Business Growth Lab

It’s easy to get swayed by the social pressures on how we should be living our lives and this is the reason why so many people find it difficult to be really happy. Whilst our paths to finding joy are not all the same, it all starts with each of us making the conscious choices that will move us towards happiness. 
In this episode, Samantha speaks with Carla Maree Simpson, a renowned happiness expert. Carla believes that happiness is never an end result, it’s something that we can consciously work on during each moment.
Carla’s distinct life experiences have helped her realize that happiness is never guaranteed. However, when a person is given the right tools they can become more than capable of creating their own happiness. 
The path to finding true happiness may be challenging, but Carla Maree can walk you through the process, let’s dive in.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Carla's journey to finding authentic happiness (03:45)
• The realizations that made her evaluate her life (08:40)
• Why we need to have conscious choices to experience happiness (10:18)
• How to break habits and have conscious choices in daily life (14:10)
• The Gratitude Practice (21:55)
• The conscious changes Carla made in her business (28:21)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/334/

The year 2021 is coming to a close, but it’s not the time to check out.  It’s the time when you should be planning for 2022. However, some entrepreneurs don’t even try to strategize their business for the coming year, they just wing it.
In this episode, Samantha and Tim talk about the importance of generating a business plan before you start the next year. For your plan to be truly effective, you need to begin by looking back and reflecting on the year you’ve had.
It’s essential to look at the business data and recognize what went well, what needs to change, and what you can continue with for the following year. By knowing this information, you are able to carefully plan your business strategies.
We also talk about setting a theme for the coming year. Having a theme in place makes it easier to categorize every decision or change. You will be able to determine if your actions are aligned with your theme and company’s goals.
Have you laid out your business plans for next year? If not, listen in as Samantha and Tim chat about how they plan in their respective businesses. 
In this episode you’ll discover:

• Why we need to reflect on the year that we've had (02:55)
• Sam and Tim's theme for 2022 (05:12)
• The 9 key areas of focus when business planning (08:37)
• The significance of setting revenue targets (09:00)
• Product offering and pricing (11:00)
• Marketing and lead generation (13:05)
• Leverage and growth opportunities (15:11)
• Why it’s important to have a support team (16:20)
• Why business owners need to be in touch with operations (17:57)
• The value of having the right mindset (18:45)
• The need to establish 2022 priorities (20:10)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/333

Business is not only about making profits, but also creating an impact. As entrepreneurs, we must learn to balance our unique gifts to make a profit - we need to be creating impact AND profit.
In this episode, Samantha chats with Chris Wise, the leading authority on the newest intelligence paradigm, the Love Quotient (LQ). For Chris, it’s important for business owners to be kind and compassionate towards themselves.
Chris used to be very driven by wanting to have a lot of accomplishments. He was experiencing all kinds of wins, and he thought he was in control of his own life. But the reality was, he was being controlled by his dreams and desires. 
With his personal development and spiritual work, Chris was able to produce a unique approach to attaining success. It starts with learning to deeply love yourself. 
Business owners who know how to truly love themselves enable them to deal with emotions and execute good business principles. It also helps them get to a point where there is no need for perfectionism or too much control.
If you’re an entrepreneur wanting to know more about how you can balance creating an impact and making a profit while still being kind to yourself, tune in to this episode.

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Chris' journey into entrepreneurship (03:08)
• Why having balance makes a business successful (07:07)
• The importance of self-love (09:30)
• How to use the Love Quotient to achieve your desires (11:40)
• Impostor Syndrome - why it’s detrimental to your self-worth (13:12)
• The tactical and internal approach to scaling business (22:28) 
• Love Quotient and the effect on team management (24:55)
• Love affirmations for personal and business settings (26:58)
• The Impact and Profit Index (31:39)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/332

