In this Visionary Blueprint episode, Nichole Eaton, Kacey Laird, and Chelsea Escaffi dig into money mindset, value-based pricing, and wealth without guilt so you can make smarter, braver revenue moves in 2026. We talk about knowing your worth, setting prices that reflect real value, using comparison as fuel (not shame), and why money is an amplifier that lets good people do more good. You’ll also hear personal stories about manifesting opportunities, ditching scarcity thinking, and generous giving—plus why alignment (yes, even while traveling or shopping) can unlock unexpected sales.

What you’ll learn

• How to price with confidence and stop assuming what clients can or can’t afford

• Using comparison and expanders to stretch what you believe is possible

• Flipping the script on scarcity: practical ways to reframe spending as circulation

• Why money is an amplifier (and how to release guilt or shame around success)

• Real-life examples of alignment creating revenue—without nonstop hustle

• Teaser for a future mini-series on credit, interest, and smart money systems

Hosts
Nichole Eaton • Kacey Laird • Chelsea Escaffi

Join us at CEO Day — January 17
A full-day business intensive covering branding, automations & systems, social media, mindset, networking, and more—so you hit 2026 with rock-solid foundations and higher-profit offers. Bring a friend! (Ticket link in the episode description.)

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🎟 New date announced: CEO Day — January 17 (12–4 PM) at Lenny Boy, Charlotte, with a post-event happy hour in the taproom. This is not a sit-and-listen conference—it's a work-on-your-business day. Learn from top experts, then sit down with them to apply it immediately. Bring your laptop, notebook, and active projects.

For details and to grab your ticket Click Here!

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In this episode of Visionary Blueprint, Nichole, Kacey, and Chelsea break down a real-time pricing dilemma: how to set a speaking fee for a Fortune 500 engagement without leaving money on the table—or the opportunity itself. We cover pricing strategy, opportunity cost, and the mindset shifts that let you negotiate with confidence and walk away when an offer doesn’t align.

Inside the episode:

• Speaking fees 101: Local vs. travel pricing, in-person vs. virtual value, and what to include (flights, hotels, childcare, time away from clients).

• Opportunity cost math: How missing billable hours affects your bottom line—and why the “resume boost” only counts if it aligns with your 2026 goals and ideal audience.

• Bottom-line clarity: Set a true minimum you’ll accept and practice the language to decline gracefully while keeping the door open.

• Audience fit matters: Why Nichole speaks free to ideal clients (e.g., entrepreneurs) but prices corporate differently.

• “Stadium pricing” model: Create tiered access—from VIP 1:1 to scalable memberships—so more people can work with you at the right level.

• Confidence > numbers alone: If you can’t say the number confidently, prospects will feel it—publish your pricing to pre-qualify buyers and protect your time.

• Referrals engine: Chelsea and Nichole’s early-stage growth via a “refer 3, get a session” tactic; how affiliates can amplify event sales.

• Real-life negotiation wins: Kacey’s housing story: leverage, timing, and the power of being genuinely okay with either outcome.

• Keep sharpening the craft: Nichole’s speaking reps—articulation, delivery, body language—so the value supports the rate.

• Milestones worth celebrating: 210K+ downloads in 30 days and Nichole’s 200th episode of Rock Your Comeback—proof that consistency compounds.

Event Mentioned — CEO Day (Mastermind):
Join us January 17, 12–4 p.m. at Lenny Boyd Brewing for a hands-on, expert-led day covering branding, social media, and the foundations you need for 2026. Tickets in the show notes—seats are limited.

Key takeaways:

• Price the opportunity—not just the hour.

• Know your walk-away number and rehearse it.

• Align “free” with strategy (ideal clients or strategic positioning).

• Publish pricing to attract the right buyers.

• Keep skills sharp so your confidence and rate match.

