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Authentic Growth and Attracting Clients Who Fit, with Heather Hubbard

27 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Authentic Growth and Attracting Clients Who Fit with Heather HubbardHeather Hubbard, former big law partner turned entrepreneur, joins the Kaffeen Aut...

The ROI of Being Seen: How to Brand Yourself Without Feeling Cringey, with Jasmine Haitalani

20 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The ROI of Being Seen: How to Brand Yourself Without Feeling Cringey, with Jasmine HaitalaniIn this episode, Charlotte Ellis welcomes Jasmine Haitalan...

Healing Isn’t Neutral: Brenda Lomeli on Speaking Up and Standing Out in Wellness

13 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Healing Isn’t Neutral: Brenda Lomeli on Speaking Up and Standing Out in WellnessMaster life coach Brenda Lomeli, creator of the globally recognised ...

Build Authority Through Storytelling With Mariela De La Mora

06 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Build Authority Through Storytelling With Mariela De La MoraMariela De La Mora joins the Authority Builder Podcast to share how women of colour and da...

Building Sustainable Business Growth with Kamila von Retteg

30 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Building Sustainable Business Growth with Kamila von RettegIn this episode, we welcome Kamila von Retteg, a seasoned business coach and marketing stra...

Building Business Authority and Visibility with Alison Johnston

23 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Fractional CMO to Strategic Advisor – Building Deep, Long-Term Client Partnerships in the Attention Economy With Alison JohnstonIn this episode...

Part 2 of Building Authority and Attracting Clients: Tony Rulli interviews Charlotte

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Tony Rulli flips the script and interviews Charlotte about the real value of building authority as a business owner. They dive into ...

Part 1 of Building Authority and Attracting Clients: Tony Rulli interviews Charlotte

27 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this special episode of the Authority Builder Podcast, Tony Ruilli of Intentional Spark flips the script and interviews Charlotte, founder of Kaffe...

Build Authority Through Care Led Leadership with Patti Dayleg

23 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Charlotte is joined by Patti Dayleg, MPH Leadership Coach and CEO of Malaya Solutions, to explore what care led leadership looks like when DEI is poli...

Simplify Your Offer and Attract Better Clients, with Megan Dowd

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Megan Dowd, certified equity-centred coach and former classical actress, shares how she went from Pilates instructor to copywriter and brand language ...

Guesting, Growth, and the New Rules of Authority, with Tom Schwab

09 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Guesting, Growth, and the New Rules of Authority, with Tom SchwabIn this episode, Charlotte welcomes Tom Schwab, founder of Interview Valet and pionee...

From Overwhelm to Authority: Steph Crowder’s Sales Strategies

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the Authority Builder podcast, Charlotte is joined by her coach, Steph Crowder, a sales and strategy coach (and former Director of ...

From Start-Up to Scale-Up: Mark Scrivener’s Guide to Sustainable Growth

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From Start-Up to Scale-Up: Mark Scrivener’s Guide to Sustainable GrowthIn this episode of the Authority Builder Podcast, Charlotte Ellis Maldari wel...

Ramez Antoun on Growing a Specialist Business and Attracting Clients

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we welcome physical therapist and strength coach Ramez Antoun, founder of Spine PT University. Ramez shares his journey from private ...

From Many Offers to One Engine: How Focus 10x’d a Grant Writing Business with Holly Rustick

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte interviews Holly Rustick, world-renowned grant writer, bestselling author, and business coach. Holly shares her journey fro...

Building Authority and Visibility with Tony Rulli

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte welcomes Tony Rulli, CEO and Lead Growth Strategist at Intentional Spark, for a candid conversation about scaling online bu...

Building Authority in a Niche: Heather Hammell on MFR Business Growth

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte Ellis Maldari welcomes Heather Hammell, renowned MFR coach, author, and podcaster, to discuss building authority and findin...

Building Authority Through Offer Strategy with Ceels Lockley

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte welcomes offer strategy coach Ceels Lockley to discuss the realities of agency life, imposter syndrome, and building offers...

Designing for Outliers: How Otherness Wins Category-Resistant Clients

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Joel Derksen, founder of the agency Otherness, joins the Authority Builder Podcast to share his journey from freelancer to agency own...

Make It Weirder: Adam Graff on Art, Integrity, and Finding Clients Through Human Connection

08 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Make It Weirder: Adam Graff on Art, Integrity, and Finding Clients Through Human ConnectionIn this episode, award-winning London illustrator and educa...

Zayna Rose on Authentic Visibility for Business Growth

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte welcomes personal brand strategist Zayna Rose to explore the real work behind building authority and visibility. Zayna shar...

How Creative Agencies Can Thrive Without Playing by the Old Rules with Young Hero’s Roberto Max Salas

24 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte Ellis Maldari sits down with Roberto Max Salas, co-founder of Young Hero, to explore how creative agencies can stay nimble,...

Designing Profitable Creative Business Without Burnout, with Jessica Abel

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, Charlotte Ellis Maldari welcomes Jessica Abel, founder of Autonomous Creative, to discuss how mid-career creatives can reshape their ...

From Post to Pipeline: Content to Clients

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we explore why content alone won’t save your consulting agency or coaching business. While posting boosts visibility, it rarely tra...

The Referral Trap That Keeps Service Providers Stuck

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we dive into the “referral trap” that keeps coaches, agency owners, and service providers stuck in a cycle of waiting for work to...

Consistency Beats Perfection: The Patagonia Lesson on Marketing

05 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share a serendipitous moment sparked by Patagonia founder Yvon Chouinard’s book, highlighting the power of authenticity in market...

Behind the Scenes with Charlotte: A Candid Podcast Chat

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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From Outsider to Authority: How to Attract Dream Clients Without Losing Yourself

19 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Do you feel like you’re constantly “pedalling with one foot”—putting in the work, creating beautiful content, and building a talented team, bu...

