Scale Differently

As we approach the new year, thoughts of reinventing ourselves for a more fulfilling life is top of mind for many of us.

If you are in the process of reframing your business strategy, you know this is a long process with no quick fixes. Assessing current strategies and asking pertinent questions to steer your business toward your desired vision can be a complex process. Luckily, in this episode of the Lean Out Your Business podcast my Guest Cate Stillman breaks it down for us. And points out the frequently overlooked importance of health and fitness in helping you reach your business goals.

Cate's a pro at blending ancient and modern health practices, leading the charge at Club Thrive and Wellness Pro Academy. She's rocked it with her first company, Yoga Healer, spreading the timeless wisdom of Ayurveda and yoga with a mission to help people thrive. Known for fixing chronic issues, firing up ambition, and building teamwork, Cate's the go-to guru for a healthy, successful entrepreneurial journey.

"If you're this productive now, imagine how much more productive you'd be with healthier habits." - Cate Stillman

This episode delves into the concept of investing in your "next best self" for enhanced business success. We explore the pivotal shift from overworking to strategically investing time in activities that fuel us, including:

- - The process of reinventing yourself

- Blending business with personal fulfillment

- Ways to improve focus and decision-making

- How health & wellness impact your business

- Upleveling your habits for upleveled success

- How to navigate the ups & downs of business

Learn and connect with Cate Stillman:

- Subscribe to Cate's Youtube

- Connect with Cate's Linkedin

- Like Cate's Facebook

- Get the Free Guide

Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

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This episode is all about building WEALTH. Financial literacy isn't just about numbers; it's about shaping your financial decisions to complement the life you envision. As entrepreneurs, understanding this truth becomes a game-changer. It's about connecting the dots between financial success and the lifestyle you desire. Setting clear goals and painting a vivid picture of your aspirations empowers you to pivot strategies with precision and make your resources work optimally, fostering sustainable business growth.

In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business podcast, Amber Duggar discusses the transformative power of wealth consciousness, emphasizing the alignment of financial goals with personal aspirations. The conversation explores practical strategies for entrepreneurs to achieve financial success while embracing a mindset of abundance and fulfillment in their businesses.

Amber is the founder of Profit for Keeps, and the host of Profit for Joy TV. She's an international speaker and the CEO of Amber Duggar Coaching. She guides entrepreneurs around the world to become permanently profitable, which results in significant increases in both personal and business net worth.

"Wealth consciousness is the consciousness of recognizing what wealth and prosperity actually mean to you, and that money is just a component of that." – Amber Duggar

In this episode, you'll discover:

- The Important Role of Wealth Consciousness in Sustainable Success

- Managing Cash Flow and Navigating Variable Income Challenges

- Practical Tools and Techniques for Financial Literacy & Mindful Spending

- Aligning Business Goals with Personal Values

- Cultivating a Positive Money Mindset

Learn and connect with Amber Duggar:

- Visit Amber's website

- Join Amber's Facebook group

- Like Amber's Facebook

- Free masterclass

- Free profitability and revenue calculator

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us at https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale

Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit https://www.leanoutmethod.com/podcast

Look at your current team members you're closely working with and ask yourself: "Are your team members amplifiers or detractors? Are they bringing out the absolute best in you? Do you feel excited, and do you look forward to meeting with them? Or do you end up in a place where you feel completely drained when you meet with them?"

Amplifiers are individuals who enhance the team, the company, and the overall business with their positive impact. They bring out the best in others and contribute significantly to the company's progress. Detractors, on the other hand, are not necessarily bad people or employees with bad intentions. They may perform well in their roles but do not contribute positively to the team culture, dynamic, or business growth. They unintentionally hinder progress and can negatively affect the team's morale and productivity.

Listen to the full episode if you want to learn more about how amplifiers can elevate your team's potential, as well as understand the subtleties of dealing with detractors.

In this episode, you'll discover:

- Identifying Amplifiers and Detractors in Your Team

- Characteristics of Amplifiers

- Characteristics of Detractors

- Important Considerations in Hiring

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us at https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale

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Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit https://www.leanoutmethod.com/podcast

One of the best ways to expand your impact in the new year? Speaking!

