Unfiltered Sessions

🎙️ Building a Business While Navigating Life: The Struggles and Wins 🎙️

Entrepreneurship is tough, especially when you're balancing a 9-5 job, family life, and trying to grow your business. In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey of launching my virtual assistant agency, facing setbacks, and learning the power of perseverance.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How I went from zero to six figures in under 6 months 💥
• Why getting kicked out of a mastermind group was the best thing that ever happened to me
• The tough decisions I’ve had to make along the way (and how you can avoid the same mistakes)
• The importance of finding your tribe and staying true to your values 🤝

Whether you're a side hustler or already deep into your entrepreneurial journey, this episode is full of raw, real insights to help you push through your own struggles.

💬 What do YOU want to learn about my journey?

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How to Scale Faster Using Virtual Assistants | Trust, Training, and Smart Systems 

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of Virtual Assistants (VAs) and how they can transform your business operations. From cold calling to social media management, we uncover the strategies that have worked for top entrepreneurs. Whether you're a visionary or an integrator, we break down how you can leverage VAs to optimize everything from customer calls to payroll management.

In this high-energy conversation, we discuss:

• The most common pitfalls entrepreneurs face when hiring VAs
• The importance of trust and training in creating a reliable VA team
• How VAs can be the secret weapon to boost customer service and streamline your business model
• Real-world stories of entrepreneurs who scaled their businesses while maintaining their personal brand identity

If you're looking to scale your business without sacrificing quality or getting overwhelmed, this episode is for you. Tune in for insights that will take your business to the next level.

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🎙️Why EVERY Small Business Owner Needs a Virtual Assistant in 2025!

Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by emails, scheduling chaos, and endless tasks that don’t actually grow your business? It’s time to take control and start working smarter, not harder! In this episode, we dive deep into why a Virtual Assistant (VA) is no longer just a luxury—it's a game-changer for business growth in 2025.

Here’s what you’ll discover in today’s episode:

• ⏳ The hidden time traps stealing your productivity and how to avoid them.
• 💰 Why small business owners are switching to VAs—and how you can save big by doing the same.
• 🤝 How to hire the RIGHT VA so you can save time, money, and energy.
• 💡 Real-life success stories from business owners who regained control and scaled faster.

🔥 If you’re ready to stop drowning in tasks and start focusing on what truly drives revenue, this episode is for YOU.

Plus, we’ll tell you how to book a FREE strategy call to find the perfect VA for your business!

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🎧 Tune in now and start delegating your way to success! 🚀

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🔥 Want to Level-Up Your Business in 2025? 🔥

In today’s episode, I’m dropping strategies that could completely transform your mindset, business, and life. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to see real results, you NEED to listen to this.

I’m talking about the exact blueprints that top entrepreneurs and creators use to make MASSIVE gains—and how you can apply them TODAY.

🎧 Tune in NOW for the secrets to:

• Building a rock-solid mindset
• Scaling your business with efficiency
• Creating real value that attracts success

This isn’t some motivational fluff—it’s all about ACTION. Get ready to implement, get results, and change the game.

🚀 Hit that subscribe button, leave a review, and let's dominate 2025 together!

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Welcome to another behind-the-scenes business update! March has been a rollercoaster, filled with wins, challenges, and valuable lessons learned. We share everything from client losses to new leads, from virtual assistant struggles to content creation breakthroughs.

In this episode, we discuss:
 🔑 How our virtual assistant business is growing
 🔑 The challenges we face with clients and staffing
 🔑 Why understanding your pricing structure is key to long-term success
 🔑 The importance of focusing on core services for business growth
 🔑 New strategies for scaling our content and video efforts

If you’re an aspiring entrepreneur or just curious about the reality of running a business, this episode is for you. Let’s talk about the highs, the lows, and everything in between.

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In this episode, we dive deep into the REAL truth behind owning a business – the pressure, the grind, and the privilege. 💼💸

Does pressure equal privilege? It sounds great on paper, but is it really that simple when you’re the one responsible for making it all work? In this conversation, I’m sharing the highs and lows of running a business that’s growing faster than you can handle – and how this pressure can be the secret sauce to pushing you past your limits.

📈 I’ll be talking about:

✅ The daily grind of running a small business and why the pressure doesn’t stop when the money starts coming in.
✅ Why a $10K month isn’t as glorious as it sounds and what you REALLY need to hit to thrive as an entrepreneur.
✅ The truth about hiring employees before you're “ready” and how this can actually lead to more business and growth.
✅ The power of recurring revenue and how it’s been a game-changer for my company (and how YOU can apply it to your business).
✅ How you can create a little positive pressure to push your business forward – sustainably – even if you’re not quite there yet.

