E183 | Q1 - Q2 Work Smarter Not Harder Round Up
Lean Out Your Business Podcast
Release Date: 07/02/2024
E202 | Knowing When to Let a Team Member Go
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Ever struggled with knowing when it’s time to let a team member go? If you’re constantly questioning it, you might already have your answer. In this episode, I share insights from a recent conference where I led a workshop on growing your business sustainably (without burning out). During the workshop, someone asked about knowing the right time to part ways with a team member. My answer? If you’re already wondering, it might be time. I also emphasize how important it is for team members to bring a sense of relief, not stress. Alignment is also key, so I encourage business owners to...
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E201 | From Vision to Reality: Planning for a Successful New Year
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Are you set up for a successful new year? Ending the year strong isn’t just about closing this chapter but setting the tone for the next one. In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business podcast, I discuss actionable steps to wrap up the year successfully and set the right foundation for the upcoming year. I guide you on how you can optimize your time, evaluate business activities, and get ready to hit the ground running in the new year. Learn how to objectively take a closer look at your business practices, investments, and the individual roles within your...
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E200 | Scaling in the New Era with Kim Woods
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Ready to better align your business growth with personal growth in the new year? Scaling in 2025 looks different than prior years. It is a new era and requires a new approach. That's where Kim Woods comes in! Kim and I teamed up recently in Colorado to deliver a keynote that blends her unique astrology-driven strategies and "knowing, liking, and trusting" yourself with my “simplify, sustain, scale” model. Kim Woods is a master astrologer and business strategist and she is all about combining astrology with modern business strategies. Kim explains how astrology has...
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E199 | The Future of Operations in 2025
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Is your business ready for success and scale in 2025? As you look at what it will take make your big bold vision and goals a reality in the new year, there are some key things to consider. Not only has the way we market and sell shifted, but the way our business operates needs to shift as well. Things that were a nice-to-have in prior years are now a bare minimum for success. In this episode, I'm excited to celebrate the launch of my new brand, the Strategic Ops Institute, and share some important insights on the future of business operations. I talk about key market changes and...
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E198 | The 2 Things You Need for Sustainable Scaling
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Do your business results ever leave you feeling like you're on a roller coaster? You want to create a stable and predictable business that avoids burnout and minimizes constant stress. So how do you scale your business without burning out? In this episode, I explore the concept of sustainable scaling and break down the two key components of building a business that grows without leading to burnout: sustainable results and a sustainable pace. I discuss how many entrepreneurs get caught up chasing what's "new"—new ideas, tools, or strategies—that may offer short-term wins but don't create...
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E197 | Why Client Experience Is Critical with Kim Breiland
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Why is it important for businesses to block out distractions and focus on what really matters, especially in today’s tough market? Providing an exceptional client experience isn't just about what you deliver, but how you make your clients feel throughout their journey with you. In this week's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am joined by Kim Breiland, a customer experience expert and creator of The Customer Experience Formula™. Kim specializes in helping entrepreneurs and small business owners grow their businesses without burning out. We explore it’s crucial for...
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E196 | Operational Mistakes That Prevent Sustainable Scaling
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How have the operational areas of your business impacted your overall results? How do you balance staying engaged with your business's strategy while delegating operational tasks? Have you encountered any issues with completely delegating without oversight? In this episode, I talk about the challenges of growing a business in a sustainable way, especially when it comes to operations. I highlight common mistakes founders make, like only addressing operational issues during a crisis or hiring the wrong people. I also discuss how important it is to make operations a key part of the business...
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E195 | Strategies for Short-Term Cash Flow That Work Right Now
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How do you manage to avoid the "revenue roller coaster” in your business and what strategies have you found to be most effective for both immediate and future growth? As we enter the last 3 months of the year and come out of summer, you may be looking to generate some short-term cash flow to make up for slower summer revenue or to hit your financial targets for the year. Balancing urgent cash flow needs with long-term growth can be tricky, but it doesn’t have to be. In this episode, I dive into actionable strategies for driving short-term cash flow and outline twelve high-impact...
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E194 | Bridging Marketing and Operations for Sustainable Growth
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Ever find yourself so focused on marketing and growth that your backend operations and ability to keep up falls apart... or putting so much focus on running efficient operations that your sales pipeline ends up empty? Balancing how much you focus on marketing and operations can be tricky. Ignoring one for the other could spell disaster and lead to “emergency panic marketing” or an all-hands-on-deck operational recovery. Neither are ideal. Welcome back to another episode of The Crista and Annie Show! In this episode, we take a deep dive into the balance between marketing and...
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E193 | Identifying the Best Right-Hand Person for Your Business Growth
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Are you making the most of your right-hand person in your business? Your right-hand person isn’t just a support role; they’re your strategic partner, crucial for bringing your business vision to life. Think of them as the bridge between where you are now and where you want your business to go. But how do you find the right fit person? And once you do, how do you communicate effectively to avoid frustration and unproductive interactions? In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business podcast, I dive into why having a capable right-hand person is essential for your business success...
info_outlineI love asking my guests the question, "How do you work smarter, not harder, and keep things lean in your business?" And I always love their responses!
In this special episode, we have rounded up all the answers my guests have given to this answer so far this year.
Even though a lot of the answers tend to be in the same categories, everyone has a different approach to keeping things efficient and lean. In fact, some guests really surprise me with their answers and I always find myself learning something new from these conversations. And I know for a lot of you that it's one of your favorite parts of the interviews as well!
I hope this compilation inspires you to make some changes in your business and how you structure your work so that you can get more time back, get things done more efficiently, and have more space for the things that you absolutely love.
Below is a listing of the guests that are featured in this roundup. If you're looking for some great value-packed things to listen to over the holiday week, catch up on past episodes with these guests that cover:
- Lisa Jones & Lindsay Hammond, talk about improving relationship dynamics in EP158
- Jessica Sato, shares how to create change and impact in EP160
- Karen Fagan, shares her expertise on using videos for more visibility in EP162
- Michelle Glogovac, shares how to leverage podcast guesting for growth in EP164
- Dom Farnan, blends mindfulness with business as she talks about conscious leadership in EP166
- Marcia Riner, shares how to boost your profitability in EP168
- Abby Herman, offers ways to lean out your content strategy in EP170
- Jennifer Tamborski, shares strategies for hitting the million-dollar mark in EP172
- Justine Beauregard, shares how to craft high-converting messaging in EP174
- Anna Felix, shares how to grow your money smartly, safely, and significantly in EP176
- Jennifer Fry, discusses how becoming a disruptor can increase your sales in EP178
- Gwen Bortner, highlights operational mistakes that impact growth in EP180
- Amy Collette, shares how writing a book can unleash your impact in EP182
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