Unfiltered Sessions

Uncomfortable Now, Comfortable Later: How I Changed My Life by Making One Bold Decision

When was the last time you did something uncomfortable on purpose?

In this raw and relatable episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal seasons of my life. From job loss and mounting debt to a drastic move across states, selling my dream truck, and moving in with college roommates... yeah, I got real uncomfortable.

But through those decisions, I completely shifted the trajectory of my life paying off over $75K in debt, rebuilding my financial foundation, and finding peace I didn’t know was possible.

If you're in a season where it feels like nothing is changing, this episode is your wake-up call: Discomfort now = freedom later. I break down the mindset, the math, and the moves you can make to escape survival mode and start building a life that actually works.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• The real story behind my leap of faith
• How I cut expenses in half (without sacrificing my sanity)
• What finally got me out of $75,000 in debt
• A powerful question you need to ask yourself today

This one’s for anyone who knows they’re meant for more—but needs that push to make the uncomfortable move.

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Unfiltered Sessions | Business Audit with Cameron Phillips, Building a Construction Biz from the Ground Up

In this episode of Unfiltered Sessions, Phillip Sessions sits down with Cameron Phillips, owner of Phillips Construction, for a raw and real-time business audit. Cameron shares how he launched his construction company with zero entrepreneurial background and what it’s taken to stay afloat, and grow, over the past 18 months.

From struggling with systems and bookkeeping to training up his first full-time team member, Cameron opens up about the challenges and wins of building a business while being in the trenches. Phillip walks him through practical steps to buy back time, delegate more effectively, and start scaling with purpose.

Whether you're a new business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur needing a wake-up call on delegation and leadership, this episode will fire you up and give you tactical next steps to stop doing it all yourself.

Topics Covered:

• Building systems before scaling
• How to train your first employee into a leadership role
• What to outsource first in a growing business
• Using ChatGPT to create SOPs
• Why mission and values matter (even with a small team)

🚀 Ready to stop working in your business and start working on it? Hit play and listen in.

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Unfiltered Sessions: How Podcasting Can Power Your Business with Rayna, the Podcast Growth Coach

In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions, we're getting real about podcasting not just how to start one, but how to leverage it to grow your brand, connect with your audience, and become a voice of authority in your industry.

Host Phillip sits down with Rayna, a former international teacher turned podcast growth coach, who shares her powerful journey from the classroom to full-time entrepreneurship. You’ll hear how she navigated early challenges, found her niche, and used her own podcasting experience to build credibility and a thriving coaching business.

Whether you're brand new to the idea of podcasting, considering launching your own show, or want to grow the one you’ve already started, this episode is packed with practical tips on building traction, finding your voice, creating connection through content, and how to use your podcast as a lead magnet without sounding salesy.

🎧 You’ll learn:

• How Rayna turned her passion into a full-time business
• Why guesting on podcasts is a smart first step
• What makes solo episodes so powerful for personal branding
• Why beta programs are underrated growth tools
• The secret to building trust with your audience (hint: it’s not Instagram)
  
  

If you're ready to become the voice your audience can’t stop listening to, hit play. This episode is a must for any entrepreneur, coach, or content creator who wants to turn their mic into momentum.

⚡ RESOURCES & LINKS
→ Book a Free Discovery Call with Rayna: [https://calendly.com/rayna-ladiesfirst/connect<…]
→ Listen to Podcast Growth Club (Rayna’s show): [https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/podcast-growth-club-podcasting-tips-podcast-growth/id1744983027]
→ Connect with me on Instagram: [https://www.instagram.com/podcastgrowthcoaching/?hl=en]

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🎙️ Business Audit: Real Talk with Real Entrepreneurs

In this premiere episode of our Business Audit series, we sit down with Matt Hobbs former truck driver turned niche land-clearing entrepreneur and real estate agent. 

Based in Middle Tennessee, Matt opens up about his journey from the driver's seat to the business owner's chair, building ARG Outdoor Services from scratch with zero experience. We dive deep into his long-term vision of blending his real estate hustle with his land-clearing operation, and unpack the real-life challenges of staying solo, hiring right, and building something sustainable while raising a family.

You'll hear honest talk about growth bottlenecks, balancing passion with profit, why writing down your goals actually matters, and how even a 16-year-old with a weed eater can inspire entrepreneurial momentum. Whether you're a solopreneur, side hustler, or dreaming of your next pivotthis episode will fuel your fire.

👊 Raw. Real. Relatable. Welcome to Business Audit.

Philip Sessions
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In this unfiltered conversation, Phillip sits down with transformational coach Seth Drugatz to dive deep into personal growth, the weight of people-pleasing, and making bold business transitions. Both Seth and Phillip have taken different paths, one staying in the coaching space and the other pivoting to a service-based business. In this honest and insightful episode, they unpack:

Key Points Covered:

• The internal struggle of pivoting your business or identity
• How blind spots hold us back and how to reveal them
• Letting go of the pressure to please everyone
• What transformational coaching really is and how it changes lives
• The fear of losing relationships during personal growth
• The power of alignment in business and life
• Advice for anyone wanting to be more authentic
• Why coaching (or brutal honesty) is essential for deep transformation

Bonus: Seth shares his most powerful personal transformation and how it lifted a lifetime burden.

