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Ep #143 Don’t follow your gut. Follow the data.
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Most owners fall into two categories when measuring numbers inside your service-based business. They either don’t measure much (which means they don’t have important data to help them make decisions and grow their business) or they measure everything…which means they’re stuck in data overload…In this week's episode, I share the four activities you …
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Ep#142 Do you feel shackled to your business?
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One thing I know for sure is that no one starts a business to be trapped by it. And yet, that is the reality many business owners find themselves in. And if you find yourself in denial…saying things like: ”I’m not trapped”, “I love what I do”. I have a question for you in this week's episode. See you there! Grab the full Show Notes HERE Link to Mus…
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Join me in this week’s episode #141 Is it time for an action audit? Learn HOW to do a proper audit of your actions so you can stop wasting time and energy on the things that don’t work and do more of what does! PS. Bring your notebook for this one because you’ll want to take notes! Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive…
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Ep# 140 The 3 Bucket Approach To Make Delegating Easier
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Join me on this week’s episode: #140 The 3 Bucket Approach To Make Delegating Easier and let’s free up some time in your day so you can focus where it matters most. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Mot…
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EP# 139 How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner?
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How much should you pay yourself as a business owner in South Africa? Do you know? In this week's episode, we dive deep into the aspects you may want to consider to ensure you take care of both your financial needs and your business. Visit the show notes page here Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publis…
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Ep#138 How I Prepare My Business For Vacations (An over the shoulder)
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Taking vacations where you aren’t constantly checking in, where you can really switch your brain off from work and be totally present is hard. And it is possible. In this week's Podcast, we are talking about vacations and how to prepare your business for a vacation so that you can actually unplug and take a real break. Grab the full show notes HERE…
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If we want to grow as entrepreneurs, build impactful businesses, and truly live a life we love then we need to get uncomfortable. Join me in today’s podcast episode where I share my take on avoiding (and prolonging) discomfort and how discomfort is infinitely valuable. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation A…
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Sometimes we’re afraid of what the numbers might tell us. Sometimes we simply aren’t sure what numbers to track. At other times we are so busy in the day to day of running our business that we don’t have the time to look at them. In this episode I am going to share the most important numbers you need to know in order to get more clients in your bus…
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In this week’s episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing how you can get yourself out of the productivity trap and shift your attention to the outcomes that matter most in your business. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect W…
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EP# 134 Dealing with difficult emotions as a business owner - with Karen Gray
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How you feel at any given moment is impacted by your thoughts. What you’re thinking about a specific situation or circumstance inside your business impacts how you feel . In this week’s episode, I am joined by Karen Gray, who will guide us through a simple technique for processing and managing our emotions instead of avoiding them. Link to Music Cr…
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Ep# 133 4 Tips for spending more time ON your business
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Join me in this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast where I am sharing 4 simple, actionable tips for spending more time ON your business so that it can grow and ultimately thrive without you. Join me here Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On…
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In this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing what the four possible bottlenecks are and how I can help you solve them so that you can get your business back on track faster! Gab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect Wit…
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REPLAY Take my money! Why you need a sales system
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Being a service-based entrepreneur doesn't have to mean “always working, always being plugged into business, and not able to switch off”. With the right systems in place you can build a successful business that supports your ideal lifestyle. In this episode, we deep dive into what a sales system is and why you need it for your business, Grab the fu…
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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 Link to Music Credi…
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REPLAY MONDAY Are you stuck in this phase of building a business?
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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. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (…
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Ep# 131 The 10 Most Influential Books On My Business Journey
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I was going through some of the books that have been the most 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 they have changed the wa…
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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 attention) so…
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Ep# 129 Three reasons why small business owners struggle to delegate
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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 you as the bottleneck inside your 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 delegation. …
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Ep# 128 Its's not about the money! Or is it?
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In this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, 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). Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publishe…
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Ep#127 7 Simple Strategies For More Time Off
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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. Grab the full shows HERE Link to Music Credits Track: P…
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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. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: ASha…
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Ep #125 Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast
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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. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Media Instagram | Facebook | YouTube…
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Ep #124 Find & fix The Bottlenecks Inside Your Small Business
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Let’s talk about the bottlenecks inside your business! A bottleneck is the point (or points) where business slows down, it is the clog that stops your business from creating more growth. Grab the Full Show Notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka…
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Ep #123 Why do clients buy (or not buy) from you
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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. Grab the Full Show …
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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. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher:…
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Ep #121 Feeling guilty because you aren’t working as hard as your team?
