Managing Made Simple

By Lia GarvinBusiness Management

Managing Made Simple episodes

September 03, 2024 How to know when you're avoiding delegating
As leaders, we often struggle with delegating, telling ourselves that we’re protecting our team from burnout. But is that the real thing stopping us? In this episode, I dive into the reasons why we sometimes hesitate to delegate and how we can overcome these challenges. From setting the right context to building trust and having load-balancing conversations, I’ll share practical tips to help you delegate effectively while empowering your team.
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
14 min
August 27, 2024 3 simple ways to hold your team accountable without blaming
Ever find yourself repeating the same instructions to your team, wondering why they aren’t following through? In this episode of Managing Made Simple, I dive into the root cause: lack of accountability. I’ll share practical strategies for building a culture where your team takes ownership and gets things done the first time. Learn how to effectively use task tracking systems, follow up consistently, and communicate the “why” behind every task so your team is motivated to deliver.
Ready to stop repeating yourself? Tune in now!
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
16 min
August 20, 2024 Retaining your highest performing employees
We all have those team members we know we can rely on for that last minute request, to jump in and fix a problem no one was able to solve, even to remember those birthdays and special moments that create a strong team culture. But are all recognizing the importance of their contribution to the team?

Sadly, these folks often run the risk of being held back in their careers because we don't see them as strategic, a trap I myself fell into in my early career. In this episode, I show you how to support your team members break free of this trap so they can have thriving careers and you don't lose the important work they're delivering.

In the episode I mention the Wall St Journal article I was interviewed for talking about this topic, check it out here! Yes I know there's a paywall, I don't make the rules ;)

https://www.wsj.com/lifestyle/workplace/office-workhorse-how-get-ahead-2d3a6e46

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WORK WITH LIA:
How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

I've got you covered ;) Head to liagarvin.com/actiontracker for my list of 10 things you can do each week to get better results from your team and make your job easier.
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
16 min
August 13, 2024 A quick reframe to prevent burning out as a leader
The topic of burnout is constantly top of mind for team leaders and business owners, and let's face it, we all know it isn't solved with a spa day or even a 2-week vacation.

In episode 133 of Managing Made Simple, I share concrete strategies for preventing yourself from burning out as a leader - because quitting your job or shutting down your business when everything feels like it's too much doesn't have to be the go-to thought.

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WORK WITH LIA:
How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

I've got you covered ;) Head to liagarvin.com/actiontracker for my list of 10 things you can do each week to get better results from your team and make your job easier.
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
15 min
August 06, 2024 3 ways to retain your best employees
Employee turnover is EXPENSIVE. Not only from a time and money perspective, but for morale and motivation as well.... which ends up costing you money on the end anyway.

The Gallup organization recently reported that 42% of employee turnover is preventable - so today I'm sharing three ways to keep the team members that you worked so hard to hire and onboard in the first place. Spoiler, all of these are things you can do TODAY.

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WORK WITH LIA:
How many times have you thought "I wish this whole managing people thing was a little easier" or better yet - "tell me what to do to be a better manager and I'll do it"?

I've got you covered ;) Head to liagarvin.com/actiontracker for my list of 10 things you can do each week to get better results from your team and make your job easier.
Book your Scale-up strategy call to dive into where you're getting stuck with your team and learn more about how we can work together: calendly.com/liagarvin/scaleup-strategy
CONNECT WITH LIA:
Website: https://www.liagarvin.com/
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/liagarvin/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin/
Music by: https://www.instagram.com/isaacy8s/
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
12 min
July 30, 2024 Figuring our what to pay people to keep them motivated
We're all trying to save money where we can right now - but when it comes to paying your team members, that's not the place to trim the fat.

In this "hot take" episode of Managing Made Simple, I talk about why we need to pay our team members well if we want them to do good work - and remind you to ask the question when determining what to pay someone "would you do a good job, in this job, for this pay?" If the answer is no, then well, you have your answer.
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
16 min
July 23, 2024 The secret to scaling your business with Brittany Driscoll, former VP of Marketing at Drybar
It's not everyday you get to interview someone who has inspired so much of your work, it so exciting to bring Brittany Driscoll, CEO and Co-Founder of Squeeze massage franchise onto the show. When it comes to building great teams and scaling businesses, no one does it better than Brit; and in the episode she shares insights in how she helped grow Drybar from $30M to $100M, why investing in your team unlocks their full potential, and the power of clear systems and processes to help businesses scale.

Check out Squeeze at: https://www.squeezemassage.com/

About Brit:
Brittany Driscoll is the Co-Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Squeeze, a way better massage experience from the founders of Drybar. With nearly 100 locations in development, Brittany is spearheading the rapid, nationwide growth of the brand by empowering other entrepreneurs to own and operate their own Squeeze locations through franchising. She also Co-Founded and leads The Feel-Good Company, a service agency supporting a collective of wellness brands dedicated to bettering the mind, body, and soul for good; and serves as Chairwoman of the Board for Okay Humans, a new talk therapy concept and Brightside, a brighter take on infrared yoga and saunas. Brittany spent four years running marketing for Drybar where she helped take the company from $30M to more than $100M, and prior to that Brittany spent over a decade in marketing and advertising. As a female entrepreneur, cancer survivor, and wellness advocate, Brittany has a
strong passion for supporting other women in business and has become a thought-leader in her community. She believes in speaking up for what you believe in, empowering people to use their voice, and that we all have the ability to transform our communities for good.
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
35 min
July 16, 2024 How to prevent hard feedback conversations from going badly
We've all been there - we thought carefully about a piece of feedback, rehearsed how we were going to say it, even stress tested it with a colleague, and then... the feedback conversation still goes sideways. THIS right here is one of the reasons feedback is so hard, because even when we think we're doing it right, we still can get it wrong.

In episode 129 of Managing Made Simple, I share simple strategies to handle a feedback conversation real-time that is starting to spiral. These tips will help you feel grounded, and prevent the situation from escalating. Best part, works with personal relationships too!
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
17 min
July 11, 2024 How to get your team members to bring in more revenue (A Case Study)
Frustrated that you're the only person in your business who seems to be stressing about revenue and profitability? In this QUICK WIN episode, I share a case study of how I helped a client shift the mindset of her team members to take an active role in bringing in new business.

This is an issue my clients share with me ALL OF THE TIME - and the solution is simpler than you think!
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
6 min
July 09, 2024 Save 10+ hours each week in management
Time management - we all know we have to be better at it, any yet...

It's one thing when we notice it, but when we get too overloaded to the point where our teams noticed, we have to do something about it. In this episode, I share simple strategies to save you time every single week so you can feel less overwhelmed and get back to focusing on the most important things.
Download my FREE guide to making hard conversations with your team easier at liagarvin.com/convo
Looking for support for yourself of your team? I've got you covered.
Explore manager training, leaders keynotes & offsites, and 1:1 advisory, or my 90-Day-COO program for business owners who want simple systems that actually work.
I transform teams from cost centers to profit centers with practical tools and research-backed strategies that make managing EASIER.
Get all the details at: www.liagarvin.com
Contact: liagarvin.com/contact
Email: [email protected]
Follow on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lia.garvin
Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@Lia.Garvin
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© 2026 Lia Garvin / Managing Made Simple
18 min

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Managing Made Simple is a weekly leadership and management podcast for people managers, business owners, and founders who want to lead high-performing teams without falling back into the work themselves.