Speaking magnifies your visibility, opening you up to more opportunities, collaborations and, of course, a broader audience. Whether you are a seasoned speaking pro or ready to start adding speaking engagements, there are certain things you can do to stand out and be remembered. In this week's episode of the LOYB Podcast Amber Griffiths, known as the "Maker of Legends", shares practical insights and tips to tap into your unique voice and become unforgettable, including:

· Simple ways to flush out and share your unique voice · Strategies to find the best "stages" for your brand · How to create an unforgettable experience on every kind of stage · How to become a "legend" to create the big impact you're here to make "Just start speaking. Don't question it. Test it." -Amber Griffiths Amber is a bestselling author, an international speaker, a brand strategist and maker of legends. She is committed to showing speakers how to unleash their speaker moxy.

Learn and connect with Amber Griffiths:

· Visit Amber's Website · Join Amber's Facebook Group · Follow Amber's Linkedin

Need to create the time and space for more speaking engagements? Our superpower is getting you out of the day to day operations of your business so you can scale your impact and your profit. Schedule a chat to learn more about partnering together at leanoutmethod.com/consult

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

Business operations can often be an afterthought but they are what make or break your scaling results.

Most operations lack strategy and simplicity and end up keeping a business from scaling sustainably instead of enabling it.

There is so much bad advice being given to coaching, consulting, and service-based businesses that leads to unnecessary complexity and that cause things to be dependent on you instead of getting you out of the day to day operations.

So what do simple and strategic operations look like when you want to scale sustainably?

This episode is all about how to build an ecosystem for simple and sustainable scaling, and really make sure that you are set up for long-term sustainable success. What makes today's episode extra special is that I'm actually sharing segments with you from my Operation Reclamation workshop series.

In this episode, you'll discover:

· How focusing on only short-term wins is hurting your scalability and results · What it takes to build sustainable success and enjoy a rich fulfilled life outside your business · How to create your scaling ecosystem by implementing the powerful SPSTI framework · Why Strategy, Planning, Systems, Team, and Insight are the key to sustainable scaling

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business? We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat. Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday. For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

How can ancient feminine wisdom and astrology help in business growth and success? Can astrology be used to predict market trends and investment opportunities? And how can we as entrepreneurs utilize this info to make strategic business decisions?

According to astrological beliefs, certain planetary and star alignments can influence a person's career path, business acumen, and financial prospects. By studying these factors, we can have guidance in maximizing our chances of success in business ventures. By integrating these ancient wisdom traditions with modern business strategies, entrepreneurs can gain a holistic view of their ventures, enhancing their chances of sustainable growth and success.

Today, I am so excited to interview Kim Woods as we dive into intuition, collaboration, and strategic alignment with cosmic energies to create a successful and fulfilling business journey. Kim is the creator of the Living Your Star Potential Divination System. She combines ancient feminine wisdom, astrology, and her 25+ years of C-suite experience to clear the pathway to your success, so you can become rich and powerful, make a big impact, and leave your legacy.

"I hire the right people and I follow the stars." – Kim Woods

In this episode, we explore:

• The importance of integrating astrology into daily life and business strategies
• How astrology can provide insights into economic trends, including uptrends, downtrends, and their impact on consumers and industries
• The significance of having forecasts and insights to plan ahead
• Adapting to the energy of the stars and being open to collaboration
• The importance of self-awareness and making choices that align with one's intuition and desires.

Learn and connect with Kim Woods:

· Visit Kim's website

· Follow Kim's Linkedin

· Like Kim's Facebook

Subscribe to Kim's Youtube

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scaleleanoutmethod.com/scale

Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat.

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

In this episode, we continue our two-part series exploring common areas of waste in coaching, consulting, and service-based businesses. These inefficiencies can drain both your time and money, but by addressing and eliminating them, you'll create a foundation for simpler and more sustainable scaling.

Why is it essential for entrepreneurs and business leaders to comprehend the root causes behind each area of waste? And what are the actionable steps or methods to deal with it?

For entrepreneurs and business leaders, comprehending these addtional five areas of waste which are searching, underutilized resources, knowledge depreciation, fragmentation, and new versus optimization is critical in ensuring that their businesses operate efficiently and sustainably. Understanding the root causes behind each area of waste is essential in providing valuable insights into the inefficiencies within the operations. By comprehending these root causes, business owners can pinpoint the specific areas that need improvement and devise targeted strategies to address them.