But here’s the twist: while this pressure feels heavy, it’s also an incredible privilege because you’re not only growing your business, but you’re helping others reach their dreams too. 

💪 You’re empowering employees, creating opportunities, and making an impact, all while navigating the constant juggling act of running a business.

🌟 Whether you’re a new business owner or a seasoned pro, this episode will have you rethinking the pressure you're facing – and how it can become the fuel that takes you to the next level.

So, are you ready to turn that stress into SUCCESS? Tune in to find out how you can use pressure as your secret weapon.

👊 If you're ready to push yourself, step into the uncomfortable, and build something BIG, this episode is for YOU.

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How to Build a Business Without Losing Your Family

💭 Too many entrepreneurs sacrifice family time for hustle. But what if you could have both—a thriving business AND quality time with your loved ones?

On today’s episode, we’re diving into the exact strategies high-level entrepreneurs use to balance work and family—without burning out. If you feel stretched thin between growing your business and spending time with the people who matter most, this episode is for you.

💡 You’ll learn:
✅ How to structure your time for work-life balance
✅ The #1 mistake entrepreneurs make (and how to fix it)
✅ Why working less can actually make you more successful

🎧 LISTEN NOW & BUILD SMARTER – Subscribe and follow for new episodes every week!

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New Episode Alert! How to Make Content Creation Suck a Little Less 💥

In this episode, I’m diving into the behind-the-scenes of my content creation process — the ups, downs, and everything in between. After 7 years of creating videos, podcasts, and everything else, I’m sharing the strategy that’s helped me make content feel more fun, less stressful, and way more effective.

I’ll talk about: 
✅ Building content pillars around family, faith, and business 
✅ Why raw, unpolished moments can actually work better 
✅ How to plan your content and stay consistent 
✅ Leveraging virtual assistants to grow your business 
✅ And a sneak peek into the relaunch of my podcast, focusing on virtual assistants and business tips!

If you're a business owner, a dad, or someone balancing life and work, this episode’s for you. Tune in for some real talk on content creation, strategy, and how you can use your gifts to grow.

And remember, God has given you something special — don’t give up on it! 🙏

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UNFILTERED BUSINESS TRUTHS – Hiring, Firing & Scaling FAST! 🚀

What happens when your team isn't cutting it? You make tough decisions. In today’s Unfiltered Sessions, I’m talking about the REALITY of firing a video editor, a lead gen specialist, and a social media manager—all in one month 😳. But guess what? We bounced back STRONGER than ever.

🔥 In This Episode:
✅ The hard truth about when to fire and when to keep coaching
✅ How I went from 0 new clients in January to 5 VAs placed in February!
✅ Why hiring virtual assistants isn’t always smooth (but is 100% worth it)
✅ The mindset shift that made hiring & scaling easier

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GUEST HOST:
Justin Shoemaker, CEO of Clearwave Water and Shoemaker Syndicate, recounts his journey from his Navy service to building a thriving career as an entrepreneur and sales leader. He reflects on his experiences in water treatment and solar sales, highlighting the vital impact of work ethic, mindset, and discipline in achieving success in sales.

EPISODE:
In this episode, Philip and Justin discuss key aspects of business management, including hiring, firing, and financial challenges. They reflect on past missteps, such as hastily filling positions without a solid grasp of the business side, which resulted in financial losses. They stress the importance of staying actively engaged in all areas of the business, balancing trust in employees with regular check-ins and feedback to ensure accountability.

Key points

• Hiring & Firing: The speaker shares experiences with hiring too quickly and needing to let people go due to financial constraints or underperformance. They stress setting clear expectations from the start and making data-driven decisions when terminating employees.
• Trust but Verify: While trusting employees is essential, regular checkups and feedback ensure tasks are being done correctly.
• Employee Development: The speaker focuses on developing employees by aligning their roles with their interests and skills, creating buy-in and retention.
• Financial Realities of Business: They discuss budgeting challenges, unexpected expenses, and the need to adjust pricing and sales volume as a business grows.
• Small Business Struggles: Many small businesses struggle with pricing and competing with larger corporations that offer lower costs.

Overall, the conversation highlights the balance between delegation, financial management, and leadership in a growing business.


RESOURCES:
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