
Authority, leads, and practical business momentum.
The gist
Ambitious Entrepreneur Show is a business-growth series led by Anne-Marie Cross, mixing direct teaching with guest interviews. Episodes focus on visibility, lead development, customer journeys, SEO, social media, YouTube ads, and, at times, faith-shaped entrepreneurship.
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About Ambitious Entrepreneur Show
Ambitious Entrepreneur Show is a practical business-growth podcast centered on visibility, authority, and client attraction. Anne-Marie Cross leads the series with a coaching cadence: name the problem, map the process, then give entrepreneurs a next step they can use. The show is especially interested in how businesses become known and trusted. It returns often to the idea that a strong offer needs a clear message, repeated follow-up, and a path from first contact to inquiry. Some episodes are direct strategy sessions. Others bring in marketers and entrepreneurs with specific systems to explain. Marcus Foudine's episode, for example, links business scaling with YouTube ads, campaign strategy, return on ad spend, and the difficult move from trade work into entrepreneurship. Brandon Leibowitz's conversation centers on Google visibility, SEO, website optimization, traffic, leads, sales, and social media marketing. Those episodes are tactical and numbers-aware. They sit beside segments aimed at coaches who feel invisible despite deep experience. Lead generation is treated as something to diagnose before trying to fix. The show encourages owners to track what is working, what is not working, and where prospects fall out of the customer journey. Podcasting also appears as a business asset, particularly for coaches and consultants who want listeners to become leads. The framework moves from awareness to consideration to decision. It is methodical. Faith occasionally becomes part of the business lens, especially in conversations for Christian entrepreneurs about health, surrender, like-minded people, and honoring Christ through work. Those episodes slow the pace and connect business discipline with spiritual grounding. The overall register is encouraging but direct, with a strong preference for repeatable systems over vague motivation. It suits entrepreneurs who want to be seen as trusted authorities rather than one option among many. The show is less about founder mythology and more about the daily machinery of visibility, nurturing, positioning, and client conversion.
Made for: Designed for coaches, consultants, business owners, and entrepreneurs who want more visibility, better lead flow, and clearer client-conversion systems. It also serves Christian entrepreneurs when episodes connect business growth with faith and personal wellbeing.
What sets it apart: The show pairs marketing tactics with relationship-based nurturing, treating visibility as a structured customer journey rather than a one-off campaign. Its mix of direct coaching, guest examples, podcast-led lead generation, and occasional Christian entrepreneurship gives it a distinct business-growth focus.
In their own words
The Award-winning Business Marketing & Entrepreneurship Podcast for Entrepreneurs. Many entrepreneurs struggle with marketing their business so they can stand out in a crowded market place, get more clients and get paid what they're worth. Annemarie and her guests will empower you with their practical online and offline marketing, business management and money mindset tips and strategies so you can build the business of your dreams, doing what you love! You'll hear diverse business topics from key branding and online/offline marketing strategies to build your credibility and visibility; leadership and business management strategies to help you build a sustainable business; right through to l…
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Episodes
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[Ep#384] Social media marketing: How to use it effectively for your business
·27m - 2
[Ep#415] Transforming Lives Through Sharing Your Origin & Other Stories
·33m - 3
[Ep#414] Five Essential Business Strategies to Thrive in 2025
·40m - 4
[Ep#413] How Sharing Your Story Can Lead to a Successful Business
·31m - 5
[Ep#412] Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health for Christian Entrepreneurs
·37m - 6
18. How to create an uncopyable and irresistible listener experience for your podcast
·6m - 7
[Ep#411] 2024 Success & Setbacks: Annemarie Cross & Karen Crowell Reflect