🎟 New date announced: CEO Day — January 17 (12–4 PM) at Lenny Boy, Charlotte, with a post-event happy hour in the taproom. This is not a sit-and-listen conference—it's a work-on-your-business day. Learn from top experts, then sit down with them to apply it immediately. Bring your laptop, notebook, and active projects.

For details and to grab your ticket Click Here!

Can't make the event? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly business discussions and tips and tricks for Female Entreprenuers!

Connect with Visionary Blueprint:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryblueprintvip

👩‍💻 Need a better look at your business? Get our Business Audit for $97 to get a 20 minute overview of your business and how you can improve to make more money and connect with more clients/customers.

https://nicholeeaton.thrivecart.com/visionary-blueprint-audit/

Have a question or want to be a guest? Email us your topic or podcast pitch. If this episode helped you, share it and leave a 5-star review—it keeps the show going for our community of women building smart, resilient businesses.

In this episode of Visionary Blueprint, we break down real ways entrepreneurs can use AI today—even if you’re brand new—to save time, create more content, and grow your business without sacrificing your voice. We cover prompt strategies that actually work, how to turn long-form podcasts into a week of Reels, beginner-friendly video/voice tools to advanced workflows to uplevel your brand visuals on a budget. We also talk ethics, releases, and how to keep your creativity and authenticity front and center.

What you’ll learn

• Prompting that performs: How to ask ChatGPT to act as a top copywriter/coach, and why ultra-specific prompts produce better emails, offers, and SEO assets.

• DIY offer & SEO stack: Using AI to refine packages, write high-SEO titles, show notes, and tags for your podcast or YouTube—fast.

• From long-form to Reels: Repurpose podcasts/YouTube into shorts with tools like Opus Clips and video.ai/QUSI; add subtitles, watermarks, and B-roll automatically.

• Real-life use cases: Building a Montessori-inspired at-home curriculum with AI; social growth via prompt memberships; audiobook/voiceover shortcuts.

• Ethics & permissions: Why media releases matter, platform consent prompts, and keeping your brand human and original while using AI.

🎟 New date announced: CEO Day — January 17 (12–4 PM) at Lenny Boy, Charlotte, with a post-event happy hour in the taproom. This is not a sit-and-listen conference—it's a work-on-your-business day. Learn from top experts, then sit down with them to apply it immediately. Bring your laptop, notebook, and active projects.

For details and to grab your ticket Click Here!

Can't make the event? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly business discussions and tips and tricks for Female Entreprenuers!

Connect with Visionary Blueprint:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryblueprintvip

👩‍💻 Need a better look at your business? Get our Business Audit for $97 to get a 20 minute overview of your business and how you can improve to make more money and connect with more clients/customers.

https://nicholeeaton.thrivecart.com/visionary-blueprint-audit/

Have a question or want to be a guest? Email us your topic or podcast pitch. If this episode helped you, share it and leave a 5-star review—it keeps the show going for our community of women building smart, resilient businesses.

This week on Visionary Blueprint, Nichole, Kacey, and Chelsea get real about a tough call that turned into a blessing: postponing their September VIP Day. Despite doing everything “right” (press coverage, affiliates, speakers, pricing, and promotion), registrations weren’t matching expectations—then an email arrived two days before the event: the venue could no longer host. What felt like a setback became undeniable proof: sometimes “not working” is protection.

Inside the episode:

• Rejection as redirection: how to interpret slow results without making it mean your offer or business is broken

• Intuition + action: the difference between feeling a “no” and actually moving on it in time to avoid a crisis

• Owner accountability: knowing when results lag because of execution vs. timing (and how to tell the difference)

• Risk management for events: why written agreements matter (even for trades), how to protect cash flow, vendors, and sponsors

• Mindset that scales: “Everything is always working out for me” as a decision-making filter—not magical thinking

• Personal proof story: Chelsea’s move to Charlotte and how creating her own opportunity changed everything

🎟 New date announced: CEO Day — January 17 (12–4 PM) at Lenny Boy, Charlotte, with a post-event happy hour in the taproom. This is not a sit-and-listen conference—it's a work-on-your-business day. Learn from top experts, then sit down with them to apply it immediately. Bring your laptop, notebook, and active projects.