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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. You can grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusi…
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Ep# 120 The 22 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make That Holds Them Back
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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, each mistake is…
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Ep#119 Is your business neglecting one of the 4 essential types of work that it needs to thrive?
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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 Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Mot…
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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 Link to Music Credi…
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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? Visit the show notes…
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Ep#116 What you need to know before hiring your first (or next) team member
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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. Listen to this Episode HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: ASh…
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Ep#115 3 Things To STOP doing if you want to increase profits in 2024
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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! Listen to the episode HERE to discover what 3 things you can let go of to make 2024 your best year in business, yet. Link…
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Replay Monday - Declutter this for more time and money
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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 Link to Music Credits Track: …
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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 worth the ef…
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Ep#113 How coaching helped Karin double her monthly revenue
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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 monthly r…
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Ep #112 Using rest and relaxation as a tool to amplify success
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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 create …
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Ep #111 What will happen to your business when you die -with Fiona Williamson
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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 there to…
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Ep #110 Are you stuck in this phase of building a business?
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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 if they are …
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Ep#109 The 5 emails every service based business needs
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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 of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am joined by Melaina Gross, email market…
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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 goals and what…
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Ep#107 Unlocking Efficiency: The Surprising Impact of Disorganisation
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In this week's Episode, Ilonka Ras dives into the critical topic of disorganisation in service businesses, addressing its profound impact on efficiency and success. Tune in HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Media Instagram | Facebook |…
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Ep #106 Guided To Greatness: Why you need a business coach.
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This week's episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast is for you if, You are uncertain about what a life and business coach is. You’re confused about how coaching is different from therapy or seeing a psychologist If you have a business and you’re wondering whether you might need a business coach Get clarity HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive M…
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If money was a person, how would you describe your relationship? Would you say it’s amazing or would that Facebook status say it’s complicated? Is your relationship loving and attentive? Or is it neglectful and full of anger or resentment? In this week's Replay Monday, we rediscover How we feel about Money matters. Listen to it HERE Link to Music C…
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Ep#105 The pieces standing between you and your goal
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Are you guilty of overcomplicating things? We'll explore how to streamline your plans, remove distractions, and free up more time. Join us for this week's Episode HERE PS This is gonna be a good one!(wink, wink) Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On S…
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Ep#104 Being the leader your team needs: A Conversation with Irene Koegelenberg
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In this week's episode, we chat with Irene Koegelenberg, who's experienced remarkable growth in her leadership role within her business. We explore: The importance of support for women entrepreneurs. The power of a clear vision. Overcoming the fear of sharing knowledge with your team. Embracing vulnerability. Transitioning from an employee to a bus…
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In this week's episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I talk about the hidden intention behind networking for business. You'll learn how to boost your confidence at these events, helping you to maximize the value of your invested time. Join me HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IP…
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On today’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I share my Ten Time Rules and help you to get started on creating your own (Yes! You get to create your own Time Rules!), so that you can be intentional with the time you have available. Tune in to Episode 102 - Ten Time Rules, here. Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamalue…
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Ep# 101 From Burnout to A Biz That Can Run Itself: A Conversation with Vicky-Lyn Keet
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In this inspiring episode, we sit down with Vicky-Lyn Keet, the incredible force behind Umhlaba Pottery Studio and Cafe. Vicky shares her transformative journey—from the brink of throwing in the towel to doubling her business revenue and growing a dedicated team. Listen to her story HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: ASha…
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Ep#100 Are you setting goals from a place of scarcity?
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Welcome to this week's episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast with Ilonka Ras! This is our 100th-episode celebration! This week I share the 4 crucial steps to understand in order to achieve your Goals faster. Join me HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Il…
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Ep# 99 Three simple steps to more time and money in your business - part 3
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In part 3 of this week's episode - Three simple steps to more time and money in your business. We learn how to value time, prioritize tasks, and craft a calendar that reflects your goals Join me here for episode 99 Three Simple Steps to More Time and Money in Your Business Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (AS…
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