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    Fail To Win: From Passion To Profit

    Amy Vandeputte, also known as FastForwardAmy, went from being burnt-out and broke to building her own 7-figure business. As a business coach, she has coached over a thousand entrepreneurs to earn money fast from doing what they love so they can live a life on their own terms. In this podcast, Amy shares her advice, behind the scenes and most recent insights in bite-sized episodes so you can build build your own freedom-based life and business too based on simple strategies. Be it sales, (money) mindset, marketing, energy management or personal branding, no topic remains uncovered. Get ready to embrace your own version of Abundant Entrepreneurship and go all in on your dreams! 

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    Episodes (277)

    6 Tips on How to Sell When You Hate Selling

    6 Tips on How to Sell When You Hate Selling
    A lot of entrepreneurs want to start their business and love everything about it, except selling their offer. 

    Maybe you're one of them, thinking "I love helping people, but I really don't like selling."

    It's understandable you might feel as if it's icky to sell. However, sales are the fuel of your business, without sales there's no business at all.

    So, how do you sell your offer in an authentic way when you hate selling? Today, Amy is sharing 6 tips on the subject. 

    Are you tuning in? 

    PS Here's some additional help to truly get you going: 

    1. If you want to learn how to run a business your way and be your own boss, my BFE™ Fast Track might be the perfect fit. Discover the Dutch program through fastforwardamy.com/elevator
    2. Do you want to get to the top of your sales game? Then my English course The Launch Gamebook might be just the thing that'll boost your sales growth. Find out more through fastforwardamy.com/thelaunchgamebook
    3. If you're currently struggling with your sales and you feel it's  not moving along the way you want it to, I created a selling checklist. Download this checklist for free and find out if you're focusing on the right things: fastforwardamy.com/sellingchecklist

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    12 Steps to Success and Freedom in Your Business

    12 Steps to Success and Freedom in Your Business

    If you want to start your own business, you'll inevitably feel overwhelmed.

    You feel stuck, you don't know where to start or how to proceed. If you feel like this, like you don't know how to build a successful business, this episode is for you.

    After years of hard work, these are the 12 steps that helped Amy build a multi-million dollar business. And she wishes someone would have told her these steps sooner.

    Start listening now!

    PS Do you want some extra help implementing all these steps? You can find them, together with some extra exercises, in my free Business Freedom Roadmap.

    Download yours through fastforwardamy.com/roadmap

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    How Much Revenue Do I Need to Quit My Day Job?

    How Much Revenue Do I Need to Quit My Day Job?

    "I'm sick of working for someone else." 

    "My dream is to start my own business."

    You're ready to take back control over your life and happiness by starting your own business. 

    But, there's one thing stopping you: the fear of not having a grip on your financials. 

    Because how much money should your business be making to match your current salary on payroll? 

    In this episode, Amy takes you through 4 steps to calculate the revenue your business needs to make so you're bringing in the same amount of money that you're currently making. 

    Start calculating and take the leap into happier circumstances! 

    PS Once you know how much you need to make to quit your job and be your own boss, you can work out a plan to make it happen and hit that target. This will make it so much easier to take the leap!

    If you want to find out what your hourly rate should be in order to hit this target, simply use my free Hourly Worth Calculator. All you have to do is fill out your different costs and my calculator will do the maths for you.

    👉 Do so through ​fastforwardamy.com/hourlyworthcalculator​

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    4 Things to Do When Someone Thinks Your Prices Are Too High

    4 Things to Do When Someone Thinks Your Prices Are Too High

    "I'm sorry, you're too expensive" 

    Hearing this is every entrepreneur's biggest nightmare, especially when you're just starting out. 

    It's never fun and it makes you doubt yourself like never before. 

    The question is: what do you do when someone tells you they think you're charging too much? 

    In today's episode, Amy talks you through 4 things you could do when you're told you're too expensive. 

    Tune in! 

    PS Here are some things that could help you along the way: 

    • Do you feel like your business needs a stronger foundation? In the Business Freedom Elevator™ throughout 12 weeks, Amy helps you build the business of your dreams that will help you reach your personal and professional goals. On March 5th, the registrations for the next round are opening. Get yourself on the waitlist through fastforwardamy.com/elevator 
    • Would you want to reassure yourself that your prices are in fact not too high or do you just want to double check? Use Amy's Hourly Worth Calculator to calculate the right prices for your business. You can do so through fastforwardamy.com/hourlyworthcalculator 

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    7 Ways to Make Money Online (That Aren't Courses)

    7 Ways to Make Money Online (That Aren't Courses)

    Maybe you've been dreaming about starting your online business, but you don't know what you want to offer exactly.

    You're craving all the upsides of being your own boss, like location-independency, choosing who you want to work with, and you want to be able to turn your ideas into reality without having to run it by different people.