For details and to grab your ticket Click Here!

Can't make the event? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly business discussions and tips and tricks for Female Entreprenuers!

Connect with Visionary Blueprint:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryblueprintvip

👩‍💻 Need a better look at your business? Get our Business Audit for $97 to get a 20 minute overview of your business and how you can improve to make more money and connect with more clients/customers.

https://nicholeeaton.thrivecart.com/visionary-blueprint-audit/

Have a question or want to be a guest? Email us your topic or podcast pitch. If this episode helped you, share it and leave a 5-star review—it keeps the show going for our community of women building smart, resilient businesses.

This week we are bringing back one of our top played episodes: an incredible interview we did with Trish Saemann!!

Trish Saemann, a marketing maven marketing maven with over two decades of industry experience, this professional has left an indelible mark on both corporate giants and entrepreneurial ventures. Her early career saw her honing her skills at Chrysler and CBS before she founded GoBeyond SEO in 2009. Her client roster boasts impressive names such as Berkshire Hathaway, Deutsch NY, Ogilvy, Saturn, Beauty Brands, Honora Pearls, and Paraco Gas, alongside numerous local and regional brands. Trish answers all of our questions on how to improve your marketing even with a low budget or small business, where to start, the fundamentals of marketing to make sure YOUR brand is getting the reach. I know we learned SO much from interviewing her and you will get SO much out of this! Join us for our next LIVE podcast 10/30 to ask YOUR questions and get them answered.

Connect with Trish: www.gobeyondseo.com

In this episode of the Visionary Blueprint Podcast, Nichole, Kacey, and Chelsea break down exactly how to position yourself as an expert so you can get featured on stages, in magazines, on podcasts, and even on the news. Whether you’re looking to grow your credibility, book more speaking opportunities, or gain recognition as the go-to leader in your industry, this conversation will give you the tools to make it happen.

The hosts share practical steps for building authority, crafting a standout pitch, and creating visibility opportunities that align with your business goals. They also highlight how to leverage events, retreats, and collaborations to expand your reach, plus a sneak peek into where Visionary Blueprint will be speaking next.

If you’ve ever wondered how other entrepreneurs land media features and speaking gigs, this episode pulls back the curtain and shows you how to confidently claim your spot in the spotlight.

Don't forget to come check out the Empowered Podcasting Conference 2 in Charlotte, NC next weekend which the Visionary Blueprint ladies happen to be KEYNOTING!!!! :) If you are in the podcast space at all, whether you're just getting started or you are a seasoned podcaster- you do not want to miss this!

Get your tickets at: https://www.empoweredpodcasting.com/

Connect with Visionary Blueprint:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryblueprintvip

👩‍💻 Need a better look at your business? Get our Business Audit for $97 to get a 20 minute overview of your business and how you can improve to make more money and connect with more clients/customers.

https://nicholeeaton.thrivecart.com/visionary-blueprint-audit/

In this week’s Visionary Blueprint Podcast, Chelsea Escaffi and Kacey Laird sit down with Jason Cercone — founder of Bombtrack Media and host of Let's Blow This Up — to uncover the strategies that transform podcasting from a casual content channel into a brand-building powerhouse.

Jason shares how entrepreneurs, creators, and business owners can leverage both hosting and guest appearances to expand their reach, build authority, and cultivate loyal audiences. From optimizing your podcast’s structure to crafting interview-worthy talking points, Jason walks us through the mindset and tactical shifts that lead to long-term podcast success.

We dive into:

• Why guest podcasting is one of the fastest ways to grow your brand and credibility.

• How to craft a memorable message that resonates with your audience and drives action.

• The dos and don’ts of landing high-quality podcast guest spots.

