The Heather Sager Show
Episodes
Why Trying Too Hard to Be Different is Hurting Your Business with Megan Yelaney
28 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Okay friends, we are inching dangerously close to the New Year.And if you are anything like me, you’re probably sitting there with your fresh 2026 p...
246. What I Wish More Experts Knew About Being A “Good Speaker”
24 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You probably are a good speaker.You share helpful info.You care about serving.You’ve got stories, maybe even a little humor.But what does good actua...
245. Your Brain Called. It Wants Its Job Back
17 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
You already know AI is everywhere right now — but here’s what no one’s really saying:When business owners start outsourcing their thinking to AI...
244. Why I Don’t Cold Pitch (And How I Actually Book Stages)
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
“Heather, how in the world do I book more stages?!" It’s the #1 most asked question I get from you all. You see the advice everywhere—rese...
243. What’s Missing From Your Talk (And How to Fix It)
03 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever feel like you’re dropping pure fire—sharing your best, most advanced stuff—and all you get back is…polite nods?Your audience tells you th...
242. Why I’m Ditching the Perfect Plan [Spring Refresh Series]
26 Jun 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Final Episode of the Spring Refresh Series After a little break from the podcast (because life + business, you know how it goes), I’m back— and b...
241. What If Stress Is Driving Your Business Decisions? With Rebecca Vigelius [Refresh Series]
22 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 4 of the Spring Refresh SeriesYou already know when it’s time to make a change. But what if the way you’re deciding is the real problem?In...
240. How Kristina Bleiler Broke Her Own Rule and Started Teaching DIY Design [Refresh Series]
15 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 3 of the Spring Refresh SeriesWhat if refreshing your business isn’t about changing everything — but simply making room for more of what y...
239. When It’s Time to Pivot: A Real Talk with Ellen Yin [Spring Refresh Series]
08 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 2 of the Spring Refresh SeriesThis week's episode of The Ramble Refinery is your permission slip to pivot boldly and follow your curiosit...
238. Before You Burn It All Down [Spring Refresh Series]
01 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 1 of the Spring Refresh SeriesEver feel like blowing up your entire business? Same.But before you start rewriting your offers, scrapping your ...
237. Want More Speaking Gigs? Rethink Your Approach
24 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you’ve been googling “where to find speaking gigs” trying to land more opportunities by pitching every event you come across, it’s probably...
236. You Crushed the Talk... So Why Do You Feel Like Crap?
17 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ever given a talk, walked off the stage, felt the rush of "HECK YES I nailed that!"—and then bam, hours later, you’re deep in the land o...
235. What Does "Go-To" Really Mean (And How Do You Become It?)
10 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Being the "go-to" isn’t about being the best at what you do. It’s about being the one people recommend and reach out to without hesitati...
234. Radical Responsibility & Speaking Like a Thought Leader
03 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Your audience doesn’t need more tips, templates, or content. If information were enough, they’d already have what they want.What they actually nee...
233. Sounding Like 'You' on Stage Starts with Ditching This One Habit
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There’s this weird thing that happens when smart, articulate business owners get asked to speak:They start sounding… weird.They say stuff like, “...
232. Welcome to the Ramble Refinery 🎉
13 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to The Ramble Refinery! After a year-long hiatus, the podcast is back—but with a whole new vibe. In this kickoff episode, I’m sharing the...
231. Hustle vs Busyness: How I Work Without the Grind
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ok real talk— I almost didn't hit publish on this episode. After I finished recording I had serious “wait— I can’t publish that trainwrec...
230. 5 Strategies for Tailoring Your Talk for Different Audiences
21 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wondered how to tailor your message when you have multiple audiences? Or how to change up what you talk about for different groups? In today&ap...
229. The Truth About Extemporaneous Speaking
14 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m typically a plain spoken word kinda gal, but today we’re getting fancy. The word? Extemporaneous. The meaning? Spoken or done without prepar...
228. My G.O.O.D Plan for 2024
29 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
I’m wired for goal setting. Chasing that next mountain top of ambition is in my DNA. But when the ball dropped into 2024 and everyone else was hunke...
