No BS Agency Podcast

Cold, hard truth: Building a business is really hard and anyone who tells you differently is lying. No matter how much you love what you do or how experienced you are, there’s always more to learn, more to figure out, and new fires to put out. And if anyone’s telling you otherwise? Yeah… they’re probably full of it. It’s been incredibly hard for me too. I have cried so many times with frustration and fear that I wasn’t going to be able to make it work, even after I had successful businesses under my belt. When I started No BS Agencies Mastery, I went through growing pains all over again. This month, I want to share a few mindset-shifting ideas that I have learned and carried with me that have helped ease some of the difficulty. In this episode, we’ll talk about the first and foundational mindset shift I want you to make. If it’s going to be hard no matter what, you might as well build the business you actually want. Tune into this episode to hear: * The kinds of hard work that hurts your business in the long run * How checklists and admin work make us feel productive without moving the needle * What the right kind of hard for your business looks like  Resources: * No BS Agencies Mastery [https://www.nobsagencies.com/program] * The Price to Freedom Calculator™ [https://www.nobsagencies.com/freedom] * No BS Launchpad [https://www.nobsagencies.com/launchpad] * No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsagencyowners] * Start reading the first chapter of my book [https://www.piasilva.com/ch1] * Piasilva.com [https://www.piasilva.com/]

In this episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most anticipated events in the No BS world — our annual in-person retreat in Brooklyn, NY! With 60 students flying in from around the globe, I share what goes into planning an experience that’s equal parts strategic deep dive and soul-fueling celebration. You'll hear why in-person connection is a game-changer for business growth, how the retreat is intentionally designed to unlock transformation, and yes, how I convinced a huge name and a hero of mine to come speak to our small-but-mighty community (spoiler: it involves a lot of heart and a little chutzpah). If you’ve ever wondered what makes the No BS retreat feel like a business homecoming or you're craving a clearer path to a freedom-filled, profitable business, this one’s for you. Tune into this episode to hear: * Why I host 60 people at my apartment to kick things off (yes, my bedroom door is open—literally) * The mindset shifts and strategy breakthroughs we create when we get in the room together * The big reach we made this year that absolutely paid off * What past attendees have said about how this retreat transformed their confidence, business, and even led to a TEDx Talk Mentioned: * Hillary Weiss on Instagram: @hcweiss [https://www.instagram.com/hcweiss/] * Talking Shrimp [https://www.talkingshrimp.com] * Laura Belgray on Instagram: @laurabelgray [https://www.instagram.com/laurabelgray/] * The Fuller Center for Housing [https://www.fullercenterny.org/] * Seth Godin [https://www.sethgodin.com] * E. 145: Emily Wilkins on How Niching Down and Owning That Niche Allowed Her Business to Thrive [https://www.piasilva.com/show-notes/145-emily-wilkins] * E. 219: Eleanor Hancock on Making the Big Leap, Changing Everything in Their Business, and Finding the Most Valuable Piece of Any Client Project [https://www.piasilva.com/show-notes/219-eleanor-hancock] * The dilemma of the timid trailblazer | Eleanor Hancock | TEDxBrayford Pool [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5rMJGlTI2o] Resources: * No BS Agencies Mastery [https://www.nobsagencies.com/program] * The Price to Freedom Calculator™ [https://www.nobsagencies.com/freedom] * No BS Launchpad [https://www.nobsagencies.com/launchpad] * No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsagencyowners] * Start reading the first chapter of my book [https://www.piasilva.com/ch1] * Piasilva.com [https://www.piasilva.com/]