·40m - 8
[Ep#410] The Importance of Rest & Self-Care to Heal and Restore
·32m - 9
[Ep#409] Why Quality Over Quantity Matters for Introverted Marketers
·33m - 10
[Ep#408] Debunking Buzzwords & Finding True Fulfillment
·40m - 11
[Ep#407] From Why to Wow: Rebranding with Confidence & Clarity
·32m - 12
[Ep#406] Elevating Coaches through Signature Programs
·38m - 13
[Ep#405] Unleashing the Power of Brand Archetypes to Create a Unique, Uncopyable and Unforgettable Brand
·29m - 14
[Ep#404] How to Boost Revenue and Brand Visibility
·41m - 15
[Ep#403] Leveraging Technology and Relationships for Business Growth
·33m - 16
[Ep#402] The Power of Accidental Successes to Establish Your Unique Voice
·32m - 17
[Ep#401] Getting Sales & Marketing on the Same Page
·38m - 18
[Ep#400] 6 Mindset and Practical Shifts to Make This Year Your Best Yet
·28m - 19
[Ep#399] The Importance of Trust, Authenticity, and Relevance when Building Relationships
·34m - 20
[Ep#398] Building Momentum: Leveraging Trust, Relationships, and Technology for Business Growth
·1h 4m - 21
[Ep#397] A One-Page Strategic Plan for 2024 Success
·32m - 22
[Ep#396] Leveraging data analysis and AI for effective marketing strategies
·45m - 23
[Ep#395] The Business Evolution Framework
·37m - 24
[Ep#394] Effective Strategies for Business Growth and Productivity
·38m - 25
[Ep#393] Passion & Business: A Roadmap to Success
·33m - 26
[Ep#392] Leveraging LinkedIn for Lead Generation
·39m - 27
[Ep#391] How to remain successful at selling as a business owner or sales leader
·49m - 28
[Ep#390] What a lead generation business is & the steps to start one
·32m - 29
[Ep#388] How to Secure Guest Expert Spots on Podcasts for Lead Generation
·42m - 30
[Ep#387] Focus on BETTER – not more
·10m - 31
30. Nurturing Listeners into Leads from your podcast
·9m - 32
[Ep#386] Lead Generation: How to track and figure out what’s not working
·29m - 33
28. Why the 'end in mind' is crucial for your podcast
·6m - 34
27. Building Fans NOT Followers for your podcast
·4m - 35
[Ep#385] 7 Ways to Boost Your Productivity and Results FAST for your Coaching Business
·22m - 36
26. The number 1 rule when it comes to podcasting
·4m - 37
The Kingdom Impact Summit 2025: Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship That Transforms Lives
·3m - 38
25. Your Umbrella Statement for your podcast
·5m - 39
24. Authenticity is Paramount for your podcast
·6m - 40
23. Your Unique and Uncopyable Personal Brand on your podcast
·4m - 41
[Ep#383] Coaches: 3 tips on how NOT to let your message get lost in the noise of your own coaching business podcast
·29m - 42
22. Build Reputation Equity NOT Vanity Numbers
·6m - 43
[Ep#382] 6 tips on what to do when your message isn't working and you feel like the world's best kept secret
·43m - 44
21. The Podcast Positioning Quadrant
·5m - 45
[Ep#381] How to build a Podcast Audience of your ideal clients for your coaching business podcast
·38m - 46
20. Finding the right podcast audience
·5m - 47
[Ep#380] Simplify and Streamline so you can scale your coaching business without burnout
·41m - 48
19. Compelling communication techniques for podcast hosts
·6m - 49
[Ep#379] Strategy & Tactic(s): Why both matter when growing your coaching business
·33m - 50
[Ep#378] Distraction or a Valuable Opportunity: 7 questions to find out which to avoid becoming unfocused
·25m - 51
17. How to define your niched topic for your podcast
·6m - 52
[Ep#377] Success Principles to Start the Year STRONG
·31m - 53
16. The importance of speaking to an audience of ONE for your podcast
·4m - 54
15. How to find the perfect guests for your podcast
·6m - 55
[Ep#375] How to stop being the biggest bottleneck in your businesses
·34m - 56
14. How to structure your podcast episode to capture attention from the get-go
·5m - 57
[Ep#374] Why being a perfectionist is bad for your health
·38m - 58
13. How to encourage your guests to promote their interview
·6m - 59
[Ep#373] 7 Exciting Sales Statistics that’ll build visibility and influence the sale for Coaches & Consultants
·22m - 60
12. How to ensure your podcast stands out
·5m - 61
[Ep#372] The Fail-Proof Formula for Success for Coaches
·45m - 62
11. Starting a podcast: How to come up with the perfect name for your podcast
·6m - 63
[Ep#371] Empowered, Loving Relationships for Entrepreneurial Couples
·49m - 64
10. Starting a podcast: How often should you publish your podcast?
·5m - 65
[Ep#370] Build Visibility, Generate Leads and Enrol Clients with Ease for Coaches