227. Nail Your Stand-Out Speaking Topics - Exclusive Coaching Session
22 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all heard versions of the phrase “there are really no new ideas” and “there are thousands of people who do what you do”, so when it co...
226. Special Comeback: My Copywriter Interviews ME!
15 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
And we’re BACK baby! Quite literally. I had a baby and had every intention of keeping this show going while I was on leave, but… life surely LIFE-...
RECAST: My 5 Best On Camera Speaking Tips
14 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Struggling to best present yourself in front of camera? Here are my 5 best on camera speaking tips to help you come alive, look natural and also conne...
RECAST: Is Your Message Being Ignored? Make This One Change to Stand Out and Resonate with Your Ideal Person
07 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I don’t have to tell you that getting your message noticed in this era of CONTENT OVERLOAD takes work.But did you know that you could actually be ca...
225. Messaging Strategies To Captivate Your Audience Without Going Over Their Head: A Live Coaching Session
30 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Could you accidentally be trapped in expertise overdrive? If your audience is smiling, nodding and saying, “Oh, that’s really interesting,” you’...
224. Why Aren’t More People Doing Sales Calls?
21 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the online space we’re fed this idea that selling should be hands off–but could skipping sales calls be doing your business a disservice? By by...
223. How To Pick What To Work On Next: 3 Powerful Pillars For Business Growth
16 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Think of your business as a three-legged stool…miss the mark with one (or neglect it) and the whole structure topples over. As a business owner, you...
222. Do these 4 Things to Finish The Year & Set Business Up for 2024 (no fancy planning required)
09 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Planning can be a brilliant tool, or a form of procrastination.Visions of what *could* be.And as we follow the plan, we quickly realize that the ideal...
221. Let’s Talk About “Deadlines” & Self-Created Stress
26 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time you felt “stressed” in your business? Chances are: recently.As a business owner, you might have adopted the reality that st...
220. 3 Big Takeaways From Hosting The Live 3-Day Signature Talk Accelerator
19 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Holding space for a bunch of brave and bold entrepreneurs for a 3-day live virtual event is no joke.There were location decisions, tech snafus, bloope...
219. Hate Networking? Graceful Tactics To Grow Game Changing Relationships
12 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Relationship building is a learned skill that becomes an epic growth tool when done right. Chances are though you’ve had some networking experiences...
218. Forget Fancy & Other Business Lessons I’d Tell Myself If I Had A Time Machine
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Business growth isn’t a high school line graph, rather, it goes up and down depending on the seasons. Want to push past your current revenue? You’...
217. Entrepreneurial Insights for Expecting Mothers – A Candid Conversation with Ann K. Emery
28 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Real talk – how do you navigate pregnancy (or any big life change) while running a business? Especially one where you travel and speak? If you’re...
216. How Relatable Stories Make You Remarkable Featuring Zafira Rajan
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ever wonder how Taylor Swift built her diehard fan base? It's not the glitzy costume changes or famous boyfriends. Taylor's audience can&apo...
215. The Power Of A Signature Talk: Saying Yes & Staying Visible (Even When You’re Swamped!)
14 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In the busy world of entrepreneurship, it’s often challenging to say yes to when opportunities knock. When you’re swamped with work, getting in fr...
214. How This Speaker Got 19 Speaking Gigs (And Counting) With One Talk Featuring Nicole Hatherly
07 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Be honest: Do you have a graveyard of talks you’ve delivered 1, 2 or 3 times? Do you feel like you’re creating a new talk for almost every speakin...
213. Clarifying Your Message One Stage At A Time With Merritt Onsa
31 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Is your message catnip to your audience? Clarity in your message comes from taking action over and over. The more you speak, the more you learn about...
212. Taming Imposter Syndrome with Sydnea Lewis
24 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Imposter syndrome can strike anyone, leading to battles with self-doubt and an inner voice who notices every fumble so it hisses unhelpful things like...
211. Serve, Speak, Transform: Creating Lasting Impact From The Stage
17 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dream of making an impact with your message?Whether you’re a seasoned speaker or have a message in your heart you know the world needs to hear, your...