• How consistency and relationship-building impact your podcasting ROI.

• Tips for maximizing your podcast’s discoverability and shareability.

• Why local events like Empowered Podcasting (and Visionary Blueprint’s VIP Day!) are the perfect places to grow your network.

Whether you’re just starting out or looking to scale your show and revenue, Jason’s insights will give you the tools to stand out in the crowded podcast space — and connect with the right people who can help take your brand to the next level.

🎟 Don’t miss Jason as the MC for our VIP Day on September 20th and at Empowered Podcasting in Charlotte on September 26–27!

For your VIP Day Tickets: Click Here!

Can't make the event? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly business discussions and tips and tricks for Female Entreprenuers!

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Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryblueprintvip

👩‍💻 Need a better look at your business? Get our Business Audit for $97 to get a 20 minute overview of your business and how you can improve to make more money and connect with more clients/customers.

https://nicholeeaton.thrivecart.com/visionary-blueprint-audit/

Jason Cercone is the founder of Bombtrack Media, a podcast and brand strategist, and a seasoned professional with over a decade of experience in the podcasting industry. Having hosted his own shows, appeared as a guest on numerous podcasts, and guided brands in leveraging the medium with confidence, Jason specializes in helping professionals transform podcast content into powerful assets that convert listeners into leads, customers, and loyal advocates. He emphasizes strategic content repurposing to amplify brand messaging across multiple channels, build trust and authority, and position podcasting as a core component of an overall marketing and communication strategy.

Connect with Jason at: bombtrackmedia.com

In this power-packed episode of The Visionary Blueprint Podcast, Chelsea Escaffi, Nichole Eaton, and Kacey Laird sit down with award-winning business growth strategist Allison Bridges — a franchise owner, podcast host, and founder of Experts Only Consulting. With over 15 years of experience helping small and medium-sized businesses scale into market leaders, Allison has generated over $3.2M in high-ticket sales in one year, driven $48.8M in revenue, and maintained an impressive 111% average annual growth rate.

Allison shares her journey of trusting intuition in business, the biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling, and how to harness AI and automation to streamline operations, maximize profits, and create true business freedom. We dive deep into future-focused frameworks, avoiding burnout, and building systems that work for you — not the other way around.

You’ll discover:

• Why ignoring your gut can cost you time and money

• How to strategically implement AI tools for efficiency and growth

• The mindset shift every entrepreneur needs for sustainable scaling

• Practical automation strategies that free you from daily chaos

• The key to building a business that runs without you

This episode is your VIP preview for our upcoming Visionary Blueprint VIP Day on September 20th — a high-impact event designed to help you grow and scale alongside other ambitious entrepreneurs. If you loved what Allison shared here, you won’t want to miss her live session! New low price $150!!

For details and to grab your ticket Click Here!

Can't make the event? Subscribe to this podcast for weekly business discussions and tips and tricks for Female Entreprenuers!

Connect with Visionary Blueprint:

Instagram: www.instagram.com/visionaryblueprintvip

👩‍💻 Need a better look at your business? Get our Business Audit for $97 to get a 20 minute overview of your business and how you can improve to make more money and connect with more clients/customers.

https://nicholeeaton.thrivecart.com/visionary-blueprint-audit/

About Allison Bridges: Allison Bridges is an award-winning business growth strategist, franchise owner, and podcast host who has spent over 15 years scaling small and medium-sized businesses into market leaders. As founder of Experts Only Consulting and host of the Make It Don’t Fake It podcast, Allison has generated $3.2M in high ticket sales in a single year, scaled $48.8M in revenue, maintained an average annual growth rate of 111%, and never missed a sales goal. An award-winning Mini Athletics franchise owner recognized for leadership, sales, and growth, Allison has trained hundreds of sales professionals and helped service-based businesses, medspas, and franchises achieve record-breaking performance.

Connect with Allison: https://www.instagram.com/allisonmbridges/