The Simpler Business Podcast with Marissa Roberts

As entrepreneurs, we have a lot on our plate when it comes to running a profitable business and there’s a lot of advice out there on what it takes to grow quickly & make money with your biz. But a lot of the “must do’s” aren’t actually necessary! You don’t have to use every platform and try every technique, strategy or hack you see people talking about online in order to grow your business. In...

Repeat business is something we can all benefit from as entrepreneurs, but how do you bring in repeat business without spending hours and hours on client follow up on top of your day to day business activities? In this episode, Marissa talks with Jeremy Streten from Business Legal Lifecycle on how to bring in repeat business the simple and easy way. See more from Jeremy on LinkedIn: https://www.li...

A big part of succeeding as an entrepreneur comes down to whether or not we communicate well - including how effective we are at both speaking and listening, how we position ourselves as authority figures, and our ability to build know, like and trust with our audience. In this episode, Sarah Taylor from Conscious Education joins Marissa to talk about how words, tone, and body language affect comm...

What stories are you making up about yourself and your life? What impact are they having? The stories about how hard you have to work, the stories about your level of success, the stories about your natural skills and talents... Are the stories you tell yourself positive and uplifting ones, or are they the opposite? Are they making your life harder than it really needs to be? In this episode, Mari...

Have you been feeling burnt out or frustrated with running your business? Do you feel like you’re working really hard, nonstop but your business isn’t growing fast enough? Do you notice other people succeeding around you and wonder why it’s working for them and not you? In today’s episode, Marissa talks about letting go of the need to control everything and how this can help your business grow! --...

Are you feeling pulled in different directions? Do you feel like you’re trying and trying but just can’t make everyone happy? Wish you had more time to do things that make YOU happy? You might be a natural "people pleaser" - which sounds like a good thing, but can actually lead to burnout and resentment. In today's episode, Marissa shows you how to let go of the need to please others and start foc...

Have you been feeling unmotivated, stuck, drained or stretched too thin? Your business outcomes are strongly connected to how you feel about the work that you do. In this episode, Marissa talks about embracing flow and working in alignment and the positive impact these can have on your business! ------ Enjoyed this episode? Please subscribe, rate and review us on Apple Podcasts or your favourite p...

If you’ve been feeling a little flat but can’t pinpoint why, decision fatigue could be the problem! We make so many decisions each day, some big, many small, and each one uses up some of our mental energy. Making too many decisions in a day can really affect your productivity and your mood, which can create even more issues long term. Let’s snap you out of decision fatigue with a few fun hacks for...

There’s nothing wrong with having high standards, but there is a point where standards become unattainable and bring nothing positive to the experience. Let’s face it: Perfection is not realistic. Whether you’re expecting perfection from others or trying to achieve perfection yourself, the outcome is the same - the pursuit of perfection adds pressure and takes away fun! Perfectionism can also lead...

Today’s episode is for you if you’ve been feeling… the struggle! If you’ve been feeling unfocused, uninspired or unmotivated..  If you’re not sure how you’re going to reach your goals in business and extension, your life.. If you feel like there are so many ideas out there working for other people, but they haven’t worked for you yet! It doesn’t have to be a struggle! Let’s talk about how you...

Welcome to Season 4 of The Simpler Business podcast! In today’s episode, Marissa talks about doing what feels GOOD. When you feel good, you are more productive, work flows smoothly, time flies, and you see better results in your business and life! Tune in for Marissa’s insights on how to feel good personally, before you start your workday, PLUS how to feel good working in your business. Mentioned...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Alexandra Joy (AJ) about the 10 Degree Shift! Imagine a world in which you get to do work you love, in a workplace culture that makes you feel safe, secure and inspired and then return home to...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Chrystal Robinson about streamlining your content marketing! Chrystal “Chryssy” Robinson is a Brand Strategist with over eight years of experience helping small business owners strategise their...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Jane Ekholm about niching your business while embracing a broader skillset! Creative Virtual Assistant and owner of The Jane Edit, Jane works with and supports local and interstate Australian b...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Tracey Bissett about simplifying cash flow in your business! Listen in as Marissa and Tracey talk about the typical mistakes entrepreneurs make when it comes to their finances, what a successfu...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Adrienne Donnelly about building your client base with referrals! Listen in as Marissa and Adrienne talk about how her virtual personal assistant business got started, how she got her first few...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Amanda O'Bryan about adding enjoyable VIP experiences to your business model! Listen in as Marissa and Amanda talk about her VIP offer, how it came about, what makes it a premium offer for the...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Michelle Crawford about achieving your goals by taking the next aligned step. Michelle is the amazing brain behind Being More Human. She has 20 years of experience in leadership development and...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Sarah Masci about the life-changing magic of day rates! With 15 years of branding and design experience, Sarah is a leader in the online industry for clients looking for high-quality, aesthetic...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Trish Evans about simplifying your professional photos! Trish is a lifestyle photographer who helps entrepreneurs, bloggers and social influencers showcase their image and brand with flattering...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Rachel Prest from Raid My Wardrobe about building a sustainable business! Rachel is a mother of two, eco fashionista and founder of Raid My Wardrobe, Newcastle’s largest preloved fashion shoppi...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Miranda Ivey about the importance of email for social media based businesses! Miranda is an Australian online business mentor and marketer dedicated to helping small businesses, practitioners a...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Melissa Histon from The Sista Code about the power of people! Mel is the founder of The Sista Code, an online space created to share thoughts, insights, stories and information, on diverse area...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Mindfulness expert Charlotte Thaarup about using Mindfulness to reduce stress and bring more calm to your life as an entrepreneur. Charlotte is the Director of The Mindfulness Clinic and has ov...

Welcome to Season 3 of The Simpler Business Podcast, where Marissa chats with her favourite entrepreneurs about how they simplify their biz, so you can simplify yours. In today's episode, Marissa talks with Tash Corbin about simplifying content marketing! Tash is an online business and marketing mentor for heart-centred, soul-driven womxn in business. She shows her clients and students how to crea...