210. The Hidden Cost of Winging It with Presentations
10 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you an 11th hour presentation prepper? Pride yourself on your knack for ‘speaking off the cuff’ on stage? Consider yourself charismatic? Whil...
209. Speak for Free? When to Say Yes (or Gracefully, No)
03 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Every opportunity to speak on someone else’s stage is a privilege because they’re trusting you with their audience..But where is the line between ...
208. From Plans to Pivots
27 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever beat yourself up when things don’t play out like you planned? Oftentimes, we become so obsessed with our expectations, we feel disapp...
207. Visibility Strategies: Breaking Through the Noise with a Small Following
20 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Creating amazing content is half of the marketing battle…the other half comes from rolling up your sleeves and earning eyeballs on your business.May...
206. From Self-Doubt to Self-Made – A Conversation with Jill Stanton
13 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Are you ready for a mind shift that could change your life?Join us in today’s episode as we do a throwback to my interview with the incredible Jill ...
205. Speak to Sell: How to Make Money On The Back End of Speaking
06 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When most entrepreneurs think of speaking, they think of either professional speakers charging a fee for their talk or speaking for free to get experi...
204. Time To Rethink Your Relationship With Your Business? Gloria Chou Has Advice.
29 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for a thought-provoking conversation with the remarkable entrepreneur, Gloria Chou as we challenge the go-to definition of success and dive ...
203. How to Ramble Less and Resonate More
22 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Whenever I share that I’m a speaking coach, I always hear a version of…“Omg I need you, I ramble too much.”The struggle is real when it come...
202. 5 Strategies to Supercharge Your Selling Skills
15 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I see it all the time. Working with my private clients, talking with my students in my group coaching program, the conversations in my Instagram DMs…...
201. From Self-Doubt to Self-Assured: A Pathway to Business Mastery
08 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
We’ve all been in moments where we question our own ideas or capabilities. Heck, even the most successful entrepreneurs openly talk about experienci...
200. Navigating Seasons of "Busy" Without Bringing Stress Vibes to Your Work
01 Jun 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It takes a lot of work to run a growing business. It's always this constant pursuit of growth—personally, professionally and financially. An...
199. Profit Over Perfection: How Prioritizing Results Can Transform Your Online Business with James Wedmore
25 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
When it comes to starting and growing your business, there’s A LOT to think about— from creating your products and programs to lead generation, ma...
198. The Power of Consistency: Achieving Sustainable Revenue in Your Online Business
18 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Freedom and flexibility is one of the main reasons most people want to be an entrepreneur and become their own boss. I mean, who doesn’t want the fr...
197. The Intersection of Speaking and Email in 2023
11 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
On today's episode, we’re talking about a cornerstone of any successful online business: building an email list. I know that you know how impo...
196. How Successful Online Entrepreneurs Stay Ahead: 7 Habits Revealed
04 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Hustle is one of those things that's required to achieve big goals, but it should not overtake your life—remember, we’re building our busines...
195. The Money Block I Didn't Realize I Had
27 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Money can be a sensitive topic for many of us, and it's not uncommon to feel embarrassed or ashamed when discussing finances– business, persona...
194. It's Not About the Money with Scarlett Cochran
20 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The stories we tell ourselves and how we let the world affect us matter so much around money—that’s why it’s crucial to choose what story is goi...
193. How to Dress for Your Brand [Recast]
06 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
It's the whispered question that I get asked a LOT.…Working with a coach on an upcoming keynote presentation for a conference of 5000.…An exe...
192. Mastering Your Mindset for Business Success: The 5 Beliefs You Need to Embrace [REMIX]
30 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
What is it about those top personalities in your industry that seem to have this natural ability to shine, seemingly effortlessly?You might be over he...
191. Building a Business with Intention: How to Stay Focused and Avoid Distractions
23 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Do you find yourself constantly busy, but unsure if all the activity is actually leading to anything meaningful for your business? As an online busine...
