The Grit Reapers
The NO BS Podcast that reveals the truth about the real grit that it takes to create a successful online business
Welcome to The Grit Reapers...
The podcast for aspiring online entrepreneurs that cuts through all the crap in the online business world, and dishes out the raw and real truth about what it really takes to have a successful online business.
No sugar-coating, no get-rich-quick schemes, just honest advice with a healthy dose of humour and hope.
We're your hosts Gail and Candice...
two online entrepreneurs who've been there, done that, and lived to tell the tale.
So if you're looking for straight talk, practical tips, and the occasional reality check to get your online business moving - you're in the right place.
Let's get down to business.
Episodes
34 episodes
HOW TO BUILD A WEBSITE (The Right Way)
Ready to build your first website? Hold up! Before you dive headfirst into choosing between Wix, WordPress, or Kajabi, we’re here to flip the script on how you should actually approach website building.In this episode, we're servi...
HOW TO MAKE SALES - WITHOUT BEING PUSHY OR SALESY Featuring Nancy Zare
Ugh, sales calls. Just the thought makes you want to hide under your desk, right? If you're one of those entrepreneurs who'd rather do literally anything else than ask for the sale, this episode is your wake-up call (in the best possible way).<...
WHAT IS KAJABI?
What the Heck is Kajabi? (And Why We're Secretly Obsessed)Ever wondered how online entrepreneurs make everything look so seamless? You sign up for something and BAM - instant email, perfect login, everything just... works?W...
MESSAGING IN MARKETING
You know that sinking feeling when you hit "post" on what you thought was your most brilliant piece of content, only to watch it land with a thud? Or when someone says “I see all your stuff online, but what exactly do you do?" Yeah, we've al...
WHEN FIRE FORGES PURPOSE: The Human Side of Grit with Itumeleng Sekhu-Pedi
"I got burned from a candle when I was 11 months old. My mom lifted me up from the bed and my right hand literally stayed behind. From 11 months until 15 years, I had a total of 104 surgeries just to fix me up. I tried to commit suicide ...
TRASH OR TREASURE?
Ever wonder what separates the genuine success stories from the empty hype in your feed?Welcome back to "Trash or Treasure" - where Gail and Candice dig through the noise to find the real gems worth your attention.This week...
WHEN LOVE HAS NO VOICE: The Human Side of Grit with Jacqui Miller
"My perfect, chatty little boy was on his way. Little did we know that three weeks of high fever would strip away his words, his eye contact, his recognition of his baby brother - everything that made him 'him.' The doctors missed it. I ...
AI TOOLS FOR RESEARCH
We're kicking things off with a topic that's absolutely everywhere right now - AI research tools. And who better to cut through all the AI hype than our resident tech wizard, Gail?If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the idea of ...
STEPPING BACK WHEN YOU'RE RUNNING AT FULL SPEED
You know that feeling when you're running at full speed in your business, juggling client work, trying to create content, and somehow keep all the plates spinning - but deep down you know something's not quite right? Maybe your messaging doe...
CREATING A SELL OUT OFFER
Ever dreamed of waking up to a flood of "Congratulations, you have a new student!" notifications? In this episode, Gail shares her recent breakthrough experience with an AI image generation workshop that sold out almost instantly gaining ove...
THE CREATIVE TOOLS WE CAN'T LIVE WITHOUT
Ever found yourself drowning in a sea of software options, wondering which creative tools are actually worth your time (and money)? In this week's episode, we're pulling back the curtain on the exact tools we use every single day in our onli...
WHAT IS A SALES FUNNEL?
If you’ve ever found yourself questioning whether you really understand the term "sales funnel" and all the complex diagrams that come with it, this episode is for you! In this episode, we’re talking all things funnels, in plain, no-no...
HOW TO MAKE MONEY ONLINE
"How do you actually make money online?" It's the million-dollar question everyone asks, but few answer honestly. Tired of the flashy promises and "get-rich-quick" schemes that leave you more confused than confident? In this no-nonsense epis...
PLATFORM SMACKDOWN: Where Do Smart Entrepreneurs Actually Build Their Businesses?
"I need to start an online business... but WHERE do I actually build it?!" If you've ever stared at your laptop wondering which platform will host your videos, collect payments, and not make you want to throw your computer out the window – t...
DATA, DISCIPLINE AND DETERMINATION: Insights into Elite Cycling with team Dr. David Ogg
Ever wondered what it really takes to push through when everything seems to be working against you?. In this week's episode, Gail brings on a special guest who knows a thing or two about true grit - her brother David Ogg, team doctor for the...
Double Down or Burn It Down? Surviving the Entrepreneurial Rollercoaster
One day you're riding high on that pink cloud of entrepreneurial bliss, and the next you're ready to burn it all down and start walking dogs for a living. Sound familiar? In this episode we tackle the emotional whiplash that comes with build...
HOW TO CREATE A POWERFUL ONLINE PRESENCE Featuring Kasia Rutkowiak
HOW TO CREATE A POWERFUL ONLINE PRESENCE: Your Business Is Not About You (But YOU Are Your Business) Featuring Kasia Rutkowiak Ever felt that knot in your stomach before hitting "post" or hesitated to show your face online? I mea...
FROM CAIRO TO CAPE TOWN: 12,500KM OF CYCLING FOR A CAUSE: The Human Side of Grit with Michael Ogg
"In the desert there are no campsites and not much water, so no such thing as a shower. The wind was really howling... When we camped, everything just blew away. Very quickly a stomach bug started going through the group, and when th...
TRASH OR TREASURE?
Ever find yourself trapped in a late-night scroll session where every other post promises the secret to going viral or making six figures while you sleep? Welcome to "Trash or Treasure" – where Gail and Candice res...
FROM TREADMILL TO VENTILATOR AND BACK AGAIN: The Human Side of Grit with Dionne Mincer
"I was the fittest and strongest I've ever been in my life... Then on Monday, I collapsed. By Tuesday morning, my heart unexpectedly gave in. My blood pressure was non-existent, and I started to swell until I was almost unrecognizable. A...
THICK SKIN, SOFT HEART: The Psychology of Entrepreneurial Resilience
"Ever feel like your online business is repeatedly testing just how resilient you really are? Like that launch that flopped, those emails that nobody opened, or that social post that got zero engagement was actually a test to see how far you...
PRODUCTIVE PROCRASTINATION: When Being Busy is a front
Are you creating landing pages, tweaking color palettes, and writing endless email sequences... but somehow never actually launching your offer? Yup - we’ve been there! In this week's episode, we dive into the phenomenon of "productive procr...
WHAT THE FU...NNEL! What the hell are they, do they work and are they necessary?
Ever looked at the word "funnel" and thought "What the FU...seriously, what IS that?" You're not alone! In this no-BS episode, we're demystifying one of the most confusing (and often overcomplicated) parts of online business. Get ready for r...
FROM STUDIO TO SCREEN: How a Yoga & Pilates Teacher Built Her Online Empire
Do you ever feel like you're so focused on the "next big goal" that you forget to celebrate how far you've come? Or maybe you're drowning in a sea of offers, courses, and "should-dos" wondering why your successful offline business isn't tran...
FROM FLATLINING TO IRON MAN: The Human Side of Grit with Nicola Portela
"Seven kilometers from the finish line of the world's ultimate human race, everything went dark. I woke up days later in ICU, having survived multiple cerebral seizures and organ failure. They told me I hadn't finished Comrades - the rac...
