Business Growth Lab

Samantha Riley
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Coaches, service providers, and visionary entrepreneurs ready to turn big ideas into thriving empires, welcome to your new home. Join Authority Positioning Strategist Samantha Riley, who brings over 30 years of business-building experience. Each week, she pulls back the curtain on strategies designed to grow and scale highly successful businesses. You’ll hear from industry-leading experts revealing what’s working right now, as well as behind-the-scenes business chats with her husband Leon, where they share the unfiltered realities of scaling. This is where bold ideas meet strategic action, so get ready to experiment, scale, and transform your business from the inside out. Share your takeaways and questions on IG with @thesamriley and @leonflitton

  1. Is Your Office Quietly Blocking Your Business Growth? with Annette Farha

    6 DAYS AGO

    Is Your Office Quietly Blocking Your Business Growth? with Annette Farha

    Your space is influencing your clarity, confidence, energy, and income whether you realise it or not. In this episode, Intuitive Design Coach Annette Farha, breaks down how your office and recording space quietly shape how you show up, how grounded you feel, and how easily clients connect with you. This isn’t about making things look pretty or following design trends. It’s about understanding the relationship between your nervous system, your environment, and your ability to lead, sell, and scale. You’ll learn how to read what your space is telling you, why clutter and misalignment drain momentum, and how small, intentional shifts can change how focused, calm, and expansive you feel in your work. If you’ve ever felt scattered, overwhelmed, or oddly blocked despite doing “all the right things,” this conversation will help you look in a completely different direction for answers. Your office isn’t just where you work. It’s a partner in how you think, lead, and grow. When your space is aligned, decisions feel clearer, energy lasts longer, and momentum becomes easier to sustain. This episode will help you start listening to what your environment has been trying to tell you all along. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:00 - How your environment influences confidence, energy, and leadership02:58 - Intentionally designing your space for how you want to live and work06:38 - Shaping your workspace so you feel grounded, empowered, and in control11:31 - Using natural elements to balance your energy16:31 - Preparing your space for high-energy growth cycles21:48 - The abundance corner and hidden energy leaks26:06 - Trusting intuitive nudges in your environment32:22 - Practical ways to shift energy through colour, texture, and movable elements38:15 - Aligning your space with who you’re becoming next Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    41 min
  2. The 20-Minute Year-End Reset That Stops January Chaos Before It Begins

    22/12/2025

    The 20-Minute Year-End Reset That Stops January Chaos Before It Begins

    If you’re trying to switch off but your mind won’t stop spinning, this episode is for you. As the year winds down, many business owners slow their workload but never truly switch off. The problem isn’t effort. It’s unfinished mental loops that keep your nervous system on high alert, even when you’re meant to be resting. In this episode, Leon and I break down why open loops drain your energy, steal your focus, and quietly sabotage your ability to reset for the year ahead. You’ll learn a simple, practical framework to clear mental clutter, park unfinished tasks without anxiety, and remove friction so January doesn’t feel chaotic before it even starts. If you want to close your year with clarity, protect your energy, and return refreshed, focused, and ready to lead at a higher level in the New Year, this conversation is for you. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:45 - Why slowing down isn’t the same as switching off01:52 - How open loops keep your nervous system on edge04:55 - The real cost of unfinished tasks09:52 - How to clear fast wins from your inbox and task list so they stop living rent-free in your head12:04 - How to park unfinished work without creating anxiety15:20 - Setting up your future self with simple decisions already made18:07 - Why rest is a strategy, and not a reward21:00 - How to fully switch off without guilt so you can return clear and energised Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    22 min
  3. Our Word For The Year and What We’re Doubling Down On In 2026

    15/12/2025

    Our Word For The Year and What We’re Doubling Down On In 2026

    A lot has shifted for many of us this year, and there were times when it asked more of us than we expected.  This episode comes from that place. Leon and I sit down to reflect honestly on the year that was, not the highlight reel, but the real decisions, the tolerated chaos, the systems that lagged behind our growth, and the moments where pushing harder clearly wasn’t the answer. We talk about why choosing a word for the year only works when it becomes a true decision-making lens, a filter for what stays, what changes, and what gets let go. You’ll hear how sustainability shaped every major decision we made this year, what it forced us to clean up, and why the process of reflection led us very clearly to our word for 2026. If you’re closing out the year feeling proud and tired… successful and stretched… this conversation will help you reflect with clarity, release what no longer fits, and move into the next chapter with far more intention. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 03:01 – Why this year felt compressed and expansive at the same time05:44 – The danger of choosing a word that feels good but isn’t operational9:52 – Where sustainability was leaking, and how we were tolerating chaos13:20 – The costs in our business that were quietly eroding profit17:05 – Why “free tools” often cost more than paid ones21:28 – How real downtime creates better CEO decisions23:46 – When collaboration becomes misaligned, and how to set boundaries26:08 – Re-keying offers so clients get faster results30:40 – Our exact process for choosing a word that actually shapes the year35:48 – The word we’ve chosen for 202638:07 – The three strategies we’re doubling down on next year45:23 – The market always tells the truth46:51 – The real reason money matters in business Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    52 min
  4. Don’t Have Enough Time? Make These 3 Shifts to Scale

