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Ready to better align your business growth with personal growth in the new year?  Scaling in 2025 looks different than prior years.  It is a new era and requires a new approach. That's where Kim Woods comes in!  Kim and I teamed up recently in Colorado to deliver a keynote that blends her unique astrology-driven strategies and "knowing, liking, and trusting" yourself with my “simplify, sustain, scale” model. Kim Woods is a master astrologer and business strategist and she is all about combining astrology with modern business strategies. Kim explains how astrology has influenced important tools like Carl Jung's work and the Myers-Briggs personality test. She also shares details about her popular 12-question quiz, which has been taken by 22,000 people to help understand different decision-making styles. Kim's method blends masculine and feminine energies, making her strategies pragmatic for today's fast-changing business world. She highlights the power of self-awareness and building real connections, rather than relying on automated systems, to achieve business success. We also discuss how our approaches, "know, like, trust" and "simplify, sustain, scale," are coming together in a new live event focused on making big business moves. "It's crucial to balance innovative ideas with practical implementation. That's where true growth happens." -         Kim Woods   Tune in to this week's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast - our 200th episode! - where Kim and I merge insightful ideas and practical steps to help businesses thrive and scale in the new era including: How "know, like, trust" helps you to "simplify, sustain, scale" Balancing structure with flexibility in business planning Impact of astrological insights on effective business moves Practical steps for staying adaptable in 2025 What it looks like to successfully scale in the new era   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 do you manage to avoid the "revenue roller coaster” in your business and what strategies have you found to be most effective for both immediate and future growth? As we enter the last 3 months of the year and come out of summer, you may be looking to generate some short-term cash flow to make up for slower summer revenue or to hit your financial targets for the year. Balancing urgent cash flow needs with long-term growth can be tricky, but it doesn't have to be. In this episode, I dive into actionable strategies for driving short-term cash flow and outline twelve high-impact strategies such as leveraging VIP days, offering referral incentives, and introducing payment plans for higher-ticket offers. Each strategy is designed to help entrepreneurs not only boost their revenue in the short term but also lay a solid foundation for sustainable growth in the new year. I also emphasize the importance of balancing short-term cash flow with long-term sustainable strategies to avoid the dreaded "revenue roller coaster." I share personal experiences and practical examples, including my own successful methodologies within the Ops Alchemy program. The episode is packed with insightful tips tailored for tackling urgent financial goals while keeping an eye on future stability. In this week's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I share strategies for short-term cash flow that are working right now including: Simple yet powerful promotional strategies for quick wins Tips for creating high-value offers that convert well How to tap into unmet needs in the market Streamlining efforts to maximize efficiency and profit 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                    

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How do you define conscious leadership and why is it important in a business? How can business leaders cultivate mindfulness, self-awareness and grace within themselves in order to become conscious leaders? In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I sit down with Dom Farnan, a fearless leader in high-growth settings who brings radical change to the talent industry through mindfulness and conscious leadership. For over twenty years, Dom Farnan has been blending entrepreneurship and advocacy in each of her roles. Whether she's recruiting talent for titans like Snapchat and Instacart or injecting joy into team meetings through sound and dance, the first thing people notice about Dom is the profound intentionality behind her actions.  She dives deep into the concept of conscious leadership and emphasizes the importance of personal accountability, authenticity, and creating a healthy thriving company from the inside out. Dom's thought-provoking advice encourages leaders to focus on themselves, be mindful of their actions, and trust the process of personal and professional growth. This episode invites entrepreneurs and business leaders to reflect on their own leadership style and consider the ripple effects that conscious leadership can have on their teams and overall company culture!   In this episode, we explore: Conscious Leadership in the Workplace Cultivating a Healthy, Thriving Business from Within The Impact of Conscious Leadership on Team Culture and Relationships Tips for Maintaining Business Efficiency and Conscious Leadership How your Personal Growth is Impacting your Business   "Conscious leadership is about taking responsibility and becoming the type of leader you're proud to see in the mirror." - Dom Farnan,   Links: dominique@dotconnectllc.com dotconnectllc.com / @wearedotconnect hoo.be/domfarnan   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/retreathttps://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          

As entrepreneurs, we tend to be high achievers. That can have a significant impact on our success, but if we're not careful, it can also lead to burnout and being stuck in an unhealthy state of survival mode. So, what does healthy high achievement and sustainable growth look like, both personally and in our business? If you are a high achiever, this week's Lean Out Your Business Podcast episode is a must-listen in helping you avoid burnout, lessen your load, and come back refreshed and thriving on your path to success. I am joined by Hannah Abad who is an expert at guiding high achievers out of chronic survival mode and burnout into powerful and deeply aligned growth and success through her proven and proprietary neuroscience and trauma-informed transformation method. Her personal experiences of grief and loss add a deeply relatable layer to the discussion, shedding light on the significant impact of operating from a survival state long-term. She teaches us the importance of transitioning away from fear to a safety-centered mindset. Flip the switch from fear to desire-driven success; thrive, don't just survive! -         - Hannah Abad In this episode, we dive into: -         Distinguishing between fear-driven and desire-driven motivation -         Recognizing limitations and building resilience -         The cost of operating in a survival response state -         How to be a high achiever in a healthy way   Links: www.primecollaborative.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/primecollaborativecoaching/ https://www.instagram.com/primecollaborative/   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/retreathttps://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      

Crista Grasso is the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the founder of the Lean Out Method, creator of the Lean Business Scaling System, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. In this podcast for managers, Audrey, Lee and Crista discuss:  ·        What mistakes she made with her business that prompted her to start her company ·        Time chunking methodology ·        4 Pillars of the Lean Out method ·        What the biggest mistakes are for small business entrepreneurs in scaling "A 2-hour focus block with the right conditions in place to stay laser focused from start to finish can result in getting a massive amount FINISHED. But a 2-hour focus block without the right conditions in place can look like spending the 1st 30 minutes frustrated as trying to find everything you need coupled with so many distractions that you end up getting very little even started let alone finished during that time.”– Crista Grasso Build Credibility and Effective Leadership with the Manage Smarter Podcast Join hosts Audrey Strong and C. Lee Smith every week as they dive into the aspects and concepts of good business management. From debunking sales myths to learning how to manage with and without measurements, you'll learn something new with every episode and will be able to implement positive change far beyond sales.   Connect with Crista Grasso Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.com Podcast: http://leanoutpodcast.com http://instagram.com/cristagrasso http://facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle http://scalingassessment.com  Connect with Manage Smarter Hosts ·         Website: ManageSmarter.com  ·         LinkedIn: Audrey Strong                                                                    ·         LinkedIn: C. Lee Smith   Connect with SalesFuel ·         Website: http://salesfuel.com/  ·         Twitter: @SalesFuel  ·         Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/salesfuel/  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode of the Shift with Elena Agar - I sit down with Crista Grasso - the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the founder of the Lean Out Method, creator of the Lean Business Scaling System, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Connect with Crista: Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/ Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/lean-out-your-business-podcast/id1551252558 About your host: Elena is a talent development specialist & an education advocate. She started her career in higher education, having worked across various institutions, departments and regions, followed by a shift to corporations - where she creates learning journeys, builds effective talent acquisition pipelines, and develops talent development programs. Elena has a strong interest in how we can use science - particular Behavioral and Neuro sciences - to help people learn effectively, expand their mindset and overall grow personally and professionally. As an entrepreneur – Elena founded Bloom Youth - a tech education platform that prepares youth for the future - and co-founded Bessern – tech solution for productivity and well-being in organizations. When she is not leading talent transformation, she volunteers her time to help young students with their career development goals, as well as military veterans looking to make career transition to corporate jobs. Learn more about Elena: https://linktr.ee/ElenaAgar Connect with Elena on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/elenaagaragimova/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/elenaagaragi Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/elenaagaragimova/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/elenaagaragimova --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/elenaagar/support

What is the underlying meaning of peak performance? How would you characterize it? Does it intersect with our well-being? Why is comprehending and applying this concept valuable? Additionally, how can one cultivate a mindset geared toward achieving peak performance? Peak performance isn't solely about our strength, determination, perseverance, and resilience. It also encompasses our well-being. This notion is particularly relevant for business owners who often become ensnared in a culture that emphasizes relentless hustle and attaining success at any cost. In the process, they might overlook their own happiness, personal fulfillment, and optimal functioning. In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I had a valuable conversation with Sacred Walker where she shares the concept and importance of peak performance practice. Sacred Walker is the founder of Self-Love for Superheroes, which is a mental health and peak performance practice. She transforms lives as a mental health therapist, interfaith minister, and an Ivy League master speaker. She is the host of a talk show called Self-Love Letters for Everyday Superheroes, and she specializes in what she calls Love Medicine coaching, which is a proprietary method of holistic coaching that supports visionaries and executives in high stress work environments. “Let's make sure that our mind, body, spirit are sustained so that our true peak performance can support our vision for the long haul. Because we're here to build a legacy, not burn out in the process. “ – Sacred Walker In this episode we explore: Vices and things that keep people away from achieving peak performance Emotion-based stress that is affecting our performance Creating focused intention and guidance through journaling The incredible transformation that people received when working with Sacred Walker How to work smarter not harder and keep things lean in the business Learn and connect with Sacred Walker: ·        Visit Sacred Walker's Website ·        Follow Sacred Walker's Linkedin ·        Follow Sacred Walker's Instagram ·        Follow Sacred Walker's Facebook ·        Listen to Sacred Walker's Podcast ·        Watch Sacred Walker'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.    

Do you want to have the best summer ever and be off the grid without worrying about your business?? If your answer is YES, then what do you need in order to fulfill this? And how can you best prepare your team for this temporary transition of power? As business owners, we often struggle with the idea of taking a vacation. And owning a business means that your list of responsibilities is endless. This may lead to stress and burnout which can negatively impact our health, so making time to relax is crucial! The key to making your pleasure trip the best summer ever and totally unplugging yourself from your business are strategic planning, SOUL, boundaries and inspired ownership. These four components will help you better prepare for your worry-free vacation. And it will assist you in keeping your business running smoothly and successfully even when you're away so that you can take the time to actually feel relaxed and rejuvenated and set up for success for the rest of the year. On this episode of Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am back with Annie P. Ruggles. She is the fractional CMO of my team and the founder of Quirk Works Consulting & The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, where she harnessed her Hulk-like disdain for hard-sales, tacky self-promotion, and overly competitive sleazeballs as inspiration to help people find better ways to grow their small business. And we will discuss how to enjoy your summer without that constant sense of dread and feeling that you need to be paying attention to your business.  “I trust my team. I take a bullet for my team. My team would take a bullet for me. They're so committed to me, and they're building out my dream every day.” - Annie P. Ruggles In this episode, you'll discover: ·      -  Setting up boundaries ·     -    How to have the best summer ever ·      -  Planning and preparing your team for the transition ·     -    The clarity of success ·         Learn more and connect with Annie P. Ruggles ·        Follow Annie's Linkedin ·        Visit Annie's website   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.  

Hi, I'm the Profit Answer Man Rocky Lalvani! I help small business owners simplify their financial reports to make more informed business decisions with fewer hassles. We utilize the Profit First system created by Mike Michalowicz Sign up to be notified when the next cohort of the Profit First Experience Course is available! Schedule your free, no-obligation intro call: https://bookme.name/rockyl/lite/intro-appointment-15-minutes Check out our website: http://profitcomesfirst.com/ Questions: questions@profitanswerman.com Email: rocky@profitcomesfirst.com Profitably Grow and Scale Your Business with Crista Grasso Are you looking to take your business to the next level, but worried about sacrificing profitability or burning out? In this podcast episode, Crista Grasso discusses how to scale your business in a sustainable and profitable way. Crista emphasizes the importance of being strategic when scaling a business and ensuring that the necessary supporting systems are in place. She advises against trying to scale everything at once and instead focusing on what will make the biggest impact.   Crista Grasso is the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale.  Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the founder of the Lean Out Method, creator of the Lean Business Scaling System, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast.  In this episode, you will learn the following: ●        Simplify and Build a Support Structure ●        Optimize What's Already Working ●        Identifies ten core areas of waste that hinder a business's ability to scale ●        Have a Clear Long-Term Vision    Links: Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.com Free Guide: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/waste Podcast: http://leanoutpodcast.com   Profit Answer Man Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/profitanswerman/ My podcast about living a richer more meaningful life: http://richersoul.com/ Profit First Toolkit: click here to sign up This episode is part of the SMB Podcast Network. Find other great interviews from around the internet just like this one at https://www.SMBPodcastNetwork.com Music provided by Junan from Junan Podcast Any financial advice is for educational purposes only and you should consult with an expert for your specific needs.

On this episode of Peak Performance Leadership, we discuss the importance of effective planning practices and leadership strategies to improve productivity within a business or team. We explore how to effectively incorporate AI into processes, address employee concerns and trust, and build relationships among team members in both in-person and virtual settings. Our guest speaker shares the ten core areas of waste that hinder success and introduces his lean strategic planning technique as a simplified approach to planning that can be tailored to any team or company. Tune in for tips on streamlining processes, improving productivity, and seizing opportunities as a leader. All of this with the new hybrid workplace in mind. Crista Grasso is an international lean and agile business consultant to Fortune 50 multi-billion dollar businesses, strategic advisor to 6 - 8 figure small businesses and entrepreneurs, and creator of the Lean Out Method®, 90-Day Lean Out Planner, and the Lean Business Scaling SystemTM. She is also the host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast where she shares her top strategies to simplify and scale a business. Crista has been helping businesses achieve accelerated and sustainable results and increased profitability for more than two decades. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to grow and scale a business. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and holds several lean, agile, change management, and program management certifications.  For the complete description be sure to check out our website: https://leaddontboss.com/258

What is experimental leadership? How does it work? Is it effective? Can this type of leadership help you improve your company and excel in your business?  Leaders, entrepreneurs, and teams can benefit from adopting an experimental mindset that encourages collective idea generation and experimentation to determine what works best. When we approach tasks as experiments, we are motivated to collect data and assess the success of our ideas. This leads to a more innovative, agile, flexible, productive, and profitable business. It's important to remember that having an experimental mindset can help us stay open to new possibilities and embrace a culture of innovation.   On this episode of Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am joined by the founder of Experimental Leader Academy, and Master Certified Coach, Melanie Parish where she shares the importance of experimental leadership as an entrepreneur.   Melanie is an author, a public speaker. She's host of the Experimental Leader podcast. She is also an expert in problem solving, constraints management, operations, strategic hiring and brand development. And she shows people new ways of thinking about their leadership, informed by her understanding of the fast-paced ride of technology innovation.   “Hold your own time as valuable and then try experiments to see how you can have the experience line up with what your body, your soul is telling you. Because if you're an entrepreneur, you want your business to be a place you love to work.” - Melanie Parish   In this episode we explore: ●       Experimental leadership and its application to entrepreneurship ●       Embracing the concept of experimental leader mindset ●       Kata Practice ●       Integrating book concepts into real life ●       Collaborative pricing as an experiment in their business Learn and Connect with Melanie: ●       Melanie's Email ●       Visit Melanie's website ●       Like The Experimental Leader on Facebook ●       Follow Melanie's on Instagram ●       Follow Melanie's on Twitter ●       Connect with Melanie's on Linkedin   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.        