190. Crafting a Signature Talk: Tips for Customizing Your Message to Any Audience
16 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Have you ever wondered how to customize a talk for a different audience? It's a question I get asked all the time.In this episode, I'll shar...
189. Getting Paid To Speak: The Importance of Valuing Your Expertise With Lindsay Rogers
09 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Lindsay Rogers is a former journalist and founder of Raw Strategy where she teaches people to tell stories for a living, yet she found herself facing ...
188. The Results Of Practicing Your Signature Talk In Public Over 200 Times With Liz Wilcox
02 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Liz Wilcox is the Fresh Princess of Email and a keynote speaker, a former client of mine who built her signature talk in my program.She’s got a big ...
187. Hot Take: I Failed, Publicly and Here’s What I Learned
23 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In August, I merged my speaker coaching business with Emily Hall’s presentation design agency… and last week we announced our decision to untangle...
186. Sound Polished & Professional When You Speak
16 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The way you communicate impacts how others perceive you and your business.When you sound polished and professional, you’re seen as knowledgeable, tr...
185. 4 Strategies That Will Amplify Your Results from Stages in 2023
09 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Stages are the BEST way in 2023 to accelerate your authority, build trust and generate HOT leads who want to pay you (not just download your free stuf...
184. Courage & Confidence: How Kristine Richer Built Her Business Under the Stars
02 Feb 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Putting the work upfront allowed this guest to create a business that fueled her passion.Meet my friend, mastermind buddy and award-winning photograph...
183. Visibility & Vulnerability: How Much to Share as a Personal Brand
26 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
You know you need to be more visible in your business, but does that mean you need to be vulnerable too? According to the definition of the word – Y...
182. Curiosity, Pivoting & The Pep Talk You Didn’t Know You Needed with Ellen Yin
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Evolution is a natural part of our lives, and our entrepreneurship is no exception. Building a brand is a process of iteration—and today’s guest, ...
181. The 4 Business Pillars That Allow Me to Only Need a Hint of Hustle
19 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
If you listen to any episode, let THIS be the one!The law of the vital few says that 80% of your results come from 20% of your efforts, the question i...
180. The Final Episode: My 2022 Wrap + What's Next
20 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another year of wins and lessons learned, and my goodness, was it a year of BIG THINGS! From launching a new company, new programs AND our first event...
179. My Top 10 Pro Tips for Attending Events & Conferences
13 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Events are back—and there’s nothing that compares to the energy in a room filled with creative, ambitious and like-minded people. It’s my love l...
178. Here's How to Nail Your Messaging in 2023
04 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ever heard a business coach tell you that selling is “just a numbers game”? They say that if you can just get your offer in front of more people, ...
177. Steal 4 Pro Secrets from My Conversion Copywriter, Sara Vartanian
22 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether or not you signed up to “be a writer” when you started your business, the truth is that clearly communicating your ideas through great cop...
176. Planning Guest Speaking & Visibility for 2023
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I bet reaching more people and creating a meaningful impact is one of your aspirational goals. And as an online business owner, you’re trying to bl...
175. What To Do When Your Confidence Gets Shaky
08 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When was the last time your confidence took a hit? Maybe a failed launch, or not getting enough views on your Instagram stories? How about unsubscribe...
174. One Ridiculously Simple Strategy To Increase Sales Before The End of the Year
01 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It’s no secret that you wear a lot of hats running a business, and if you’re anything like most online business owners, the majority of your time ...
173. Make Better First Impressions Through Your Style with Kristina Pernfors
25 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
As an online entrepreneur, we are often the face of our companies. Everything about us speaks, from the way we groom ourselves to the way that we phys...
172. Let's Talk Money: Confidently Handling Your Business Financials with my CFO, Serena Shoup
18 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Whether you’re just getting started as a business owner or you’ve been at it for years, it’s essential to have a firm grasp and a complete under...
171. Don't Let This Powerful Entrepreneurial Trait Sabotage Your Progress
11 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Entrepreneurs are creative and courageous, generating more ideas than they can handle. And while this level of innovation is an asset, it quickly beco...