·33m - 66
9. Starting a podcast: How long should your podcast be?
·5m - 67
[Ep#369] 5 Pillars to an Optimal Client Relationship-Building Funnel for Coaches
·30m - 68
8. Starting a podcast: Which is the best microphone
·6m - 69
7. Starting a podcast: Where do you start?
·5m - 70
[Ep#368] The 3 Key Stages of the Customer Journey for Your Client Relationship Building Funnel
·26m - 71
6.Mistake5: Your message getting lost in the noise of your own podcast
·7m - 72
Ep#367 Coaches, Why LESS really is MORE to grow your brand and business
·17m - 73
5. Mistake 4: Focused on a large audience vs niched audience
·6m - 74
[Ep#366] How to Apply the Alignment Marketing Formula
·35m - 75
4. Mistake 3. Focusing only on sponsorships
·6m - 76
[Ep#365] The Power of Telling Your Story
·33m - 77
3. Mistake 2: Comparing podcasting to mainstream radio
·8m - 78
[Ep#364] Why Your Voice Is Your Branding
·34m - 79
2. Mistake 1: Assuming people would listen and want to hire us
·6m - 80
[Ep#363] 3 Keys to Success
·11m - 81
1. Podcasting vs Podcasting as a business?
·11m - 82
[Ep#362] Your Potential to Achieve Greatness - Inspirational Tip
·7m - 83
30. People will talk about you anyway – wouldn't you like to influence what they say?
·6m - 84
[Ep#361] When Failure and Disappointment Come Knocking
·11m - 85
29. When doubt threatens to take you out
·7m - 86
[Ep#360] 3 Steps to Compelling Content that Clients LOVE
·16m - 87
28. Build Reputation Equity NOT Vanity Numbers
·5m - 88
[Ep#359] Why You Shouldn’t Discount Your Services – and what to do instead
·23m - 89
27. Right Tactic – Wrong Timing for You and Your Business, Right Now
·6m - 90
[Ep#358] A Success Story to Model with Karen Crowell
·37m - 91
26. Your Call to Action – why the ‘next step’ is important
·4m - 92
[Ep#357] How to Get Crystal Clear with Your Brand Identity
·31m - 93
25. Why Repurposing Content is Important
·5m - 94
[Ep#356] Developing a healthy Money Mindset
·46m - 95
24. Innovate – even 1% difference can be the difference
·6m - 96
[Ep 355] Network, network, network!
·33m - 97
23. Bring in validating third party statistics
·6m - 98
[Ep#389] How to scale your business to multiple 6-7 figures
Host Annemarie Cross interviews marketing consultant Marcus Foodine about scaling businesses with YouTube ads and achieving high ROAS.
·50m - 99
29. Leveraging your podcast in your Customer Journey
Annemarie presents tip 29 from her Listener Interlead series, focusing on leveraging a podcast within the customer journey.
·5m - 100
[Ep#376] Have BIG 2023 plans for your business – but unsure HOW to build the momentum you need? Here's how...
Host Anne-Marie Cross addresses entrepreneurs struggling to build momentum for their 2023 business plans.
·24m·2 clips - 101
The Kingdom Impact Summit 2025: Faith-Driven Entrepreneurship That Transforms Lives
Nov 1, 2025·3m - 102
[Ep#415] Transforming Lives Through Sharing Your Origin & Other Stories
Feb 6, 2025·33m - 103
[Ep#414] Five Essential Business Strategies to Thrive in 2025
Jan 25, 2025·40m - 104
[Ep#413] How Sharing Your Story Can Lead to a Successful Business
Jan 16, 2025·31m - 105
[Ep#412] Physical, Mental, and Spiritual Health for Christian Entrepreneurs
Hidden gemAnne-Marie Cross and Karen discuss seven ways Christian entrepreneurs can keep working when exhaustion affects physical, mental, and spiritual health.
Jan 10, 2025·37m·2 clips - 106
[Ep#411] 2024 Success & Setbacks: Annemarie Cross & Karen Crowell Reflect
Jan 3, 2025·40m - 107
[Ep#410] The Importance of Rest & Self-Care to Heal and Restore
Dec 26, 2024·32m - 108
[Ep#409] Why Quality Over Quantity Matters for Introverted Marketers
Tom Schwab says services are bought through conversations, not sold like $5 products through automated funnels.
Sep 12, 2024·33m·2 clips - 109
[Ep#408] Debunking Buzzwords & Finding True Fulfillment
Hidden gemCarrie West explains how a UCLA writing-class request unexpectedly became website software and a business.
May 9, 2024·40m·2 clips - 110
[Ep#407] From Why to Wow: Rebranding with Confidence & Clarity
Hidden gemA global food manufacturer reframed its boxed product as a custom-development process and reported sales up 30 points.
May 2, 2024·32m·2 clips - 111
[Ep#406] Elevating Coaches through Signature Programs
Hidden gemSherry Toledo says only 2% to 5% of evergreen-course buyers finish without coaching support.