Crista Grasso is an international lean and agile business consultant to Fortune 50 multi-billion dollar businesses, strategic advisor to 6 - 8 figure small businesses and entrepreneurs, and creator of the Lean Out Method®, 90-Day Lean Out Planner, and the Lean Business Scaling SystemTM. She is also the host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast where she shares her top strategies to simplify and scale a business. Crista has been helping businesses achieve accelerated and sustainable results and increased profitability for more than two decades. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to grow and scale a business. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and holds several lean, agile, change management, and program management certifications. Crista is often described as high energy, super passionate, and very practical – you won't get a lot of fluff or hype. When she's not dishing out the merits of lean strategic planning, you can find her drinking espresso, rocking out with Bret Michaels, jetsetting on a new adventure, or spending time with her 2 dogs and a great book. ** CHECK OUT MY FREE RESOURCES: ** https://www.helpyougetunstuck.com   **CHECK OUT ALL THE BUSINESS TOOLS I RECOMMEND** https://www.getunstuckmethod.com/tools/   **JOIN MY GET UNSTUCK IN 90 DAYS*** https://www.getunstuckmethod.com/getunstuckin90days/  

What would life be like if you had a strategy behind every single action you took before you launched? Why is launch strategy important in the overall planning process? What would happen if you underline all this strategy in your business launch?   Starting a new line of business or product might be challenging and difficult, but if you break down the launching process into manageable steps rather than waste time pondering where to begin, you can make the process easier.   On episode 117 of Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I interviewed Katie Collins and Jeffrey Samano. They founded the Launch Squad along with Jeff's wife, Aleyah Swan. We will talk about utilizing launching strategies to aid entrepreneurs in creating the right plan, maintaining organization, and getting the desired outcomes. When done right, launches can increase excitement, curiosity, and revenue. But, if done incorrectly, they might damage a brand's reputation.   Katie is a sales-boosting, client-generating business coach whose goal is to help you get over your fear of sales and visibility so you can finally make the impact, and the income, of your dreams. Jeffrey is a funnel master that removes your marketing blind spots to bring clarity, functionality, and scalability to all the moving parts of your business. The launch squad is made to help solo printer coaches and course creators launch the right way without having to do it all alone.   Jeffrey has a true talent for helping others turn ‘busy work' into an effective, automated system. He's Funnelytics™ Certified and has more than 17 years of experience connecting, clarifying, and automating digital systems in both the marketing and business sectors.   In this episode, you'll discover Three phases for a successful launch Doing market research How to make your business or product offer more irresistible Determining your price point   “Take the time to do your research and craft an offer that's irresistible to the people you can serve.”  - Jeffrey Samorano   “What if you pick 3 or 4 awesome bonuses, that people look at your bonuses and say ‘well that's worth the whole price for the whole program'! That's the essence of the irresistible offer.” -Katie Collins    Learn more and connect with Katie and Jeffrey: Visit The Launch Squad website Follow The Launch Squad on Instagram Like The Launch Squad on Facebook Lucrative Launch Training Waitlist   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.

Are you leveraging your innate abilities to their fullest potential in your work or business? Is your current focus aligned with your zone of genius?  Join us for an inspiring and motivating episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, where we'll explore strategies for uncovering your zone of genius. The Zone of Genius refers to the intersection of your skills and passions, where you excel and find fulfillment in your work. Operating within this zone means following your instincts, pursuing your passions, and doing what you genuinely enjoy. When you're working within your zone of genius, your work feels fulfilling, energizing, and enjoyable. Are you ready to discover your Zone of Genius and start leveraging it in your work or business? Tune in to this episode to get started!   In this episode, you'll also discover: ●       The Big Leap by Gay Hendricks ●       Four questions to determine your zone of genius ●       Understanding your zone of genius   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 are referrals important in growing a business? How can entrepreneurs effectively ask for referrals and what are the benefits of leveraging referrals for increasing sales? On this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we are joined by Lynn Whitbeck, known as The Queen of Sales. She shares valuable insights on leveraging referrals for business growth. Lynn emphasizes the importance of having effective follow-up processes with clients to ensure maximum profitability, and provides tips on avoiding missed opportunities due to poor profit processes. Lynn Whitbeck is the Queen of Sales. Business Owners and entrepreneurs hire Lynn to ignite winning sales teams, because most are chasing down clients, stuck in a chaotic sales cycle, and lacking client retention, conversions, and profits.  She is the Founder and CEO of Petite2Queen, Host of Get More Clients on the Win-Win Women Network, and host of the top podcast, Claim Your Career Crown. She has been seen in USA Today, HuffPost, Chicago Tribune, and more! When she is not working with clients, Lynn loves visiting National Parks, cooking, and playing Pokémon Go.     In today's episode we explore: Top ways to boost referrals and sales. How to build a strong referral process Follow-Up strategies Increasing profits and improving client experience  Hidden profit in a business – why people leave profit on the table?   Tune in to gain expert advice on how to boost sales and profits through referrals.     ” Building a strong referral process in your sales is really important. And the key to that is you need to ask early, and you need to mention it often. It's really about seeding and planting the idea of referrals from that first time”   Links - Petite2Queen:   Website https://petite2queen.com Facebook http://www.facebook.com/petite2queen/ Twitter http://twitter.com/petite2queen/ Instagram http://www.instagram.com/petite2queen/ YouTube http://p2q.link/youtube   LinkedIn - Lynn Whitbeck: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lynnwhitbeck Free Masterclass: https://petite2queen.com/grow/   Guide: How to Rapidly Improve Sustainable Sales Profits With 5 Proven Strategies https://petite2queen.com/brighton/   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 is your area of expertise, commonly referred to as your zone of genius? What is that thing that you just do so incredibly well for your clients and is it something that you do as well for yourself?   In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we will talk about the Zone of Genius. Leveraging your zone of genius as a business owner can significantly contribute to your success. Your genius zone is your unique power. It is the thing that we do best. The thing that we love to do most, the thing that our clients look at us like we are magical unicorns. When you are working on your zone of genius, you achieve the best outcomes for your business and the greatest level of long-lasting happiness in your life!   If you are ready to uncover and unlock your zone of genius, then put your headphones up and listen to this episode!   In this episode, you'll also discover: ·         The Zone of Genius ·         Leveraging your zone of genius for you and your client's success ·         Amplify Retreat   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.    

Are you feeling stuck in life? Like you are running on autopilot and nothing is changing or evolving?   Don't worry, you're not alone and this is a very common problem. Everyone experiences a sensation of stagnation in life at some time, whether it be due to uninteresting work, a dissatisfying business, or simply a general feeling of disinterest. So, what do we need to do to truly get us on the path of being unstuck to being fulfilled? Listen to this episode to know the secret of how you can regain your sense of purpose and forward momentum.     On episode 111 of Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am joined by an award-winning entrepreneur, an international best-selling author, and the host of "The reLaunch Podcast" Hilary DeCesare where we will dive into how we can successfully hit that reset button and relaunch our life to happiness and fulfillment through acquiring the powerhouse of possibility in every aspect of our life.   She is also a relentless philanthropist, as seen on the ABC hit show secret millionaire and an innovator in neuropsychology as it relates to business and life.   “Stop overthinking. Get out of your logical brain. Get out of conscious brain. Get back into the subconscious brain. Tap into what is there.” -Hilary DeCesare   In this episode we explore: How to get unstuck and do the big relaunch Intuition in three different levels 3HQ Method Why other people hold themselves back from the significant relaunch The Relaunched effect and how it can affect you   Learn more and connect with Hilary: Visit Hilary's Website Follow Hilary on Facebook Follow Hilary on Instagram   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.

Today we are going to be talking about how you can optimize your business for growth and also for scale using what is called a lean out method. Joining Nana on Build Value By Choice is the inventor of this lean out method process and methodology, Crista Grasso. Crista is an international lean and agile business consultant to Fortune 50 multi billion dollar businesses and is host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. KEY TAKEAWAYS The lean out method is a four step framework that's really all about making sure that everything you do in your business is aligned back to that big, bold vision that you have and where you really wanna take things. Set CONTEXT so you know where you are going and why it is important. Gain CLARITY on the right things to be doing right now in your business. Make a COMMITMENT to do whatever it takes to achieve your big bold vision. Practice KAIZEN and continuously reflect and improve in order to grow.  Kaizen is a concept referring to business activities that continuously improve all functions and involve all employees from the CEO to the assembly line workers. Kaizen also applies to processes, such as purchasing and logistics, that cross organizational boundaries into the supply chain. We live in a more is more culture in a lot of ways when it comes to business. Crista thinks that when you truly want to scale quickly and sustainably, it's all about finding those few things that are working that you're 100% passionate about that provide the most possible value to your clients in going all in on those. BEST MOMENTS ‘How come I'm getting these other businesses such incredible results and meanwhile I'm struggling so much in my own business.' ‘The principles of lean, of maximizing value and minimizing waste' ‘Everything has a place and everything is in its place' ‘People confuse growth and scale a lot. Scale is not the same as growth' EPISODE RESOURCES  leanoutmethod.com VALUABLE RESOURCES Infinite Horizons Free Webinar Productize ebook Leave your comments on the show's facebook community page: https://www.facebook.com/Buildvaluebychoice Get your free valuation here: https://bit.ly/get-free-valuation Podcast website: https://infhorizons.com/podcast/ Don't forget to subscribe to the podcast and share it. ABOUT THE GUEST  Crista is an international lean and agile business consultant to Fortune 50 multi-billion-dollar businesses, strategic advisor to 6 - 8 figure small businesses and entrepreneurs, and creator of the Lean Out Method®, 90-Day Lean Out Planner, and the Lean Business Scaling SystemTM. She is also the host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast where she shares her top strategies to simplify and scale a business. PODCAST DESCRIPTION Hosted by Nana Bonsu of Infinite Horizons, this show aims to serve small business owners who want to grow their businesses while reducing their own personal involvement. We do this through a combination of interviews with industry leaders, and host presentations. We are certified value builder advisors and leverage a statistically proven methodology to help clients such as you scale or transition their business to the next chapter....

Marcia talks with Crista Grasso who is the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the founder of the Lean Out Method, creator of the Lean Business Scaling System, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Download Crista's special report to help you find hidden time in your business at www.LeanOutMethod.com/waste ================= Get Marcia's new book "The Profit Accelerator." She is looking for a few business owners to interview about how her book's 12 strategies would impact your industry. Please, download her book and let her know if you would like to be interviewed. It's currently available for Free. These strategies can help ANY business increase its revenue, profit, and value of their company without having to pay for additional advertising or marketing. Pick your copy up at www.TrajectoryProfits.com/book-download ================= Please subscribe & ring the bell for reminders about next week's show. ================= About Marcia: She is a business growth strategist helping service-based professionals to increase their profits and strengthen their business so that it is worth selling someday. She works closely with her clients to turn their business into an attractive & profitable business asset they can enjoy until they decide it's time to stop. She helps them get a return on their business investment. Marcia is the CEO of Trajectory Consulting & can be found at www.TrajectoryBiz.com Curious and have questions? Text her @ (949) 229-2112

Crista Grasso is the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista can quickly cut through the noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the founder of the Lean Out Method, creator of the Lean Business Scaling System, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. In this episode, Dean Newlund and Crista Grasso discuss:What does lean mean? Eliminating waste to provide value Should you send an email or go for a phone call? The Cut, Hold, Keep, Change system  Key Takeaways:Having a lean mindset in business is all about maximizing value while minimizing waste. The lean concept can be applied in every kind of business, not only manufacturing ones. Eliminating waste from your business process should lead to maximizing the value given to the customer. Think of any unnecessary complexity, or any inefficient system and cut it down while having the best interest of the customer front and center in your mind. Email or phone call? It depends on your business. If you're going for high volume, use email but if the service you provide is a more boutique, high-level experience, and you want a more personal touch, then go for a phone call. Before you commit to doing anything new in your business, take a look at your whole process and organize it into cut, hold, change, and keep. Keep must contain what's working while Change should have the processes that have value but might need some changes. Cut must contain the things that don't make sense and hold should contain those that you're not that sure of.   "I'm going to make lean super simple. It's about maximizing value while minimizing waste. There is a ton of waste in what we do from unnecessary complexity to underutilized resources. The more we can minimize that, the more we could provide value to our clients." — Crista Grasso See Dean's TedTalk “Why Business Needs Intuition” here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EEq9IYvgV7I  Connect with Crista Grasso:  Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristagrasso/Instagram: http://instagram.com/cristagrassoFacebook: http://facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle  Connect with Dean:YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgqRK8GC8jBIFYPmECUCMkwWebsite: https://www.mfileadership.com/The Mission Statement E-Newsletter: https://www.mfileadership.com/blog/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannewlund/Twitter: https://twitter.com/deannewlundFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/MissionFacilitators/Email: dean.newlund@mfileadership.comPhone: 1-800-926-7370  Show notes by Podcastologist: Justine Talla Audio production by Turnkey Podcast Productions. You're the expert. Your podcast will prove it. 