A few weeks ago, I did something that I never thought I would ever do in a million years. It was so out there that I can’t believe that it has come and gone and I did it. What did I do? I got up on stage as the lead, and only, singer in a rock band. Am I a singer? Hell no.  So how on earth did I find myself signing up for the terrifying prospect of singing live in front of a room full of people? Today I’m going to tell you why I did it and why I’m so glad that I did it not only for myself, but for my business and for all of you. Tune into this episode to hear: * The real gift of doing things that scare the crap out of you * Why entrepreneurs need to push their boundaries all the time * Why it matters to me that I walk the walk and do hard things * What's better than doing it perfectly Mentioned: * When You Bank True Confidence, Anything Is Possible | TED Talk [https://www.ted.com/talks/pia_silva_when_you_bank_true_confidence_anything_is_possible] * E. 11 - Influence, Being Your Brand, and How to Command the Attention of Any Room with Brett Lavender  [https://www.piasilva.com/show-notes/11-brett-lavender] Resources: * No BS Agencies Mastery [https://www.nobsagencies.com/program] * The Price to Freedom Calculator™ [https://www.nobsagencies.com/freedom] * No BS Launchpad [https://www.nobsagencies.com/launchpad] * No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsagencyowners] * Start reading the first chapter of my book [https://www.piasilva.com/ch1] * Piasilva.com [https://www.piasilva.com/]

Let’s not sugarcoat it. AI is changing everything. And yes, it’s already coming for your creative agency. But not everyone is at risk.  Let's talk about what you need to do in order to protect yourself from AI and any other future tech disruptions. Tune into this episode to hear: * What we can all learn from the rise of tools like Squarespace, Fiverr, and Canva * How leaning in to the value of your process sets you apart  * The key skill that AI can never replicate * Three essential steps to future-proof your creative business Resources: * No BS Agencies Mastery [https://www.nobsagencies.com/program] * The Price to Freedom Calculator™ [https://www.nobsagencies.com/freedom] * No BS Launchpad [https://www.nobsagencies.com/launchpad] * No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsagencyowners] * Start reading the first chapter of my book [https://www.piasilva.com/ch1] * Piasilva.com [https://www.piasilva.com/]

I’m excited to share a conversation with an amazing teacher of mine, the one and only Selena Soo. Selena is a wonderfully kind and generous person who wants to lift up others by teaching us how to better show up and forge real, rich relationships with each other.  In this episode, we talk about the insights from her new book Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business. Selena Soo is a 7-figure business mentor, who helps experts and authors reach millions with their message. Through dozens of multi-6 figure and 7-figure launches, Selena has generated over $13 million in revenue in her first 10 years of business. She has also built more than 400 affiliate and referral partnerships. An expert in publicity, Selena has helped thousands of entrepreneurs land media, in places that include O, The Oprah Magazine, Forbes, Business Insider, and The Drew Barrymore Show. A former New Yorker, Selena is living her dream life in sunny Puerto Rico. Tune into this episode to hear: * Why building real, intentional connections is more important than being at every networking event * How investing time, creativity, and resources into relationships reaps big returns * Three key phases to seeking and developing a rich relationship * Simple ways to intentionally give and add value to your relationships * Selena’s six circles of connection framework that will help you manage relationships Learn more about Selena Soo: * Website [https://www.selenasoo.com] * Instagram: @selena_soo [https://www.instagram.com/selena_soo/] * Connect on LinkedIn [https://www.linkedin.com/in/selenasoo/] * Rich Relationships: Create a Million-Dollar Network for Your Business [https://bookshop.org/p/books/rich-relationships-create-a-million-dollar-network-for-your-business/e749976b9eea4781?ean=9798992686012&next=t] Resources: * Get the first four chapters of Rich Relationships plus bonus scripts! [https://richrelationshipsbook.com/nobs] * No BS Agencies Mastery [https://www.nobsagencies.com/program] * The Price to Freedom Calculator™ [https://www.nobsagencies.com/freedom] * No BS Launchpad [https://www.nobsagencies.com/launchpad] * No BS Agency Owners Free Facebook Group [https://www.facebook.com/groups/nobsagencyowners] * Start reading the first chapter of my book [https://www.piasilva.com/ch1] * Piasilva.com [https://www.piasilva.com/]