Simple Business. Big Life.

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, Ilonka Ras discusses the self-imposed limits we place on ourselves and how to identify and overcome them. She introduces the Life Wheel, a coaching tool that helps individuals assess their current situation in various life areas and set goals for improvement. Through real-life examples, she emphasizes the importance of chal...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, Ilonka Ras discusses the nature of distractions, particularly how they can masquerade as productive activities while actually hindering progress. She emphasises the importance of focusing on immediate actions rather than future uncertainties and provides strategies for maintaining focus and accountability in achieving goals...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! I read a post by Ramit Sethi a couple of months ago, and the question he posed to his audience was: What are some subtle signs of wealth? The comments that flooded in were hilarious and so on point. My favorite one was: Using an iPhone without a screen protector or protective casing. It made me laugh because it's such a small thing, bu...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If I asked you to fill a bucket with water but it had a huge hole in the bottom… you would think I am crazy right? And yet, as business owners, we’re constantly focused on driving revenue while money leaks out in the form of unintentional expenses. Focusing on making more money while money is leaking out…is crazy. And inefficient.   Book a...

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

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! How much time do you spend thinking about your business? If you’re like most business owners, the answer is ‘all the time.’ Yup, we all say it. But what if that’s not the badge of honour you think it is?   Today, we’re talking about why you need to stop being ‘on’ all the time, what down-regulating is, and why it’s a non-negotiable if you w...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Discover what you should consider before hiring your first (or next) employee.   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits  Track:                    Positive Motivation Author:                  AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher:            CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect W...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Ever notice how you speed up when you’re stressed? We push harder, try to get more done…faster. Oftentimes, it doesn’t even have anything to do with how much you need to get done. It’s a sense of overwhelm and anxiety that moves with you through your week. Whenever I notice I’m spinning in my own mind, overthinking things, and feeling overw...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you’re a business owner, chances are you have experienced the dread, sleepless nights, and 2 am panic attacks that inevitably come when we know we need to pay expenses and there isn’t enough cash in the bank to do so. In this episode, I am sharing a few simple ways to improve cash flow in your business and three habits you must start doi...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the pitfalls that ensnare many small business owners on their journey to success. We cover the 22 most common mistakes that can stunt growth and limit potential. Whether it's underestimating the power of networking, not knowing your financials, giving up too soon, or failing to make offers, ea...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Most owners fall into two categories when measuring numbers inside your service-based business. They either don’t measure much (which means they don’t have important data to help them make decisions and grow their business) or they measure everything…which means they’re stuck in data overload…In this week's episode, I share the four ac...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! One thing I know for sure is that no one starts a business to be trapped by it. And yet, that is the reality many business owners find themselves in. And if you find yourself in denial…saying things like: ”I’m not trapped”, “I love what I do”. I have a question for you in this week's episode. See you there!   Book a consultation  here,...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Join me in this week’s episode #141 Is it time for an action audit? Learn HOW to do a proper audit of your actions so you can stop wasting time and energy on the things that don’t work and do more of what does! PS. Bring your notebook for this one because you’ll want to take notes!   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Join me on this week’s episode: #140 The 3 Bucket Approach To Make Delegating Easier and let’s free up some time in your day so you can focus where it matters most.   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits  Track:                    Positive Motivation Author:         ...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! How much should you pay yourself as a business owner in South Africa? Do you know? In this week's episode, we dive deep into the aspects you may want to consider to ensure you take care of both your financial needs and your business.   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Musi...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Taking vacations where you aren’t constantly checking in, where you can really switch your brain off from work and be totally present is hard. And it is possible. In this week's Podcast, we are talking about vacations and how to prepare your business for a vacation so that you can actually unplug and take a real break.   Book a consult...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If we want to grow as entrepreneurs, build impactful businesses, and truly live a life we love then we need to get uncomfortable. Join me in today’s podcast episode where I share my take on avoiding (and prolonging) discomfort and how discomfort is infinitely valuable.   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business t...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Sometimes we’re afraid of what the numbers might tell us. Sometimes we simply aren’t sure what numbers to track. At other times we are so busy in the day to day of running our business that we don’t have the time to look at them. In this episode I am going to share the most important numbers you need to know in order to get more clients in...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this week’s episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing how you can get yourself out of the productivity trap and shift your attention to the outcomes that matter most in your business.   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits  Track:                    Posi...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! How you feel at any given moment is impacted by your thoughts. What you’re thinking about a specific situation or circumstance inside your business impacts how you feel . In this week’s episode, I am joined by Karen Gray, who will guide us through a simple technique for processing and managing our emotions instead of avoiding them.    Book...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Join me in this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast where I am sharing 4 simple, actionable tips for spending more time ON your business so that it can grow and ultimately thrive without you.   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits  Track:                   ...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing what the four possible bottlenecks are and how I can help you solve them so that you can get your business back on track faster!   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits  Track:                    Posit...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Being a service-based entrepreneur doesn't have to mean “always working, always being plugged into business, and not able to switch off”. With the right systems in place you can build a successful business that supports your ideal lifestyle. In this episode, we deep dive into what a sales system is and why you need it for your business...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I am going to share two questions you can ask yourself as a small business owner that will instantly take unnecessary tasks (that you maybe even thought were really important) off your plate so that you can focus your attention on the tasks that drive the needle in your business forward.   Book a consultation  here, and let...

Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Do you know what phase of business you’re in? Knowing what phase you’re in will give you clarity on what you need to focus on in your day-to-day, where you need to spend your time, and what your next step is going to be. Grab the full show notes HERE   Book a consultation  here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU....