Unfiltered Sessions

Your Marriage Comes First (Yes, Even Before Business)

You’re building a business. You’re showing up for clients, hustling for leads, chasing that vision… but how’s your marriage holding up?

In this honest and raw episode, I Phillip Sessions, founder of Refined VA open up about the lessons I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way when it comes to loving your wife with intention. No, I’m not a marriage counselor, but as a fellow husband an...

Feeling overwhelmed doing everything yourself? In this episode, we dive deep into the game-changing power of outsourcing and virtual assistant services. Learn how delegating the right tasks, from funnel building to social media management to answering calls, can help you reclaim hours in your week and refocus on growing your business.

Hear real stories from entrepreneurs who transformed their workload and mindset by building smart t...

The Real Secret to Networking: It’s Not What You Think

You already know you should be networking. But what if the key isn’t constantly meeting new people but going deeper with the ones you already know?

In this episode, recorded from beautiful downtown Greenville, SC, I break down how re-networking, intentionally reconnecting with the same people, has been a game-changer in my personal and professional life. I share my own mindset sh...

Uncomfortable Now, Comfortable Later: How I Changed My Life by Making One Bold Decision

When was the last time you did something uncomfortable on purpose?

In this raw and relatable episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal seasons of my life. From job loss and mounting debt to a drastic move across states, selling my dream truck, and moving in with college roommates... yeah, I got real uncomfortable.

But through...

Unfiltered Sessions | Business Audit with Cameron Phillips, Building a Construction Biz from the Ground Up

In this episode of Unfiltered Sessions, Phillip Sessions sits down with Cameron Phillips, owner of Phillips Construction, for a raw and real-time business audit. Cameron shares how he launched his construction company with zero entrepreneurial background and what it’s taken to stay afloat, and grow, over the past 18 months.

From...

Unfiltered Sessions: How Podcasting Can Power Your Business with Rayna, the Podcast Growth Coach

In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions, we're getting real about podcasting not just how to start one, but how to leverage it to grow your brand, connect with your audience, and become a voice of authority in your industry.

Host Phillip sits down with Rayna, a former international teacher turned podcast growth coach, who shares h...

🎙️ Business Audit: Real Talk with Real Entrepreneurs

In this premiere episode of our Business Audit series, we sit down with Matt Hobbs former truck driver turned niche land-clearing entrepreneur and real estate agent. 

Based in Middle Tennessee, Matt opens up about his journey from the driver's seat to the business owner's chair, building ARG Outdoor Services from scratch with zero experience. We dive deep into his long-t...

In this unfiltered conversation, Phillip sits down with transformational coach Seth Drugatz to dive deep into personal growth, the weight of people-pleasing, and making bold business transitions. Both Seth and Phillip have taken different paths, one staying in the coaching space and the other pivoting to a service-based business. In this honest and insightful episode, they unpack:

Key Points Covered:

• The internal struggle of pivo...

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What if the life you're living right now is the exact life you once begged for?

In this episode, I open up about a recent moment that reminded me how easy it is to normalize success to forget how hard we worked to get here and take our current blessings for granted. From building a business and raising kids to running podcasts and working full-time, it’s easy to overlook how uncommon your “normal” actua...

🎙️ From MMA to Millions: How Johnny Buck Built 2 Powerhouse Businesses FAST 💥

In this fire episode, we sit down with Johnny Buck,  former MMA fighter turned CEO of 13 Stripes Construction and Rogue Combat Club, one of the top 1% MMA gyms in the game.

We get real about:

• Scaling a gym into a systemized, culture-driven machine 🏋️‍♂️
• Why most construction business owners stay broke or burnt out 🔥
• Breaking out of the operator mindset...

 For the Married Dad Trying to Do It All 

Are you a married dad building a business and constantly feeling like you're dropping the ball? You’re not alone and more importantly, you’re not weak. In this vulnerable and empowering episode, Phillip Sessions opens up about the heavy load many entrepreneurial fathers carry: the pressure to be a strong husband, a present dad, and a successful business owner all at once.

Phill...

 Want to Be a Leader? Start Acting Like One 

You say you want to be a leader—but are you really leading, or just managing? In this episode, Phillip Sessions, founder of Refined VA, breaks down the real difference between being a leader and being a task manager. If you’re a business owner, manager, or someone working with virtual assistants, this episode is packed with practical strategies to help you empower your team, del...

In this episode, I share a personal story that completely shifted how I run my business and it starts with a simple truth: your customers don’t need YOU.

Whether you're a founder, agency owner, or service provider, this might be the message you need to finally step out of the daily grind. I’m diving into:

• Why your ego is holding your business back
• How I delegated my client process and bought back my time
• The systems I’m puttin...

🎙️ Building a Business While Navigating Life: The Struggles and Wins 🎙️

Entrepreneurship is tough, especially when you're balancing a 9-5 job, family life, and trying to grow your business. In this episode, I dive deep into my personal journey of launching my virtual assistant agency, facing setbacks, and learning the power of perseverance.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

• How I went from zero to six figures in under 6 months ...

How to Scale Faster Using Virtual Assistants | Trust, Training, and Smart Systems 

In this episode, we dive deep into the power of Virtual Assistants (VAs) and how they can transform your business operations. From cold calling to social media management, we uncover the strategies that have worked for top entrepreneurs. Whether you're a visionary or an integrator, we break down how you can leverage VAs to optimize everything fro...

🎙️Why EVERY Small Business Owner Needs a Virtual Assistant in 2025!

Are you a small business owner feeling overwhelmed by emails, scheduling chaos, and endless tasks that don’t actually grow your business? It’s time to take control and start working smarter, not harder! In this episode, we dive deep into why a Virtual Assistant (VA) is no longer just a luxury—it's a game-changer for business growth in 2025.

Here’s what you’ll d...

🔥 Want to Level-Up Your Business in 2025? 🔥

In today’s episode, I’m dropping strategies that could completely transform your mindset, business, and life. If you’re tired of spinning your wheels and ready to see real results, you NEED to listen to this.

I’m talking about the exact blueprints that top entrepreneurs and creators use to make MASSIVE gains—and how you can apply them TODAY.

🎧 Tune in NOW for the secrets to:

• Building a...

Welcome to another behind-the-scenes business update! March has been a rollercoaster, filled with wins, challenges, and valuable lessons learned. We share everything from client losses to new leads, from virtual assistant struggles to content creation breakthroughs.

In this episode, we discuss:
 🔑 How our virtual assistant business is growing
 🔑 The challenges we face with clients and staffing
 🔑 Why understanding you...

In this episode, we dive deep into the REAL truth behind owning a business – the pressure, the grind, and the privilege. 💼💸

Does pressure equal privilege? It sounds great on paper, but is it really that simple when you’re the one responsible for making it all work? In this conversation, I’m sharing the highs and lows of running a business that’s growing faster than you can handle – and how this pressure can be the secret sauce to ...