Before digitization, public relations specialists would spread the news via traditional outlets such as newspapers, television or radio. With the rise of the digital age, social media has fundamentally transformed the PR landscape, where brands can leverage their PR through social media channels by telling their story, connecting with their audience, and marketing their product or services. So, how do we engage in social media marketing? How does it help us grow our business and reach our goals? And how do we use social media for PR?   In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I am very excited to be joined by an expert on all social media, Blair Kaplan Venable. She has been featured in media outlets including Forbes, CBC Radio, Entrepreneur and Thrive Global and the New York City Times Square's Billboard.   Blair Kaplan Venables is an expert in social media marketing and the president of Blair Kaplan Communications, a British Columbia-based PR agency. She brings fifteen years of experience to her clients. She's the creator of the social media Empowerment Pillars, and she helps her customers grow their followers, and has done so where they have grown tens of thousands of followers in just one month. She's helped her client win Integrative marketing awards and more, and is the co-host of the Dissecting Success podcast. She's an international bestselling author and she has a recently published book, which is her second book called The Global Resilience Project, and it's focused on overcoming life's most difficult moments and sharing some absolutely incredible stories.   Tap into the episode to leverage publicity and social media to expand your influence and grow your reach!   In this episode, we discuss: (02:52) The importance of public relation (04:32) Leveraging publicity and social media to grow your business (09:48) Common mistakes  when you are striving to get visibility (11:48) The importance of social media and its impact (15:32) Social Media Empowerment Pillars (21:19) How to not get caught up with the ever-changing social media algorithm (24:37) Blair's work (25:44) Blair's contact information (26:48) How to work smarter, not harder (27:11) Tips to leverage social media for PR   Links: Download Blair's Visibility Roadmap (freegift):https://blairkaplan.kartra.com/page/visibilityroadmap https://www.blairkaplan.ca/ https://www.iamresilient.info https://www.linkedin.com/in/blairdkaplan/ https://www.instagram.com/blairfromblairland/ https://www.facebook.com/blair.kaplan https://www.facebook.com/BlairKaplanCommunications   Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle  

Are you focused on scaling your business this year?   While growing a business is one thing, scaling it can be a challenging transition.  When done well, scaling give you time freedom and financial freedom - you are able to increase profits and expand your impact without a significant increase to resources.  But when scaling isn't done well, it can be expensive, draining, and unsustainable, putting your business at risk. So how do you scale in a simple and sustainable way and avoid the common mistakes that businesses make when scaling? You learn from other's experience and in this episode, I am sharing my experience scaling one of my first businesses, the avoidable mistakes that I made, and what I did to achieve success.  In this episode, you'll discover: How I grew my very first jewelry business into multiple six figures. What I did to transition from growing to scaling and break through the multi-six-figure ceiling. One of the biggest scaling mistakes I made that I see other entrepreneurs commonly make. 2 of the critical things I focused on to scale successfully and sustainably.  The important and overlooked role identity evolution plays in scaling success. Why customer-centricity is crucial to scaling up your business. What soldering jumprings has to do with scaling. The best way to avoid the common mistakes businesses make when scaling and to fast track your results is to learn from someone else's journey.  Listen to Episode 105 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast to learn more.   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 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 https://www.leanoutmethod.com/blog/lessonslearnedfromscaling. 

In today's episode, we are going to dive into an amazing conversation with Angela Santi. She is Italian by birth and Cosmopolitan by vocation, and she is the one-of-a-kind Dolce Vita leadership and lifestyle designer for elite entrepreneurs, business owners and experts. La Dolce Vita is a philosophy that we need to incorporate into our business and into our lives. It is the signature Italian lifestyle, and Angela believes that even those who have achieved what others have defined for them as the highest levels of success, deserve to truly, deeply love and live their one life to its fullest.   In today's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast we are going analyze the philosophy of La Dolce Vita - Dolce means sweet, and Vita means life. In Angela's philosophy, Vita represents an acronym for the four pillars which is Vitality, Illumination, Techniques and Assets. We are also going to discuss what it means to be in the right business for you, the importance of the “do nothing” mentality, why the Dolce Vita is important now and how to lead the Dolce Vita way!   Listen to this episode if you want to learn more about the La Dolce Vita philosophy and how you can apply it to your life! Show topics include:   (02:31) The meaning of Dolce Vita and its importance (06:55) La Dolce Vita's four pillars and process (11:21) The importance of the "do-nothing" mentality (15:40) Well-known people who follow the La Dolce Vita philosophy and what it did to their business  (19:54) Angela's work and passion (22:46) Angela's contact info and application for the program (23:23) How to work smarter not harder and keep things lean in your business (25:07) Tips on how you can bring the La Dolce Vita philosophy in your life   Links From This Episode: Web: https://angelasanti.it/   LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/angelasanti   Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle      

How does your energy play an important role in the success and growth of your business? Successful business growth is directly proportional to the amount of clear and positive energy that is flowing in you. When your energy levels are clear and positive, you are more likely to have the mental clarity, attention, and drive needed for business breakthroughs. In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I have the pleasure to be joined by an expert on this topic, Relinde Moors. She is the founder of the Elevate to Thrive Academy, which helps vision-driven coaches and experts make more impact and more money by elevating their energy to their story and their sales. Her clients have turned their freelance work into multiple six-figure thriving businesses, changed to three-day work weeks, doubled their revenue and moved to their dream country with their 100% location-independent businesses. Her signature approach is about coming down to creating a clear and simplified business strategy in elevating your subconscious beliefs to support your goals. Are you ready to leverage your energy and do that inner work to get your business to the next level? Listen to this energetic episode! In this episode, we discuss: (2:06) - The important role of energy in your business (4:19) - Limiting beliefs that you often see in entrepreneurs and the things that they can do about it (8:14) - What as entrepreneurs should we do when it comes to inner work for sustainable success in business and life (11:24) - Tips on how to level up yourself and your business through inner work (15:59) – How to minimize the impact of external things (19:34) - Relinde's work (20:46) - Relinde's social media and freebie (22:14) - How to work smarter and not harder  (23:10) - Final tips for tapping into your energy   Links From This Episode: Web: relindemoors.com Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/relindemoors/   Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle    

Did you know that women entrepreneurs, who frequently juggle both home and business, have the biggest risk of burnout? Entrepreneurial burnout does not occur overnight. It develops over time as a result of a succession of recurring strains and little harmless occurrences that all cause your mind and body to shut down. And as women entrepreneurs, it is imperative that we understand how to deal with burnout to get our business to the next level. So how can we successfully overcome exhaustion, frustration, and burnout?   In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we are discussing the impact of stress on women entrepreneurs and steps on how we can avoid it with Donna Hann. Donna is the founder of ‘She's in Business', a hub for mums who are made for more. Empowering women to rise to the next level of business, and eradicate burnout, whilst aligning to a heart-centered lifestyle   Donna's mission is to guide women in business to transform from feeling overwhelmed, exhausted and on the path to burnout to thriving as a business owners. The impact of this, has clients feeling educated, empowered and energized for the long game of business!   Tap into the episode to learn how to prevent the harmful effects of burnout and be a successful business owner.   Show topics include:   (00:58) About Donna's Podcast (02:17) Donna's mission and its importance (07:15) Small steps to avoid burnout (14:45) Planning is essential to build momentum to your values and goals (18:29) How planning influences social media (25:13) Donna's work (27:03) How to work smarter not harder   Links From This Episode: www.donnahann.com https://www.instagram.com/donna_hann_sib Ultimate Productivity Planner - www.donnahann.com/freeplanner   Work with Crista:  Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast     Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat     Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale     Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle         

In this HCI Podcast episode, Dr. Jonathan H. Westover talks with Crista Grasso about how teams can achieve more by doing less. Crista Grasso (https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristagrasso/) is the go-to strategic planning and systems expert for online businesses when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the founder of the Lean Out Method, creator of the Lean Business Scaling System, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Please consider supporting the podcast on Patreon and leaving a review wherever you listen to your podcasts! This episode is sponsored by/brought to you by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at www.BetterHelp.com/HCI and get on your way to being your best self. Check out Ka'Chava at www.Kachava.com/HCI. Check out BELAY here. Check out the HCI Academy: Courses, Micro-Credentials, and Certificates to Upskill and Reskill for the Future of Work! Check out the LinkedIn Alchemizing Human Capital Newsletter. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Future Leader. Check out Dr. Westover's book, 'Bluer than Indigo' Leadership. Check out Dr. Westover's book, The Alchemy of Truly Remarkable Leadership. Check out the latest issue of the Human Capital Leadership magazine. Each HCI Podcast episode (Program, ID No. 592296) has been approved for 0.50 HR (General) recertification credit hours toward aPHR™, aPHRi™, PHR®, PHRca®, SPHR®, GPHR®, PHRi™ and SPHRi™ recertification through HR Certification Institute® (HRCI®). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Today's episode is super special! This is our 100th episode and it feels like I've been doing this podcast for years at this point. So, thank you all for being with me for these 100 episodes.   What better way to celebrate our 100th episode than bring back on the show the absolutely brilliant Annie P. Ruggles who was the very first podcast guest back on episode seven? Annie P. Ruggles is the Founder of The Non-Sleazy Sales Academy, she's guided hundreds of people toward making deeper connections, lasting impressions, and friendlier, more lucrative transactions and conversations. Her pride and joy is her podcast, Too Legitimate to Quit: Instantly Actionable Small Business Strategies with a Pop Culture Spin.   In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we are going to talk about sales, marketing, and messaging on LinkedIn. LinkedIn is a curated content engine plus social networking site, where you can highlight your background by optimizing your profile, grow and leverage your network by connecting to people, and engage with the gifts of content that you're being offered. It enables you to network with people and professional organizations in your industry which is a great way to stay up to date with the latest developments and to share information and ideas with others in your field. We have to take into account, that the larger our network is, the more business opportunities will come our way, meaning the more potential leads and sales.   If you are using LinkedIn and you want to leverage this platform, tap into this episode!   Show topics include: (02:25) About Annie P. Ruggles (04:36) Leveraging LinkedIn as a Business owner (09:45) Annie's advice on getting results on LinkedIn (12:39) LinkedIn as a repurposing goldmine (16:35) Connecting with people on LinkedIn (18:38) The truth about LinkedIn groups (22:58) Tips on how your brand can stand out on LinkedIn (28:02) Tips on how to work smarter, not harder   Links: https://www.linkedin.com/in/anniepassanisi/ https://www.anniepruggles.com/ http://stophatingselling.com/     Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle

Do you ever feel overwhelmed? Or sometimes feel like there is too much on your plate? Being an entrepreneur makes it easy to feel overwhelmed. Events for networking, partnership opportunities, training sessions, company ideas, new projects, innovative activities, and many more… That is why knowing how to say no and what to say no to is essential to our business success. We have to remember that your success no longer depends on your ability to prove yourself, but rather on your ability to prioritize your plan and ensure that it's aligned with that next-level evolution of your business. In today's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, I'm going to discuss things that are really helpful when you're looking at creating space for your business and making tough decisions to let things go. The first is getting clear on what's working and what's not in your business, so you know which things to start with by saying no to. The second thing that we're going to dive into is how you make those tough trade-offs when the reality is that there's something new you want to do. And then the third is time creep, which is something that leads to overworking and can end up wreaking havoc on your schedule and on your commitments. Listen to the full episode to learn the importance of saying no and what to say no to, to gain back your valuable time & energy for your top business plans or priorities.   Topics discussed: (3:02) Creating space in your business (3:46) Three things that are helpful when you're looking at creating space (5:02) Techniques to identify what's not working in your business (7:56) Steps and tips in making tough tradeoffs and learning what to say no in your business (15:10) Two common causes of time creep   Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle    

Do your numbers sometimes feel like a mystery to you?  It is critical as a business owner that we know our numbers so we can make the best decisions, but unless numbers are a natural strength or we have a financial background, our numbers can often feel a bit overwhelming to understand.  In episode 96 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we discuss how to turn financial mystery into mastery with our special guest and financial expert, Geneve Huxley. Geneve is a CPA with over 20 years of experience. She's a whiz at decoding and unraveling complicated financial mysteries and her superpower is helping clients gain clarity in their business financials so they can improve their bottom line. She understands the stories behind the numbers and has saved her clients the cost of a full-time CPA on staff without sacrificing the financial guidance they need to successfully run their business, figure out (and increase!) their profit margin, forecast and budget, and interpret their financial reports. In this episode, we explore: (1:53) The biggest mistakes with financials that business owners make (4:52) How finances are different for a product-based vs. a service-based business (8:13) The importance of having a bookkeeper (10:20) The different types of financial experts and who you need when (15:30) Why you should be leveraging value-based pricing  (17:55) Determining the right time to hire your next employee (20:47) Knowing when to bring on a Fractional CFO  Links From This Episode: www.huxleycpa.com https://www.linkedin.com/in/genevehuxley/     Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle  

It's no secret that consumers spend more money during the holiday season. And as a business owner, while it brings fierce competition, it is also crucial to take advantage of those special times throughout the year. At that time, your company can concentrate on leveraging the buying period, the holiday promotion period, and the mindset that people are willing to spend money by making arrangements for the upcoming year and that they are undertaking last-minute buying. In today's episode on the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we will discuss how to skyrocket our sales and earn more money by leveraging holiday fever to maximize and optimize our marketing plan. So, let's dive in to learn more about how you can set your business up for holiday success! Show topics included: (00:58) The importance of clarity and focus to get an influx of sale (02:30) CHuCK technique (04:47) 80-20 rule (08:30) Holiday promotion strategies (09:21) Discount-based promotion (12:32) Offering irresistible bonuses (15:04) Special closed-door session or workshop (17:22) BOGO promotion (18:51) Last chance offer (22:18) Start your promotion early     Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle  

