What happens when your business grows—but your personal finances and mindset can’t keep up?

As entrepreneurs, we love the freedom of being our own boss. But have you stopped to consider the hidden costs? Are your financial structures and beliefs actually supporting your long-term well-being—or silently sabotaging it?

In this episode of Success Genius, I’m joined by the brilliant Mark Butler—fractional CFO, bookkeeper, and mini coach—to explore the deeply personal side of business ownership. We dive into the rarely discussed truth about fluctuating income, the emotional toll of financial uncertainty, and why traditional employment might feel “safer” even when it’s not.

Together, we challenge the myth of stability, reframe what financial success really means, and uncover how redefining your relationship with money and work can set you free—not just professionally, but personally.
This is a must-listen if you’ve ever struggled to separate your business goals from your financial peace of mind.

Topics covered in this episode include:

●The hidden financial realities of entrepreneurship
●How income variability impacts personal and family well-being
●The trade-offs between employment and self-employment
●Rethinking the concept of retirement in today’s economy

Whether you're navigating the highs and lows of business ownership or considering a shift in your financial mindset, this episode is a must-listen.

Tune in for a candid conversation that challenges traditional beliefs and helps you create a business that truly supports your life.

Resources Mentioned:

Visit Mark’s Bookkeeping Service: https://letsdothebooks.com

Check Out Mark’s Coaching Resources: https://markbutler.com

Listen to A Podcast for Coaches: https://podcastforcoaches.transistor.fm

Connect with Mark: [email protected]

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

What if your biggest productivity breakthrough isn’t on your to-do list—but in your nervous system?

We’re conditioned to think that planning, mindset, and time management are the keys to high performance. But what if they’re just 20% of the equation?

In this episode of Success Genius, I reveal why your biology—not your planner—is running the show. You’ll learn how your nervous system determines your ability to focus, create, and follow through, and why burnout, procrastination, and overwhelm often stem from nervous system dysregulation—not personal failure.

We’ll break down the three nervous system states that shape your productivity and walk through a simple, science-backed method to shift into your high-performance zone—where ease, flow, and clarity live.

It’s time to stop fighting your biology and start working with it. Productivity gets a whole new definition in this episode.

Topics covered in this episode include:

●Why 80% of your productivity is driven by your nervous system—not your calendar
●The three nervous system states and how they affect your focus, creativity, and decision-making
●How to recognize when you’re in a hyper, hypo, or high-performance state
●Simple, science-backed tools to shift into your most productive zone
●The five biological pillars that support sustainable high performance

Ready to stop fighting your biology and start working with it? Tune in and discover how nervous system awareness can unlock your next level of productivity and ease.

Resources Mentioned:

Explore Leah Davidson Life Coaching: https://leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/

Access the Resilience Journal Bonus Videos: https://leahdavidsonlifecoaching.com/journal-bonus

Join the Nervous System Journaling Club: https://www.skool.com/nervous-system-journaling-club/about

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

Are you working harder to focus… when you should be working smarter to make focus easier?

As high-achieving entrepreneurs, we often try to power through distractions with willpower and productivity hacks—but what if deep concentration isn’t about forcing your brain, but freeing it?

In this episode of Success Genius, we will explore the two sides of concentration: negative concentration (eliminating distractions) and positive concentration (directing your attention with intention). I’ll share the neuroscience behind how your brain toggles between focus and mind-wandering, and how just 10 minutes of preparation can multiply the value of your work time.

Tune in to learn how to create a distraction-free environment, identify your productivity sweet spot, and build your concentration like a muscle—so you can do more deep work in less time, with less stress.

Because true productivity isn’t about working more hours—it’s about creating the conditions where your brain can thrive.

Topics covered in this episode include:

● Why most productivity advice misses half the equation
● The neuroscience behind focus and how to work with your brain, not against it
● How to create a distraction-free environment that fuels deep work
● The “10-10-30 Method” for maximizing concentration in short time blocks

Tired of battling distractions and feeling like focus is a superpower you just don’t have? Tune in and discover how mastering both negative and positive concentration can transform your productivity—without working longer hours.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

Are you truly unlocking the full potential of your coaching sessions?

As high-achieving women, we’re wired to perform, to perfect, to present our best selves. But what if the real magic of coaching isn’t about showing up polished—but about showing up real?

In this episode of Success Genius, I’m sharing a deeply personal story and breaking down the neuroscience of trust and vulnerability in coaching. We’ll explore why dropping the need to "perform" and embracing openness is the key to real transformation.

