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
578 - Turning Views into Sales: How to Convert Instagram Followers into Paying Customers with Katelyn Rhoades
Want to make your content actually work for you? In this episode, I sit down with Katelyn Rhoades—social media strategist, keynote speaker, and host of the Call Her Creator podcast. With over 200K Instagram followers and 15 years of marketing experience, Katelyn knows how to blend storytelling, trends, and strategy to turn followers into clients. We talk about what’s working on Instagram right now, how to build real connection through content, and how to show up consistently without losing your sanity.
Whether you’re in the growth phase or ready to scale, this conversation is packed with insights to help you elevate your social presence, attract your ideal clients, and create content that truly converts.
Today you’ll hear:
- Katelyn’s framework for turning Instagram followers into paying clients using content pillars that connect, educate, and sell
- How to use analytics and audience insights to create high-performing content that actually drives results
- What’s changing on Instagram as we head into 2026 (and how authenticity is becoming the ultimate growth hack)
- Practical tips for setting boundaries on social media while still staying consistent
- The tools and systems Katelyn uses to streamline content creation and protect her creative energy
CONNECT WITH KATELYN:
Website: www.enfluencestudio.com
Instagram: @thekatelynrhoades
FREE $100k Launch Checklist: https://enfluencestudio.com/launch
🔗 LINKS MENTIONED:
🌟 Explore Intensives → www.hollymariehaynes.com/intensive
🎧 Anti-Social School™ → www.hollymariehaynes.com/antisocial
🌎 Website → www.hollymariehaynes.com
📲 Instagram → @thehollymariehaynes
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