In this episode, you'll discover:

· How efficiency can be indirectly impacted and how to identify these time wasters

· The value of knowledge and the realistic cost of maintaining knowledge within your business

· Fragmentation and its impact on team dynamics, customer journeys, and overall business coherence

· Awareness of entrepreneurial inclination toward creating new offerings versus embracing more strategic optimization

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale

Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat.

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

What are the biggest areas of waste within your business?

Every resource wasted on non-value-added activities or inefficient processes represents a missed opportunity to grow your business and serve your clients better. Identifying and eliminating waste in your business is crucial for optimizing operations and increasing profitability. Not to mention an essential step in sustainably scaling your business!

In this first episode of my two-part series, I identify common ways that MOST businesses carry waste. I offer examples and practical solutions to help you identify and start taking steps toward leaning out your business.

In this episode, you'll discover:

· The factors that can lead to businesses becoming too complex and inefficient (even small businesses!)

· The ability to identify and begin eliminating waste to improve operational efficiency

· Five areas of waste that are common in most businesses

· Recommendations and practical next-steps to getting rid of wasteful systems and complexities

Tune in to this episode to begin the deep-dive into leaning out your business and setting the stage for more growth and more profit. Join me for part two as I continue to discuss more areas of waste, help you identify what may not be working and what to do about it!

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale

Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat.

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

As we go through the rollercoaster ride of entrepreneurship, we may get sidetracked or even forget why we began this journey in the first place - to build a life we truly love.

If you are wondering about the ways that you can take more time off and how to actually make it a reality - this episode is for you.

In this second interview with Sage Polaris she shares valuable insights into business model pivots and how she achieves work-life balance by taking significant time off - all while still growing her business!

Sage has written high converting copy for more than 475+ projects earning them millions of dollars. She helps personal brands and service providers sell more of their service or offer with the words on their website.

"Claiming that family time back is so powerful for me because I want to be more present with my kids. They're only going to be as young as they are for however long." -Sage Polaris

In this episode we explore:

• Prioritizing your time when reimagining your offers
• The realities of (and how to ) implement a membership model
• The importance of making decisions from vision, not on our emotion
• Balancing business and time off (it IS possible!)

Learn and connect with Sage Polaris:

· Visit Sage's Website

· Follow Sage's Instagram

· Follow Sage's Facebook

· Get the Triple your Open Rate: The Email Template

Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business?

We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale

Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat.

Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation.

If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.

Why is conversion copywriting important in helping business grow? And how can a clear, compact and concise copy increase your conversion rates and sales?

Conversion copywriting plays a crucial role in the success of any business. It involves crafting compelling and persuasive content that resonates with your target audience, grabs their attention, and motivates them to take action. A well-written sales page can effectively communicate your brand's value proposition, highlight the benefits of your products or services, and create a sense of trust and credibility. Copywriting also extends to other marketing aspects such as social media, ads, brochures, and blog posts. Each piece of content should be carefully crafted to convey your brand's message, showcase its unique selling points, and prompt the desired action from your audience.

Today, I am joined by Sage Polaris, who I know from a women's networking group. We will explore the impact of copywriting on conversion rates and why it's essential to get it right.

"Copy conversion means understanding how to write more effective copy and messaging that will land with your audience." – Sage Polaris

In this episode, you'll discover: · The importance of copy in increasing business conversion · Quick tips to have better converting copy and sales page · Using data sheet to drive decisions and changes into a copy · Understanding biotypes · The four central buyer types and its framework · Copywriting for emails for higher open rate · How Sage shifted her business model · Ready to simplify and streamline how you scale your business? Learn and connect with Beate: • Visit Sage's Website • Follow Sage's Instagram • Follow Sage's Facebook • Access the Triple Your Open Rate: The Email Template We are now accepting Visionary CEOs and their right-hand Ops Leads into our signature Simplify to Scale mentorship program. Learn more and join us leanoutmethod.com/scale Join us for our transformational in-person business retreats and masterminds each Spring and Fall at leanoutmethod.com/retreat. Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday. For full show notes and more visit leanoutmethod.com/podcast.