    In this episode, I want to inspire you by talking about different business models, none of them requiring you starting or creating a course yet giving you the freedom to build an online business.

    Listen and find out which income stream suits you best.

    PS Is setting up your own passive income streams something you’ve only dreamed about so far? Then I have the most amazing free guide for you, namely my ‘Start Your Passive Income’ guide. It’s available in both English and Dutch and you can download it for free through fastforwardamy.com/startyourpassiveincome 🔗

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    Navigating Overwhelm: A 5-Step Guide for Busy Business Owners

    Navigating Overwhelm: A 5-Step Guide for Busy Business Owners

    As a business owner, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and overworked.

    There are tons of things you need to do and all those extra ideas you get when brainstorming about the new year are not helping.

    So, if you're overwhelmed and you don't know what to do first, where do you start and how do you get out of this overwhelm?

    In 5 steps, Amy takes you through her guide of navigating overwhelm as an entrepreneur instead of giving in to it.

    Start listening now!

    PS If you're struggling to start or grow your business and you don't know on what to focus first, my Growth Quiz will help you out.

    It's a quiz where you answer 5 questions and the result will tell you which next steps you could take to grow your business, and it will link some handy content for you to take those steps!

    Take yours through fastforwardamy.com/growthquiz

    Be aware, it's only available in Dutch for now! 



    Crush Your Goals: 4 Tips to Stay Motivated After January

    Crush Your Goals: 4 Tips to Stay Motivated After January

    In today's episode, Amy tackles the phenomenon that a lot of people lose their motivation for the new year by the end of January.

    You know the trend where gyms do great revenue in January because people have lots of New Year's resolutions? At first, they're really determined, but one by one they never return to that gym again...

    So, Amy hands you 4 tips she applies to her own life to keep that motivation going strong.

    If right now, you're feeling your motivation dwindling, start listening to this episode and get your mojo back!

    PS Do you need a little help setting and achieving your goals this year? Watch my Dutch Crush Your Goals masterclass

    PPS Holding yourself accountable is not always easy. If you need someone to take you by the hand and help you build that business of your dreams, make sure to register for the waitlist of my BFE™ Fast Track (Dutch) so you're the first one to know when registrations open again. 👉 fastforwardamy.com/bfewaitlist

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    5 Ways to Create a Scalable Offer

    5 Ways to Create a Scalable Offer

    In today's episode, Amy dives deeper into the subject of scaling your business.

    There are a lot of entrepreneurs who work tirelessly to grow their business and there's always a moment when they plateau.

    So, how do you create growth in your business when working even harder is not an option?

    Amy talks about 5 ways of making that growth happen for your business.

    Are you ready for growth? Then listen to this episode!

    PS Is starting a passive income something you’ve only dreamed about? Then I have the most amazing free guide for you, namely my ‘Start Your Passive Income’ guide. It’s available in both English and Dutch and you can download it for free through fastforwardamy.com/startyourpassiveincome 🔗

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    7 Things I'm Changing About My Marketing Strategy in 2024

    7 Things I'm Changing About My Marketing Strategy in 2024

    What lessons did Amy learn in 2023 about her marketing strategy that helped her see change was necessary for 2024?

    In today's episode, which she recorded from her hotel room in London, she's talking about the 7 changes she'll apply to her marketing strategy for 2024.

    If there's one thing she'll spoil for you, it's that it's going to be a year where strategy will be more important than tactics.

    Start listening and discover if there are elements to your strategy that need a new approach!

    PS The things I identified are the things that will help me be successful in 2024. Do you want to identify what your success habits for the upcoming year could be so you can commit to them? Download my Success Habits Workbook.

    And if you're interested in adding ManyChat to your marketing approach, get started here: fastforwardamy.com/manychat 

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    BONUS: 6 Tips to Crush Your Growth in 2024 [Success Habits Series #4]

    BONUS: 6 Tips to Crush Your Growth in 2024 [Success Habits Series #4]

    If business growth is one of your 2024 goals, this episode is for you. Amy and Business Dad (aka her father) discuss 6 keys for exponential growth in business that you can apply no matter what type of entrepreneur you are.

    You'll learn the most important things to focus on, what's likely not worth your time, and why visualization should be a daily practice in your life. Get 6 tips for exponential business growth that will help you enhance and magnify your results in 2024.

    Find the written recap here: www.fastforwardamy.com/163.

    If you want to turn your health journey around in 2024, Amy and her team have created the Success Habits Workbook to help you focus on your health habits in the upcoming months.

    Download this printable workbook for FREE via this link: http://fastforwardamy.com/successhabits

    If you want access to my 24 minute FastForward Million Method training, go to Instagram on @fastforwardamy and message me the word 'method'. I'll send over the video training so you can start scaling your 6 figure business to 7 figures, this year!

