Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Are you a lazy entrepreneur who wants to work smarter, not harder? If so, you’re in the right place! Hosted by Kristy Yoder, CEO of SmartVAs and Meet5starVAs, this podcast is all about leveraging delegation, automation, systems and virtual assistants to scale your business efficiently—without doing everything yourself. Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Kristy moved to the U.S. and grew her agency from a one-person operation to 70+ team members. Her business 10x’d within three months of hiring her first virtual assistant, and now she’s on a mission to help other overwhelmed entrepreneurs experience the same success. Each episode dives into proven strategies for delegation, outsourcing, automation, and productivity, featuring expert insights and real-world success stories. So, if you’re ready to achieve more by doing less, subscribe to Lazy Entrepreneur podcast and start building a business that runs without you doing it all!
Episodes
What happens when you become the biggest bottleneck in your own business?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Heather Porter, founder of Thriveology, a repeatable systems studio that helps business owners create systems, remove bottlenecks, and step away from doing everything themselves.
Heather shares why many entrepreneurs accidentally build businesses that depend entirely on them&mdash...
What if the smartest way to grow your business isn’t becoming better at everything—but knowing exactly what you’re not good at and hiring the right people to fill those gaps?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Eric Tabone, founder of Nearshore Business Solutions, to talk about smarter hiring, remote teams, leadership, and building a business that supports the life you ...
What if the real key to growing your business isn’t working harder—but finding the right person you can trust to help you run it?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Regine, COO of my company, Smart VAs and my right-hand person for the past six years. We talk about how she went from looking for a part-time work-from-home opportunity during the pandemic to becoming the person ...
What if the biggest obstacle to business growth isn't sales, marketing, or operations—but the way your people are being led?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Kristy Wojnicki, founder of The Woj Group, to discuss what it really means to build a human-first business. With extensive experience in HR, operations, talent development, and leadership at both startups and major organiza...
What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your product, service, or sales strategy—but the fact that nobody knows who you are?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Morgan Snyder, founder of Thought Leader Today, to discuss why founders, CEOs, and business leaders need to stop hiding behind their companies and start building their personal brands. Morgan shares how t...
AI is everywhere right now — but are businesses relying on it too much?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy interviews Aaron Battista, Managing Partner of Ember Company, about the real impact of AI on leadership, branding, customer experience, and entrepreneurship.
Rather than chasing trends, Aaron shares why founders should focus on building strong teams, authentic brands, and meaningful cu...
Most founders don’t fail because they lack effort—they fail because they refuse to let go.
In this episode, Carol Schultz shares why doing everything yourself is the fastest way to stall your business growth and how to finally step into your role as a true CEO.
In this episode, we cover:
- What “founder syndrome” really looks like
- Why CEOs attending too many meetings is a problem
- The...
What if the reason your business isn’t growing isn’t your strategy—but the questions you’re asking?
In this episode, Charles Gaudet breaks down how entrepreneurs can unlock predictable growth, overcome fear, and build a business that creates real freedom.
In this episode, we cover:
- The real definition of freedom (and why it’s not what you think)
- Why some entrepreneurs stay s...
Des Hague went from homelessness at 15 to leading multimillion-dollar companies and investing in 50+ ventures. His story isn’t about hype—it’s about resilience, speed of execution, and building businesses that win.
In this episode, we cover:
- Growing up in Belfast during unrest and losing his mother at nine
- Becoming homeless at fifteen and learning “whatever it takes”
- Turning rejection i...
When is the right time to step back from your business?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk about delegation, leadership maturity, and sustainable business growth. If you’re an overwhelmed entrepreneur wondering when to let go — and when you’re still the best person for the job — this conversation is for you.
There’s a big difference between delegating strategically ...
You Didn’t Make a Million Dollars — Your Business Did
How much should you actually pay yourself as a business owner?
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Lori Atwood, founder of Fearless Finance, to break down the real math behind founder salary, profit margins, and sustainable growth.
If you’re an entrepreneur struggling with cash flow, reinvesting vs. paying yourself, or...
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy sits down with Scott Kelly, founder of Black Dog Venture Partners, to unpack the realities of raising capital, pitching to investors, and building a business that’s actually ready for an exit.
Scott shares his journey from working on the stock exchange to founding and exiting multiple companies—and why one of his biggest early lessons was learning t...
Networking doesn’t grow your business—relationships do.
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy sits down with Rodger, co-founder of Network Build Grow, to break down what actually makes networking work—especially for entrepreneurs who want growth without burnout.
Rodger shares how he and his wife built a values-driven networking community from scratch, why most entrepreneurs struggl...
Ep 232: Why Community Is the Future of Online Business (And How to Build One That Actually Converts)
Community is no longer optional—it’s the future of online business.
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy sits down with Tracy Beavers, a business and sales coach who helps online entrepreneurs stop feeling invisible, build real relationships, and grow their email lists organically—without paid ads or chasing algorithms.
Tracy breaks down why Facebook groups are making a powerful c...
Delegation is essential in business ownership—but not everything should be delegated.
In this episode, Kristy shares a powerful and personal perspective on what not to delegate in 2026, especially for overwhelmed entrepreneurs who already have teams, systems, and support but still feel burned out or disconnected.
Blending life coaching and business coaching principles, this episode explores the difference betwee...
In this value-packed episode, Kristy Yoder interviews Bryce York, LinkedIn expert and founder of Factor 15, who’s spent decades in sales helping businesses expand their reach and build relationships that actually convert.
Together, they unpack the art of authentic networking on LinkedIn — a topic every entrepreneur, coach, and B2B service provider needs to master in today’s digital age.
Bryce reveals...
In this powerful and practical episode, Kristy Yoder chats with Holly Haynes, a corporate-strategy-executive-turned-entrepreneur who now helps business owners scale sustainably — with systems that put life first.
Holly shares why she ditched traditional yearly planning for her quarterly “lookback analysis” method, a simple yet game-changing process that keeps entrepreneurs focused on what’s ac...
In this episode, Kristy Yoder interviews leadership coach and bestselling author Jim Carlough, whose book The Six Pillars of Effective Leadership provides a simple yet profound framework for leaders who want to inspire trust, stability, and growth in their teams.
Jim reveals that leadership isn’t something you’re born with—it’s something you develop through experience, self-awareness, and a de...
Inthis episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, host Kristy Yoder sits down with John, the CEO of StubGroup, a digital marketing agency specializing in Google Ads, SEO, and email marketing. John shares his inspiring journey from blue-collar jobs to leading a successful marketing firm and dives deep into how business owners can decide between SEO and Google Ads—or use both together to create a powerful online ...
In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, host Kristy Yoder sits down with Megan, the CEO and founder of Sidekick Accounting, a bookkeeping and tax firm that helps small business owners across the U.S. master their finances using the Profit First system.
Megan’s story is one of grit, faith, and financial wisdom. As a single mom of four, she turned life’s hardest moments into a foundation for succe...
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