In this episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we have the pleasure of talking with Adrienne Grace. She is a Mindset and High-Performance Coach, Consultant & Speaker. If you are feeling burned out, or unfulfilled, Adrienne will help you overcome the mental blocks that are holding you back from living your life on your terms.   She enjoyed her career in finance but was always plagued by feelings of unfulfillment or that she was “meant for more.” After getting to the point where she was stressed out, burned out and it was taking a toll on her mentally and physically, she found this program and underwent a powerful transformation.    Now she's on a mission to share this information and help others change their lives by changing their mindset & habits. Adrienne works with high-achieving financial sales professionals to become leaders in their field and make quantum leaps in their business, finances, personal growth, and impact.   Listen to the full episode to learn how to change your mindset and set yourself up for success! Topics discussed:   (2:40) - The role of mindset in business success (5:19) - How to start changing your mindset (6:45) - The biggest mindset blocks (11:35) - Adrienne's journey on shifting her mindset (16:22) - Don't wait for the perfect timing  (19:20) -  Adrienne's strategies for goal setting(23:05) - Adrienne's work and upcoming programs (23:56) - Adrienne's social media (24:35) - How to work smarter and not harder(26:12) - Tips to leverage your  mindset    Links: Website: www.adrienne-grace.com IG: @gracefully_adrienne Free Gift: www.FreeGiftFromGrace.com     Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle  

Joining me today is Crista Grasso who is an international lean and agile business consultant to Fortune 50 multi-billion dollar businesses, strategic advisor to 6 - 8 figure small businesses and entrepreneurs, and creator of the Lean Out Method®, 90-Day Lean Out Planner, and the Lean Business Scaling System®.  She is also the host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast where she shares her top strategies to simplify and scale a business.Crista has been helping businesses achieve accelerated and sustainable results and increased profitability for more than two decades. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to grow and scale a business. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and holds several lean, agile, change management, and program management certifications. Crista is often described as high energy, super passionate, and very practical – you won't get a lot of fluff or hype!Today is all about why you need to simplify to scale!In this episode we cover:What led her to leave her corporate job and start her own business! The top 5 areas where businesses are leaving money on the table.The biggest mistakes entrepreneurs make when scaling their business.Why it's important to narrow down and focus on less rather than more.The 4 critical components to simple sustainable scaling in business.The difference between lean strategic planning vs traditional planning.How we can move the needle and progress in business instead of being busy but stuck in the same place.Scaling with a team and Crista shares her favorite techniques that will give us time back in our day!SHOW NOTES: https://themichellefernandez.com/podcast/167

If you're ambitious and goal-oriented, you probably like to see yourself progressing each year, getting ever closer to your next achievement. However, unexpected blocks can certainly put a damper on things. How do you get around these obstacles? When your progress is tested, what actions can you take to get back on track? We spoke with business consultant Crista Grasso about the proactive steps you can take.Crista Grasso is an international lean and agile business consultant to Fortune 50 multi-billion dollar businesses, strategic advisor to 6 - 8 figure small businesses and entrepreneurs, and creator of the Lean Out Method®, 90-Day Lean Out Planner, and the Lean Business Scaling System™. She is also the host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast where she shares her top strategies to simplify and scale a business.Crista has been helping businesses achieve accelerated and sustainable results and increased profitability for more than two decades. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to simplify and scale a business. She has a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and holds several lean, agile, change management, and program management certifications. Crista is often described as high energy, super passionate, and very practical – you won't get a lot of fluff or hype.Read more at petite2queen.com/unexpected-blocks-test-progressSupport the show

Do you want to have a simple, sustainable, and scalable business? Do you want to create systems that will help you scale your business and remove yourself from everything that depends on you? Then this episode is for you!   In today's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we'll dive into the different layers of systems that your business needs to scale sustainably. A lot of times people start at the SOP level. And they're actually missing an opportunity to really streamline things in their business, in a way that will really help to accelerate results.    So, first I am going to paint a picture of what it would be like if you had systems in your business, and then I am going through the 4 layers of systems that will help you simplify, systematize and finally scale your business   Topics Discussed: (3:14) - The importance of having systems in your business (9:39) - Simplify your approach to systems (10:28) - Strategic Systems (11:49) - Summary systems (14:19) - Sub-Systems (15:08) - SOPs (16.05) - Summarizing all the systems  (17:01) - How to know what system your business needs (18:39) - The Lean strategic planning framework (19:06) - The end-to-end sales and marketing system (22:15) - Sneak peek into our Simplify to Scale Ops Academy program   Work with Crista:   Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle

Having the right team in place is a critical component of leading a self-run and self-scaling company where everything is no longer dependent on you. But you don't want just any team, you want a lean dream team.   There is an art and science to building a high-performing lean dream team who can take your big bold vision and help make it a reality while providing a solid ROI instead of feeling like another expense in your business.   In Episode 85 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we'll be diving into building out your Lean Dream Team including the 4 layers of team that will help you understand who to hire next.   In this episode, we discuss: (3.18) The importance of having a Lean Dream Team (5.29) How to build out your Lean Dream Team (7.03) Mistakes entrepreneurs make when building their team (7.57) What a Lean Dream Team is and isn't (12.25) The 4 layers of a Lean Dream Team (22.19) Knowing when to hire for which roles (26.34) Sneak peek into our Simplify to Scale Ops Academy program     Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast   Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat   Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle    

Do you find yourself sacrificing what's important to you today for a better tomorrow? We skip the vacation, skip the walk, skip journaling, or skip even just taking a few moments to breathe and check in with ourselves. It can feel like we need to give up so many things now for the promise of a bright future of tomorrow and we end up putting our life on hold until we hit the next business milestone. In today's episode of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, we are going to dive into defining your rich fulfilled life. I will help you clarify what a rich, fulfilled life means to you - both inside and outside your business, and how you can prioritize your needs, so you can live full out, and experience everything that you want, both in your business and your life!   Show topics include: (1.13) Reimagine Retreat(4.13) How I help my clients define their rich fulfilled life blueprint(6.52) Understand what a rich fulfilled life means to you(8.36) Defining what your ideal day looks like(9.45) Overcoming your mindset blocks that are getting in your way of living your rich fulfilled life(12.13) Defining what things you want to create protected space for Work with Crista: Want to learn more about working with Crista and the Lean Out Method team to simplify and scale your business? Explore our limited series podcast Do Less, Scale Faster and learn more about our services and hear from our clients what it's like to work with us. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scalingpodcast Want to join Crista and a group of high-achieving entrepreneurs IN PERSON to take yourself and your business to the next level this year? Join us for our luxury VIP retreat and mastermind experience. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/retreat Ready to eliminate complexity from your business and scale to multiple-7+ figures in simple and sustainable ways? Apply to join us inside the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a transformation group-mentorship experience for successful entrepreneurs ready to transform their business into a self-run company that's no longer dependent on them to scale. https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale Love this podcast? Then you'll want to join the Simplify and Scale Society, Crista's private FB community where she hosts a live training + Q&A every week. https://www.facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle  

As an entrepreneur you most likely have no shortage of ideas. In fact your natural tendency to create and innovate is what sent you on the entrepreneurial journey in the first place. This creativity and innovation makes you great at getting things started but it's often the exact same reason why projects don't get finished and why team members can often get overwhelmed or frustrated. In the end, your biggest strength (when left unchecked) can become the main reason why you are leaving money on the table.  You have an internal need to create new and different but your business needs consistency, focus and innovation in order to succeed. So what do you do?  In Episode 81 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, host Crista Grasso, shares practical ways she manages her own creative desires while making sure everything in her business remains as simple and efficient as possible.  Show topics include: 1:20 reason why entrepreneurs often leave money on the table 2:05 free download: 10 areas of waste in your business 4:26 why you shouldn't always be putting out “new and different” 4:36 the hardest way to scale your business 6:12 what happens after you sell an offer 6:47 what you should be doing as you consider customer retention 7:56 how you can very easily overwork your team 8:25 ways to feed your creative and innovative soul without sabotaging your business 10:44 how to structure offers so that it feeds your creativity 14:26 who you need to hire if you are a creative CEO 16:10 who should your next strategic hire be 17:33 ways to align more with your zone of genius18:04 being very intentional EVERY time you offer new and different in your business 18:28 what you need to ask yourself before you implement new and different in your business 19:01 an innovation backlog and why you need one 19:46 how you can scale your business and actually do less to achieve more Links from Today's Episode: Download the free PDF:  10 Areas of Waste in Your Business  Apply to join the Reimagine Retreat in October - a combination of a retreat + a mastermind experience.  Have questions or topics you'd like Crista to discuss on the podcast? Email info@leanoutbusiness.com Work with Crista:  If you're ready to reimagine your business but aren't sure where to start, book a free consultation call at scalingstrategycall.com Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Reimagine Retreat Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Interested in working with Crista privately or not sure which program is the best fit? Book a consult call for your opportunity to explore options.

Amber Hawley is a licensed therapist and lifestyle strategist who works with entrepreneurial individuals and couples with the emotional side of business. She is the owner of a therapy practice in Silicon Valley, host of The Easily Distracted Entrepreneur and Couples Fix podcasts, wife, mom of three kids, and Marvel movie super fan. Amber originally worked in the tech industry but her love for people led her to pursue a career where meaningful relationships are at the center of everything she does. In today's episode of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Amber shares how you can shift from being distracted to focused in your life and your business. Amber works a lot with clients who have ADHD but the truth is, modern entrepreneurship leaves us all feeling distracted, as FOMO, shiny pennies and social media vie for our attention daily. In this conversation with Crista, Amber shares reasons why entrepreneurs may subconsciously be self-sabotaging their business, why we say yes to too many things and how you can determine if your next “yes” is really something you should commit to or if it's just a distraction.  If you can relate to being an idea generator and an amazing project starter but have a hard time completing what you started you won't want to miss this episode.  Listen to Episode 80 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast now! Show topics include: 3:00 what is bright shiny object syndrome and what is it a bigger sign of 3:06 why modern entrepreneurship has us all feeling distracted 3:56 determining if something is an awesome opportunity or just a distraction 5:07 why entrepreneurs self-sabotage 5:17 what core needs aren't being met when we chase after shiny pennies 8:10 consciously choosing vs thoughtlessly agreeing 9:30 things to consider before saying yes to an event 11:16 the top ways entrepreneurs distract themselves or pull away from what matters most in their business 11:53 why social media is so distracting 13:36 the 80% rule and why we don't get things done 15:53 staying aligned with the vision you have for your business 17:48 the brain bias which makes us think we can do more than we can  19:26 the strengths and hardships that come from having ADHD 20:51 why women don't get diagnosed with ADHD as often as men 24:53 how to help yourself or the people in your life with ADHD get more done 27:21 ways to support people with ADHD 34:18 how Amber works smarter not hard and keeps things lean in her business Links from Today's Episode: Want more time with Amber? Get details on her podcast and on her coaching programs at amberhawley.com Free Download. Stop Shiny Penny Syndrome at amberhawley.com/crista Connect with Amber on social: Facebook Instagram YouTube LinkedIn Work with Crista: If you're ready to reimagine your business but aren't sure where to start, book a free consultation call at scalingstrategycall.com Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Interested in working with Crista privately or not sure which program is the best fit? Book a consult call for your opportunity to explore options.  

Do you find it difficult to prioritize the most important things in your business? If you're like many of the clients we work with at Lean Out Method, then the answer is most likely yes. With a seemingly never ending list of things to do, how do you prioritize what's most important when everything seems important? It might not seem simple now but by implementing certain techniques in specific stages of business you can learn to clearly identify what is important and needs your attention now, what is important but should be delegated to someone else and what isn't important and shouldn't be done by anyone.  When you get clear on your vision, your goals, your capacity and your commitments you can begin to evaluate all  tasks using the PPV (profit, passion, value) Matrix. The PPV Matrix will help you plan out all of your macro events and activities on a yearly or quarterly basis. Once you know where you're going  in broad strokes you can begin to employ the Eisenhower Matrix to help you organize your months, weeks and days.  In Episode 73 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Crista Grasso shows you exactly how to implement both the PPV Matrix and the Eisenhower Matrix so that you can avoid overwork and increase your productivity and profitability.  Show topics include: 2:20 what leads to overwork and overwhelm 3:08 how to invest your time and energy into the things that matter most 4:00 getting clear on your vision before you plan anything else 4:08 the 4 core inputs to helping your make good priority decisions 4:24 the #1 thing you should be prioritizing 5:30 the area you have the most amount of flex space in  6:17 two techniques you can implement to always know you are working on the most important things 7:39 what is the PPV Matrix and why we refer to it as the million dollar idea evaluation  8:24 techniques to help you prioritize on a micro level 8:58 what is impact vs. effort and how to use that to weed out unimportant activities 9:58 what is the cost of delay 13:55 introducing the Eisenhower Matrix 15:50 examples of important and urgent work - things that you most likely need to do as the CEO of the business 17:23 what to do with not important and not urgent work 18:15 examples of not important but urgent work - things that someone else on your team can do 21:00 one thing everyone can immediately delete from their schedules 22:49 key reason most people get frustrated when planning Quotes from Episode 73 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast: “If you're going to be doing something, you want to make sure that it's the right thing because there is nothing more frustrating than pouring a whole lot of time or a whole lot of money into something that isn't actually the most important thing to be working on, which you realize afterwards when you don't get the results from it.” [3:08] Crista Grasso “Cool. You have a million things that you want to do but how much can you realistically get done in whatever the time period is, whether you're looking at your day, your week, your month, your quarter, your year? What is your capacity and what's realistic, how much space do you have to actually say yes to things?” [4:44] Crista Grasso “If you have things in your business that you can do that are a combination of high impact and low effort, you do those all day long.” [9:22] Crista Grasso “It's a way of looking at your activities and your work and the things that you need to do, and looking at what's important versus what's urgent, to decide not only what should be done at all but what should be done by you.”