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    This Is The Biggest Lie in The Online Coaching Industry

    This Is The Biggest Lie in The Online Coaching Industry

    In today's short repurposed Instagram live, Amy shares her take on the biggest lie that's told in the coaching industry. 

    A lot of business coaches glorify starting a business and Amy wanted to bring some honesty into a world where a lot of lies are told. 

    Listen to this episode and find out which lie she's talking about. 

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    BONUS: How I Stopped Giving up on My Health [Success Habits Series #3]

    BONUS: How I Stopped Giving up on My Health [Success Habits Series #3]

    In the age of body positivity, it sometimes feels like you’re not allowed to want to lose weight. But to become the best version of yourself in the new year, you need to (re)prioritise your health and look at your health habits. In this episode, Amy shares her own health journey and talks about using data to measure progress, taking ownership, the importance of self-talk, and why asking for help is not a sign of weakness. This is the third of four episodes in The Habits Series.

    Find the written recap here: www.fastforwardamy.com/162.

    If you want to turn your health journey around in 2024, Amy and her team have created the Success Habits Workbook to help you focus on your health habits in the upcoming months.

    Download this printable workbook for FREE via this link: http://fastforwardamy.com/successhabits

    If you want access to my 24 minute FastForward Million Method training, go to Instagram on @fastforwardamy and message me the word 'method'. I'll send over the video training so you can start scaling your 6 figure business to 7 figures, this year!

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    CEO Update: 7 Business Lessons 2023 Taught Me

    CEO Update: 7 Business Lessons 2023 Taught Me

    First of all: Happy New Year! 

    In today's episode, Amy takes the time to look back at 2023 and the lessons this year taught her. 

    She also has cause for celebration - well, besides the new year - because Amy has officially been an entrepreneur for 8 years. 

    In today's episode, she talks about things such as: 

    • Feeling like she burned down her business 
    • How other people's opinions aren't always good advice and how to NOT listen to them 
    • Why going too long without coaching is never a good thing 

    Do you want to discover the 7 mistakes she made in the past year that taught her a lot? Start listening now!

    PS Have you not worked with a coach before, or has it been a while? Maybe you are unsure if team FastForward has something that fits your current needs? Then you can always fill out this application form — based on a few questions, we’ll determine if we have a course that will further your growth.

    👉 Fill it out this no-strings-attached form through fastforwardamy.com/applicationform

    If you want access to my 24 minute FastForward Million Method training, go to Instagram on @fastforwardamy and message me the word 'method'. I'll send over the video training so you can start scaling your 6 figure business to 7 figures, this year!

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    BONUS: Stop Wasting Your Time in 6 Steps [Success Habits Series #2]

    BONUS: Stop Wasting Your Time in 6 Steps [Success Habits Series #2]

    Are you prepared to make 2024 your best year in business yet?

    In this podcast episode, Amy teaches you how to evaluate the previous year, how to set your Big Ass Target (BAT) for 2024, and how to create a schedule and lifestyle that allows you to actually hit your BAT. Get 6 tips time management tips that will help you ensure you're using your time effectively and focusing on the right things at the right time.

    Read the written recap of this episode via: https://fastforwardamy.com/161.

    If you want to work on reaching your goals together with me, check out my Success Habits Workbook! This workbook will challenge you to explore your goals to make sure you reach anything you want in the new year. Grab it for FREE through www.fastforwardamy.com/successhabits

    If you want access to my 24 minute FastForward Million Method training, go to Instagram on @fastforwardamy and message me the word 'method'. I'll send over the video training so you can start scaling your 6 figure business to 7 figures, this year!

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    Dare to Dream Big: Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Vision

    Dare to Dream Big: Embracing Your Entrepreneurial Vision

    In today's up close and personal episode, Amy shares her opinion on entrepreneurs who dream big but are scared of giving their ideas room to breathe.

    The clue of the story is to surround yourself with the right people: you'll discover who they are and what their profiles look like in this episode.

    Amy talks about how she evolved from being scared to share her big ideas with her team to now finding a way that works both for her and her full-time team.

    Happy listening and as always, feel free to share what you thought in a review!

    PS Are you itching to ace your time management and create a workflow that works for you? Take a look at my Time Management & Workflow Systems Training

    It's available in both English and Dutch, so grab yours now for €49 and start boosting your productivity. 

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    BONUS: 9 Tips for Smarter Financial Decisions in 2024 [Success Habits Series #1]

    BONUS: 9 Tips for Smarter Financial Decisions in 2024 [Success Habits Series #1]

    If you want to be successful, a positive relationship with money is key. Don’t get me wrong: success doesn’t necessarily mean ‘being rich’, but it definitely doesn’t hurt to have more money than you need. That’s why it’s so important to improve your relationship with money so you can attract AND retain more of it.

