Crush the Rush
Tired of the hustle and bustle of traditional business models? Discover how to build a thriving business that aligns with your lifestyle and priorities. In this podcast, I'll share actionable strategies and real-world examples of how I built a seven-figure business while working full-time and eventually retiring early.
This podcast is all about showing you how to build your dream business without giving up your weekends, priorities or selling your soul to social media.
Learn how to:
- Create a sustainable business model that works for you
- Optimize your workflow for maximum productivity and minimal stress
- Leverage effective marketing strategies without sacrificing your personal life
- Build a team to support your growth and free up your time
- Achieve financial freedom while maintaining a healthy work-life balance
Join me as we explore the possibilities of building a business that truly empowers you. Let's break free from the traditional 9-to-5 and create a life we love.
Crush the Rush
556 - Not Your Grandma's Google: How To Get Found On Google in 2025 with Laura Jawad
Still think SEO is all about keyword stuffing? Think again. In this episode, I’m joined by website SEO strategist Laura Jawad (aka the website whisperer!) to break down exactly what SEO looks like in 2025—and why it’s more human-centered than ever. Laura shares what Google is actually prioritizing now, how to make your site a destination worth finding, and why putting your best content on your website (not just socials) is the smartest move for long-term visibility. Whether you’re just getting started with SEO or ready to get serious about strategy, this conversation is packed with tangible tips to help you make your site work harder for your business.
Today you’ll learn:
- How Google’s latest updates (including AI overviews) are changing the game for organic search
- What it really means to create perspective-driven content that performs
- Why user experience and search intent are key to ranking—and how to optimize both
- Laura’s strategy for building brand authority as a small business (without trying to compete with the big brands)
- Practical ways to show up in local search results and make your website the hub of your business
CONNECT WITH LAURA:
Website: laurajawadmarketing.com
Instagram: @heylaurajawad
SEO Simplified: laurajawadmarketing.com/crush-the-rush/
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