The idea of meditating can sometimes feel overwhelming. How do you stop that hamster wheel in your mind long enough to slow down, to stop your thoughts and to focus on your breath? And even if you could force yourself to slow down, who has time for that? If you've ever thought something similar you aren't alone. You've most likely heard or read that meditation is something you “should” do, but with little guidance it's likely that you tried once or twice and then gave up before you could clearly see a benefit.  You may have heard that meditation is good for you but  do you know why? Did you know it can actually help you become a better leader, a better listener and even a better executor of your own daily tasks. Did you know that mediation is technology you can use to help center yourself in a fast-paced world?  If you are a busy entrepreneur it's likely that you wake up and hit the ground running. You make coffee and breakfast then go straight to work, fulfilling the needs of everyone else, often putting your business first before your own wellbeing. The result can often feel chaotic; meditation is a tool to remind yourself to put you first.  In Episode 71 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host Crista Grasso, discusses mindfulness and mediation with Christina Pearce, a guided Meditation Expert, Certified Breathwork Coach and the creator of OriginalU.co Morning Meditations. Christina has led over 60 businesses, schools and nonprofits on mindfulness practices and creating a wellness culture in the workplace. A former Professor in Yoga Studies at Pratt Institute and a recent Graduate of the Happiness Studies Academy, Christina is passionate about continuing to explore and discover what keeps life healthy, vibrant, and inspired. In Episode 71, Christina shares how mindfulness and meditation can specifically help entrepreneurs feel centered and be more successful.  Show topics include: 2:38 three things that make us stay healthy, vibrant and inspired 3:06 what does it mean to be centered 3:35 the importance of staying curious about life 4:18 the importance of being willing - willing to try new things, willing to share, willing to listen to others 7:12 why you need to get clear on what you want and what you don't want 10:10 why you should leverage meditation in your business 10:55 the difference between mindfulness and meditation 13:36 how to quiet your thoughts during meditation 14:00 what your mind is meant to do - how you can use this in your meditation practice 15:56 the key to a “successful” meditation practice 16:34  the gap in meditation and why our best ideas come from that gap 19:54 how to put routines in place around your meditation practice 21:48 using mindfulness in transition moments 23:37 why entrepreneurs need mindfulness and meditation 24:43 working from a relaxed state of mind 25:50 breathe as a key role in in meditation 27:00 the different types of breathe you can utilize in your meditation practice 31:04 the importance of night time practices 34:14 why you should question your relationship with technology in the evenings Links from Today's Episode: Ready to reclaim your day? Sign up for Original U at originalu.co Follow Christina on Instagram Work with Crista: If you're ready to reimagine your business but aren't sure where to start, book a free consultation call at scalingstrategycall.com Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Interested in working with Crista privately or not sure which program is the best fit? Book a consult call for your opportunity to explore options.

At Lean Out Method, we've been talking a lot about what it looks like to reimagine our business. In Episode 67 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast (part 1 of this series) we looked at determining how to know when the right time is to reimagine your business. We also went over a list of questions you should ask yourself while you're reimagining. If you haven't already, you may want to go back and listen to Episode 67 before diving into Episode 69.  In Episode 69, Host Crista Grasso, takes you on a practical behind the scenes tour of what reimagining her business, following Lean Out Method principles, this year is looking like. When she started to review her business she realized she was at about an 85% alignment, meaning her business was 85% aligned with her long term goals and vision. Believing that we all deserve exceptional, Crista began the critical work of reimagining her business. Because if 85% of her business was in alignment with her bigger vision, that meant that 15% was still out of alignment and she wasn't living a 100% fulfilled life.  Listen to Episode 69 of The Lean Out Business Podcast to hear the changes Crista is making at The Lean Out Method and the major lessons she has learned along the way.  Show topics include: 2:59 what to do when you have a lot of really good ideas and they all seem equally important 3:35 the spirit of lean - you can't do all of the things and you can't do all of the things all at the same time 3:42 what matters more than a good idea 4:11 the four pillars of The Lean Out Method 4:17 what you need to get really clear on before reimagining your business 4:29 creating a strategic plan to help you get from where you are at to where you want to be 5:00 using the million dollar idea evaluation to help determine what ideas are worth pursuing now 5:57 why 85% isn't good enough 6:53 being grateful while also not settling 7:44 getting good at saying “no” in order to reimagine your business 9:10 freedom is on the other side of fear 9:40 the practical changes Crista has made at Lean Out Method as a result of her reimagining 11:00 the biggest aha moment for Crista 11:54 understanding where you thrive and who you were meant to work with 13:59 biggest lessons learned while reimagining Lean Out Method 13:50 why reimagining your business is hard but necessary work 16:03 learning to listen to yourself and silence outside voices 17:07 debunking the myth that you need to pay a price for success 18:18 don't wait to get started reimagining your business - you can choose to change right now Work with Crista: If you're ready to reimagine your business but aren't sure where to start, book a free consultation call at scalingstrategycall.com Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Interested in working with Crista privately or not sure which program is the best fit? Book a consult call for your opportunity to explore options.  

In life and in business there is no shortage of problems. Although problem-solving is an essential skill set in growing a business and in navigating our daily lives, when we become fixated on solving a problem we might actually be hindering the growth of our business.  In order to accelerate the results we desire in our businesses we need to learn to transition problems into possibilities; in Episode 66 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso, explains how to do just that.  Listen to discover: 1:30 what happens when we are laser focused on problems 2:00 what it looks like to focus on outcomes instead of actions 3:15 the blindspots that occur when we go into problem-solving mode 5:00 the importance of focusing on the “why” behind the actions your taking 8:30 the benefits of focusing on possibilities 9:00 the negative impact being laser focused on problems can have on your motivation and creativity Work with Crista: Ready to build your scalable signature offer? Join our Build to Scale offer incubator program.  Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Lean Out Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

In today's episode, I am speaking with Crista Grasso. Crista is the go-to strategic planning expert for online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the creator of the Lean Out Method and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast.   Crista and I dish on:  - Crafting a powerful vision for your business - The importance of revisiting your vision every 3-4 months - Core systems that are critical to run your business    - How to make a big shift toward moving smoothly and effectively in your business  - The power of having a mentor or a guide when you scale    Purchase your copy of Love Based Feminine Marketing: The Art of Growing a 6-Figure Business Without Hustle, Grind, or Force, (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz) TODAY!!!   Subscribe now so you'll never miss an episode and leave us a review. It really helps us know which content is most important to you.   Join our Feminine Business Magic Facebook Group (https://tinyurl.com/ygdkw7ce)  with your host, Julie Foucht. This is a community of women dedicated to connecting, supporting, and celebrating each other in growing businesses that honor their Divine Feminine while filling their bank accounts abundantly.   Resources mentioned:   Purchase Love-Based Feminine Marketing (https://tinyurl.com/ydmzb6qz)    Crista's Free Gift: Download the free Visionary Leadership Schedule Guide + Template to do the same for your schedule. **Contact Crista Grasso via Facebook or https://www.leanoutmethod.com**   **Connect with Julie Foucht via Facebook (https://tinyurl.com/yeb82uuj) or email at https://juliefoucht.com/**

Being a bold, brave female entrepreneur doesn't mean you never fall down; it means that when you do fall down, you get back up, because if you don't quit, it will get better. Amber Hurdle is living proof of this. Amber is the CEO of Amber Hurdle Consulting, a multi-award-winning consulting firm that pioneers using both science and marketing principles to strengthen customers' brands from the inside out. She also was a teen mom, working multiple jobs to provide for her baby and in 2020 she had to completely re-envision her business when, as a result of the pandemic, almost overnight she lost 18 months of speaking engagements and coaching clients.  Today she helps female entrepreneurs overcome costly business problems like ineffective recruiting, turnover, underperformance, declining morale and leadership gaps by clearly connecting her clients' people strategy to their business strategy, reminding her clients to lead with their heart first and that a little bit of grit goes a long way.  Show topics include: In Episode 65 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso and Amber discuss: 3:00 what it means to be a bold, brave, female entrepreneur 4:51 the 4-steps of being leading like a bombshell 7:59 what it looks like to start from zero each day 12:57 a better way to look at “failure” 17:09 how to know when it's time to quit 19:09 how the mantra “simplify to amplify” can change your life and your business 21:30 what to do if your entrepreneur eyes are bigger than your belly (aka the amount of time you have in a day) 28:25 why being weird is a good thing, especially for entrepreneurs Links from Today's Episode: Want more time with Amber? Connect with her here: Website: https://amberhurdle.com/ Free Quiz: What Type of Bombshell Business Woman Are You?  LinkedIn: http://www.linkedin.com/in/amberhurdle Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/theamberhurdle Twitter: https://twitter.com/theamberhurdle Instagram: https://www.linkedin.com/in/theamberhurdle/ Youtube:  http://www.youtube.com/user/amberhurdle/ Listen to The Bombshell Business Podcast.  Order your copy of The Bombshell Business Woman: How to Become a Bold, Brave, Female Entrepreneur. Work with Crista: Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Can you believe we're already a quarter through the year? As we enter Q2 it's not uncommon, especially with time flying by so quickly, to feel overwhelmed, behind in setting the goals you set at the beginning of the year and like you are nowhere near where you want to be in your business or in your life.  At Lean Out Method we walk our clients through a 90-day retrospective process where we assess what's working and what's not, so we can eliminate anything that's not adding value to our days and moving us closer to reaching our goals. In Episode 64 of The Lean Out Your Business podcast, Host, Crista Grasso, walks you through the questions you need to ask yourself and the things you need to consider as you reflect on last quarter,  so that your next 90 days are better than your last 90 days.  Show topics include: 1:45 the importance of acknowledging and accepting where you're at 2:45 using this reflection period to recommit to the goals you still want to pursue 3:30 two results based questions to ask as you reflect on your last 90 days 615 the different types of ways to celebrate what you've accomplished 7:45 the value added by including your team in this reflection period 8:45 two alignment questions to ask as you reflect on your last 90 days 9:30 the CHuCK technique - helping you determine what to cut, hold, change and keep in your business 11:00 the different ways to apply CHuCK in your business 13:15 creating your next 90-day plan - what you need to get clear on 13:45 different numbers you need to pay attention to while planning your next 90 days including your capacity and focus number 15:15 the amount of “free” time to leave on your calendar 17:15 the power of committing to less 17:45 what does it mean to create a backlog Links from Today's Episode: Want to do a deeper dive on the CHuCK technique? Listen to Episode 12 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Want more information on focus numbers? Listen to Episode 63 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Work with Crista: Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

People always ask, “what is the secret to scaling your business?” The truth is, there is no secret. There are no secrets, but there are proven ways to simplify, systematize and scale your business. There are also a lot of common mistakes entrepreneurs make when growing their business that can be avoided if you know what to look for.  In Episode 63 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso, walks you through three common mistakes to avoid when scaling your business and shows you the absolute simplest way to scale your business.  This episode is a small portion of a three part training that Crista hosts for FREE. By the end of the Simplify to Scale workshop, attendees will: Gain clarity and alignment around the right things to be doing right now to simplify their business and get time back in their day Identify the specific systems their business needs to level up and scale Pinpoint what's keep them from scaling to a 7+ figure brand and how to change it Develop their scaling roadmap based on what it REALLY takes to scale a business simply and sustainably.  Claim your spot at the next Simplify to Scale workshop here. Show topics include: 3:50 changes to make in the next 30 days 4:06 why systems are important to business growth and scaling 4:55 the secret to scaling your business 5:20 what needs to happen to move from a 6-figure business to  7-figure business 5:52 what you do NOT need to do to scale your business 10:05 mistake #1 when scaling your business: scaling without simplifying first 11:29 mistake #2 when scaling your business: scaling through addition instead of subtraction 11:49 the biggest enemies of simple and scalable 12:13 the simplest way to scale 1719 identifying your focus number 19:31 how to identity the drivers to hit your focus number goals 21:52 mistake #3 when scaling your business: focusing on multiple revenue streams too early Links from Today's Episode: Sign up for the next FREE Simplify to Scale Workshop Book a FREE consultation call with Crista to see what your business needs in order to scale simply and sustainably. Work with Crista: Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Today, I am thrilled to introduce you to Crista Grasso, who is helping entrepreneurs scale their business simply and sustainably! Who doesn't need more of this in their business? You are going to love all the wisdom bombs that Crista drops in this episode! In this episode: Crista's journey from creative to barista to business consultant and entrepreneur What the Lean Out method is and how it can help you focus on what's really important to your business The number one thing you need to do as a business owner to actually do less and achieve more Crista's best advice for you to avoid reverting back to overbooking yourself with unimportant tasks Tips to crafting a schedule that works best for you The big, bold move Crista made for her business this year and how to make your own big, bold moves Practical advice for scaling your business without burning out or getting overwhelmed How to keep your business lean even when you start to build out your team The power of hiring one T-shaped person over four specialists Scaling secrets from multi-billion dollar businesses that you can use for your business Four questions to ask your team every day Crista Grasso, host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, is the go-to strategic planning expert for leading global businesses and online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She specializes in helping businesses gain clarity on the most important things that will drive maximum value for their clients and maximum profits for their business. From working with Fortune 50 Companies, to working with small business owners, Crista has used her Lean Out Method and her 90 Day Lean Out Planner to help her clients achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for more than two decades. “If you start from your day-to-day schedule instead of starting from your vision and making sure your day-to-day supports your vision, you end up with a lot of noise, waste, and things you don't need to be working on.” – Crista Grasso To learn more about Crista and her work, check out her website. You can also connect with her on Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn or listen to her podcast, The Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Let's meet Crista Grasso. Crista Grasso Show Notes

