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The Fearless Marketing Show

The Fearless Marketing Show

Written by: Nicole Davidson
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Grow, launch and fearlessly build your business. A place to grow a thriving mindset and build a business that you love. Nic Davidson is an online business marketing strategist and mentor, who helps her client's businesses create their dream business to suit their lifestyle. This podcast is a marketing podcast that will help you learn aspects of course creation, website design, search engine optimisation, email marketing, social media and mindset.

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Episodes
  • ADHD and Getting Stuck in the Idea Phase
    Feb 4 2026

    If you’re great at ideas but struggle to turn them into something sustainable, this episode is for you.

    In this episode, I share a personal reflection on discovering I have ADHD and how that reshaped the way I understand entrepreneurship, focus, and follow-through.

    Drawing on research into ADHD and entrepreneurial passion, we explore why many ADHD entrepreneurs thrive in the idea and creation phase, yet feel stuck when it comes to building, maintaining, or growing a business. It’s not a lack of motivation or discipline — it’s often a mismatch between where our passion sits and what the business actually requires to move forward.

    This episode breaks down the three types of entrepreneurial passion (inventing, founding, and developing), explains why relying solely on ideas can lead to stalled progress, and offers a more compassionate, practical way to think about growth without self-blame.

    Key Talking Points

    • Why ADHD entrepreneurs often excel in the idea phase
    • The difference between inventing, founding, and developing in business
    • How over-reliance on ideas can quietly stall progress
    • Why getting stuck isn’t a personal failure
    • How understanding your passion patterns can change how you build your business

    Studies Referenced

    Primary study (main focus):
    Hatak, F., Harms, R., & Fink, M. (2021)
    ADHD symptoms, entrepreneurial passion, and entrepreneurial performance
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2020.106017

    Supporting research mentioned in the episode:

    Wiklund, J., Yu, W., Tucker, R., & Marino, L. (2017)
    ADHD, impulsivity, and entrepreneurship
    https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusvent.2016.07.002

    Lerner, D. A., Verheul, I., & Thurik, R. (2019)
    Entrepreneurship and attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder
    https://doi.org/10.1007/s11187-018-0061-1

    Cardon, M. S., Wincent, J., Singh, J., & Drnovsek, M. (2009)
    The nature and experience of entrepreneurial passion
    https://doi.org/10.5465/amr.2009.40633190

    Listener Reflection Prompts

    • Where do I spend most of my energy in my business — ideas or execution?
    • Do I tend to start things easily but struggle to finish them?
    • What parts of my business feel heavier than they should?

    Who This Episode Is For

    • Entrepreneurs with ADHD or ADHD traits
    • Creatives and idea-driven business owners
    • Anyone who feels stuck between having great ideas and building something sustainable

    Key Takeaway

    Being stuck in the idea phase doesn’t mean you’re failing.
    It often means you’re brilliant at inventing — and need more support around building and growing.

    Important links

    • Join our membership
    • Join Create Your eCourse
    • Learn how to build your website in 5 days with WordPress
    • 6 Week SEO Beginners Course
    • Our website
    • Free Course Bundle

    Connect with Nicole on TikTok @thefearlesscollective, on Instagram @thefearlesscollectiveco or Facebook @thefearlesscollectiveco

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    22 mins
  • What I'm Leaving Behind in 2026 (And Why Cashflow Changed Everything)
    Jan 9 2026

    Welcome back to the first episode for 2026.

    This episode I am touching on a few things around 2025 - what went well and what I am focussing on for 2026.

    Then I want to dive into the biggest thing I want everyone in business to get better with in 2026 - cashflow.

    A few years ago, I was in so much financial stress that I couldn't pay my tax obligations. I'd left a toxic relationship, I was focused on keeping my kids housed and fed, and my business just wasn't making enough.

    For two years, I couldn't pay my BAS. The ATO debt piled up. And the shame and stress of it was crushing.

    I engaged a business coach to help me learn how to manage my cashflow better. Learning cashflow forecasting changed everything. Not just my business - my entire life.

    In this episode, I'm getting really vulnerable about my financial struggles and sharing the exact system that helped me take back control. I also talk about what I'm leaving behind in 2026 - comparison, guilt, people's expectations, the pressure to do it all, overcommitting, the idea of being busy, self-doubt, and perfectionism.

    We dive into:

    • My personal story of financial stress and ATO debt
    • Why cashflow forecasting is a game-changer
    • What needs to change from 2025 to 2026
    • The things we ALL need to leave behind this year

    If you've ever felt financially overwhelmed in your business, or like you're just surviving instead of thriving, this episode is for you.

    Download The Fearless Cashflow Template (free resource to help you take control of your business finances)

    Important links

    • Join our membership
    • Join Create Your eCourse
    • Learn how to build your website in 5 days with WordPress
    • 6 Week SEO Beginners Course
    • Our website
    • Free Course Bundle

    Connect with Nicole on TikTok @thefearlesscollective, on Instagram @thefearlesscollectiveco or Facebook @thefearlesscollectiveco

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    40 mins
  • Why Being Visible Is Non-Negotiable If You Want to Grow Your Business
    Dec 8 2025

    You could have the best offer, the most incredible transformation, and all the expertise in the world, but if nobody knows you exist, your business won't grow.

    In this episode, I'm getting really honest about visibility and why it's absolutely non-negotiable if you want to build a successful business. I share my personal journey from taking 100 takes (yes, really!) on my first TikTok videos to now being comfortable creating content in one or two takes.

    We dive into:

    • Why invisibility is killing your business growth
    • What visibility actually means (hint: it's more than just social media)
    • The real reason you're avoiding being visible
    • How to practice showing up even when it feels terrifying
    • Why marketing IS the work, not something you do "when you have time"
    • What happens when you commit to being visible for 90 days

    If you've been hiding behind the scenes of your business because showing your face feels scary, this episode is for you. The fear doesn't go away - you just get better at doing it scared.

    Important links

    • Join our membership
    • Join Create Your eCourse
    • Learn how to build your website in 5 days with WordPress
    • 6 Week SEO Beginners Course
    • Our website
    • Free Course Bundle

    Connect with Nicole on TikTok @thefearlesscollective, on Instagram @thefearlesscollectiveco or Facebook @thefearlesscollectiveco

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    31 mins
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