Simplify to Scale Show

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...

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 Pezi...

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...

Nikki Nash, Founder of Market Your Genius was originally on Episode 11 of The Lean Out Your Business podcast, she’s back in Episode 34 to discuss how you can position yourself as an expert in your industry and what it was like to write a book, a lifelong bucket list item of hers. If you’ve had a dream for a while or if you’re wanting to launch a product or service into the world but are worried yo...

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 ow...

It’s really important to build a business model with the end in mind. When you created your business did you dream of having time freedom and traveling the world or did you dream of building a large team and changing the world? It’s not uncommon to start with an aligned business model but then as you say yes to new opportunities and as the business begins to take on a life of its own it can quickl...

Have you ever struggled with imposter syndrome? Most of us have.  Maybe you have struggled with imposter syndrome and didn’t even realize that’s what you were struggling with. In Episode 31, Crista Grasso interviews Jen Coken, an imposter syndrome expert who works with women in power positions who don’t feel so powerful anymore, more specifically she works with women to turn their imposter syndrom...

Crista Grasso is a serial entrepreneur, which means before she had the Lean Out Method and before Criscara she had other businesses, including her most successful endeavor (an idea that she turned into a multi six figure business in less than two weeks) and her least successful business (a jewelry business where she lost multi six figures in a few years). In Episode 30 of The Lean Out Your Busines...

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...

At the Lean Out Method we are big believers in sustainable success. We love systems and procedures that are lean and help create an ecosystem where success becomes inevitable. However; these systems can only thrive when they are built on a foundation of healthy habits. If you don't have healthy habits, you run the risk of burnout. In Episode 28 Crista Grasso walks you through an exercise that all...

The external work of growing  a business is only as strong as the internal work we do to take care of ourselves along the way. In Episode 27 of The Lean Our Your Business Podcast, Crista Grasso, speaks with Jenny Lind, Founder of Infinite Well Co, on what it means to "take a breathe" and how that one simple act can help you gain more focus, strengthen your relationships and improve your decision m...

At the Lean Out Method we are obsessed with planning and specifically with the idea of planning “just in time.” In her courses and with her students, Crista Grasso, teaches a structure for planning your next 90 days and in Episode 26 of The Lean Out Your Business Podcast Crista teaches you how to do just that.  If you've ever wondered how highly effective people accomplish what they do, this is th...

Have you been thinking of making a big, bold move in your business? Crista Grasso, just made a BIG move at Lean Out Method and in Episode 25 she's taking you behind the scenes of that decision.  If you've been wondering if you're ready to make the move and want some clarity on how you make that decision you won't want to miss this episode.  Listen in as Crista gives insight into the things you sho...

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 tom...

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, yo...

If we are being honest we have all experienced the frustration and consequences of a poorly executed plan. Failing to design and execute a strategic plan can lead to a loss of time, money and energy. In this episode, Crista Grasso shares the five most common planning mistakes she sees people make and what you can do to avoid these pitfalls.  Want to start your strategic planning? Order your 90 Day...

The entrepreneurial rollercoaster is not a ride everyone enjoys taking. A lot of times however, we are given little choice than to just ride along. It is something that Jessica Maine knows best, thanks to years of equipping other professionals with personal and business development through strategy, community leadership and education. Jessica is part of the Lean Out Method team as its Sales and Ma...

Modern businesses, especially online or service-based industries, don't always have physical products. While you could argue that these businesses don't really need a physical product, the opportunity to scale with something physical needs to be explored. Crista Grasso takes some time to talk about using physical products to help scale and grow your business. She discusses how she used her 90-Day...

Often times, business owners crave for success. They also know that sometimes, it takes more than just working hard to attain it. Jordan Eades  joins Crista Grasso as she opens up about the dark side of success and its effect on her personal life. Jordan is the founder of Your Best Business Life  and her passion is helping female business owners overcome the temptation to overwork and achieve work...

Many people change up their schedules during summer. While some people slow down to take time off to go on vacation, others do the opposite and double down, taking the opportunity to ramp things up while the others are slowing down. One thing that's consistent across most businesses is that the schedule does shift, and things change a little bit in the summer. No matter what you decide to do, join...

There are three key foundations underneath the success of any business. These are financial stability, right systems, and strategic planning. Crista Grasso’s guest is Viola Welang , a small business strategist whose passion is to help her clients run and grow successful businesses without stress. In this episode, Crista and Viola discuss why these three key foundations are important. You’ll also d...

Bright, shiny object syndrome is at an all time high right now, and many of us are experiencing it on a weekly, if not daily basis. Bright, shiny objects are anything enticing that distracts you from the priorities that matter most in your business. Bright, shiny objects are captivating and can even be inspiring, but the end result is often no results and in some cases, customer confusion. In this...

Do you want to achieve success on Instagram, but you don't know how? If yes, then this episode is for you! Joining Crista Grasso in today’s episode is Nicole Doumato , an Instagram marketing coach dedicated to helping small businesses make it online. Nicole explains how you shouldn't focus on vanity metrics like the number of followers you have. If you can’t sell to your ten followers, how can you...

Most people are familiar with the term 'side hustle', and this may be how you started your business. Side hustle is the term for taking on extra work to explore our passions or earn extra income while also working a full-time job, but what do you call it when you already have an established business and you are adding something on the side? Introducing the concept of the 'side sprint', a useful to...

Although one of the main objectives of a business is to earn money, having the feeling that your finances are not enough may result in toxic thoughts. To eliminate such an unhealthy attitude that may hinder growth, undergoing money therapy is a great idea. Offering such help is what  Nicole Iacovoni  has set out to do, rooted in her own experience of overcoming a problematic relationship with mone...