In this episode of the Bombshell Business Podcast Amber Hurdle interviews Crista Grasso, the go-to strategic planning expert for online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Together they explore how to cut through noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. In this episode you will learn: Why you need to simplify and systemize in order to scale How to plan for big bold moves in your business How to do less to achieve more What scaling secrets have you found working with multi-billion dollar businesses that entrepreneurs should be using How to avoid overwork and overwhelm And more! Links and Mentioned Resources The Big Leap Crista's Simplify to Scale Workshop Series: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/simplifyit About Crista Grasso Crista Grasso, host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, is the go-to strategic planning expert for leading global businesses and online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through noise and focus on optimizing the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She specializes in helping businesses gain clarity on the most important things that will drive maximum value for their clients and maximum profits for their business. From working with Fortune 50 Companies, to working with small business owners, Crista has used her Lean Out Method and her 90 Day Lean Out Planner to help her clients achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for more than two decades. Connect with Crista Grasso Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.com Podcast: http://leanoutpodcast.com Instagram: http://instagram.com/cristagrasso Facebook: http://facebook.com/groups/leanoutcircle Simplify to Scale Workshop Series: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/simplifyit Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

When we first start our businesses we're excited about the impact we'll have, the freedom to make our own schedules and work on what we love. Often we're also a little naive about what it's going to take to get that business to be successful. We end up working more than we ever did before and at the end of the day, the month, the year, we find that we worked REALLY hard but the size of our bank accounts and the size of our impact isn't where we wanted it to be.  As we pour ourselves into making our businesses grow we fall out of love with the thing we were so passionate about and the cause for this almost always has its root in four main reasons: complexity, misalignment, lack of clarity and burnout.  In Episode 61 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host Crista Grasso, walks you through how to recognize these four main sources in your own life/business and then shows you how the four pillars of The Lean Out Method: context, clarity, commitment and Kaizen can help you fall back in love with your life and your business again.  Episode Topics Include: 3:00 an overview of the 4 main reasons we fall out of love with our business 4:27 common ways complexity shows up in our businesses 6:17 the two main causes of misalignment in your business 8:51 how a lack of clarity can be the cause of complexity in your business 10:32 little b burnout vs. big B burnout - signs that you are headed there 11:53 why leaning out is really the starting point to moving past complexity, misalignment, lack of clarity and burnout 13:52 how to get laser focused on what matters most 15:00 the four pillars of The Lean Out Method: context, clarity, commitment and Kaizen 15:38 how to get crystal clear on your next level vision and near term goals 18:17 get clear on what to do and when to do it  18:43 the importance of scheduling in a transition period for the changes you want to make in your business 20:21 staying committed even when the “yeah, buts…” pop up 21:28 learning to differentiate between logic and fear 22:02 how implementing Kaizen can keep you in love with your business Links from Today's Episode: Are you ready to scale your business? Make sure you aren't scaling noise by applying for The Lean Out Method's Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator, a 6-month group mentorship experience to help you eliminate complexity and scale your business simply and sustainably, without having to trade today for tomorrow.  Not sure what changes you need to make, but ready to make a change? Book a free strategy call with The Lean Out Method team at scalingstrategycall.com Work with Crista Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Joining a mastermind and getting into a room of like minded entrepreneurs may be the best thing you ever do to grow your business. Surrounded by successful individuals who are willing to encourage and challenge you, drawing on their experiences and learning from their mistakes could help launch your business to the next level, if you join at the right time for you and your business.  If you're in the beginning stages of a business (either the launch or emerge phase) you most likely will want to consider a group teaching or maybe a DIY course around a certain topic rather than joining a mastermind group.  It's really in the growth, scale or influence stage of business where entrepreneurs seem to receive the largest return on their time and monetary investment.  However, it's important to remember, not all masterminds are created equal, in fact there are a lot of different types to choose from and a lot of things to consider when deciding which (if any) are a good fit for you.  In today's episode of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Crisa Grasso, draws on her experience from attending and hosting masterminds to help you consider whether or not this is the right time for you to join a mastermind and if so, which type of mastermind might be the best fit for you.  Show topics include: 2:07 the benefits of joining a mastermind 2:35 the 5 stages of business and which stages best align with masterminds 5:35 things to consider when deciding if now is a good time to join a mastermind group 8:20 why it's important to have a mindset of abundance 8:35 the average cost of a 12 month mastermind 10:25 the top 10 things you should consider before joining a mastermind 10:45 what is the commitment requirement 11:25 how will you be expected to interact with the group 12:50 the size of the mastermind group 14:20 what's your access to the mastermind leader 15:10 the variety of businesses represented in the mastermind 18:01 the level of business success of other attendees in the mastermind 19:20 who is the leader of the group and do you know, like and trust them 23:54 will there be any in person or virtual retreats 25:43 what is the structure of the mastermind (will there be additional resources beyond meetings) 28:10 what is the application process Links from Today's Episode: Are you ready to grow your business to $500,000? Apply to join our Change Maker 500 Mastermind Book a free consultation at scalingstrategycall.com Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

If you're like many entrepreneurs you want to create content that helps sell your product and does justice to the amazing service or product that you've created but you're terrified of being on camera.  You might feel self-conscious about the way you look, you might feel silly talking to a screen, maybe you are afraid you will freeze and have no idea what to say or maybe you are concerned what other people will think of you or say about you when you do allow yourself to be seen.  Ron Ben-Joseph is a content marketer and strategist that has spent the last 20 years empowering entrepreneurs (mainly women entrepreneurs) to share their personal message in the stories they choose to tell. Ron is the Founder of Artful Speaking and specializes in helping entrepreneurs get comfortable on video.  In Episode 59 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Ron and Host Crista Grasso discuss: 2:52 the importance of story-telling in your marketing strategy 3:43 how to decide which stories to tell 4:25 how to find the overarching thread in your story 748 how storytelling can improve your sells 10:50 the common reasons entrepreneurs shy away from being on camera and how to overcome those obstacles 12:13 an easy hack to create engaging content 13:39 the importance of working on your mindset to overcome your fears of being on video 16:45 how you can create impactful content 19:00 Crista's personal journey with video (what made her start creating and what made her start again) 24:09 what strategic content is and how you can leverage it to help overcome your fear of video In today's episode Ron mentions: Book: The Psychology of Selling by Brian Tracy Websites you can use to discover what people are searching for. Our favorite website to use for this tool is answerthepublic.com Need some help getting comfortable with video, or need someone to help produce your videos? Connect with Ron at artfulspeaking.com or email him directly at ron@artfulspeaking.com Follow on IG @ronbenjoseph  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Have you ever heard the saying, “what got you here, won't get you there?” It's the idea that the habits, the tasks, the mindset, behaviors and strategies you used to get to wherever you are in your life right now will only be good at keeping you where you're at. If you want to evolve or grow in your life and in your business (what entrepreneurs are known for) then you are going to have to change not only what you do, but who you need to be to support that growth.  On the surface it can sound a little scary but it's important to remember that your identity evolution does not change the core of who you are, your values and character get to stay the same, but the way you show up, the way you make decisions, the way you build and support a team, the way you manage your calendar; these are all aspects of ourselves that need to evolve, if we want to move past our current level of success.  In today's episode Crista Grasso, Host of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast dives deep into this idea of identity evolution, discussing both the types of transitions business owners face and practical ways to move past our sticking points in order to achieve our next level of success.  Show topics include: 1:30 what our identity is made of 1:45 the parts of our identity that stay consistent throughout a lifetime and the parts that  need to evolve 2:30 why we need to consider not only what we do, but who we need to be 3:47 the types of transformations entrepreneurs face 8:14 the common denominator in leveling up 10:28 how to get past the sticking points or plateaus in our business growth 11:13 signs that you may be holding onto a limiting belief/mindset 15:18 identity types you may need to step into 16:24 the questions you need to ask yourself as you prepare to level up 19:00 examples from the recent Lean Out, Level Up Retreat of transitions entrepreneurs realized they needed to make in order to grow their business 21:21 Crita's two biggest tips to help with your identity evolution Memorable quotes: “We often consider what we need to do to grow but often we don't consider who we need to be and we need to step into.” “True transformation does require an identity evolution.” Links from Today's Episode: Are you looking to make an identity shift and take your business to the next level? If yes, consider joining a group of like minded individuals on a mission to do the same thing. Apply to join our mastermind. Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Have you ever chosen a word of the year? That word you use to guide your decision-making and hit your personal goals before the clock strikes 12 on New Year's Eve? I'm not a big fan of those words, mainly because I think they look good on social media but they rarely translate to action.  At The Lean Out Method, instead of choosing a word, we choose a themed intention, and then we set out to achieve that intention by putting in place strategies and systems that are aligned with the vision we have for ourselves, our business and our clients.  In 2021 the themed intention at The Lean Out Method was “Inspired Growth.” From a high level perspective a lot had to change in order for us to achieve that desired growth, but the biggest change came when I made the decision to focus exclusively on my entrepreneurial clients, removing all corporate clients (about 80% of my workload) from my schedule. You can hear more about this big bold business move in Episode 25 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Last year our theme was inspired growth and our goal was to match the revenue that came in from my corporate clients. I'm proud to announce that we achieved that goal.  In 2022 our theme at The Lean Out Method  is “simple, sustainable scaling.” If you joined us in 2021 and also adopted the theme of inspired growth then I'd love to invite you to adopt our 2022 theme as well. Why? Because if you, like us, just went through a season of inspired growth, you most likely spent a lot of time creating. The creative energy is fun, but it's also messy. You most likely tried a bunch of different things to see what would work and there's a good chance that not all of that is sustainable if you want to scale success and not noise.  If you want to join us in simple sustainable scaling this year, start by listening to this episode where Host, Crista Grasso, Founder of The Lean Out Method discusses: 2:08 last year's intention of inspired growth 2:50 the high level changes she made to achieve her growth goals 5:51 what simple, sustainable scaling is 6:06 the number one thing you need to do before you scale your business 7:02 why you need to simplify after a creative season 8:58 what it looks like to embrace simplicity in your business 9:59 the first thing you want to simplify in your business 10:35 practical ways to simplify your schedule 11:40 how to simplify your business model 12:45 what your business needs in order to be sustainable 13:12 a key factor when looking at sustainability and your schedule 14:09 why daily heroics are bad for business 15:51 the difference between growth and scaling If you're ready to for simple, sustainable scaling in your business this year and want some help getting started, you can book your FREE assessment call at leanoutmethod.com/assessment Ready to build your signature, scalable offer? Join our 90-day Build to Scale incubator program.  Apply to join the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator program, a program for those who have completed Build to Scale or who already have a proven scalable signature offer. It helps you grow and scale that offer and then develop your full scalable signature offer suite. Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

The most important thing you can do in your business is define a vision but in order to define a great vision you first need to know what type of visionary you are.  There are three types of visionaries in business: the confident dreamer, the cautious practicalist and the cautious dreamer. It's important to know which type you are so you can know exactly what you need to do and who you need to hire to support you.  In Episode 53 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Crista Grasso walks you through these three types of visionaries and then based on your type shows you how to create a great vision for your business and your life.  What you'll discover in this episode: 1:52 what is a vision (it's not a vision statement) 3:26 the three types of visionaries 7:00 what you need if you are a confident dreamer 8:01 the biggest problems confident dreamers face 8:28 what you need if you are a cautious practicalist 10:45 what you need and who you need to hire if you are the cautious dreamer 11:51 what actually drives results 12:57 the difference between a good vision and a great one 13:28 the three facets to a great vision 16:30 Crista's definition of a next level visions and why you need one 17:17 why you don't want to create a vision from where you are today 19:48 what to do if you struggle with vision casting Links from today's show: If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! If you found this episode helpful and are looking for education on how to lean out your business while setting yourself up for long-term success, make sure you join the Lean Out Academy Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  

How many times have you tried unsuccessfully to live a “balanced” life? You're busy trying to juggle all of the things (your business, health, family, friends, hobbies) and no matter how hard you try, how well you plan, it seems like you fall short of the goal; in your attempt to feel balanced you've somehow ended up feeling more chaotic, less fulfilled and more overwhelmed. The truth is, at some point we've all overextended ourselves in the pursuit of balance and we've all bought into the lie that work/life balance even exists.   As a business owner, mom and wife Megan Sumrell, former corporate techie turned entrepreneur, knows exactly how hard it is to juggle #allthethings while still maintaining your own sense of self and purpose. When her daughter was born in 2010, life as she knew it completely changed. After struggling to manage work, motherhood, family, etc, Megan set about a new way to manage her time and organize her calendar. She took her 20+ year career in systems and processes and applied it to one of her favorite things…time management!  As a Time Management and Productivity Coach for women seeking Work+Life Harmony, Megan teaches specific strategies to help women get on top of their time, calendar and goals while getting rid of stress, overwhelm, and exhaustion. She is the creator of the TOP Program and TOP Planner, a program and planner that teaches her proprietary system and processes regarding time management, organization and productivity for women. In today's episode Megan shares why traditional planning approaches don't often work for women and offers suggestions on ways we can approach planning in a way that better aligns with the feminine energy and lifestyle. If you've ever stopped setting goals because you felt like a failure you won't want to miss Episode 52 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast where Host, Crista Grasso, and Megan discuss: 3:30 the number one way to “have it all” 4:00 the two things you need to get crystal clear on to reach your goals 45:34 why we should focus on work + life harmony rather than work/life balance 11:47 what to do when you realize something in your life isn't working 12:42 the masculine approach to planning (and why it doesn't work well for women) 15:04 a bottom-up approach to planning vs. a top-down approach 18:03 what it looks like to have a weekly success tracker 21:45 the secret to lean 24:45 why you should start a time audit Want more time with Megan? Listen to her podcast, The Work + Life Harmony Podcast or sign up for one of her time management courses here.  Don't forget to download your FREE Ditch the Overwhelm Cheat Sheet.  Website: www.megansumrell.com Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/megansumrellfan/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/megansumrell/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msumrell/ Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/msumrell1 If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! If you found this episode helpful and are looking for education on how to lean out your business while setting yourself up for long-term success, make sure you join the Lean Out Academy Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Do you feel like you were born to stand out but fitting in feels safer? Have you ever made a decision based on what someone else wanted or expected from you, rather than making that decision based on what you wanted for yourself? As you grow your business, do you find yourself trying to mimic the look/feel/services of the experts you perceive as further along than you?  If any of the above resonates, know you aren't alone; in fact there's a biological reason that you feel drawn to the safety of others.  In Episode 51 of The Lean Out Your Business podcast, Diann Wingert, a no-BS therapist turned business mindset  coach,  shares why we are biologically inclined to fit in and digs deeper into the limiting beliefs that keep us playing small.  If you are ready to stop seeking permission from others to be who you already are, you won't want to miss this interview.  Diann Wingert is an expert on the intersection of mental health and entrepreneurship and her jam is helping other women transform the beliefs and habits that hold them back from reaching their most important goals.  In Episode 51 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso and Diann discuss: 2:50 the mindset issue that keeps people from wanting to stand out 3:50 what imposter syndrome really is 9:25 why we need to claim our own expertise before others do 10:10 the reasons why women do not sell themselves and their businesses 13:20 why follow the leader is a fun children's game but not a great business strategy 16:25 what it means to give yourself permission to approve of yourself 20:20 realizing that you are not responsible for other people's feelings 23:10 the 4 limiting beliefs that most frequently convince us to play small 24:55 what it means to think like an entrepreneur 28:10 failure has nothing to do with you 32:05 when coaching is better than therapy Want more time with Diann? Visit her website diannwingertcoaching.com to sign up for 1:1 or group coaching as well as to access free resources including Diann's guide to help you grow beyond your limiting beliefs.  Subscribe to Diann's podcast, The Driven Woman, for your weekly dose of no-BS straight talk that will take you from driven but distracted to focused, fired up and flame-retardant. Connect with Diann in The Driven Woman Facebook Group and on Instagram @coachdiannwingert If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! If you found this episode helpful and are looking for education on how to lean out your business while setting yourself up for long-term success, make sure you join the Lean Out Academy Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista. And don't forget to follow on Instagram @cristagrasso

