Less You More Profit
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The LYMP Podcast
Tactical, honest, short. Stories from small business owners who are doing the work — plus the frameworks and tools that actually moved the needle for them.
Latest · Episode 18
Most of us accumulate supplements the way we accumulate podcast subscriptions — one at a time, from different sources, with no system for knowing whether any of it works. I share the audit I ran on my own stack (and the timing mistakes it surfaced), plus what I am building toward.
Ep 17
The real origin story — losing consulting income in January, refusing to abandon a year of learning, and building with AI the daily operating system that became Gatherd: one place to track everything. Plus the friend who lost 20 pounds using an early version and made me realize this wasn't just for me.
Ep 13
Tired of itchy skin and harsh chemicals? Learn how Emily's Homestead built a successful business focused on helping people feel better in their own skin. Discover their journey and the secrets behind creating soothing, effective products.
Ep 12
Every small business owner has a team. Discover how to recognize who is on your team and the best ways to show your gratitude for their support. Learn to appreciate the people who help you succeed in this insightful episode.
Ep 11
In this episode I'll share the surprising revelation I stumbled upon that I think is going to be a game-changer for me in my motivation to move enough to see real change in my body and my energy.
Ep 10
Ep 9
Is your side-hustle really enough to support you? Join me as I talk with Hillary, an experienced accountant who manages the books for small businesses and a large construction firm. Our goal is to help business owners understand which expenses to budget for and the common financial pitfalls to avoid.
Ep 8
This episode focuses on tips for running effective and efficient meetings, aiming to help listeners avoid unproductive and time-consuming gatherings. It emphasizes defining clear objectives, choosing appropriate formats like Lean Coffee for specific needs, and leveraging available tools such as timers and parking lots for ideas. It also highlights the importance of thorough preparation, including pre-reads and inviting only key participants. Structuring the meeting with prioritized topics, assigning a note-taker, and dedicating time for action items are crucial steps. Finally, consistent follow-up with email templates and running notes for series meetings ensures accountability and continuity.
Ep 7
This episode aims to help listeners improve their mental focus and avoid distractions in an increasingly overstimulating world. It highlights the drastic decrease in human attention span over the years due to constant digital interruptions. The episode offers practical strategies like mindfulness meditation, structured attention drills, and deep work sessions to build focus stamina. It also emphasizes the importance of single-tasking and creating a distraction-free environment. Additionally, the episode suggests some ideas for natural supplements.
Ep 6
This episode offers practical techniques to combat distractions and brain fog, helping listeners complete tasks efficiently. It encourages avoiding technology for initial creative work, planning short focus blocks with rejuvenating breaks, and developing distraction awareness. The episode also emphasizes the importance of having a clear plan, including daily task reprioritization and managing digital clutter through tab groups. By implementing these strategies, listeners can improve their concentration, reduce the time spent on tasks, and ultimately achieve their goals more consistently. The host shares personal struggles and research-backed advice to help others regain control over their focus in a world full of interruptions.
Ep 5
Identify some ways the smallest, but sometimes most critical businesses in our communities can help eachother to succeed together.
Ep 4
Provide a short list of reflections to help you determine whether hiring someone is the solution that will solve the problem it's intended to and do it in a way that sets both you and your new team member up for success.
Ep 3
Give you practical actions you can take to ensure you keep space in your calendar for unstructured time so you don't burn out or burn others
Ep 2
This podcast episode outlines how small business owners can evaluate new software for a strong return on investment. It emphasizes identifying the specific problem the software needs to solve, defining clear functional and non-functional requirements, and establishing a realistic budget by considering current costs, potential savings, and new revenue opportunities. The episode also provides red flags and green lights for evaluating software, such as published pricing, industry-specific use cases, quality of reviews, ease of configuration, and integration with existing systems, to help users avoid time and money-wasting sales pitches.
Ep 1
This podcast episode, "Powerful daily habits for small business owners," aims to help listeners move beyond basic habit tracking to focus on "habit patterns" that create a more significant impact on their business and life. The host shares personal struggles with neatness and organization, contrasting them with her husband's natural orderliness, which she attributes to his ingrained habits. The episode then outlines five key "habit patterns": not overlooking anything that takes less than a minute, resetting one's space between activities, doing things right the first time (including digitizing documents and proper filing), using habit stacking and not skipping, and having a daily stand-up and rollup/shutdown routine. The overall message emphasizes that by adopting these higher-level habit patterns, business owners can achieve greater efficiency, focus, and productivity.
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