Crista Grasso

Simplify to Scale Show

Business EN ↓ 288 episodes

Simplify to Scale is a show dedicated to helping business owners scale a high-impact and high-profit business they love without all of the complexity and chaos that can keep them trapped in the day-to-day. Hosted by Crista Grasso, a scaling strategist and operations alchemist, she brings decades of scaling experience to share what actually works and what's just hype. If you are in the messy middle of trying to scale your business, step into visionary leadership so your business can run without you, and build sustainable success at a sustainable pace, be sure to subscribe and tune in for expert...

Author

Crista Grasso

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.LeanOutMethod.com

Latest episode

Jul 7, 2026

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Episodes

E288 | How to Get Talked About When You’re Not in the Room with Michael Roderick 07.07.2026

Have you ever wondered how to get people talking about you when you’re not in the room? Do you want your ideas to not only be memorable but also truly referable? Are you curious about how to attract the right clients without resorting to hyped-up marketing tactics? In this episode, I sit down with Michael Roderick to unpack what makes ideas stick, the difference between aspirational and excellence...

E287 | Creating Freedom of Choice in Your Business 30.06.2026

What does true freedom in your business look like? Do you dream of reaching a point where your decisions are driven by choice, not necessity? In this episode, I share a pivotal story from early in my entrepreneurial journey that completely shifted my view of business success and inspired me to pursue the ultimate freedom: the freedom of choice. Through a memorable conversation with a business ment...

E286 | Showing Up as All of You in Your Business (Here's What I'm Changing) 23.06.2026

Are you feeling the need to reinvent yourself? Do you wonder how personal transformations can reshape your business? Are you curious about what it’s like to fully embrace every facet of who you are as a founder? In this episode, I share an honest behind-the-scenes look at a year of big shifts, including personal loss, challenging work dynamics, a cancer scare, and moving across the country. Throug...

E285 | How to Create Wealth Beyond Your Business with Amelia Misenheimer 16.06.2026

Are you ready to think bigger than just business revenue? Have you wondered how to turn your profits into lasting wealth? What if your investments could truly align with your values and lifestyle? In this episode, I speak with Amelia Misenheimer, a Wealth Building Strategist who supports entrepreneurs in growing personal wealth beyond their core businesses. We explore how to shift your mindset fro...

E284 | Why Your Business Needs a Visionary Operating System 09.06.2026

Are you ready to finally step into your true role as a visionary founder? Have you wondered how to keep your business running at top quality without everything depending on you? Are you looking for a way to combine human expertise and AI capabilities while staying true to your brand? In this episode, I share the importance of building a visionary operating system for your business, a foundation th...

E283 | How to Handle Business Identity Evolution 02.06.2026

Are you feeling the call to step into a new version of yourself or your business? Are you interested in how AI can truly support your next chapter? In this episode, I share a special behind-the-scenes look into my private podcast, revealing honest insights about identity evolution in business. I talk about how many business owners and right-hand partners are navigating not only shifts in their ser...

E282 | Building a Business That Doesn’t Depend on Your Rescue with Emily Sadri 26.05.2026

How do you build a business that doesn’t depend solely on you? What does truly sustainable scaling look like for women entrepreneurs? How can honoring your health and rhythms actually fuel your business growth? In this inspiring episode, I sit down with Emily Sadri, a women’s health nurse practitioner and entrepreneur, who shares her journey from burnout in clinical medicine to building a seven-fi...

E281 | The Missing Step Before Letting AI Run Your Business 19.05.2026

Are you ready to trust AI to run parts of your business? Do you wish your AI outputs sounded just like you? Can your team truly deliver at your standards without your constant input? In this episode, I share why shaping AI to work for your business starts with a clear foundation rooted in your unique values, vision, and decision-making style. I walk through the gaps many founders face when AI and...

E280 | Hidden Reasons Causing You to Lose Revenue and Referrals 12.05.2026

Are you making subtle mistakes that cost your business money? Have you wondered how AI and automation are shaping the way your brand connects with your audience? Have you noticed changes in brands you once trusted? In this episode, I share personal experiences where messaging felt inconsistent and where AI was used in a way that removed the human touch. This led me to step away from an event I use...

E279 | The Future of Meaningful Client Connections with Beth Nydick 05.05.2026

Are you tired of pitching yourself endlessly and not seeing the results you want? Do you wonder how some entrepreneurs get known while others blend in? Are you ready to grow your visibility in a way that feels true to you and actually works? In this episode, I sit down with media and visibility expert Beth Nydick for an inspiring conversation about what really makes the difference. Beth Nydick sha...

E278 | How to Think About AI Beyond Trends and Tools 28.04.2026

Are you preparing your business for the coming wave of AI? Wondering how your systems and strategies can keep up as technology becomes a natural part of daily operations? In this episode, I invite you to imagine the future where AI is fully integrated into business life, much like the internet today. I guide you through reframing your what and why, and encourage you to brainstorm how your business...

E277 | Leveraging Your Assets + IP with AI to Transform Client Experience 21.04.2026

Are you curious about how AI can transform your business? Wondering how to keep your operations running efficiently as technology evolves? How are you using your unique experience and knowledge to set your company apart? This episode is full with ideas about blending personal expertise, IP, and AI to create a business that runs better and provides more value for your clients. I share my journey fr...