What a High-Converting LinkedIn Profile Actually Looks Like

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

👀 Get your LinkedIn Profile Power-Up:A personal review, 7-page report, done-for-you copy, and video breakdown delivered in 7 days — so your Linke...

Keeping Your Sales Pipeline Healthy with Phoebe Dodds

18 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I chat with the incredible Phoebe Dodds—a strategist, writer, and founder of Buro155 and Social Capital. Phoebe shares her journey ...

What Is Outbound? How to Leverage Proactive Outreach Without Feeling Salesy

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

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Why This Works When Other Strategies Don’t

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ever feel like you’ve tried everything to attract clients—and nothing consistently sticks? This episode is your reality check (and relief). Charlo...

Automation Isn’t Evil (It’s Just Misused)

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Automation gets a bad rap—and frankly, it’s not fair. In this episode, Charlotte breaks down why the tool itself isn’t the problem… it’s how...

The Real Cost of Not Doing Lead Gen

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It’s not the price of tools or courses that holds most creative businesses back—it’s the hidden cost of not doing marketing at all. In this wake...

You’re Not Behind — You’re Just Ready Now

14 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

If you’ve ever thought, “I should be further along by now”—this one’s for you. In this episode, we bust the myth that you’re behind and ex...

Demystifying M&A for Agencies: Value, Emotions, and the Key to Successful Exits with Jonathan Baker, of Punctuation

30 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Kaffeen Espresso, we’re joined by Jonathan Baker, head of the M&A practice at Punctuation and a former craft brewery owner. J...

Behind the Scenes with Charlotte: A Candid Podcast Chat 🎙️

24 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

I’ve got something a little different for you this week! 🎧I was recently a guest on The Startup Support Surgery podcast, hosted by the brilliant ...

Mastering Brand Strategy: How Creative Businesses Can Stand Out with Laura Pearlstein Mills

17 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of Kaffeen Espresso, I sit down with my former colleague and strategic powerhouse, Laura Pearlstein Mills—founder of Cider. With ove...

The Hidden LinkedIn Goldmine You’re Ignoring

10 Mar 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Think LinkedIn is just for job seekers? Think again. In this episode, I uncover a massively underused LinkedIn strategy that can generate leads for co...

Live training recording: Simple Ways to Get Leads from LinkedIn Without Content, Ads, or Cold Calling

26 Feb 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode I'm sharing with you an audio version of a recent live training that I did for my email list. I'm really conscious that a l...

The 30-Minute Marketing Ritual: Effortless Content Creation

02 Dec 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Episode Summary:In this episode of Kaffeen Espresso, Charlotte shares an exclusive strategy previously reserved for her high-tier clients: the 30-Minu...

3 Simple Ways to Get Leads from LinkedIn Without Content or Ads

15 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome back to Kaffeen Espresso! This episode is a special replay of our live training held on Thursday, 14th November 2024. If you’re ready to tra...

From Pages to Trust: Leveraging Books and Storytelling to Build Authority and Client Relationships with Alex Smith

14 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, we’re joined by Alex M.H. Smith, founder of Basic Arts, who shares his unconventional path to establishing authority in his field. ...

Leverage the Competition: Use Your Competitors’ Networks to Win Clients

08 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Wouldn’t connecting with people already interested in your industry would be great? This episode introduces a powerful and underused LinkedIn lead-g...

How to Expand Your Market with LinkedIn’s Geographical Filters

06 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s global business landscape, you don’t have to limit yourself to finding clients in your local area. In this episode, we dive into a powe...

Navigating 2024: Email Marketing Strategies, Business Shifts, and Overcoming Challenges with Eman Ismail

04 Nov 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In today’s episode of the Kaffeen Espresso podcast, Charlotte Ellis Maldari welcomes back Eman Ismail, email strategist and founder of Eman Copy Co....

Unlocking LinkedIn: How to Find Your Ideal Clients Without Posting Content or Ads

07 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

🎧 Unlocking LinkedIn: How to Find Your Ideal Clients Without Posting Content or AdsIn this episode, we explore how to leverage LinkedIn Sales Navig...

What Tools Or Technologies Have Significantly Boosted Your Team's New Buisness Efficiency?

03 Oct 2024

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode, I share the nine essential tools that have made a significant difference in boosting new business efficiency at Kaffeen. As the lands...

Greatest Hits: How To Move To Mexico Whilst Growing A Thriving UK Agency, With Tom Hardy Of Manifesto Studios

23 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're thrilled to bring you one another of our most loved episodes!Joined by Tom Hardy, the founder and creative director at Manifesto Studios. M...

Greatest Hits: Part 2: Navigate Your Agency Growth Pains Faster, With Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive At The Design Business Association

16 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to part 2 of one of my most loved episodes to record to date.Tune in to hear Deborah Dawton and I discuss how design business leaders can brid...

Greatest Hits: Jason Gibb, Co-Founder Of Bread & Jam

09 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

A top-rated episode from 2021 that I still get messages about from listeners to this day!Jason Gibb, the co-founder of Bread & Jam and I discuss w...

Greatest Hits: Part 1: Navigate Your Agency Growth Pains Faster, With Deborah Dawton, Chief Executive At The Design Business Association

02 Sep 2024

Contributed by Lukas

I'm excited to re-release one of my personal favorite episodes to record, presented as part 1 of a special two-part series inside the Kaffeen Esp...

Greatest Hits: Ben Vear, Commercial Director At Minor Figures

19 Aug 2024

Contributed by Lukas

We're excited to republish one of our favourite episodes on the Kaffeen Espresso podcast.In this episode, Ben Vear, Commercial Director at Minor ...