    In this episode, Amy guides you through the first part of the Success Habits Workbook. Download your free copy through www.fastforwardamy.com/successhabits to fill out the exercise together! Read the written recap of this episode via: https://fastforwardamy.com/160.

    If you want access to my 24 minute FastForward Million Method training, go to Instagram on @fastforwardamy and message me the word 'method'. I'll send over the video training so you can start scaling your 6 figure business to 7 figures, this year!

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    My 6 Weekly Business Habits for Success

    My 6 Weekly Business Habits for Success

    In today's episode, Amy dives into what keeps her steady and poised to have a successful week - time and time again. 

    You can't expect your business to be successful if you don't create an opportune space to reach that. 

    In this episode, Amy discusses topics such as: 

    • Not all habits have to be professional, some can also be personal 
    • How you can find structure and balance amidst the chaos 
    • How her clients always will be an integral part of her week 

    If you want to soak up some inspiration to create some success habits for yourself, take 27 minutes out of your day to discover Amy's 6 habits!

    Happy listening.

    PS If you want to make 2024 your most successful year ever, I have a free guide for you that will give you a head start. Download my Success Habits Workbook now to make sure you have the right habits in place. Get yours through fastforwardamy.com/successhabits

    If you want access to my 24 minute FastForward Million Method training, go to Instagram on @fastforwardamy and message me the word 'method'. I'll send over the video training so you can start scaling your 6 figure business to 7 figures, this year!

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    My Business on Autopilot: How I'm Preparing for a Month Off

    My Business on Autopilot: How I'm Preparing for a Month Off

    Next week, Amy's hopping on a plane to Australia and she'll be away for a month. 

    So, she's leaving the managing of her business to her team and to prepare for this properly, Amy took 5 steps to make sure she can leave with peace of mind. 

    In this episode, she'll talk about: 

    • How to handle your team and their preparation 
    • What if you don't have a team? 
    • The necessity of automation 

    And a lot more...

    Start listening now and discover how you can create the space so you can leave for an extended period of time too.

    PS Is starting a passive income something you’ve only dreamed about this far? Then I have the most amazing free guide for you, namely my ‘Start Your Passive Income’ guide. It’s available in both English and Dutch and you can download it for free through fastforwardamy.com/startyourpassiveincome 🔗

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    How I Make Money BEFORE Creating New Products: 5 Tips for Profitable Preorders

    How I Make Money BEFORE Creating New Products: 5 Tips for Profitable Preorders

    Today, Amy's diving into the specifics and the exact steps you should take to run a perfect pre-order for your launch.

    A lot of businesses go bankrupt simply because they’re not managing their cash flow very well.

    For example: there are businesses left and right pumping tons of money into developing a certain product or service and in the end they barely make it across the finish line because they spent it all.

    So, what does a pre-order accomplish? Simply put: it pays you to create.


    You’ll have an idea of the interest in your soon-to-be offer and you’ll also get a healthy amount of cash flow that will serve as the foundation of your development.

    What are the 5 steps that will assure you run a successful pre-order?

    1. Plan
    2. Generate leads
    3. Build your waitlist
    4. Prime your pre-order audience
    5. Open your pre-order

    Listen to the episode to hear each step explained.

    Happy listening and learning!

    PS If you're ready to dive deeper into how you can turn your preorders into a massive cash injection, I have the perfect training for you! In my Perfect Pre-Order session, I share all the best practices and the exact framework that I use for all my (multiple) 6-figure pre-orders. Buy it now at a 50% discount by entering the discount code 23212. 

    Do you want to stop being a slave to your boss, your schedule or your clients?
    Become your own boss with my coaching program, the Business Freedom Elevator™ Fast Track, as more than 1500 entrepreneurs have done before you. Grab 1 of the first 100 spots and your €500 discount NOW at https://www.fastforwardamy.com/elevator.



    My 5-Step Guide to Your 2024 Business Plan

    My 5-Step Guide to Your 2024 Business Plan

    In today’s episode, Amy takes you through 5 steps that you need to take into account when working on your business plan for 2024.

    Based on her own experience and real-life examples, she makes every single step crystal clear so you can get to work on your plan.

    PS Make sure you stay until the end because the last step is the one most entrepreneurs forget about.

    • If you want a planner that creates a nice overview of your decisions, download your free Plan to Win planner through fastforwardamy.com/salesplanprintable
    • And if you want to be reminded of all the key decisions you need to make for your next launch, download your Launch Decision Planner so you’re able to keep an eye on all crucial decisions, download it through fastforwardamy.com/launchdecisionplanner (It’s available in both English and Dutch)