Recommended Resource: The Transformational Leader podcast by Adam Quiney.

Seth Drugatz
Website: https://www.canterburycounseling.org/seths-bio
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Philip Sessions
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PODCAST DESCRIPTION:
What if the life you're living right now is the exact life you once begged for?

In this episode, I open up about a recent moment that reminded me how easy it is to normalize success to forget how hard we worked to get here and take our current blessings for granted. From building a business and raising kids to running podcasts and working full-time, it’s easy to overlook how uncommon your “normal” actually is.

This one’s for the high-achievers, the dadpreneurs, the doers who never stop moving... but rarely stop to reflect.
 Because sometimes, the real growth isn’t in pushing harder, it’s in being grateful for what you already have.

We talk about:

• Why your day-to-day isn't as "ordinary" as it feels
• How society views dads differently and why that matters
• The danger of normalizing your biggest wins
• Why gratitude is a superpower most entrepreneurs ignore
• How to stay grounded when you're always chasing the next level
  
  

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🎙️ From MMA to Millions: How Johnny Buck Built 2 Powerhouse Businesses FAST 💥

In this fire episode, we sit down with Johnny Buck,  former MMA fighter turned CEO of 13 Stripes Construction and Rogue Combat Club, one of the top 1% MMA gyms in the game.

We get real about:

• Scaling a gym into a systemized, culture-driven machine 🏋️‍♂️
• Why most construction business owners stay broke or burnt out 🔥
• Breaking out of the operator mindset and stepping into true leadership 🧠
• Building badass teams, using VAs & AI the RIGHT way 💻
• How he hit almost $500K+ in year ONE in construction 💰
• And why just answering your phone could be a six-figure move 📞

Plus: the unexpected business + life lessons he learned from Helene, a literal storm 🌪️

Whether you're a solopreneur, gym owner, contractor, or just building anything big — this episode is your blueprint to stop grinding in the weeds and start scaling like a real CEO.

🛠️ Systems. 💡 Mindset. ⚔️ Grit. This one’s packed.

Hit play. Take notes. And get ready to LEVEL UP 🔥

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 For the Married Dad Trying to Do It All 

Are you a married dad building a business and constantly feeling like you're dropping the ball? You’re not alone and more importantly, you’re not weak. In this vulnerable and empowering episode, Phillip Sessions opens up about the heavy load many entrepreneurial fathers carry: the pressure to be a strong husband, a present dad, and a successful business owner all at once.

Phillip speaks directly to the silent struggle so many men face: the emotional disconnect at home, the overwhelm in business, and the personal guilt that no one else seems to understand. But there is strength in the struggle, and there is purpose in the pressure.

He shares his own experiences and offers practical encouragement, spiritual insight, and reminders that you’re made for more and you don’t have to walk the path alone.

🔑 In This Episode:

• Why feeling overwhelmed doesn't mean you're failing
• How to find balance between family, business, and personal growth
• The importance of community, faith, and rest
• Why pressure is a privilege—and how to carry it well
• What to do when you feel like you're not enough

 👉 Know a fellow dad who needs to hear this? Share it with him. You never know who’s silently carrying the same load.
 🌐 Visit RefinedVA.com for more resources and support.
🙏 Remember: You're not alone and with God on your side, you're more than capable.

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 Want to Be a Leader? Start Acting Like One 

You say you want to be a leader—but are you really leading, or just managing? In this episode, Phillip Sessions, founder of Refined VA, breaks down the real difference between being a leader and being a task manager. If you’re a business owner, manager, or someone working with virtual assistants, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you empower your team, delegate effectively, and stop micromanaging.

Learn how to shift from daily task delegation to true leadership by building trust, asking better questions, and helping your team take ownership. Whether you're struggling to get your VA to think independently or want to build a more proactive culture, Phillip shares the mindset and tools to lead at a higher level.

🔑 Key Takeaways:

• Why most people aren’t proactive—and how to coach them to be
• How to build trust without micromanaging
• Creating a “field goal post” framework for your team’s success
• The difference between managing and leading
• Real examples from Phillip’s own sales and social media teams

🎧 Listen Now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts!
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In this episode, I share a personal story that completely shifted how I run my business and it starts with a simple truth: your customers don’t need YOU.

Whether you're a founder, agency owner, or service provider, this might be the message you need to finally step out of the daily grind. I’m diving into:

• Why your ego is holding your business back
• How I delegated my client process and bought back my time
• The systems I’m putting in place to scale without me
• How to empower your team (and stop being the bottleneck)

If you're tired of being “the business” and want to build something that actually frees you up, you’ll want to hear this.

👉 Looking for a VA to help you buy back your time?
 Check out Refined VA

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