The Effortless CEO

I read a post by Ramit Sethi a couple of months ago, and the question he posed to his audience was: What are some subtle signs of wealth? The comments that flooded in were hilarious and so on point. My favorite one was: Using an iPhone without a screen protector or protective casing.

It made me laugh because it's such a small thing, but it says so much. It speaks to an ease or confidence that comes with a certain level of financial security. The idea that you don’t have to worry about something breaking, or even care if it does. It’s a form of freedom we all want.

That post inspired today’s episode that is titled: The Subtle Signs of Owning a Business That Can Run Without You. These aren’t flashy, obvious signs that scream, "Look how well I’ve set up my business!" but rather, they’re those subtle shifts that speak volumes about your role in the business and the systems you’ve set up to support you. And like someone wise once told me…it isn’t sexy until it is.

You can grab the full show notes and any resources mentioned during the episode HERE

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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If I asked you to fill a bucket with water but it had a huge hole in the bottom… you would think I am crazy right?

And yet, as business owners, we’re constantly focused on driving revenue while money leaks out in the form of unintentional expenses.

Focusing on making more money while money is leaking out…is crazy.

And inefficient.

Enter The Recapture & Recallocate Exercise.

That will help you find and plug the money leaks inside your business.

You can grab the full show notes and any resources mentioned during the episode HERE

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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Now, imagine this—you’ve set a goal, maybe it’s to increase your revenue by 25% next year, and you’ve decided to introduce a new subscription model. It’s exciting, right? You’re motivated. But then, almost immediately, your brain starts serving up resistance. It says things like, “What if no one wants this?” or “Is this really worth the effort?” Sound familiar?

This is the point where a lot of us get stuck. Our brain freaks out and offers LOTS of resistance, because pursuing a goal requires change. It requires growth. And growth, to our brain, feels like danger. And then, because we don't know what to do with this resistance, we talk ourselves out of some pretty good ideas and keep ourselves from achieving our goals.

In this episode, we’re going to talk about how to work with your brain, instead of fighting against it so you can achieve more of what you want with less mind drama.

You can grab the full show notes and any resources mentioned during the episode HERE

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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How much time do you spend thinking about your business? If you’re like most business owners, the answer is ‘all the time.’ Yup, we all say it. But what if that’s not the badge of honour you think it is?
 
Today, we’re talking about why you need to stop being ‘on’ all the time, what down-regulating is, and why it’s a non-negotiable if you want to grow your business without burning yourself or your team out.

You can grab the full show notes and any resources mentioned during the episode HERE

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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Discover what you should consider before hiring your first (or next) employee.

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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Ever notice how you speed up when you’re stressed?

We push harder, try to get more done…faster.

Oftentimes, it doesn’t even have anything to do with how much you need to get done.

It’s a sense of overwhelm and anxiety that moves with you through your week.

Whenever I notice I’m spinning in my own mind, overthinking things, and feeling overwhelmed without being able to pinpoint the specifics behind the discomfort, I do a quick 5 minute exercise to calm myself down and recalibrate myself towards my goals.

It works every time.

I recorded it for you so you can use it too whenever you feel the tension rising.

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the pitfalls that ensnare many small business owners on their journey to success. We cover the 22 most common mistakes that can stunt growth and limit potential. Whether it's underestimating the power of networking, not knowing your financials, giving up too soon, or failing to make offers, each mistake is a lesson in disguise waiting to propel you forward. 

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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If you’re a business owner, chances are you have experienced the dread, sleepless nights, and 2 am panic attacks that inevitably come when we know we need to pay expenses and there isn’t enough cash in the bank to do so. In this episode, I am sharing a few simple ways to improve cash flow in your business and three habits you must start doing if you want to conquer cash flow challenges once and for all.
 
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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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Most owners fall into two categories when measuring numbers inside your service-based business. They either don’t measure much (which means they don’t have important data to help them make decisions and grow their business) or they measure everything…which means they’re stuck in data overload…In this week's episode, I share the four activities you want to measure and track inside your business to move that needle forward.

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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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One thing I know for sure is that no one starts a business to be trapped by it. And yet, that is the reality many business owners find themselves in. And if you find yourself in denial…saying things like: ”I’m not trapped”, “I love what I do”. I have a question for you in this week's episode.
See you there!
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Track: Positive Motivation
Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)
Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289)

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