One of the perks of being a business owner is living the kind of lifestyle you’ve always wanted. However, for many people there are instances when the business becomes too much to handle and work-life balance can feel out of reach.  Today we’re going to talk about how to create a business that can run without you.
In this episode, Samantha and Tim share how they run their businesses without dealing with the smaller details and micromanaging staff. The biggest lesson they have learned is to have excellent systems and procedures in place.
Entrepreneurs with the freedom to have a business that can completely run without them, are the ones who have executed solid planning for their company.  They understand the importance of building a team, and integrating time-saving technology to create a well-oiled machine.
If you’re a business owner yearning to take a break, but afraid that your business will collapse without you, this episode is for you.
In this episode you’ll discover:

• It’s the business owners’ privilege to have choice (02:57)
• The importance of having goals when running a business (03:32)
• The Cashflow Quadrant (05:11)
• Walking away from the business - what it means and what it doesn't (09:33)
• The ‘on vs in’ mentality when managing your business (12:40)
• What does having great systems and procedures really mean? (13:30)
• Why business owners don’t need to create the systems themselves (17:50)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/331

You’re already familiar with regular podcasts. They’re readily available, and podcast owners have no control over who gets access to their show - they’re available to everyone. But now content creators are slowly discovering the power of private audio feeds.
In this episode, Samantha is joined by Nora Sudduth, Co-founder of Hello Audio. It’s a platform that helps content creators upload private and public feeds for listeners to access, download, and stream on any podcast player.
Nora shares her insights about using private audio feeds, and how you can use them in your business. 
With private audio feeds, coaches and course creators can create audio companions for the programs they offer. While business owners can use this to enhance communication. They can send out sales, marketing, and onboarding messages effectively and safely to employees. 
The possibilities with private audio feeds are endless, yet this is an area that most content creators don't know exists. 
Learn how private audio feeds can help scale up your brand or business!
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Private audio feed vs a normal podcast (02:08) 
• The power of audio in business (04:27)
• The endless possibilities of using a private audio feed (07:51)
• Benefits of listening to true experts via private audio (11:57)
• How can people find private audio feeds? (13:47)
• Advantages of using private audio in the corporate space (15:35) 

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/330

As coaches, we do what we do because we want to create a positive impact in the world.  To show up and create the biggest impact possible, it’s important to consider how we are building our platform, as the bigger the platform, the more influence we have.  We’re discussing the foundations of influence.
In the first episode of Influence By Design, Samantha and Tim discuss the topic of influence, its pillars and why it’s important. 
Although influence is defined as the ability to change the thinking and behaviour of others, we sometimes don’t realise, or forget, that influence can also be a two-way process. 
Samantha and Tim discuss how the energetic exchange of our behaviours can greatly affect the people around us and influence not just others, but also our business and personal lives. 
The first step to influencing others is to look inwards. Influence begins with yourself and knowing your true purpose.  We need to have an awareness of how we are leading ourselves and how we impact the people around us. 
When you know your real purpose in life, it opens up opportunities to help you create a positive influence on other people.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• What exactly is influence? (03:30)
• Self-leadership as the foundation of influence (03:55)
• Why influence is a two-way exchange (05:08)
• The importance of having accountability when influencing others (07:09)
• How far can your influence go? (10:40)
• The front stage and backstage analogy in business (12:20)
• Where does influence begin? (14:05)

QUOTES:
“There comes a point where you want to be changing the fortunes of your family, yourself and your community.  The foundation of that is understanding what influence actually is.” - Tim Hyde  
“How we lead ourselves and how we interact with others is the foundation of influence.” -Tim Hyde
“Get clear on your values and dreams, and what is important to you.  Then share that.” - Samantha Riley
CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA RILEYSamanthaRiley.globalConnect with me on Instagram and FacebookConnect with me on LinkedIn
CONNECT WITH TIM HYDEwinmoreclients.com.au Connect with Tim on LinkedInConnect with Tim on Facebook
For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/329