When we decide to scale our online business it's usually because we want a combination of a larger impact, more time freedom and more financial freedom. The problem when it comes to scaling is that there is a lot of misinformation out there and a lot of false promises.  The truth is, although there are multiple ways to grow your business, many of those ways will leave you feeling burnt out rather than fulfilled.  In Episode 50 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host Crista Grasso, walks you through common ways she sees businesses try to scale, including DIY courses and 1:1 coaching programs, all of which can get you to 6-figures, but the hard way.  Throughout this episode Crista will encourage you to look at your SSO (scalable signature offer) and how you can leverage that to have the highest impact on the world and in your business. Crista also shares the type of service you can offer instead of DIY courses and 1:1 coaching, that has the highest likelihood of giving you the results you desire. In Episode 50, Crista shares: 3:09 what an SSO is in your business 4:59 how PPV (passion, profit and value) play a significant role in your signature, scalable offer 6:30 why you need a specific suite of services for your customer 8:16 why DIY courses often don't work when building lifelong customers 11:47 the problem with scaling 1:1 coaching offers 15:10 reasons we typically desire to scale our businesses 16:56 what a 1 to many group course is and why it works 22:57 the things you need to consider when building your SSO and SSOS  24:18 how to be irresistible to your customers If you aren't sure what that SSO is for your business  book a call at scalingstrategycall.com to meet with a member of The Lean Out Method team. If you're ready for more head over to leanoutmethod.com/build and sign up to be a part of the Build to Scale Offer Incubator where you'll work with Crista to build out your SSO  in the most sustainable way that aligns with your bigger life goals. If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! If you found this episode helpful and are looking for education on how to lean out your business while setting yourself up for long-term success, make sure you join the Lean Out Academy Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Have you ever thought about just how many times you negotiate in a single day? The alarm goes off and you negotiate with yourself for just a few more minutes of sleep, it's dinner time and you negotiate with your spouse to see who gets to pick where the take out is coming from, you send out offers and you negotiate with potential customers over price. Negotiation is everywhere. Susie Tomenchok believes that when people learn  to use negotiation strategies every day, they create more opportunities and walk away with a win-win when it matters most. She works with individuals and organizations to help amplify their strengths, unleash their inner negotiation guru and increase their professional success.  Susie's book The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation acts as a resource guide that you can come back to again and again as you navigate negotiations in your business and in your everyday life. Pick it up to learn how to anchor first, what to do if the other party anchors first, how to practice silence and so much more.  In Episode 49 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso and Susie discuss: 2:15 common misconceptions around negotiations 2:58 why women typically have a more difficult time negotiating 6:17 how a fixed mindset is keeping you from receiving more than expected 7:35 why you should only answer the question that is asked of you  12:56 why it's important to walk away from a negotiation with a win-win and how you can do that 14:33 the mindset shift that helps women improve their negotiation skills 15:45 the 4-part framework of negotiation  17:00 one thing that is guaranteed to improve your next negotiation 25:00 why you shouldn't say yes to the first offer Want more from Susie? Order her book, The Art of Everyday Negotiation without Manipulation Level up your career and improve your negotiation skills by signing up to work with Susie here. Want the feebie Susie references in her interview? Access it at www.negotiationlove.com Connect on Facebook Connect on Instagram Subscribe on Youtube Follow on LinkedIn If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! If you found this episode helpful and are looking for education on how to lean out your business while setting yourself up for long-term success, make sure you join the Lean Out Academy Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

When it comes to getting your picture taken, how do you feel? For a lot of people it can feel uncomfortable. To that Lindsay Sullivan, Founder of The Small Business Photographer, says, you just haven't found the right photographer. You don't need to lose 5 pounds, you don't need to push your photo session off until “later,” you just need to find the person who understands you and your brand.  The truth is, photography (when done right) can play a large role in connecting you to your ideal customer. Do you look comfortable? Do your photos give a true impression of what you offer your clients? Do the photos you have align with your brand aesthetics? When done correctly, a brand photography session can put you in front of your ideal customer and save you time.  In Episode 48 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso and Lindsay discuss: 2:00 what you need to consider when planning your branding photography session 6:22 how to leverage your photos in your marketing 7:38 how to strategically use your photos in social media 10:15 why you need to know what's coming next for your business before you go into your next branding photography session 16:30 one thing to look for when choosing your photographer 17:39 the common struggles that prevent entrepreneurs from getting their photos taken 18:43 whether or not it's true that the camera adds 10lbs 26:30 tips to follow before your next branding photography session Want more tips? Visit Lindsay at thesmallbusinessphotographer.com or follow her on Instagram @thesmallbusinessphotographer If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Do you often feel like there aren't enough hours in the day to finish your to-do list? Even when you aren't technically “working” do you feel distracted by work? Have you been wanting to scale but immediately think “I don't have enough time to train a new hire”? There's one simple (albeit time consuming) solution to your problem that will give you more time and peace back in your day. It's not sexy but it works.  Kiva Slade, the Founder of 516 Collaborative, is a change agent, a Certified Director of Operations and an Online Business Mentor committed to providing small business CEOs with top-notch strategic growth through the high-level strategy, business planning, team leadership and operational excellence that they need to show up as their best selves, in their business and personal lives.  In Episode 46 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Kiva and Host, Crista Grasso, discuss: 2:40 the five critical pieces of business foundations 5:14 the bonus side-effects of knowing your numbers 9:36 the signs you might not being paid enough 13:13 why scaling isn't really about money (and what it IS about) 14:57 the thought process that will keep you trapped as an employee of your company rather than CEO 19:56 the common misconceptions of putting systems in place within your business 20:27 how you know if something is off with an existing system 25:04 three benefits of putting systems in place within in your business 27:13 tips around hiring and building a solid team 32:32 unicorns aren't real and what that means for your business If you're looking to hire and want to know 101 things you can ask a Virtual Assistant to help with, download Kiva's free guide at 516collaborative.com Join Kiva's Facebook Group “The Collab - A Community for Female Business Owners.” Connect on LinkedIn  Work with Kiva to gain clarity in your business. If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

How do you feel about constructive feedback? A lot of people hate giving it and even more people hate receiving it. But what if we could change our mindsets around it? According to Meredith Bell, the Co-Founder and President of Performance Support Systems, a global software company that provides assessments and development tools for the workplace to help leaders and team members make the shift from knowing to doing, leading to permanent improvements in the way people interact with each other at work, changing our perspective on feedback is one of the top ten communication skills that can lead to our success in businesses and in life.  In Episode 45 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso, and Meredith discuss:  1:35 why you should always start with purpose 2:49 the one question that could change the rest of your life 5:33 which skill is the fundamental skill of all skills 7:58 what it means to listen well  9:19 how to give and receive feedback (what to do and what not to do) 13:43 what you should do instead of assume 20:39 key questions you can ask yourself to grow and learn 24:34 the secret to learning and mastering new skills Want more from Meredith? You can find her at growstrongleaders.com or follow her on Facebook and LinkedIn If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

Do you know your business' current maximum revenue potential? It's okay if you don't (a lot of people don't). But if you take the time to figure it out you can avoid burnout, better plan for the future and ensure you hire the right people at the right time, all while increasing the return on your investment.  In Episode 44 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host Crista Grasso, takes you through the beginning steps of creating your profit plan. In Episode 44 Crista shares: 2:31 three things you should consider when building a profit plan 3:25 the one thing that is more important than profit 4:11 what you need to look at when maximizing the revenue of a single offer 9:46 the key to scaling your business 10:14 how to know what offers to keep/focus on  11:02 the worst thing you can do when hiring 11:15 the unattended consequences of hiring from a place of desperation 12:13 how implementing systems could allow you to hold of on hiring This entire episode is based on an exercise that Crista takes guests of The Lean Out, Level Retreat through. If you enjoyed this episode and want to dig deeper make sure you apply to join Crista at The Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista. See behind the scenes and follow Crista on Instagram @cristagrasso

One thing that all of our guests have in common is that they are all goal oriented. Today's guest not only hosts her own incredible podcast but is also the founders of two businesses. She shoots for the stars and her advice will help you thrive.Some things you will learn include why running your business lean is so critical for next level growth, how to scale your business simply and sustainably, and scaling secrets she has found working with multi-billion-dollar businesses that entrepreneurs should be using. She will make clear what you need to focus on, when to focus on it, and what they need to do to create the most efficient business possible.Episode #157 - "What It's Really Like to Be an Entrepreneur" has been rebranded  to "That Entrepreneur Show" https://www.VincentALanci.com/.Each week, the founder of a company or brand shares what worked for them, what they needed to improve on, and all of their learning lessons along the way.For the 8th episode of Season 11, the show is stopping in Connecticut. Crista Grasso, creator of the Lean Out Method.As the creator of Lean Out Method, she is known as the “Business Optimizer”.She has the ability to quickly cut through the overwhelming amount of noise that results from owning and running a business, and she knows just how hard it can be to listen to each distinct sound. Crista's business is unique, because she isn't going to spend precious time and resources on something that doesn't need attention. She'll identify the most important things that need the most work and give them the most attention, so her clients can get the maximum profit. She hosts the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, is the go-to strategic planning expert for leading global businesses and online entrepreneurs when they want to scale.From working with Fortune 50 Companies, to working with small business owners, she has used her Lean Out Method and her 90 Day Lean Out Planner to help her clients achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for more than 2 decades. Her second business is Criscara Jewelery. She serves as the Founder and Creative Director.LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cristagrasso/Website: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/Host Name: Vincent A. LanciEmail: PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comYouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCy0dil34Q5ILEuHgLVmfhXQInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thatentrepreneurshowFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/ThatEntrepreneurShowTwitter: twitter.com/PodcastsByLanciLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/showcase/thatentrepreneurshowDigital Editing Inquiries: Email PodcastsByLanci@Gmail.comHappy | https://soundcloud.com/morning-kulishow/happy-backgUplifting Energy by Mixaund | https://www.free-stock-music.com/mixaund-uplifting-energy.htmlAdventure by MusicbyAden | https://soundcloud.com/musicbyadenCreative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 3.0 UnportedSpotlight Story/ Quote: www.successories.com.com, Wendy's.com

Episode 41 is taken from a Lean Coffee conversation inside our Lean Out Circle Facebook group. Every single week inside our private Facebook group Crista Grasso, Host of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, goes live with a mini training followed by Q&A. In today's episode Crista shares how you can optimize the hiring process. Together Crista and Jessica Main discuss: 5:05 how to hire based on alignment 6:00 the 2 reasons to hire 8:08 the many different versions of hiring 8:53 the first piece you need in place to optimize hiring 13:39 how to position yourself in the market when looking for a new hire (or a new job) 15:54 the sections to include in a job posting 24:10 why you should make it "difficult" on an applicant If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista. 

Crista Grasso (Lean Out Method, Founder/CVO), is the go-to strategic planning expert for online entrepreneurs when they want to scale. Known as the "Business Optimizer", Crista has the ability to quickly cut through the noise and provide clarity on the core things that will make the biggest impact to scale a business simply and sustainably. She is the creator of the Lean Out Method, 90 Day Lean Out Planner, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. Crista is on a mission to help entrepreneurs simplify success, get off the hustle hamster wheel, and lead a sustainable and wildly profitable business that doesn't require them to work 24x7.

Are you feeling stuck? Maybe confused about what to do next or wondering why you can't get to the next stage in your business or in your personal life? Then you won't want to miss Episode 40 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, where host Crista Grasso interviews Amira Alvarez, the Founder and CEO of The Unstoppable Woman, a platform designed to help women make quantum leaps to scale their business and step into who they were created to be. Amira knows what it looks like to grow a business where the only tool you have is to work harder. She is no stranger to forgetting to brush her teeth and spending the whole day in her old sweatpants, missing dinner with a spouse because it feels like the only way to grow is to spend every waking moment working. She found a way out of that pattern and now she helps her clients do the same by helping them discover the next best tactical and internal steps to take in order to move quickly towards their goal. She gives them new tools. In Episode 40 Crista and Amira discuss: 8:43 the three ways to make more money in business 11:26 the universal laws and how understanding them might be the secret to your success 15:09 the biggest mistakes people make when trying to grow a business 17:45 what it looks like to move towards the resistance 19:35 how to create time 22:46 the quantum leaps Amira took to grow her business to over $1 million and how you can do the same Want more from Amira? She's offering all kinds of free downloads at theunstoppablewoman.com/freestuff Sign up for The Unstoppable Woman Summit (tickets available live or virtual) here.  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista. 

