Episodes
In this episode:
Rachel Rodgers, CEO and Founder and best-selling author, joins Tara and Katie to talk about building courage and confidence as an entrepreneur
Why confidence is an illusion
How Tara builds her courage through her fashion choices
Why being vulnerable is a strength
PLUS, the gang answer an audience question about knowing when it’s time to take your side-hustle full time
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Published 03/14/24
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Pinky Cole-Hayes, CEO and Founder of Slutty Vegan joins Katie and Tara in a special edition episode of BOSSY
How Pinky went from being a TV producer to starting a 6 figure restaurant brand
Beautiful Fear: Channeling fear and using it as a strength
The importance of being IN IT as a CEO
What parenting taught Pinky about being a better business leader
Invest, Acquire, Compete: Pinky chooses 3 businesses she’d want to invest, acquire and straight up compete with
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Published 03/07/24
In this episode:
Kat Norton AKA, Miss Excel, joins Katie and Tara to talk about top trends that you need to leverage for your business
How Miss Excel works only 15 hours a week but makes 6 figures a month
Kat Norton’s approach to social media made her go viral
Why AI isn’t the villain
PLUSSSS: The gang answers an audience question about social media and email marketing strategies
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Published 02/29/24
In this episode:
Why you need to start implementing a scorecard ASAP!
Tara’s scorecard template to set your team up for success
How to get an instant promotion at work
Tara and Katie answer an audience question about taking on other clients when you're starting out
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Published 02/15/24
In this episode:
Should Katie hire more, or focus on revenue growth?
Airbnb’s pandemic meltdown (and how they bounced back)
The important difference between “peacetime” and “wartime” business decisions
Canva’s “peacetime” period of innovation during the pandemic
Diversification before you need to, or after?
The Class by Taryn Toomey in NYC’s fortuitous switch to digital in 2019
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Published 02/08/24
In this episode:
Are you a magician, maverick, or muse?
Tara’s existential crisis around “being a muse”
Why you’re better off steering into your strength vs. trying to strengthen your weakness
Using entrepreneurial archetypes to hone your own strengths
Sara Blakely, Oprah, and Steve Jobs
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Published 02/01/24
In this episode:
Tara needs an assistant
Katie only hires from within her community
Tara’s hiring strategy evolution from cold outreach for commission-only roles to working with recruiters
Who you should hire first
Why your first hire should drive sales
Writing job postings like letters and using the “what’s in it for them” framework
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Published 01/25/24
In this episode:
Tara wants to executive produce reality television
Katie breaks down Oprah’s empire
What finally did “Jenny Craig” in
Emma Chamberlain evolving beyond the universal editing style she created
Huberman husbands (and other ‘high trust’ audiences)
RuPaul’s franchise model
What happens to a personal brand when you get sick of yourself or change
Why you should infuse your brand with YOU
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Published 01/18/24
In this episode:
Katie asks Tara how much she pays herself and how much she spends
Does Katie need a new tax strategy?
Strategic planning for building generational wealth within families
Katie tries to convince Tara to invest in the S&P 500
Why Tara is betting on herself
Where entrepreneurs put their money more generally
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Published 01/11/24
In this episode:
Two PR campaigns that totally backfired (Burger King & Dove)
The Will & Jada Smith playbook (also known as the Taylor/Kanye dynamic)
Controlling the narrative, calculated controversy, and redemption arcs
Basecamp’s founders making “bold enemies” out of Apple and Gmail
Kim Kardashian’s rebellion in the form of the nipple bra, and “empowerment marketing”
Christine Quinn as the professional villain on Selling Sunset
How founders can use HARO to get earned media...
Published 01/04/24
In this episode:
Businesses we can’t believe are doing $10M+ (Contrarian Thinking with Codie Sanchez & Blogilates)
Finding content-product fit (Colin & Samir)
The difference between a six-figure founder and a seven-figure founder skillset
How iOS 14 almost ruined Tara’s business
Effective scorecarding and quarterly planning
Listening to advice directed at your level of scale
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Published 12/28/23
In this episode:
Tara is thinking about selling Apps Without Code
The idea that the girlboss “lost,” and a reflection on the litany of canceled female founders
The difference between masculine and feminine leadership styles and why Katie doesn’t like this framework
How Tara thinks about playing the hand she’s dealt
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Published 12/21/23
In this episode:
ConvertKit case study
Figuring out whether the stagnation is externally driven or your fault
Music and fashion for beating slumps
Pivoting out of a bad period
How Dan Hesse focused on simplicity to turn around Sprint’s $29 billion in losses
How Applebee's got back to basics to reverse shrinking sales
Signs (other than revenue) that you’re in dangerous “stagnation” territory
The myth of sunk costs
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Published 12/14/23
In this episode:
Katie can’t stop comparing: Is that a good thing?
