Ever wonder which channel is “best” in 2026 — Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn, email, networking, or cold outreach?

In this quick bonus episode, Maggie shares the truth: there’s no magic platform. Any channel can convert when you choose it based on your ideal client and back it with the right positioning + messaging.

You’ll learn how to:

• Pick channels based on where your clients actually look for answers
• Make the channel convert by spe...

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Want consistent leads for your service business without spending huge amounts on paid ads? In this episode, Maggie breaks down why organic marketing is the smartest place to start (especially on your way to your first six figures) and shares the 3 pillars that create a steady, predictable client pipeline.

What you’ll learn

• Why organic marketing should come before...

Behavioral research shows 3 key reasons business goals slip: lack of structure, shallow motivation, and relying on willpower instead of systems. Maggie shares how to build a simple plan and weekly rhythm that keeps you consistent.

What You'll Learn

• How to turn vague goals into clear targets + weekly actions
• Why your WHY matters more than hype
• The simple systems that create consistency (calendar, weekly review, account...

Happy New Year, Diamond Effect Podcast listeners.

In today’s first episode of 2026, we’re talking about goals—but not in the fluffy, “new year, new you” way. We’re focusing on the mindset that actually helps you follow through past January… and definitely past February.

Because setting goals isn’t just about writing down a number. It’s about becoming the kind of leader who can stay consistent, make better decisions, and keep moving f...

In this Maggie’s Moment, Maggie shares one of her biggest lessons from 2025: the more value you create, the more it comes back—often in unexpected ways. She also reminds you not to rush into 2026 on autopilot, and invites you to join Design Your Success 2026 on Jan 13–14 (because planning in January is still better than not planning at all).

🎧 For the full breakdown of her 2025 lessons, listen to the latest Diamond Effect...

As 2025 comes to a close, this episode is your invitation to pause, reflect, and intentionally choose what you're bringing into 2026and what you're leaving behind.

Maggie shares five key lessons and coaching concepts from 2025, shaped by her own experiences as a business owner and by what she's seen while coaching service-based entrepreneurs. You'll hear practical mindset shifts, real examples (including navigati...

Marketing is louder, clients are pickier, and AI is making it easier to create content—but harder to build trust. In this episode, Maggie shares the key shifts she sees for 2026: scaling won’t be about doing more. It’ll be about building a business that runs better and feels more human.

In This Episode

• Why your personality/personal brand becomes the differentiator in a world of AI content
• Why customer loyalty + lifetime value beat...

In today's Maggie’s Moment, Maggie shares why genuine human connection is becoming a business superpower as AI and automation become more widespread. She explores how service-based business owners can stand out by making their client experience more personal and memorable—even with all the benefits that AI brings.

In this episode:

• Why AI is a powerful tool for productivity, but can’t replace real relationships
• The growing val...

Is your 2026 vision still just an idea—or will you actually make it happen? 

In this episode, we dig into why waiting for the “right moment” is one of the biggest traps holding business owners back, and how to become the kind of CEO who creates the right moment instead of waiting for it. 

Maggie shares real stories, personal lessons, and actionable strategies to help you turn inspiration into implementation—no matter what life throws...

Can a single coaching session really move the needle in your business? 

Absolutely. 

In this Maggie’s Moment, I share real stories of clients who landed stalled deals, recovered lost revenue, and took action on new opportunities—all in just one session. Coaching isn’t just about strategy; it’s about breaking through mindset blocks, optimizing your next step, and turning intention into action. Every time you do, your results compound—...

How to attract, hire, and lead a high-performing team—so your business can grow without you.

What does it really take to build a team that can run—and even grow—without you? In this episode, Maggie draws on her deep corporate experience co-scaling teams from 80 to 450 and translates those lessons for small business owners who want to build a business that’s both scalable and sellable. Whether you’re hiring your first team member or ...

There’s more than one way to build a thriving business—and you don’t have to grind yourself into the ground to hit six, seven, or even eight figures. In this Maggie’s Moment, I share real stories of clients who’ve scaled with balance and purpose, and why your business should fit your life (not the other way around). If you want to grow on your terms, without sacrificing your values or what matters most, this is for you.

Ready to des...

How to use AI strategically to save time, increase productivity, and grow your business faster—without losing your unique voice.

After over a year of using AI in my business (and teaching my clients to do the same), I'm sharing what I've learned about leveraging AI strategically to increase productivity, save time, and work smarter—not harder.

In this episode, I break down:

• Why AI matters now – A Chief Economist at a Can...

You know that feeling when you finally sit down to work on your business… and end up buried in emails, admin, and “quick fixes”? In this Maggie’s Moment, I walk you through a simple exercise to uncover the hidden cost of doing everything yourself—and why it’s keeping you from nurturing relationships, following up with warm leads, creating content, and selling.

You’ll learn how to:

• Audit where your time is really going
• Identify tas...

From spreadsheets and Facebook ads to storytelling, studios, and a top-ranked business podcast.

In this special studio-recorded episode, Maggie sits down with her mentee, Alexander Whitfield, founder of Whitmedia Studios in Oshawa (Greater Toronto Area), ON, Canada, and co-host of the Hustle Over Everything podcast.

Alex shares how he went from running Facebook ads and staring at spreadsheets all day in corporate marketing… to buildi...

Are you working hard but not seeing the revenue growth you expected? You might be leaving thousands of dollars on the table without even realizing it.

In this week's Maggie's Moment, I'm breaking down three money leaks I see all the time:

1️⃣ Not pausing to reflect monthly (and missing revenue recovery opportunities)

2️⃣ Chasing shiny objects instead of doubling down on what works

3️⃣ Poor billing and invoicing processes...

One of the top reasons businesses fail? Growing too fast without the right infrastructure.

In this final episode of our three-part scaling series, I'm breaking down Pillar 3: Systems & Scale Infrastructure—the operational systems, financial clarity, time management strategies, and team building approach you need to scale sustainably.

You'll learn about:

• Building operational systems that deliver consistent quality
• Unde...

In honor of Remembrance Day, Maggie shares the story of her maternal grandfather—a WWII veteran who fought in the Polish clandestine army and spent his retirement as a servant leader in local government. His legacy inspires her to ask: What are you fighting for in your business?

In this week's Maggie's Moment, discover why knowing what you stand for is the foundation of your brand and the key to creating loyal customers wh...