We’ve had a lot of good times with the Thought Leaders Business Lab, and we may have reached our final episode…
So in this episode, Samantha shares the conversation with the two people who have spent the most time with her on the show; Tim Hyde, Sam’s Thursday co-host, and Leon Flitton, her partner in business and life. 
They talk about all things business, podcasting, and the much-awaited announcement of the show. 
Like many people, Sam has spent a lot of time reflecting and realigning during the pandemic. She deep-dived into Human Design and discovered the golden thread that filled the final gap in her business. She uses this tool to help her clients discover why they are here, how to tap into their zone of genius, and who they are at their core.
The rebrand of this podcast showcases Sam’s growing passion and commitment to aligning people with their purpose.  
We normally say, “every ending is a new beginning,” and we can’t contain the excitement of sharing incredible things on our upcoming episodes with Influence By Design.  

WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• What do the team love about podcasting? (02:47)
• The reason behind Leon starting his own business (04:29)
• The “behind the scenes” of Thought Leaders Business Lab (07:33)
• The importance of meaningful connections (10:35)
• The team shares their favourite Thought Leaders Business Lab episodes (14:10)
• The impact of 2021 in their business and personal growth (25:20)
• Discovering true purpose through Human Design (37:25)
• Why is the show rebranding? (39:35)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/328/

Implementing new systems, procedures, or changes in a business can be really challenging. We easily get stuck in perfection and miss the opportunity to move forward. Today, we want you to get over the fear of the perfection trap and getting things wrong and instead, lean into trying new things.
In this episode we talk about the perfection trap and the areas where we see business owners get paralyzed. Entrepreneurs face this real fear of making a mistake, but what if you could start from where you are now, and keep evolving?
Understanding that things do not have to be perfect and that we can evolve and refine everyday will make it easier.  Because if you don’t start, you’re missing an opportunity.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• What is the Perfection Trap? (02:13) 
• What does agility in your business look like? (03:29)
• The decision paralysis (04:58)
• The symptoms of getting caught in fear and self-sabotage (06:32)
• The three key areas to be aware so you’re less likely to get stuck long term (07:31)
• Ready, Fire, Aim (08:46)
• Understanding WHO you need to bring in to help (11:34)
• The Pareto Principle (12:24)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/327

When we hear prosperity and abundance, we feel excited to tap into it. As speakers, coaches, and entrepreneurs, we want to be successful in business. But, what if we could be even more successful than we imagine? In this episode, Samantha chats with Emma Purcell, who helps people to consciously create their life from the core of who they are here to be, and discover the key to their prosperity.
If you want to dive deeper on who you are and find your genius, this episode is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Emma’s Introduction to the Gene Keys (01:26)
• Unpacking your Genetic Blueprint and how it applies to business growth(06:16)
• Finding your genius (08:02)
• The Three Vibratory Frequencies (12:56)
• How to start stepping into your genius (18:48)
• The Three Sequences (24:04) 
• The Three Expressions (28:32)

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/325/

As speakers, coaches and podcasters, many of us have a hard time clearly articulating our message and having that message clearly understood. Thoughts come flying into our heads, and we suddenly don’t know what to talk about, or how to explain something succinctly. 


In this episode, Samantha chats with Lewis Chaney who mentors speakers about getting to the damn point. Lewis believes that effective communication starts with talking about something that will grab your listener’s attention and keep them engaged.
The fact that Lewis is an esteemed TEDx alumnus does not mean he doesn’t get jitters the moment he steps on the stage. He takes command by rehearsing, researching, and telling stories that connect with his audience. Furthermore, he acknowledges the value of humor in creating more engagement.
If you are a speaker who wants to become a better communicator, this episode is for you.
WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE:

• Lewis' venture to becoming a speaker (03:05) 
• How to filter down topics (04:49)
• The recommended length for every speech (06:47)
• The key to getting on point (08:20)
• Lewis' advice for speakers (13:15)
• Slide Decks and PowerPoint Presentations - yay or nay? (15:55)
• The power of images (21:15)
• Adding humor in public speaking (22:38) 
• How to have confidence when sharing new ideas (25:53)
• The one thing that Lewis wants speakers to know (29:37) 

For full show notes and links visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/325/