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The Messy Success Podcast

The Messy Success Podcast

Written by: Elizabeth Henson
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 Welcome to the Messy Success Podcast. Our host, Elizabeth Henson, is an expert in community based marketing with a focus on leadership and self development. She helps entrepreneurs, artists, and creative leaders grow and scale communities so that marketing is easy. She used her experience helping seven figure business owners to build out her own unique methodology in community building and marketing. The Messy Success Podcast combines business tips and real life experiences in being a creative entrepreneur. This podcast will leave you feeling confident, and normalizes the day to day struggles we all experience as business owners. We can't wait to connect with you!Elizabeth Henson INC Art Economics Leadership Management & Leadership
Episodes
  • 234: The Smarter Way to Grow: Systems, Content, and Letting Your Audience Lead

    234: The Smarter Way to Grow: Systems, Content, and Letting Your Audience Lead
    Apr 29 2026
    Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. This conversation felt like one of those moments where everything just clicks into place. Doc Williams joined me to talk about YouTube, tech, and building a business that actually works… but what we really got into was something deeper. How to stop guessing, start listening, and let your business evolve based on real data, real people, and real conversations. We talked about live streaming, industry reports, and why repeating yourself in your content might actually be the smartest thing you can do. And honestly, it just made me think about business in a completely different way. If you've ever felt stuck between creating content and running your business… or wondered if there's a more sustainable way to grow… this episode is going to meet you right where you are.
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    44 mins
  • 233: How to Create an Experience People Can't Stop Talking About

    233: How to Create an Experience People Can't Stop Talking About
    Apr 22 2026
    Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. Today we're talking about something that most people think they already have figured out, but it might be the very thing holding your business back. Client experience. Instead of asking "how can I get more clients," this episode invites you into a different question… how can you create an experience so good that people can't stop talking about it? Elizabeth breaks down why your best marketing doesn't happen before the sale, but after, and how referrals, relationships, and real human connection will always outperform any strategy or trend. She shares real-life examples, including moments where client experience fell short, and how those situations shape the way we lead, communicate, and show up in our businesses.
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    22 mins
  • 232: The Truth About Failure, Pricing, and Building Something Bigger

    232: The Truth About Failure, Pricing, and Building Something Bigger
    Apr 15 2026
    Welcome back to the Messy Success Podcast. This episode is a special one for the big visionaries. The ones who know they are meant for more, even if they cannot fully explain what that looks like yet. Elizabeth sits down with her mastermind coach, Darrell Vesterfelt, for an unfiltered, unscripted conversation about what it actually takes to build something meaningful over time. From starting a blog in a college dorm room to leading multiple companies, Darrell shares the real behind the scenes of growth, including the mistakes, the mindset shifts, and the systems that make it all possible. They dive into the conversations most people avoid. Pricing, failure, self-awareness, and the emotional weight we attach to results. You will hear why raising your prices is not just a strategy, but an identity shift, and how many entrepreneurs unknowingly hold themselves back through misalignment and fear. This episode is for the business owner who is ready to think bigger, take ownership of their results, and step into a new level of leadership. If you have been feeling stuck, overthinking your next move, or questioning your value, this conversation will meet you exactly where you are and challenge you to move forward with more clarity.
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    53 mins
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