Ilonka Ras
Simple Business. Big Life.
If you’ve ever thought: “I can’t keep doing business like this.” This podcast is for you. I’m Ilonka Ras, business coach and operations strategist, and every week I’ll help you simplify your business for more time, more profit, and less stress. Because the goal isn’t to build a bigger business. The goal is to build a business that gives you a bigger life.
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Oct 7, 2025
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#131 The 10 Most Influential Books On My Business Journey 30.04.2024 12:46
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! I was going through some of the books that have been the most influential on my journey as a business owner. Someone wise once said that if you want to grow, you need to put yourself in proximity to the people who have done what you want to do so that you can learn from them. Today I want to share the 10 books with you and tell you have the...
#130 Practicing constraint 23.04.2024 9:04
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Focusing on too many things at once leads to an inefficient business. The question is, how do we focus on the right things when there is so much fighting for our time and attention? The answer is constraint. In this week’s podcast, I am sharing six critical areas where all business owners need to practice constraint (a.k.a focus their atte...
# 129 Three reasons why small business owners struggle to delegate 16.04.2024 6:55
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! As small business owners, we need to learn how to delegate effectively because it is one of the most impactful activities that will help to remove us as the bottleneck inside our business. In today’s episode, I am going to share the three reasons why delegation feels so hard and how you can shift your perspective and master the art of deleg...
#128 Its's not about the money! Or is it? 09.04.2024 8:13
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this week’s episode, I am unpacking this statement and showing you what really lies underneath this belief and how it is manifesting itself inside your business (and more specifically, your finances). Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits Track: ...
#127 7 Simple Strategies For More Time Off 02.04.2024 9:48
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! If you feel overworked and chained to your business and you want more free time but you have no idea where to start because there is simply too much to do, then this episode is for you. I am going to share seven simple strategies you can implement this week for more free time in your schedule. Book a consultation here, and let's sta...
#126 A Plan For Your Next 90 Days 26.03.2024 13:10
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! The first quarter of 2024 is coming to an end, and it’s time to map out your next three months! In this week's episode, I share a simple four-step framework you can use to plan the next 90 days in your business so you can create serious momentum and progress. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that w...
#125 Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast 19.03.2024 6:28
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Are you putting too much energy into the outcomes you don't want in your life and business? Let's re-evaluate our beliefs this week. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMus...
#124 Find & fix The Bottlenecks Inside Your Small Business 12.03.2024 9:43
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Let’s talk about the bottlenecks inside your business and how to solve them. 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 (...
#123 Why do clients buy (or not buy) from you 04.03.2024 11:28
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Today I'll be sharing how the six fundamental needs play a role in what, where, when, and how much your clients buy from your business. You must understand what is driving your people to take out their money and exchange it to you for your services if you want to win this game of business. And this will help you do exactly that. Boo...
#122 Shortcuts Take Longer 27.02.2024 7:57
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Let’s talk about business shortcuts. Today we explore why a shortcut isn’t always the fastest route and the five things you might miss out on if you’re always chasing a faster path to your goal as a self-made small business owner. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C redi...
#121 Feeling guilty because you aren’t working as hard as your team? 20.02.2024 8:17
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In today’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing why you shouldn’t feel guilty for delegating all the doing off your plate and handing it over to your team. Even if that means they will clock more hours than you at the office. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Mu...
#120 The 22 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make That Holds Them Back 12.02.2024 15:00
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...
Ep#119 Is your business neglecting one of the 4 essential types of work that it needs to thrive? 06.02.2024 13:08
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 important work types are that need to happen in every small business, how much time you should be spending in each type , and how to rebalance to the optimal 4D Mix if you’re out of balance. You can grab the full show notes HERE Book a consultation here, and...
#118 Do what's already working 30.01.2024 7:24
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. Grab the Show notes HERE Book a co...
#117 Pressure Is Optional 23.01.2024 10:41
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this week's episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, we talk about Pressure. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it just part of the experience of being a business owner? Do we have a choice in the matter or should we just make peace with it and accept that feeling pressure is just part of the territory that comes with entrepreneurship? Book...
#116 What you need to know before hiring your first (or next) team member 16.01.2024 18:17
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I am going to share the number one tool that will help you answer these questions and make the process of growing your team (which doesn’t only mean permanent employees) less stressful and more impactful on the overall success of your business. Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that work...
#115 3 Things To STOP doing if you want to increase profits in 2024 07.01.2024 11:55
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this week's episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast, I share the three things I have told my clients to STOP doing in 2024 so they can: Stop wasting time Increase their efficiency Achieve their goals faster Enjoy the year more! Book a consultation here, and let's start designing a business that works FOR YOU. Link to Music C r...
Replay Monday - Declutter this for more time and money 31.12.2023 30:22
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! How do you know when it’s time to declutter? Well, typically it feels like there are a lot of loose ends in your life. Things feel messy and complicated. Those unresolved matters that you know won’t go away if you ignore them. In this week's episode, we discuss ways to declutter and make space for the new. Join me HERE Book a consult...
#114 Is it worth your time? 24.12.2023 12:29
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! As business owners, we’re constantly faced with new decisions. If we’re not careful, we’ll spend lots of valuable time and attention on things that really shouldn’t get any of our energy at all. In this episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I share the six questions you must ask yourself to determine whether a task or activity is even wort...
#113 How coaching helped Karin double her monthly revenue 17.12.2023 32:33
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! Ever feel like there simply aren’t enough hours in your day? Karin struggled to find balance between her accounting business and the other parts of her life. She explains the pivot point of feeling like the walls were caving in on her. Then she decided to get a coach. In this episode, she shares her coaching journey and how she doubled her...
#112 Using rest and relaxation as a tool to amplify success 10.12.2023 30:13
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, we are going to discuss why rest and relaxation should be part of your box of success tools rather than being something you do when you’re exhausted. We’re also going to look at how the six human needs play into our overworking habits and how we can rebalance them so that we use rest and relaxation to amplify the results we...
# 111 What will happen to your business when you die -with Fiona Williamson 26.11.2023 33:34
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! In this episode, I am joined by Fiona Williamson, attorney, and director at Fiona Williamson Law, and we’re talking about the importance of having a will as an entrepreneur and how to get your affairs in order so you can sleep easy at night knowing that everyone and everything that matters to you will truly be taken care of when you’re not...
#110 Are you stuck in this phase of building a business? 19.11.2023 20:20
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. In this week's episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast, we dive into the 4 systems I help my clients implement so that...
#109 The 5 emails every service based business needs 13.11.2023 47:26
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! There are 5 emails every service-based business needs in order to grow and connect more effectively with their customers. Whether you're a seasoned business owner or just starting out, understanding the power of effective email communication is key to success. In this episode, I am joined by Melaina Gross, email marketing expert and f...
#108 Why the goal is not the goal 05.11.2023 17:41
Did you enjoy this episode? Share you aha moment with us! How often do you set a goal and then forget about it after a couple of weeks? As business owners, we know goals are important, but we also have this weird love-hate relationship with goal setting that makes the entire process of going after our goals quite miserable. In this episode, we are deep-diving into why you’re not hitting your goal...
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