Success rarely starts looking successful. Before the momentum, the recognition, and the results… there are the quiet beginnings no one talks about. In this episode of Beyond Your Brand , Elise shares a more personal...

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Beyond Your Brand
Hosted by Elise Sharpless · business · EN
About this Podcast:
Entrepreneurship is in my blood. As a fourth-generation entrepreneur, you could say it was destiny. I had a front-row seat watching my family build businesses from the ground up—and by age 10, I was already knocking on neighbors’ doors, selling my drawings.The path was clear, but the journey? Anything but easy. I watched others master confidence, mindset, and boldness—qualities that didn’t come naturally to me. For years, I worked behind the scenes, helping business owners grow their brands—often doubling and tripling their revenue. Armed with a strong background in sales, marketing, and advertising, I developed the perfect formula to help businesses scale and created Hey You Social digital marketing agency.Those moments make me proud, but nothing compares to having my family right beside me, chasing our dreams together. I helped my husband launch his business, and now our daughters—just 18 and 20—are entrepreneurs too!As a wife and mother, it’s been my mission to pour confidence, m
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What is Beyond Your Brand about?
Entrepreneurship is in my blood. As a fourth-generation entrepreneur, you could say it was destiny. I had a front-row seat watching my family build businesses from the ground up, and by age 10, I was already knocking on neighbors’ doors, selling my drawings. The path was clear, but the journey? Anything but easy.
Who hosts Beyond Your Brand?
Beyond Your Brand is hosted by Elise Sharpless. The show has published 48 episodes to date.
What has Beyond Your Brand covered recently?
Recent episodes include "Creating Success From The Ground Up: From Humble Beginnings to Success On Your Terms" (8 June 2026, 14 minutes), "Nobody Cares: Getting Noticed In a Noisy World" (1 June 2026, 16 minutes), and "Step Into the Spotlight: Get Noticed, Feel Confident, Stay Grounded" (25 May 2026, 17 minutes).
How often does Beyond Your Brand publish?
Beyond Your Brand publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 14 minutes across 48 episodes.
How hard is it to get booked on Beyond Your Brand?
Booking probability for Beyond Your Brand is 32%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Beyond Your Brand requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Beyond Your Brand's contact route on record: verified email.
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The strongest fits for Beyond Your Brand are Marketing, Advertising & PR and Business & Management Consulting. Beyond Your Brand has a business audience.
About the host
Elise Sharpless hosts Beyond Your Brand, a business podcast with 48 episodes published.
Recent episodes
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Jun 8, 202614 min
Jun 1, 202616 minIt sounds harsh, but it’s freeing: Nobody cares — at least, not in the way you think they do. In a world where everyone is competing for attention, the problem isn’t that you’re not good enough. It’s that you’re...
May 25, 202617 minVisibility isn’t just about being seen. It’s about being seen as yourself — without over-performing, overthinking, or losing your footing in the process. In this episode of Beyond Your Brand , Elise unpacks what it...
May 18, 202611 minWe’re taught to stay calm. Stay positive. Stay composed. But what if that’s not always the answer? In this episode of Beyond Your Brand , Elise shares a story-driven perspective on how frustration — even anger — can be...
May 11, 20269 minOn paper, most people already know what to do. They’ve thought it through. They’ve mapped it out. They’ve built the plan. But they’re still not moving. In this episode of Beyond Your Brand , Elise unpacks the real...
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May 4, 202633 minIn this episode of Elise Sharpless & Beyond Your Brand , Elise dives into one of the most transformative shifts you can make — choosing to grow beyond what people expect of you. Because expectations, whether spoken or...
Apr 27, 202611 minIn this special one-year anniversary episode of Elise Sharpless & Beyond Your Brand , Elise reflects on one of the most frustrating experiences in business — working harder than ever and still not seeing the growth you...
Apr 20, 202610 minIn this episode of Elise Sharpless & Beyond Your Brand , Elise introduces a bold shift in how we think about audience growth and engagement. What if the goal isn’t to “lock in” your audience… but to keep them intrigued...
Apr 13, 20269 minWhat happens when a campaign isn’t built to sell—but built to serve? In this episode of Beyond Your Brand , Elise shares the story behind For Our Heroes , a campaign created for Special Ops Child Watch—an organization...
Apr 6, 202612 minWhat if the most powerful way to grow your business wasn’t online? In this episode of Elise Sharpless & Beyond Your Brand , Elise shares how creating a simple walk club turned into a powerful strategy for building real...

Episode #37
How To Think Like The Ultra-Successful
Mar 30, 20269 minWhat does it really mean to think like a CEO? In this episode, Elise pulls back the curtain on what happens behind corporate doors — and how high-level leaders approach strategy, planning, and leadership differently...

Episode #36
The Bonus Plan That Backfired
Mar 23, 20269 minAt first, it seemed like a win. A bonus structure designed to motivate, reward, and push growth. But over time, something didn’t feel right. In this episode, Elise shares the story behind a business decision that...
Mar 16, 202612 minEntrepreneurs and high performers often feel overwhelmed not because they lack motivation, but because they have too many ideas and responsibilities competing for attention . In this episode, Elise shares a powerful...
Mar 9, 20269 minThe Quiet Strategy Behind Life-Changing Moves Leaving everything familiar behind and celebrating the unexpected — the moment life quietly pivots into a brand-new chapter. The year I turned 40, I threw a party. Friends...

Episode #33
You Care About Quality Google Doesn't
Feb 3, 202610 minWhat You’ll Learn in This Episode: Why Google doesn’t rank businesses based on quality (and what it does rank instead) The real reason competitors with worse service often show up above you What Google sees as...
Jan 18, 20269 minElise calls out the myth that Facebook ads are “too expensive” and shows how a simple $5-a-day strategy can put your business in front of the right people. Instead of chasing quick sales, she breaks down a 3-step ad...
Nov 5, 202514 minPlus, Elise shares how Google’s algorithm really thinks, why reviews are more powerful than ads, and how to make sure your business appears when people are searching for what you do. Bonus: Download Elise’s free Google...

Episode #30
Outgrowing Your Circle
Oct 11, 202519 min✨ Key Takeaways: How to recognize when your energy no longer matches your circle Why shrinking yourself to fit in only delays your growth The mindset shift from guilt to gratitude as you evolve How to make peace with...
Oct 3, 202519 minListeners will learn why compelling ad copy and eye-catching graphics matter, why you shouldn’t rely solely on AI for your visuals, and how to test, track, and refine ads for maximum impact. Elise emphasizes that...

Episode #28
Beyond the Storm with Krista K
Sep 22, 202534 minConnect with Krista Website: www.thekristak.com LinkedIn: Krista Kowalczyk Instagram / Facebook: @the.krista.k As Featured On Krista has been featured on major media outlets including: The Kelly Clarkson Show Good...
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