Join me as we dive into how creating psychological safety, practicing productive vulnerability, and staying curious can turn your coaching investment into life-changing breakthroughs. It’s not just about finding answers—it’s about finding a more powerful, authentic version of yourself.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• How high achievers unintentionally limit their coaching results
• The neuroscience behind trust and transformation in coaching
• Why vulnerability — not perfection — unlocks your biggest growth
• Simple rituals to maximize the value of every coaching session

Ready to stop performing and start transforming? Tune in and learn how to approach your coaching sessions in a way that accelerates your personal and professional breakthroughs.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

Ever wonder why you keep hitting the same wall—despite all the books you’ve read, strategies you’ve tried, and goals you’ve set?

In this episode of Success Genius, I sit down with Bizzie Gold, founder of Break Method, to explore a radically different approach to mental health and behavior change. What if the root of your struggles isn’t willpower or motivation—but your brain’s operating system itself?

Bizzie introduces us to the concept of brain pattern mapping: a data-driven, 20-minute process that reveals the subconscious patterns shaping your decisions, your relationships, and even your business outcomes. We unpack the five core brain types, what healing actually looks like (spoiler: it’s not coping), and how rewiring your perception of reality is the first step to lasting transformation.

This isn’t just mindset work—it’s neurological pattern disruption. If you’re ready to stop managing your symptoms and start shifting the core of how you think, feel, and lead, this conversation is your next step.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The science behind brain pattern mapping and how it shapes your perception of reality
• The discovery of five core brain operating systems shared across humanity
• How self-deception silently drives your decisions—and how to dismantle it
• Why traditional talk therapy may be keeping you stuck in your story
• The step-by-step path to true healing through data-backed mental health strategies

Curious how understanding your brain’s operating system can unlock lasting change? Hit play to explore the future of mental wellness and what it means to live from a place of freedom, not patterns.

Resources Mentioned:

Get Bizzie's Book 'Your Brain is a Filthy Liar': https://bizziegold.com/booklaunch

Discover Your Brain Pattern Type: https://bizziegold.com/

Enroll in the Break Method Program: https://thebreakprogram.com/products/tssmimmersion

Become a Certified Break Method Practitioner: https://bizziegold.com/practitioner-training

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

What if your “money mindset” isn’t actually about money at all?

We hear the phrase everywhere—uplevel your money mindset, attract abundance, release scarcity. But have you ever stopped to ask: what does that really mean? And more importantly, how do you know if you’re making progress?

In this episode of Success Genius, I’m joined by Mark Butler—my former CFO and current bookkeeper—for a candid conversation about what money mindset actually is, and what it isn’t. We break down the vague definitions floating around the coaching world and ground the concept in real, practical insight—based on science, psychology, and years of experience.

Together, we explore how your beliefs about money are often rooted in something deeper: your relationships, your self-worth, and even your childhood. You’ll learn how to identify the thoughts and emotions behind your financial behaviors—and how awareness alone can be a powerful tool for transformation.

Join us as we get honest about the stories we tell ourselves about money, and discover how redefining your mindset can shift not just your bank account, but your entire sense of peace.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The hidden relationship between money and self-worth
• Why “money mindset” isn’t what you think it is
• How your childhood, culture, and coaching shape your beliefs about money
• Tactical ways to rewire your financial thinking for more peace and less panic

Money isn’t just about numbers—it’s a mirror for your beliefs, relationships, and patterns. Tune in for a refreshingly honest take on what really drives your financial behavior—and how to shift it from the inside out.

Resources Mentioned:

To Hire Mark For Bookkeeping Services: https://letsdothebooks.com/sign-up/

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

What if the biggest leap in your business growth had nothing to do with scaling—but everything to do with simplicity?

As entrepreneurs, we’re constantly chasing the next strategy, the next launch, the next level. But what if the true key to growth isn’t adding more, but shedding what no longer serves you? In this episode of Success Genius, I share the mindset shift that changed everything for me: simplifying to amplify.

We dive deep into how scaling your business doesn't mean complicating it. I unpack the power of refining your offers, reclaiming your time, and realigning your team—so every move you make is intentional, not reactive. If you’ve ever felt like your business is running you (instead of the other way around), this episode is your permission slip to pause and reset.

Join me as we explore how simplifying your strategy, your operations, and even your role can unlock the kind of sustainable growth that feels good—not just looks good on paper.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why commitment is more powerful than motivation in building momentum
• How to navigate resistance when implementing new habits
• The hidden ways fear of failure or success can sabotage progress
• Why celebrating the process matters more than just the outcomes

Tired of waiting for the “perfect mood” to make progress? Tune in to learn how building trust with yourself—through small, consistent commitments—can change everything.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

Are you mistaking being valuable for being indispensable?

