Holly Haynes, a leading voice in the entrepreneurial world, is the founder of the globally recognized Crush the Rush Podcast. With her unique blend of business acumen and personal experience, Holly empowers women to build successful businesses while maintaining a fulfilling personal life and scaling their businesses without relying on the social media algorithm.
When Business Gets Personal (On Purpose)
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This week’s Better Together Round-Up is here! Think: one game-changing strategy, the resources you didn’t know you needed, and a few fun favorites we’re loving right now. Quick to read, packed with value—you in? 🕒 3-minute read, unlimited inspiration. Hey Reader, You know that mix of exhaustion and inspiration that hits after hosting something big? That’s where I’m at—still riding the high (and finishing the laundry) after our 9th Camp Creative Retreat. Every time, I wonder if I’m a little nuts for opening up our home, promising big results, and saying, “Let’s do it all in one weekend.” But every. single. time? It turns to magic.
✨ Clients walk in with sticky ideas and walk out with mapped-out plans. ✨ Conversations happen that could never be squeezed into a Zoom box. ✨ And my girls? They’re right there in the mix—talking middle school drama, cheering clients on, and reminding us all that this work is about integration, not separation. I don’t have to split myself into “mom” vs. “business owner” vs. “friend.” I just get to be me. And that’s the real win. This Week’s Anti-Social™ Shift: You Don’t Need More Stuff. You Need a Map. The biggest theme that came up all weekend? People aren’t craving more noise. They want the roadmap. They want someone to say: “Here’s the next step. Let’s walk it together.” So if you’re feeling stuck or overstimulated, try this: 💡 The Path > The Pile Ask yourself:
What’s the next step, not the next thing?
Who can help you simplify it?
What’s one tool you already have—but haven’t fully used?
Your clarity doesn’t come from consuming more. It comes from connection and focused action. Not everyone can hop on a plane and join us in person. But that doesn’t mean you can’t have your own cozy, focused reset. Here’s how to host your own mini-retreat: ➡️ Block off time: Even 2-3 hours of dedicated space can shift your whole week. I love a good coffee shop or fancy hotel lobby date! 😉 ➡️ Make it feel special: ➡️ Set your goal: What do you want to walk away with? A clearer offer? A cleaned-up schedule? Content batching? ➡️ Unplug + dig in: Ditch the tabs. This is CEO time, not scroll time. ➡️ Close with care: Wrap it with a walk, a note to yourself, or even just a deep breath and a “heck yes, I did that.” Want to do it together? We host virtual Intensives designed to give you that same energy—focused, creative, cozy support with real-time feedback. Come in your slippers. Leave with a plan. ✨ Featured Podcast Episodes This Week ✨ Community Spotlight (What We Are Loving!)
Her AI Era Summit is HERE! I’m hosting a brand-new AI workshop that’s all about using bots for better biz boundaries. Specifically, how we’re automating client connection inside our A.S.S.™ program (yes, it’s as fun as it sounds). 👉 Hop in and grab your spot — it's gonna be juicy.
Podcast Drop! I recently sat down with the What Would They Do? Podcast to talk about our Co-Op Retreat Strategy—aka how to design a business refresh without leaving your house (or your yoga pants). 🔗 Listen here
Life-of-Showgirl Sweatshirt = Birthday Win My girls turn 12 next week 😭 and I grabbed this custom glitter sweatshirt for the occasion. So stinkin’ cute and totally tween-approved. (We customized it to "Life of an Irish Dancer"). 🛍️ Snag one here
Spooky Season Must-Have Okay, this Halloween decoration just became my favorite October vibe. Think: whimsical, weird, and exactly the right amount of spooky. 🕸️ Check it out ✨ Client Wins
P.S. Missed this year’s retreat? Don’t worry—our next Co-Op is kicking off soon. ✨ Comment WAITLIST to get all the deets. 👉 Just the Friday newsletters, please. You’ll still get the goods—just the simplified version. 👉 Send me everything! I want all the updates, launches, and behind-the-scenes. |
Holly Marie Haynes
Holly Haynes, a leading voice in the entrepreneurial world, is the founder of the globally recognized Crush the Rush Podcast. With her unique blend of business acumen and personal experience, Holly empowers women to build successful businesses while maintaining a fulfilling personal life and scaling their businesses without relying on the social media algorithm.
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Hi Reader, This week was a big one. In true Crush the Rush fashion, we did it all while traveling, started middle school, and navigated a new season. Because life doesn’t stop when you want to do big things. So this isn’t our normal Friday newsletter. It’s just simply a thank you. You followed along all spring and summer as we rebuilt our entire Anti-Social School™ program. (The longest project and launch eevvveeerrr). You showed up big for the fall workshop (I hope you loved it). And I am...