E276 | Building, Scaling, & Selling an Aligned Business with Anna Lozano 14.04.2026

What does it really take to turn an idea into a thriving business and eventually sell it? How can strategy and soul blend together for true entrepreneurial success? Looking for real stories of lessons learned from the winding road of scaling and reinventing yourself? Ιn this episode, Anna Lozano shares her journey. From moving to a new country, to leaving the corporate world, to building, scaling,...

E275 | Setting Up Your Business for the Future of AI and Leaner Teams 07.04.2026

How can AI truly fit into your business? Do you know how to use AI agents effectively without losing your brand’s unique touch? In this episode, together with Jessica Main, we dive deep into a practical conversation on how to make AI actually work for you. We talk about why it’s essential to prepare your systems and define clear processes before bringing in AI agents. We also explore the idea of t...

E274 | Balancing Innovation and Consistency as a Visionary 31.03.2026

Have you ever felt ahead of your time with your business ideas? Do you find yourself getting bored when others finally catch on? Are you searching for ways to maintain your spark while the market catches up? In this episode, I share my journey of moving cross-country, starting fresh, and reflecting on what it means to be a true visionary. Throughout my experiences, I discuss what happens when you...

E273 | The High Performer’s Path to Aligned Success with Sloane 24.03.2026

What does it mean to find your own path to success, and how can you truly align your business with how you want to live? How do you know when you’re making the best choices for yourself? In this episode, I welcome Sloane, a transformation expert, TEDx speaker, and former business attorney, to share insights about moving beyond achievement for achievement’s sake. We talk about high performance cond...

E272 | Why We Undervalue Our Services and How to Reframe Pricing 17.03.2026

Are you wondering how your skills affect your pricing and positioning? Do you feel your work isn’t valued enough? Or are you thinking about how AI and changing business trends impact what you offer? In this episode, I talk about how people see your work and how that shapes pricing, packaging, and positioning. From recent conversations with founders, I noticed a pattern: many undervalue their talen...

E271 | Embracing the Experimentation Cycle in Your Business This Year 10.03.2026

What does it really mean for this year to be a year of experimentation? How can you adapt your business to continual changes in the market? What practical strategies make experimentation feel productive instead of chaotic?   In this episode, I guide you through the ongoing cycle between experimentation and optimization in business. I share insights about embracing rapid feedback loops, micro-adjus...

E270 | How to Successfully Scale Solo with Pia Silva 03.03.2026

Have you wondered how to scale your business without building a big team? Are you curious about strategies that focus on profit and personal fulfillment? Are you searching for ways to charge more, deliver faster, and simplify your business model? In this episode, I sit down with Pia Silva, who specializes in helping experts scale solo and maximize their impact. She is the founder of No BS Mastery...

E269 | How AI Is Reshaping Service Business Models and What to Shift 24.02.2026

Are you wondering how to future-proof your service-based business? Curious about how AI is reshaping client expectations and pricing? Want to know what shifts are coming your way from the large-scale enterprise world? In this episode, I share the latest trends and strategies that are emerging in big business and will soon make their way into the small business space. I highlight how time is becomi...

E268 | A BTS Look at My Story and the Windy Road to Lean Scaling 17.02.2026

Have you ever wondered how your path can twist and turn in unexpected ways? Do you ever feel like you need everything figured out before making big moves? Curious about what it’s really like to scale a business from humble beginnings? In this episode, I open up about my winding journey from launching Connecticut’s first espresso bar to building a thriving jewellery brand, and eventually growing Le...

E267 | The Impact of Your Wellbeing on Your Business with Kristin Sitek 10.02.2026

What if your vitality was the true engine behind your business growth? How can tuning into your physical and emotional well-being transform your approach to leadership? Are you ready to rethink your strategies for scaling by starting with yourself first? In this episode, I sit down with energy alchemist and functional health practitioner Kristin Sitek to explore the deep connection between health...

E266 | How to Partner Together to Simplify and Scale in 2026 03.02.2026

Are you ready to finally get out of the day-to-day in your business? Wondering what steps it truly takes to simplify and scale in a way that lasts? Curious about how visionary founders and right-hand leaders create sustainable success together? On this episode, I am joined by Jessica Maine, and we share a behind-the-scenes look at Lean Scaling Company and Strategic Ops Institute, revealing the app...

E265 | Grow Your Business Working Only 16 Hours a Week with Sarah Olivieri 27.01.2026

Could doing less help you achieve more? How do you design a business that fits your life, not the other way around? What if your optimal work week was just 16 hours? On this episode, I welcome Sarah Olivieri, creator of the Impact Method, to explore how she consistently runs a profitable business with only 16 hours of work each week. Sara is the go-to expert for conversations on aligned leadership...

E264 | The Energetics of Simple Sustainable Scaling 20.01.2026

What if scaling your business actually gave you more personal freedom, fulfillment, and energy? Are you wondering how to balance your own growth with your business needs? Curious about becoming the visionary leader your next chapter requires? In this episode, I share my approach to sustainable scaling, focusing on both practical strategies and personal alignment. I talk about defining your rich, f...

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