The Effortless CEO

Feb 03 2025 174 ep. 13 mins 1
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Design a life first business that works even when you don't.

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#164 When it feels more like running on fumes than running a business

Feb 03 2025 5 mins  
In this conversation, Ilonka Ras discusses the common misconceptions surrounding systems in business, particularly the belief that they are only for large companies. She emphasises the importance of having systems in place to improve efficiency and reduce overwhelm for business owners. Ilonka provides practical examples of simple systems that can be implemented to create more freed

#163 The power of a good question

Jan 21 2025 7 mins  
In this conversation, Ilonka Ras emphasises the transformative power of asking the right questions in business. She illustrates how a simple question can lead to groundbreaking inventions, using the example of Edwin Land and the Polaroid camera. The discussion highlights the difference between unhelpful and helpful questions, encouraging listeners to focus on inquiries that drive c

REPLAY Ep #150 The Subtle Signs Of A Business That Can Run Without You

Jan 13 2025 10 mins  
I read a post by Ramit Sethi a couple of months ago, and the question he posed to his audience was: What are some subtle signs of wealth? The comments that flooded in were hilarious and so on point. My favorite one was: Using an iPhone without a screen protector or protective casing.It made me laugh because it's such a small thing, but it says so much. It speaks to an ease or confi

Ep #162 Independence Opportunities: How Life's Inconveniences Reveal the Next Step for Your Business

Jan 06 2025 7 mins  
If you’ve ever felt like getting sick is a major inconvenience as a business owner. You’re in the right place. I am going to share how you can use these “life happens” moments to dramatically increase your efficiency and make your business more independent from you. Watch this Episode on YOUTUBE HERELink to Music Credits Track: Positive MotivationAuthor: AShamaluevMusic (AS

REPLAY Ep #117 Pressure Is Optional

Dec 30 2024 7 mins  
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?Watch the Episode on HERELink to Music Credits Track: P

Ep #161 Growing Your Business Doing Only Two Things

Dec 23 2024 10 mins  
If you want to be more present in your life and spend more time doing the things that make you feel alive…not just in your personal life but also in your business…and your current reality is the exact opposite of that…this episode is for you.Grab the Full Show Notes HERELink to Music Credits Track: Positive MotivationAuthor: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570

Ep #160 When saying yes hurts your business

Dec 16 2024 8 mins  
In this week’s episode of The EffortLESS CEO Podcast, I share the story of a client who found herself overwhelmed after agreeing to take on a new client when she literally didn’t have space in her calendar. She thought saying no would hurt her business. Grab the FULL SHOW NOTES HERELink to Music Credits Track: Positive MotivationAuthor: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)Publisher: CD Baby (

Ep #159 Choose Your Hard

Dec 09 2024 4 mins  
In Episode #159, Choose Your Hard, we dive into: - Why your brain fights change- The neuroscience behind resistance and how to rewire it. - How staying in the “known hard” holds you back from what’s possible. - Why real growth always comes with discomfort—and how to lean into it. Grab the FULL SHOW NOTES HERELink to Music Credits Track: Positive MotivationAuthor: AShamaluev

Ep #158 Love and Own Your Decisions

Dec 02 2024 6 mins  
Decisions are a natural part of life and business. We’re constantly choosing things. We’re not necessarily always intentional about the choices we make. Once you’ve made the decision, you need to sell yourself on why you love that decision. Let's dive deeper!GRAB THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERELink to Music Credits Track: Positive MotivationAuthor: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)Publisher: CD

Ep #157 Nobody knows you exist

Nov 25 2024 6 mins  
There are always people who want, need, and are actively searching for your services…they simply need to know that you exist. Join me in today’s episode as I share some insights into why no one knows your business exists and why this is the best news ever!Grab the Full Show Note HERELink to Music Credits Track: Positive MotivationAuthor: AShamaluevMusic (ASM)Publisher: CD Baby