In Episode 39 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Jordan Eades returns to share why we overwork and how we can overcome it before we find ourselves in burnout. Jordan Eades, the founder of Your Best Business Life, was originally on Episode 19 of The Lean Out Your Business podcast. In Episode 19 Jordan shares the dark side of business success including the negative health effects of burnout. In Episode 39 she's back to share how we can avoid reaching burnout in the first place. Listen in as Crista Grasso, the Host of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, and Jordan discuss: 2:50 the definition of overwork 4:31 why overwork is easier to fix than burnout 7:40 what overwork looks like and key symptoms 12:00 why we overwork and how to avoid it 17:21 the subconscious beliefs that lead to overwork 22:00 five common psychological patterns that lead to overwork If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Ready to Lean Out Your Business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso. 

Finishing the year strong is bigger than the year you're in. It's actually the best way to put yourself and your business in an optimal position to scale in the new year. In Episode 38 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, host, Crista Grasso walks you through what it looks like to lean out this Fall so you can finish the year strong and set yourself up for success in January. Listen in as Crista walks you through the five areas you need to lean out, including your physical workplace, your digital workplace, systems/offers/finances, habits and mindset. 3:45 – leaning out your physical workplace 6:50 – digging into the 5s strategy (a principle that can be applied everywhere you need to lean out) 15:15 – a bonus that is usually only available for Simplify to Scale members 19:00 – leaning out your digital workplace 23:51 – why you need to Google your business incognito Want do dig deeper into this topic? You can access the free training by joining the Lean Out Circle, our private Facebook Group. If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Ready to Lean Out Your Business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso. 

Meagan Ruppert and Athena Quinones are co-founders of Ladies Who Scale, a community and mastermind for high powered women who coach and want to ditch the hustle mentality while building a legacy coaching empire at scale. Meagan and Athena met while working for an online coaching business that they took from $0 to $8 million in twenty-eight months. Since leaving that company they have successfully scaled their own company to 7-figures and are now helping other entrepreneurs scale their own coaching businesses. Want more from Athena and Meagan? Join their Facebook group for weekly live coaching at ladieswhoscale.com In Episode 37 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Crista, Athena and Meagan discuss: 6:11 the thing you have to master that is imperative to your growth 9:30 the order in which you should hire new team members 12:40 what every good idea needs in order to be successful 13:30 how to build a successful sales team 20:12 how to start thinking/acting like a true CEO instead of a business owner/operator 24:30 what you need to be thinking of now if you are going to scale successfully If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Ready to Lean Out Your Business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso. 

Have you ever paid for a Facebook ad and then had absolutely no return on it? Or maybe you paid for a Facebook ad and had all kinds of return on it but you didn't have the infrastructure in place to keep up with the influx in leads? In both instances the money is gone and you didn't get the results you wanted. In Episode 36 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Crista Grasso, interviews Lisa Pezik, a lead generator and content creation specialist, who founded Infinite Design House with her husband Eric. Together they help their customers get clear on their message, transition when things aren't working, get visible online (and offline) and get potential customers to take notice so that they become clients fast. In today's conversation with Lisa, she shares what works and what doesn't work when it comes to content creation and lead generation and why she sees so many Facebook ads flop. In today's episode Crista and Lisa talk about: 6:22 – why there is no room for cookie cutter in today's business world 7:37 – how you can use your story to find your ideal customers 11:07 – why you need to be vulnerable I your story telling (and what that looks like, hint: it's not emotional dumping on your audience) 15:12 – how perfect is boring (and no longer sells) 23:11 – how to know when you're ready to implement lead generation 29:44 – why you need a team and what it looks like to manage one Follow Lisa on Instagram @lisapezik If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Ready to Lean Out Your Business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso.   

Are you focusing every day exclusively on the systems and processes that will help you accelerate your business growth and get the results you want? If not, Crista Grasso has practical answers! She shares lessons learned from her own jewelry business that she brings to her work with clients. You'll find out why she recommends a 90-day plan to help you achieve phenomenal results and achieve a Rich Fulfilled Life.Crista Grasso is a lean business consultant, creator of the Lean Out Method, the 90 Day Lean Out Planner, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast.  She has been helping businesses achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for two decades through a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices. Crista, known as the "Business Optimizer," specializes in helping businesses identify the most important things they should focus on right now that will drive maximum value for their customers and maximum profits for their business.You'll discover: How to eliminate waste in your business so you invest time in what gets you the best resultsThe 4 pillars for creating a lean businessWhy Crista created a Lean Out Planner with a 90-day focusHow she helps clients shift from their old, inefficient process to a more effective oneWhy it's useful to listen for times when you say, “Yeah, but…”

Scaling your business doesn't have to take up more of your resources. In Episode 35 of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, Host, Crista Grasso, shares multiple ways you can 3x your profitability without spending more money or more time. In Episode 35 Crista will walk you through a fictious online course model to show you: 2:35 what it looks like to drive leads through an existing workshop and paid ads 5:55 traditional ways to pay for scaling 8:20 two ways you can scale your profitability without using more resources 11:05 how to incentivize workshop participants to show up live 15:00 how to address objections 17:00 how to transition potential clients from consideration to conversion 17:40 a bonus tip on how to decide what to scale This type of coaching is one small example of the way Crista works with her clients in the Simply to Scale Business Accelerator course. Applications are being accepted now. If you are interested in scaling your business don't miss your chance to apply by visiting leanoutmethod.com/scale  If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista. 

How is your relationship with money? If you would check “complicated” at best you won't want to miss Episode 33 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast where Crista Grasso interviews Aimee LaLiberte, Founder of My Virtual CFO, a company designed to help small business owners get a handle on their finances so they can see their big visions come to life, because let's be honest, most small business owners didn't start their business because they loved book keeping. Aimee worked for colleges and non-profits for the first twenty years of her career where she helped build out fundraising campaigns and manage backend money systems. It was during this time that she realized small business owners were missing this money management knowledge and she decided to change that. Today, through My Virtual CFO, Aimee helps small business owners uncover blind spots, course correct and get more profitable while helping them build their confidence and unwavering drive to attract and build wealth. In Episode 33 Aimee and Crista discuss: 5:30 – what a basic money management system looks like 9:30 – why you need to put profit first 10:45 – the number one barrier keeping entrepreneurs from following the profit first system 13:30- how you can separate your self-worth from your business' bottom line 17:50 – the thoughts that prevent us from achieving our financial goals 25:15 – why feeling overwhelmed is a choice Join Aimme's masterclass at myvirtualcfo.co/masterclass If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Ready to Lean Out Your Business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso. 

Do you struggle with knowing your brand message and how to consistently share that message with the world? If you've ever felt like you have no idea what to say on your social media platforms, blogs or email campaigns you won't want to miss Episode 29 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast where our Host, Crista Grasso, interviews Melanie Herschorn, a content marketing strategist and coach and the Founder of VIP Digital Content, whose goal is to support women owned businesses land more clients by conquering their content management challenges. In today's episode we discuss: 4:15 how to graph an effective brand message 5:38 who your ideal client is (and who it is not) 9:54 whether or not you should repurpose content on multiple social platforms 12:00 how can you get your ideal clients from your social platforms to your email list 14:30 how to leverage social media to get more clients and power partners Connect with Melanie on her preferred platforms: https://vipdigitalcontent.com/ Want to know how if your content can generate leads and win new clients? Take The Winning Content Quiz from Melanie here If you loved this episode then you won't want to miss the opportunity to join like minded, high achieving women at the Lean Out, Level Up Retreat. Reserve your spot today! Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan, remembering to plan "just in time." If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if your vision needs some fine tuning, your book your 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.  Ready to Lean Out Your Business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso. 

Our amazing guest "Crista Grasso" is a lean business consultant, creator of the Lean Out Method, 90 Day Lean Out Planner, and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. She has been helping businesses achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for two decades through a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices. In this episode we discuss: - Her journey into entrepreneurship and helping businesses put good planning processes in place. - “I think when you want to scale your business, you as the business owner want to not be overwhelmed and overworked all the time”. - It is important that you surround yourself with good people. - There are a lot of business models that you can have for your business. - Once you know where you are going, you know what your end looks like, you have a business model that is going to support you and take yo0u there. - “What makes sense for me, what makes sense for the kind of business that I want to have? - There is never one path to success. - In simple terms "Lean Method" is all about improved quality and reduce waste and who doesn't need want that or need that in their business? - You've got to be really hungry as much as you can, find people that you trust. - Don't piece mill strategies together. - Find a few people who you really resonate with, you like what they teach, you believe in what they teach and you have that Know, Like and Trust factor. - Take time to actually define your vision. - Get clear on where you want to go and where you want to take your business. - Everything you do should be in alignment with where you want to go. All this and much more from Crista, do listen to the FULL Episode to get golden nuggets and please leave us your reviews as it means the world to us. To contact Crista Grasso find her at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/ www.leanoutpodcast.com ----------------------------------------------------------- ABOUT THE HOST: I am your host Kajal Khurana - KK, Author of best selling book on Amazon, Mindset & Health Coach, Nutritionist and a Reiki Healer. I am very passionate about helping entrepreneurs achieve their desired goals faster by using tools and techniques which will help them stay energized, focused so they can feel good with their body and mind and make better business decisions. If you enjoyed the episode, if it helped you in any way, or if you had ONE aha moment, please let me know, hit the subscribe button, rate the show and leave me a review. You will make my day :). My new book is launched on amazon here is the link please grab your copy http://mybook.to/whymefirst Get the 5 hacks to escape burnouts, including free weekly planner and a bonus of free 30 minutes consultation call with me, all inside the ebook: https://bit.ly/2yfhjIH Let me know what topics you want me to cover in my future episodes at info@bodymindsolution.com Or visit my website: https://bodymindsolution.com

In this episode, Libby discusses going lean with Crista Grasso. Crista is on a mission to help entrepreneurs simplify success, get off the hustle hamster wheel, and run lean businesses where they optimize what's working and eliminate anything not adding value to their clients and profit to their business. Early in her entrepreneurial journey, Crista felt like she was doing all the right things but no matter how hard she worked, her big goals and vision seemed just out of reach. Upon reflection, she realized her jewelry business was far from lean. She had scaled it way too quickly, and without having taken the time to lean out the business first, she ended up scaling noise which resulted in making everything more expensive, more difficult to manage, and more difficult to sustain. From the outside, it looked like the business was wildly successful but it wasn't until she actually leaned out the business that the behind-the-scenes matched the outside illusion of success. This brought about the realization that so many big businesses were implementing a lean and agile way of working but so many small businesses had never heard of it. There was a whole world that they weren't leveraging, and sadly neither was she before this epiphany. So she created the Lean Out Method (LOM), which she designed specifically with the busy entrepreneur in mind to utilize the same principles and practices that large companies had been using for decades to significantly scale beyond their competitors, skyrocket profits, and reduce complexities and overhead.   Libby and Crista discuss: What the Lean Out Method is Why you should be utilizing lean practices no matter what size your business is Lean vs luxe, and how to be both The importance and necessity of measuring Why you have to be practicing lean if you want to crack the 7-figure mark in business Hiring for fit over hiring for skill How she went from barista to consultant overnight Connect with Crista: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/ https://criscara.com/ The Lean Out Your Business Podcast

If you've ever wanted to grow your business more quickly and more sustainably you won't want to miss Episode 24 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, where Crista Grasso takes  you behind the scenes of her Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program (S2S). S2S is a 6-month group mentorship experience to help you scale your business simply and sustainably, without having to trade today for tomorrow. It's really important that before we scale we get very clear on what's working for our business and what's not, this way when it comes time to scale we scale the right things and avoid extra expenses, overhead and headache. In today's episode Crista gives  you a peak into how she helps her students put simplification first before they scale so they can avoid the number one mistake entrepreneurs make when growing their business: growing noise.   In this episode we discuss: 3:00 The #1 goal you should have when starting a business 3:30 Why you don't want to focus only on growing the company 6:00 The stage of business that allows you to leverage your resources for the greatest impact 9:30 What it looks like to simplify to scale 12:40 Signs that you do not have a scalable business model 14:45 The #1 reason businesses fail to scale Ready to Lean Out your business and simplify to scale? Apply for entry into the Simplify to Scale Business Accelerator Program lead by Crista Grasso.   

If you're like many entrepreneurs than you are bold enough to execute on your big idea. The problem is that many of us know how to start but we do not know how to build sustainable long-term growth. If you're someone who has been tied to your big idea, enamored with what you want to do but haven't stopped to consider the long-term financial aspects of what bringing that idea to life might cost, you won't want to miss Episode 23 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast, where Crista Grasso interviews Kathy Svetina, Founder of New Castle Finance, a company that offers fractional CFO services for women-owned businesses. Want to start strategic planning? Order your 90 Day Planner to help you create and execute your plan.  If you have a plan but are struggling to execute, are not getting your desired results or are wondering if you vision needs some fine tuning, book you 1:1 business intensive session with Crista and start getting the outcomes you always knew you could.  Love this podcast? Then you want to join the Lean Out Method community on Facebook for weekly mini trainings with Crista.

In this episode I am speaking with Crista Grasso on the ways and benefits of running your business lean. Crista Grasso is a lean business consultant, creator of the Lean Out Method and host of the Lean Out Your Business Podcast. She has been helping businesses achieve accelerated results and increased profitability for two decades through a combination of strategic planning and lean business practices. Thank you for joining me on this episode of IDEAS+LEADERS. If you enjoyed this episode, please share, subscribe and review so that more people can enjoy the podcast https://podcasts.apple.com/pl/podcast/ideas-leaders/id1531433083

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