The Quality Of Life Podcast
I use my real-life experiences as a wife, mother, businesswoman, and horse person to help you improve your quality of life dramatically with the smallest of steps.
I want to give you real tactical tools to help you win at life!
Shows will be released weekly and run from 10-30 minutes.
Episodes
82 episodes
Copy of Season's End: What's Coming Next for The Quality of Life
Season Finale: Taking a Hiatus to Focus on New VenturesIn this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, host Erin Olson announces the season finale and a hiatus until spring 2025. She reflects on her journey of creating the podcast to sh...
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Episode 36
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7:24
Copy of Raising Kids and Companies: My Take on Mom Guilt
Overcoming Working Mom Guilt: Balancing Business and FamilyIn this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, host Erin Olson dives into the topic of working mom guilt. Erin shares her personal experiences juggling motherhood and entrepren...
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Season 2
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Episode 35
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15:13
Entrepreneurship in Uncertain Times: Why Now is the Perfect Time to Start Your Business
Seizing Opportunities in Challenging Times: The Perfect Moment to Start Your BusinessIn this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, host Erin Olson discusses why now is the perfect time to start a business amidst the current global cha...
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Season 2
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Episode 34
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12:48
Drama Detox: Three Steps to Cleanse Your Business Culture
Reducing Workplace Drama and GossipIn this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, Erin Olson delves into the challenges of managing workplace drama and gossip. She shares insights on the negative impact of gossip, presents three practi...
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Season 2
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Episode 33
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14:01
Boost Your Business with Affiliate Marketing and Sponsorships
Scaling Your Business with Affiliate Marketing and Paid SponsorshipsIn this episode of the Quality of Life podcast, host Erin Olson dives into paid word-of-mouth advertising methods. Erin highlights her experiences with affiliate market...
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Season 2
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Episode 32
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20:19
Transforming Word of Mouth into Business Growth
Harnessing the Power of Word of Mouth for Business GrowthIn this episode of the Quality of Life podcast, host Erin Olson guides listeners through the art of leveraging word-of-mouth to gain repeat customers. Erin shares practical advice...
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Season 2
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Episode 31
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15:41
Winning the War Against Distractions: Strategies for Entrepreneurs
Mastering Focus: Overcoming Distractions to Boost Your BusinessIn this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, Erin Olson addresses the importance of maintaining focus and minimizing distractions to achieve business success. Sharing per...
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Season 2
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Episode 30
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14:46
No More Time Suckers: The Ultimate Guide to Effective Meetings
Mastering Effective Meetings: Tips for Maximizing ProductivityIn this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, host Erin Olson shares practical tips on holding effective meetings that are both productive and time-efficient. Erin discusse...
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Season 2
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Episode 29
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19:14
Business Struggles: When to Push Through, Pivot, or Quit
Navigating Imposter Syndrome and the Entrepreneurial JourneyIn this episode, Erin discusses the challenges and uncertainties faced by entrepreneurs, with a focus on imposter syndrome and the decision-making process in tough time...
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Season 2
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Episode 28
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11:18
Halfway There: Reviewing and Planning for the Next Six Months
Happy Independence Day! Ever wondered how to turn your mid-year review into a powerful strategy session for the rest of the year? This episode promises to equip you with a step-by-step guide to evaluating your business performance and setting impa...
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From Chaos to Consistency: Implementing Effective SOPs
Mastering Consistency: The Importance of Processes and Procedures in BusinessIn this episode of the Quality of Life podcast, host Erin Olson discusses the significance of creating consistent customer experiences, products, and services ...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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12:26
Break Free from Busy-ness: Tactical Steps to Clear Brain Fog and Become More Productive and Present
Ever felt like your life is an endless to-do list? Join me, Erin Olson, as I share my personal battle with the addiction to busyness in this episode of the Quality of Life podcast. Balancing roles as a wife, mother, and serial entrepreneur, I s...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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31:51
Competition and how to eliminate them.
Ever wondered how to eliminate your competition without lowering your prices? Tune in as I, Erin Olson, recount my eye-opening experience at the Minnesota Renaissance Festival, where I discovered the secret to succeeding in business: focus on e...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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13:21
Bring Your Kids to Work: Shaping Future Entrepreneurs
Ever wondered how bringing your children to work could shape their future? Join me, Erin Olson, on this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast as I share personal stories of bringing my son Devin to my various business ventures. You'll discover...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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8:25
Conquer Networking Events: Turn Anxiety into Opportunity
Do networking events make your palms sweat and your heart race? In this episode of the Quality of Life podcast, I share my own journey from dreading networking events to actually enjoying them. I explore the different personalities you'll meet ...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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11:37
Transform Your Email Contacts into Loyal Customers
Get ready to turn your email list into a powerhouse profit generator with yours truly, Erin Olson! Discover the game-changing strategies that catapulted my business forward when social media and online storefronts just weren't cutting it. Imagi...
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11:19
Trade Show Mastery: Stand Out, Network, and Win Big for Your Small Business
Ever wondered how to make your small business the talk of the town? The answer is trade shows. I'm Erin Olson, and I’m here to guide you through the world of expos, fairs, and yes, even those 'less glamorous' trade events. It's all about creati...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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15:46
Lessons Learned From Getting a JOB.
Stepping out of the familiar terrain of self-employment, I, Erin Olson, found myself back in "Employee-Land" after years of running my own show for over 15 years. This week, I share the revelations gleaned from my stint as a beverage cart girl ...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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17:13
Faith and Entrepreneurship: How to Allow God to Help Your Business
Discovering strength and guidance in unexpected places, we often overlook the most powerful ally in our entrepreneurial journey—faith. Join me, Erin Olson, as I open up about the transformative experience of weaving spirituality into the fabric...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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11:09
Are Two Heads Better Than One? The Highs and Lows of Business Partnerships
Aren you considering a partnership? I’ve weathered the storms of joint ventures and emerged with insights that could be your lifeline in entrepreneurship. This episode of the Quality of Life podcast reveals what it really takes to forge a partn...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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13:38
How to Fund Your Business
If you've ever wondered how to fund your startup costs with a loan, or if bootstrapping can truly turn your business dream into a reality, this is the episode you need. With the experiences I gained from founding three ventures myself, I talk a...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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13:03
How to Know When the 'Right' Time is
Have you ever been paralyzed by the pursuit of perfect timing, but only letting opportunities slip through your fingers? Join me, Erin Olson, as I tackle the myth of perfect timing and explain the power of decisive action. In a quick and honest...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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10:10
How to Keep Your Ideas Protected: Trademarks, Patents and Copyrights
Ever wondered how to keep the inventions and trade secrets that make your business unique yours?? Join me, Erin Olson, as I share my journey through the maze of copyright, patents, trademarks, and trade secrets. With the stories and wisdo...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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17:54
Handshakes or Contracts. What's Right For You?
Have you ever been burned by a handshake deal? I'm Erin Olson, and I've been there, done that. In this episode of the Quality of Life Podcast, I aim to arm you with the essential knowledge to transform your business agreements from frail handsh...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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14:31
Hiring And Training Your First Employee
Is it time to make that first hire?? It's probably the last thing entrepreneurs want to do, but could be the exact thing that propels you to the next level in sales. In this week's episode, I discuss hiring, from the initial leap of recruiting ...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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14:51