E233 | Becoming a New Era Millionaire with Kim Woods
Release Date: 06/17/2025
E255 | Guiding Principles for Success and Scale in 2026
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How would your business transform if every team member made aligned decisions without needing constant oversight? What if your offers, operations, and goals worked together seamlessly? Are you ready to discover guiding principles that drive consistent growth and fulfillment every year? In this episode, I highlight the foundation of success and scaling through thoughtfully crafted guiding principles for 2026. You’ll hear how extraordinary excellence, exceptional quality, elite client experience, embodying your next-level business, and a “right fit or no fit” approach shape every decision...
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E254 | Letting Go to Fuel Business Growth and Transformation
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Have you been holding on to practices, offers, or even identities that no longer serve you? What if letting go could be the key to growing your business? Are you ready to embrace transformation on your entrepreneurial journey? In this episode, I share heartfelt stories and reflections about the power of endings and the beauty of stepping into a new era, both in business and personal life. I explore how true transformation requires not just strategic tools and planning, but also an honest look at what needs to end to make space for new beginnings. Through personal experiences of letting go,...
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E253| Transform Operational Roles from a Cost Center to a Profit Driver
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How can you transform your operations team from a cost center to a powerful profit driver? Have you ever wondered how your team structure impacts your growth and sustainability? In this episode, I share my insights on shifting the mindset and approach to operational roles within small businesses. I explain why every team member should be directly or strategically connected to growth, retention, or increased profitability, and introduce the Lean Dream Team Pyramid as a game-changer for building a sustainable business. I emphasize the importance of hiring at the strategic execution level...
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E252 | Building a Million Dollar Business with Julie Chenell
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Are you striving to hit your first million in business but worried about burnout? Curious how to stand out and scale sustainably, even in today’s crowded digital space? Wondering what high-leverage actions will actually move the needle? In this episode of the Simplify to Scale show, I sit down with Julie Chenell to unpack real-life strategies for building a million-dollar brand without losing your momentum or sanity. Julie is a digital marketing expert and coach, helping companies use growth hacking strategies and marketing tools to navigate the fast-paced & ever-changing landscape of...
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E251 | What To Do When Your Goals Feel Out of Reach Before They Even Begin
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What does it really take to set a vision for the new year? How do you make confident decisions for your business in Q4? Are you ready to align your goals with what truly matters to you? In this episode, I share insights on visionary planning and strategic action, inspired by major shifts in my own life and business. From reflecting deeply on your goals to navigating transitions, I reveal why it’s important to create a supportive environment and team as you enter the new year. You’ll hear how distinguishing between possibility-focused conversations and practicality can protect your vision...
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E250 | What Forward-Thinking Businesses Are Doing to Stand Out in 2026
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Are you wondering how to truly differentiate your business and amplify your results as you scale? Curious about how to blend strategic leadership with AI innovation and authentic positioning? In this episode, I share the three most important focus areas for scaling your business in the upcoming year: strategic leadership, AI enablement, and signature positioning. I walk you through how each area impacts your growth and the growth of your clients, uncovering why so many businesses sound the same and how to make your services unmistakably unique. I also share how to integrate AI thoughtfully...
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E249 | How Framing Improves Team Performance and Reduces Frustration
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Ever feel like your team isn't on the same page even though you're all working toward the same outcome? Are you wondering what you could implement to ensure your team feels both heard and empowered, especially during high-pressure projects or brainstorming sessions? In this episode of the Simplify to Scale show, I am joined by Jessica Maine, to chat about different thinking styles and how they shape team dynamics, especially as the year wraps up and planning ramps up. We share experiences from our own businesses, explore the differences between abstract and linear thought processes, and...
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E248 | Self-Publishing a Book for Business Growth with Natalie Walstein
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How can business owners recognize the subtle (or not-so-subtle) signs that it's time for a major business pivot, and what steps can they take to embrace the transition with confidence? How do self-publishing and traditional publishing differently an author's ability to share their authentic voice and vision? In this inspiring episode, I welcome Natalie Walstein, founder of Divine Flow Publishing Co., to explore how authors and entrepreneurs can leverage self-publishing to expand their business, impact, and message. She is also a published author of 3 books and counting and the host of the...
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E247 | Service-Based Offer Suites That Actually Work in Today’s Market
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In what ways can you refine your positioning to clearly differentiate yourself from competitors and naturally “pull” clients toward your business? What’s one premium “add-on” or VIP experience you could offer to elevate your client engagements and boost your profits? In this episode of Simplify to Scale Show, I walk you through the evolving landscape for service-based businesses and share the best ways to structure, package, and position your offers for the coming year. We talk through the four main types of offers every thriving business should consider: your signature offer,...
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E246 | The Key Thing That Prevents Freedom and Autonomy for Founders
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What do you think are the biggest obstacles founders face when letting go of control, and how have you seen this play out in your own business or workplace? How would you mentor someone on your team to develop better discernment, and why do you think it’s so hard to teach? In this episode of the Simplify to Scale Show, I dive into the ideas of freedom and autonomy for founders who want to step back from the constant demands of their business. I break down why simply building a good team or getting sharper at delegation isn’t enough if everything still ends up coming back to you. Instead,...
info_outlineWhat if the key to thriving as a millionaire in today’s world isn’t more hustle, but deeper alignment? Are you leading your business with soul, or stuck in outdated strategies that no longer serve you?
In this episode I sit down with Kim Woods, to talk about what it takes to truly thrive as a millionaire in the new era, blending business strategy with intuition and soul alignment. She is New Era Millionaire Maker and her mission is to help you live your soul mission and usher you into the New Era. Kim combines her 25+ years of C-Suite business growth strategies with the ancient wisdom of astrology to align business owners with their soul mission and break outdated success paradigms.
We explore what the "new era" really means, how old ways of operating are shifting, and ways you can harness both masculine and feminine energies for real growth. We also share insights from Kim’s new book and discuss why finding and leaning into your own intuitive success signature is such a game-changer for leaders and entrepreneurs.
Our conversation is filled with fun stories, practical wisdom, and examples on how to make decisions, connect with your mission, and let go of outdated paradigms. We talk through the importance of knowing, liking, and trusting yourself first, along with practical ways to bring these ideas into your business and life. There’s real value in understanding your unique energy signature, which Kim explains with her signature quiz and a peek into her holistic approach.
Ready to learn more about your own signature and step boldly into your next level? Grab Kim’s book, take the quiz, and connect with us. Let us know your signature and join the conversation—your most aligned version is waiting!
"It always starts with you."
- Kim Woods
In this episode, we explore:
- Defining and embracing the "new era"
- Blending feminine and masculine energies
- Individual alignment with soul mission
- Unique, signature-based approaches to success
- Distinguishing from outdated business paradigms
Links to connect with Kim Woods:
https://www.kimwoods.com/podcast/
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