Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest obstacle to business growth isn't sales, marketing, or operations—but the way your people are being led? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , I sit down with Kristy Wojnicki, founder of The Woj Group, to discuss what it really means to build a human-first business. With extensive experience in HR, operations, talent development, and leadershi...

Send us Fan Mail What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your product, service, or sales strategy—but the fact that nobody knows who you are? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , I sit down with Morgan Snyder, founder of Thought Leader Today, to discuss why founders, CEOs, and business leaders need to stop hiding behind their companies and start building their...

Send us Fan Mail AI is everywhere right now — but are businesses relying on it too much? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , Kristy interviews Aaron Battista, Managing Partner of Ember Company, about the real impact of AI on leadership, branding, customer experience, and entrepreneurship. Rather than chasing trends, Aaron shares why founders should focus on building strong teams, au...

Send us Fan Mail Most founders don’t fail because they lack effort—they fail because they refuse to let go. In this episode, Carol Schultz shares why doing everything yourself is the fastest way to stall your business growth and how to finally step into your role as a true CEO. In this episode, we cover: What “founder syndrome” really looks like Why CEOs attending too many meetings is a problem Th...

Send us Fan Mail What if the reason your business isn’t growing isn’t your strategy—but the questions you’re asking? In this episode, Charles Gaudet breaks down how entrepreneurs can unlock predictable growth, overcome fear, and build a business that creates real freedom. In this episode, we cover: The real definition of freedom (and why it’s not what you think) Why some entrepreneurs stay solopre...

Send us Fan Mail Des Hague went from homelessness at 15 to leading multimillion-dollar companies and investing in 50+ ventures. His story isn’t about hype—it’s about resilience, speed of execution, and building businesses that win. In this episode, we cover: Growing up in Belfast during unrest and losing his mother at nine Becoming homeless at fifteen and learning “whatever it takes” Turning rejec...

Send us Fan Mail When is the right time to step back from your business? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk about delegation, leadership maturity, and sustainable business growth. If you’re an overwhelmed entrepreneur wondering when to let go — and when you’re still the best person for the job — this conversation is for you. There’s a big difference between delegating strate...

Send us Fan Mail You Didn’t Make a Million Dollars — Your Business Did How much should you actually pay yourself as a business owner? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Lori Atwood, founder of Fearless Finance, to break down the real math behind founder salary, profit margins, and sustainable growth. If you’re an entrepreneur struggling with cash flow, reinvesting vs...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy sits down with Scott Kelly , founder of Black Dog Venture Partners, to unpack the realities of raising capital, pitching to investors, and building a business that’s actually ready for an exit. Scott shares his journey from working on the stock exchange to founding and exiting multiple companies—and why one of his biggest ea...

Send us Fan Mail Networking doesn’t grow your business—relationships do. In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy sits down with Rodger, co-founder of Network Build Grow, to break down what actually makes networking work—especially for entrepreneurs who want growth without burnout. Rodger shares how he and his wife built a values-driven networking community from scratch, why most e...

Send us Fan Mail Community is no longer optional—it’s the future of online business. In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy sits down with Tracy Beavers, a business and sales coach who helps online entrepreneurs stop feeling invisible, build real relationships, and grow their email lists organically—without paid ads or chasing algorithms. Tracy breaks down why Facebook groups are...

Send us Fan Mail Delegation is essential in business ownership—but not everything should be delegated. In this episode, Kristy shares a powerful and personal perspective on what not to delegate in 2026, especially for overwhelmed entrepreneurs who already have teams, systems, and support but still feel burned out or disconnected. Blending life coaching and business coaching principles, this episod...

Send us Fan Mail In this value-packed episode, Kristy Yoder interviews Bryce York , LinkedIn expert and founder of Factor 15 , who’s spent decades in sales helping businesses expand their reach and build relationships that actually convert. Together, they unpack the art of authentic networking on LinkedIn — a topic every entrepreneur, coach, and B2B service provider needs to master in today’s digi...

Send us Fan Mail In this powerful and practical episode, Kristy Yoder chats with Holly Haynes , a corporate-strategy-executive-turned-entrepreneur who now helps business owners scale sustainably — with systems that put life first. Holly shares why she ditched traditional yearly planning for her quarterly “lookback analysis” method , a simple yet game-changing process that keeps entrepreneurs focus...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, Kristy Yoder interviews leadership coach and bestselling author Jim Carlough , whose book The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership provides a simple yet profound framework for leaders who want to inspire trust, stability, and growth in their teams. Jim reveals that leadership isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you develop through experience, self-aware...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , host Kristy Yoder sits down with John, the CEO of StubGroup, a digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and email marketing. John shares his inspiring journey from blue-collar jobs to leading a successful marketing firm and dives deep into how business owners can decide between SEO and Google Ads—or use both toget...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , host Kristy Yoder sits down with Megan, the CEO and founder of Sidekick Accounting, a bookkeeping and tax firm that helps small business owners across the U.S. master their finances using the Profit First system. Megan’s story is one of grit, faith, and financial wisdom. As a single mom of four, she turned life’s hardest moments i...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , host Kristy Yoder talks with Kate Assaraf, founder of Dip Sustainable Hair Care, about the courage it takes to rebuild after failure — and how slowing down can lead to greater success. After 20 years in the beauty industry, Kate walked away from toxic marketing and burnout to create a plastic-free, award-winning hair care brand bu...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , Kristy sits down with Kira Shishkin , CEO of informed.now and a seasoned serial entrepreneur. Kira has built four companies across different industries, including crypto infrastructure, publishing, and consumer tech. With a background that spans Ukraine, Israel, and the United States, he brings a truly global perspective on resili...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , host Kristy Yoder welcomes Randi Deckard , Senior Vice President of Growth at BESLER and trusted CRO advisor. With a career that began in clinical science, Randi brings a unique perspective to business and leadership—treating every strategy as an experiment and applying data-driven insights to growth. Over the past five years, she...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of the Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , I sit down with Janelle Bruland—entrepreneur, executive coach, and author of Your Way Back to Happy: How to Turn the Pain of Your Past into a Future of Freedom, Purpose, and Peace. Janelle opens up about her personal journey of uncovering unresolved trauma and shares powerful tools for entrepreneurs who are struggling with past pa...

Send us Fan Mail Why do so many entrepreneurs procrastinate—even when the stakes are high? In this episode of the Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , host Kristy dives deep with Robin J. Emdon, author of Get Resultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done , to uncover the biological, psychological, and practical roots of chronic procrastination in business. Robin shares his personal journey of overcoming...

Send us Fan Mail Are you always busy, but your business isn't growing? You might be stuck doing $10 tasks, and it’s time to change that. This episode will change how you think about your daily work. Kristy breaks down why most entrepreneurs fail, not because they don't work hard, but because they work on the wrong things. She also reveals the hidden cost of staying busy and shows you how...

Send us Fan Mail How do you manage two startups, mentor other founders, AND show up for your family without losing your mind? In this episode, we dive deep into the challenging world of running multiple startups while maintaining work-life balance. Brian Lee, founder of both Gildre and Roamli, shares his journey from corporate CPG to entrepreneurship, revealing practical strategies for managing ti...

Send us Fan Mail Are you still reviewing every Instagram caption, tweaking emojis, and hovering over Canva like your business depends on it? If so, this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast , we’re diving into why micromanaging your social media is silently stalling your business growth—and what to do instead. If you’re ready to step into your role as C...