Why a positive input routine changes everything How to protect your energy by curating the right circle The power of staying grounded when the grind...

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262.The Power of B-Roll: Showing Up Authentically with Quianna Marie show art 262.The Power of B-Roll: Showing Up Authentically with Quianna Marie

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What if the secret to elevating your brand wasn’t more polished perfection, but capturing the real behind-the-scenes moments? In this episode, Ashley sits down with branding photographer and content coach Quianna Marie, who has over 20 years of experience helping business owners bring their personal brands to life. Quianna breaks down her simple 5x5x5 formula for creating endless content without burnout, explains why B-roll is one of the most underrated tools for building trust, and shares how business owners can batch authentic, confidence-boosting content that actually connects...

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261:Let’s Get You Set Up for Q4! show art 261:Let’s Get You Set Up for Q4!

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Q4 is here, and it’s time to finish the year strong. In this episode, Ashley walks you through a simple yet powerful process to review your business performance from the first three quarters, analyze what’s working, and create a focused plan for the last 90 days of the year. You’ll learn how to: Audit your revenue and discover where it’s really coming from Double down on offers and strategies that are producing results Clarify your ideal client and messaging Put your Q4 strategy on the calendar so you can execute consistently If you’ve ever reached the end of the year...

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260.A Strong & Consistent Strategy Always Wins show art 260.A Strong & Consistent Strategy Always Wins

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Consistency is the secret weapon of every successful entrepreneur — and today, Ashley breaks down the exact 4-part marketing strategy that has fueled Pod Shark Media for over two years.  You’ll learn how consistent posting, weekly emails, podcasting, and strategic networking can create predictable momentum in your business (without overcomplicating the process). If you’ve been feeling scattered, struggling to show up, or frustrated by a lack of results, this episode will inspire you to simplify, focus, and commit to the habits that actually move the needle. If this episode hit home...

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259: How to Show Up Boldly for Yourself and Your Business show art 259: How to Show Up Boldly for Yourself and Your Business

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Are you hiding your business, or yourself, from the world? In this episode, Ashley shares the powerful mindset shift that changed everything for Pod Shark Media: becoming her own biggest cheerleader. She gets real about the early messy days of building the business, the fear and discomfort of showing up online, and why betting on yourself is the ultimate growth strategy. Ashley walks you through how to show up consistently (even when it’s scary), why it’s okay to be imperfect, and how this energy attracts the right people, opportunities, and clients into your life. If you’ve been holding...

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Are you doing it all in your business—from social media and client service to admin and strategy? In this episode of All About That Action, host Avery Whaley unpacks the real cost of trying to do everything yourself.

You’ll learn:

  • Why solopreneur hustle is not a long-term strategy

  • How delegating and creating SOPs can unlock serious growth

  • The mindset traps that keep entrepreneurs stuck in burnout

Whether you're a small business owner, creative entrepreneur, or growing agency, this episode will help you stop spinning your wheels and start scaling with intention.

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