As business owners, leaders, and even parents, it’s easy to fall into the trap of thinking that success depends on always being available, always saying yes, and handling everything ourselves. But what if that’s actually holding you back?

In this episode of Success Genius, I explore the crucial difference between being truly valuable and making yourself indispensable. We’ll dive into the neuroscience behind why we get stuck in overwork, the hidden costs of being "needed" all the time, and how shifting your mindset can actually increase your impact—without sacrificing your wellbeing.

The most successful entrepreneurs don’t do it all; they create systems and empower others. If you’re ready to free yourself from the burnout cycle and build a business (and life) that thrives without your constant involvement, this episode is for you.

Join me as we uncover how to shift from doing more to creating more value. Because true success isn’t about being everywhere—it’s about making a lasting impact.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• The difference between being valuable and being indispensable
• The biological and psychological reasons we struggle to let go
• How to create systems that foster autonomy and accountability
• The power of strategic unavailability in unlocking growth

Ready to step away from burnout and into real leadership? Tune in now to learn how to build a business that thrives—without making yourself the bottleneck.

Resources Mentioned:

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]

Is your marketing strategy helping you attract the right clients effortlessly?

Many entrepreneurs believe they need to be everywhere at once to make an impact. But what if the secret to effective marketing isn’t about doing more—but about crafting a message that does the work for you? Ask yourself: Does your current marketing truly reflect the transformation you offer?

In this episode of Success Genius, I sit down with expert StoryBrand copywriter Kris Jones to explore the power of storytelling in marketing. We discuss how a well-crafted signature story can clarify your message, simplify your strategy, and eliminate the need to constantly create content. Kris shares insights on why your website should be your most powerful sales tool and how focusing on just a few key platforms can drive real results.

Tune in to discover how shifting your messaging can help you attract the right clients while doing less. By aligning your marketing with a clear, compelling story, you’re not just promoting a business—you’re creating an irresistible brand that speaks directly to those you’re meant to serve.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why your website should act as your top salesperson
• How a signature story can simplify your marketing efforts
• The key to attracting right-fit clients while repelling the wrong ones
• The impact of clear messaging on confidence and conversions

If you're ready to move beyond scattered marketing and create a story-driven brand that truly connects, tune in now and start turning clicks into clients!

Resources Mentioned:

Get Kris's "From Click To Client" Book: https://www.reddoordesigns.com/book

Get Kris's Help: https://www.reddoordesigns.com/

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]


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How can coaches build a thriving practice without falling into the trap of exhausting marketing strategies?

As entrepreneurs, we often chase fast results through high-speed marketing—funnels, paid ads, and launches. But have you ever considered that success might come from a different approach? Instead of transactional tactics that lead to burnout, what if authentic connections were the key to a sustainable business?

In this episode of Success Genius, I sit down with Mark Butler, bookkeeper, fractional CFO, and money coach, to explore the power of “slow marketing.” We discuss how building genuine relationships, rather than chasing quick conversions, can create a coaching practice that not only thrives but also feels more fulfilling.

Join us as we unpack the difference between “tortoise marketing” and “hare marketing” and how choosing patience over pressure can lead to long-term success. If you’re ready to shift from exhausting strategies to meaningful connections, this episode is for you.

Topics covered in this episode include:

• Why traditional high-speed marketing can lead to burnout
• How slow, relationship-based marketing can build a sustainable coaching business
• The hidden challenges of funnel-based strategies—and why they don’t work for everyone
• The power of genuine connections in attracting long-term clients

Curious about how to create a thriving coaching practice without the stress of high-pressure sales tactics? Tune in now and discover a different way to grow your business—one authentic relationship at a time.

Resources Mentioned:

To Hire Mark For Bookkeeping Services: https://letsdothebooks.com/

Office Hours With Mark:  https://officehourswithmark.com/ 

Get The Book:  https://book.neillwilliams.com/book

Learn More About TEAM90:  https://neillwilliams.com/team90

Book A Team Turnaround Call:  https://neillwilliams.com/team-turnaround-call

Contact Us: [email protected]


If you’re loving what you’re learning on this podcast every week - the simple high-impact habits, tools and mindsets to optimize your whole body focus, motivation and energy - please follow, rate and review by heading to Apple Podcasts or wherever you listen to podcasts.