Mark Zuckerberg’s plagiarizing playbook
Why you shouldn’t reinvent the wheel
Using Flippa to find businesses to copy
Jazz music as the best business analog
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Published 12/07/23
In this episode:
Tara is worried her business’s mission statement is too small and buried in imposter syndrome
Big mission statements that have nothing to do with what the business does
WeWork case study
Familial and personal mission statements
How Tara sees the Apps Without Code mission statement moving forward
Startups as mini cults
Using ChatGPT as a brainstorm partner to help write your new mission statement
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Published 11/30/23
In this episode:
Tara spin for “This isn’t my job” and effective delegating
Setting ruthless expectations—and the “five levels” of questions framework
What you’re probably getting from being a bad delegator
Managing through asking the right questions
Managing someone “out” when it’s not working and having uncomfortable conversations
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Published 11/16/23
Today, Tara & Katie debate the age-old question: Do I need a therapist...or an executive coach?
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Published 11/09/23
Tara and Katie are back and they dive deep into the world of business optimization. They challenge the notion that "bigger is always better" when it comes to entrepreneurship. Instead, they celebrate the power of small teams, great products, and exceptional customer experiences. Drawing from amazing business journeys like, "Miss Excel" (Kat Norton), a successful businesswoman who specializes in Excel courses, they explore studies on how creators can energy-manage to achieve sustainability...
Published 11/02/23
Join Tara and Katie this week as they deep dive into the uncharted corners of success and explore how this success can ripple through relationships and family dynamics. Our BOSSY hosts discuss everything from unexpected pushback from their loved ones, to how their views on career choices have shifted as they've matured. They even confront how early dreams and parental expectations can leave a lasting mark, plus they open up about their dating lives and the support entrepreneurs need.
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Published 10/26/23
Katie and Tara jump-start this week's episode clowning Tara’s nine-hour-per-week Monopoly obsession; however, Tara reminds us that it's not a game when it teaches her how to play Monopoly with other businesses in real life. This convo takes us into the realm of business risk-taking, prompting Katie to rate her own daring spirit, playfully discussing the sometimes sleazy feeling associated with deal-making.
Then, Tara and Katie go head to head breaking down and defending their favorite massive...
Published 10/19/23
Tara Reed and Katie Gatti Tassin are back for another episode as they delve into the world of celebrity-inspired entrepreneurial confidence. Katie kicks off by sharing her profound connection with Taylor Swift's endurance and hard work, which served as a creative and spiritual awakening during one of her concerts. Tara, on the other hand, relates more to Rihanna's unapologetic confidence, wine glass exits, and her savvy business acumen.
In this episode, they discuss how millionaire...
Published 10/12/23
Get Ready, in this inaugural episode of Bossy, co-hosts Tara Reed and Katie Gatti Tassin share their entrepreneurial journeys. Tara, the CEO of Apps Without Code, traces her path from tech giants like Google to founding her multi-million-dollar ed tech, Apps Without Code, after being laid off. Meanwhile, Katie, known as Money with Katie, reveals how a job rejection at NerdWallet led to her successful blog, driven by a determination to prove herself.
Katie and Tara break down the work styles...
Published 10/05/23
Introducing Bossy, Morning Brew's latest show featuring tech luminary Tara Reed and personal finance fanatic Katie Gatti Tassin as they blend innovation and financial liberation for modern entrepreneurs. Tara, the founder of a multi-million dollar tech startup, Apps Without Code, teams up with Katie, aka Money with Katie, to deliver unapologetic insights, actionable advice, and a sprinkle of girl power and lots of fun. Get ready to master your money and become your own boss starting Thursday,...
Published 09/30/23