Mar 28, 2024·38m·2 clips - 112
[Ep#405] Unleashing the Power of Brand Archetypes to Create a Unique, Uncopyable and Unforgettable Brand
Mar 21, 2024·29m - 113
[Ep#404] How to Boost Revenue and Brand Visibility
Mar 14, 2024·41m - 114
[Ep#403] Leveraging Technology and Relationships for Business Growth
Mar 7, 2024·33m - 115
[Ep#402] The Power of Accidental Successes to Establish Your Unique Voice
Feb 22, 2024·32m - 116
[Ep#401] Getting Sales & Marketing on the Same Page
Feb 8, 2024·38m - 117
[Ep#400] 6 Mindset and Practical Shifts to Make This Year Your Best Yet
Feb 1, 2024·28m - 118
[Ep#399] The Importance of Trust, Authenticity, and Relevance when Building Relationships
Jan 26, 2024·34m - 119
[Ep#398] Building Momentum: Leveraging Trust, Relationships, and Technology for Business Growth
Jan 18, 2024·1h 4m - 120
[Ep#397] A One-Page Strategic Plan for 2024 Success
Jan 15, 2024·32m - 121
[Ep#396] Leveraging data analysis and AI for effective marketing strategies
Jan 4, 2024·45m - 122
[Ep#395] The Business Evolution Framework
Dec 28, 2023·37m - 123
[Ep#394] Effective Strategies for Business Growth and Productivity
Dec 8, 2023·38m - 124
[Ep#393] Passion & Business: A Roadmap to Success
Aug 3, 2023·33m - 125
[Ep#392] Leveraging LinkedIn for Lead Generation
Jul 27, 2023·39m - 126
[Ep#391] How to remain successful at selling as a business owner or sales leader
Jul 6, 2023·49m - 127
[Ep#390] What a lead generation business is & the steps to start one
Jun 29, 2023·32m - 128
[Ep#389] How to scale your business to multiple 6-7 figures
Host Annemarie Cross interviews Marcus Foudine, a former electrician turned entrepreneur, who shares a system to scale businesses using YouTube ads and achieve high ROAS.
Jun 8, 2023·50m - 129
[Ep#388] How to Secure Guest Expert Spots on Podcasts for Lead Generation
May 4, 2023·42m - 130
[Ep#387] Focus on BETTER – not more
Apr 20, 2023·10m - 131
30. Nurturing Listeners into Leads from your podcast
Apr 9, 2023·9m - 132
[Ep#386] Lead Generation: How to track and figure out what’s not working
Host Annemarie Cross introduces a tool for lead generation in coaching businesses, based on feedback from coaches seeking growth in this area.
Apr 6, 2023·29m - 133
29. Leveraging your podcast in your Customer Journey
Apr 2, 2023·5m - 134
28. Why the 'end in mind' is crucial for your podcast
Mar 26, 2023·6m - 135
27. Building Fans NOT Followers for your podcast
Mar 19, 2023·4m - 136
[Ep#385] 7 Ways to Boost Your Productivity and Results FAST for your Coaching Business
Mar 16, 2023·22m - 137
26. The number 1 rule when it comes to podcasting
Mar 12, 2023·4m - 138
[Ep#384] Social media marketing: How to use it effectively for your business
Host Anne-Marie Cross interviews SEO expert Brandon Leibowitz about strategies to increase website traffic and generate leads through search engine optimization and social media marketing.
Mar 9, 2023·27m - 139
25. Your Umbrella Statement for your podcast
Mar 5, 2023·5m - 140
24. Authenticity is Paramount for your podcast
Feb 26, 2023·6m - 141
23. Your Unique and Uncopyable Personal Brand on your podcast
Feb 19, 2023·4m - 142
[Ep#383] Coaches: 3 tips on how NOT to let your message get lost in the noise of your own coaching business podcast
Feb 16, 2023·29m - 143
22. Build Reputation Equity NOT Vanity Numbers
Feb 12, 2023·6m - 144
[Ep#382] 6 tips on what to do when your message isn't working and you feel like the world's best kept secret
Feb 9, 2023·43m - 145
21. The Podcast Positioning Quadrant
Feb 5, 2023·5m - 146
[Ep#381] How to build a Podcast Audience of your ideal clients for your coaching business podcast
Feb 2, 2023·38m - 147
20. Finding the right podcast audience
Jan 29, 2023·5m - 148
[Ep#380] Simplify and Streamline so you can scale your coaching business without burnout
Jan 26, 2023·41m - 149
19. Compelling communication techniques for podcast hosts
Jan 22, 2023·6m - 150
[Ep#379] Strategy & Tactic(s): Why both matter when growing your coaching business
Jan 19, 2023·33m