Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast
You didn’t leave corporate just to build another 24/7 job.
Hosted by Holly Haynes—business strategist, former Fortune 500 executive, and creator of Crush the Rush™—this top-rated podcast helps female entrepreneurs and small business owners design life-first business strategies that create freedom, profit, and sustainability without the burnout.
Each week, Holly shares practical business planning tools, behind-the-scenes lessons, and honest conversations about what it really takes to scale sustainably in a fast-changing online world. From simplifying your systems and using AI intentionally to building a supportive team and protecting your time, every episode helps you work less, think bigger, and grow smarter.
Because success isn’t about doing more—it’s about doing what matters, on your terms.
Tune in every Monday for your strategic pep talk, and start building a business that works with your life, not against it.
Crush the Rush™: The Life-First CEO Podcast
572 - Out-of-the-Box Customer Delight Strategies to Grow your List and Bottom Line with Nadine Nethery
Tired of cookie-cutter marketing that feels like everyone else’s? In this episode, I chat with Nadine Nethery, a copywriter turned customer experience strategist who helps online business owners stand out by delighting their customers in unexpected ways. Nadine pulls back the curtain on the creative strategies she’s used—from website scavenger hunts to audio advent calendars—that not only grow email lists and boost retention but also spark genuine connection. If you’re looking for fresh, memorable ideas to engage your audience without burning out, this conversation is full of inspiration and practical takeaways.
Today you will hear:
- Why customer experience is the most underrated “sales channel” and how it can transform your business.
- Out-of-the-box marketing ideas (like scavenger hunts and private podcasts) that surprise and delight customers while driving real results.
- Nadine’s framework for weaving creativity and strategy into every stage of the customer journey—before, during, and after purchase.
- Simple ways to gamify memberships or communities to keep people engaged and sticking around longer.
- The importance of listening for engagement signals and creating personalized touchpoints that make customers feel valued.
CONNECT WITH NADINE:
Website: https://www.candocontent.com
Instagram: @candocontent
Free Resources:
Mastering CX | The Private Customer Experience Podcast: https://candocontent.thrivecart.com/customer-experience-podcast/?coupon=CRUSHTHERUSH
CAN DO! Tales | The Private Case Study Podcast: https://link.candocontent.com/crush-the-rush
🔗 Links Mentioned:
🎧 Download the Free Ditch the Social Drama Workshop → hollymariehaynes.com/workshop
🌟 Anti-Social School™ → hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial
🌎 Website → hollymariehaynes.com
📲 Follow me on Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes
💬 Loved this episode? Share it with a business friend who needs it—and don’t forget to hit subscribe so you never miss a strategy session!