170. How Speaking On Stages Opened Doors They Never Thought Possible
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Today’s episode is a BONUS episode replay from an Instagram Live I did, bringing a couple of our clients from The Speaker Co to share their journeys...
169. Speaker Series: How 4 Business Owners Leveraged Speaking to Grow
04 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you have big dreams and want to truly make an impact in the world, you can’t do so by staying silent. You have to leverage your voice.Today’s e...
168. Speaker Spotlight: How Penny Took Action on Her Goal of Speaking on Stages (and then won Speaker Slam!)
27 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If you were handed a mic and 5 minutes to share your message, could you do it? Would you be able to distill your story– the things that have made yo...
167. 10 Stages You Could Be Speaking On Now to Attract Clients
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When you have big dreams of speaking on big stage, it can feel a little daunting and out of reach.You keep asking yourself how do I get my message out...
166. Partnership Behind The Scenes: The Making of The Speaker Co
13 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I finally get to introduce you to my new business partner, Emily Hall! She’s a THREE time guest of the show, but this is the first official appearan...
165. The 5 things I’d Do If I Had to Start Over (Speaking Edition)
06 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
If I were to start today from scratch building my online business through speaking there are FIVE core things I’d focus on and today I’m sharing t...
164. 5 Ways That Live Video Will Turn You Into A Better Speaker
30 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
One of the best ways to get better at public speaking is to do it. But most people only practice when they are in front of a live audience (or are too...
163. Let's Talk About Stage Performance, Storytelling & All Things Speaking with Mike Ganino
23 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This week you’re getting TWO speaking coaches in one episode! For the first time EVER on the show, I’m sharing my mic with my “competitor” to ...
162. What Visibility Means and Why It's important for Your Online Business
16 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Visibility is about getting your message seen and heard by the people you want to attract. The more visible your business is, the greater the potentia...
161. I launched a new business
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
I’m launching a new business 😱 Yep, you read that right! I’ve been hinting at something big for weeks and I can *finally* tell you all about i...
160. Why your email list isn't growing (and how to use speaking to accelerate it)
01 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
We know that building our email list is important but let’s be real—growing it is never as easy as we'd like it to be especially when we’re...
159. How to Nail Your First (or Next) Podcast Interview
25 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Wooooo! You landed a podcast interview—congratulations! Whether this is your first podcast appearance or your 20th, you're probably wondering w...
158. [Conference Debrief] Craft + Commerce Takeaways & What to Know About Live Events Post Pandemic
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Live events are slowly making their return and business owners are also slowly integrating back in— but if you’re like me, you’re craving to be ...
157. Why to NOT batch your weekly content (and what to do instead)
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You've most likely heard of the concept of batching (doing similar tasks together to free up time) and love the idea. But if you can’t seem t...
156. How to Make Showing Up for Your Brand More Fun
04 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ok let’s get real this week— does visibility sometimes feel like a chore in your biz? Showing up consistently can start to feel draining and a lot...
155. How to Gracefully Handle Unsolicited Feedback
27 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
When others have an opinion about the way you should be running your business, you might find yourself overwhelmed with feedback — both good and bad...
154. Powerful Messaging Secret to Attract Clients You Actually Want to Work With
20 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that one overarching shift in your messaging could change the quality of the customers you attracted?If you’ve ever found yoursel...
153. Optimizing Your Launches with Copywriter Nicola Moors
14 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
You are going to LOVE today’s conversation! I sat down with journalist-turned-copywriter Nicola Moors for a fascinating and insightful chat about al...
152. Make this Shift With Your Language to Operate Like 7 Figure CEO
06 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
What if I told you that the difference between business owners who create BIG impact and those who struggle to get traction, comes down to the specifi...
151. How a Phone Call Changed Everything: Building a 8 Figure Business with James Wedmore
30 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this week's episode, I asked my Business Coach, James Wedmore, to share the real behind-the-scenes stories of building an 8 figure online busi...
150. The Best 3 things Entrepreneurship Can Give You (and it’s not money)
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Get ready for some Sager Real Talk today.Recently I had a big realization on how entrepreneurship— specifically becoming a digital CEO, has impacted...