    08/12/2025

    Don’t Have Enough Time? Make These 3 Shifts to Scale

    “I don’t have time”. We get it.  Clients, kids, content, team, and that’s only just the beginning. There’s so much to fit into every day. As a business owner, it can feel like you’re constantly racing the clock and still not seeing the growth you want. In this episode, Leon and I open up the real conversation we have with clients at every level of business: how to use your time as a strategic asset instead of something you’re always chasing. We talk about the seasons where I built a multi–million–dollar business in tiny, imperfect pockets of time, and how the same principles apply whether you have three hours a day or thirty. You’ll see why “no time” is almost never a sign that you’re failing.  It’s usually a sign that your business model, boundaries, and support need an upgrade. We share 3 practical shifts you can start making this week to create more capacity, more space, and more growth. If you’re craving more ease in your calendar and more consistency in your income, this conversation will give you clarity, relief, and a clear next step. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 11:36 – What’s really happening when you say “I don’t have time,” and how you may already be paying the price in hidden ways.19:36 – Why “no time” is often your clearest signal that you’re ready for more support, and how to recognise that moment before burnout hits.27:07 – How a full calendar quietly caps your capacity, stalls your growth, and puts an invisible ceiling on your income.28:56 – The Post-It Note test: a simple, 24-hour exercise that shows you exactly what you’re prioritising, and what needs to change.32:48 – The true cost of busywork and how it can quietly replace your next $20K opportunity.35:13 – How to start treating time as your greatest asset, and the practical boundaries that protect it so you can scale sustainably. Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    38 min
  5. BONUS: The Universal 9 Year Got Us Good! Here’s What We Burned Down

    03/12/2025

    BONUS: The Universal 9 Year Got Us Good! Here’s What We Burned Down

    If 2025 has felt like one long season of “burn it all down and start again,” this episode is going to hit very close to home.  In this bonus conversation, Leon and I pull back the curtain and share our journey of knowing things needed to change, but also unsure what that actually looked like.   If you’re holding everything together right now and secretly wondering, “Is it just me? What am I doing?” Spoiler: you’re not broken. But you might be dragging a version of your business (and self) that can’t come with you into your next chapter. You’ll hear the honest story behind our own “burn it down” moment - from feeling like we were sprinting with shackles on, to questioning whether we could keep going, to restructuring our team and facing uncomfortable conversations we’d been avoiding.  This isn’t a glossy highlight reel. It’s the story of our messy middle, our shaken confidence, and the emotional toll of leading a business while you’re quietly unravelling. If you’ve felt the urge to burn parts of your business down – your offers, your model, your branding, your schedule – this episode will help you see what’s really going on under the surface, and how to use it as the launch pad for your next level. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 01:20 –  How the 2025 energy of endings, completion, and shedding showed up in our business – and why you might feel like everything you’ve built suddenly wants to be dismantled.05:54 – The mental spiral of feeling like everything was messy, and questioning if I could keep doing this08:59 – How we evaluated team capacity, cross-skilled roles, and made tough calls to ensure every hour was actually moving the business (and our clients) forward.10:57 – Why avoiding tough conversations with team members quietly caps your growth – and how learning to lean into them protects both your profit and your people.17:04 – The moment I knew that I was out of alignment - even though nothing looked “wrong” on paper.20:42 – The mad scientist experiment I ran to gather the data I needed to see what wasn’t working (without guessing)28:45 – The exact moment I said, “We’re burning it down and starting again.”33:29 – The title I gave for my 2025 chapter If you’re ready to turn these insights into an actual plan, join us for our free online workshop, “Plan Your 2026 for Consistent $30K Months” workshop.  Learn more and register here >> https://samanthariley.global/2026-plan-workshop Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton

    38 min
  6. Scaling: The Top 3 Things You Must Do Right Now To Hit $30k Months

    01/12/2025

    Scaling: The Top 3 Things You Must Do Right Now To Hit $30k Months

    There comes a moment in business where you look around and think, “This cannot be it. There has to be a smarter way to grow.” You can feel the potential inside you, you can see the future you want, but you don’t know what to do differently. If you are standing in that place right now, this conversation will help you start to understand what your next move needs to be. In this episode, Samantha and Leon are walking you through the exact shifts that will help you step out of busy work and into true business growth. You will discover how to step into your CEO role without being buried in the day to day.  WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 00:53 - Why is dreaming bigger so important as a business owner?03:08 - These are the signs that the people around you are limiting your vision10:24 - The real difference between busy work and business growth17:21 - What you should be doing instead of creating another post27:29 - What a truly scalable offer looks like and why you need one29:29 - Is your lead flow random? You need this.36:35 - The systems and support that free you from building yourself a job.40:58 - Why low-value tasks keep you stuck and how to break that cycle RESOURCES: Business Growth Lab Episode 664: Your Path to $30k Months PART TWOBob Newhart Stop It Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    44 min
  7. Your Path to $30k Months PART TWO

    24/11/2025

    Your Path to $30k Months PART TWO

    You’re showing up. You’re doing the work. You’re giving real value. So why does your income still feel unpredictable? In Part Two of our series on creating consistent $30K months, Samantha and Leon unpack the next five traps that quietly cap your growth, even when you’re smart, capable, and deeply committed to your clients’ success. We’re talking about the things most coaches don’t realise are costing them thousands, the fear of “being salesy,” inconsistent visibility, the stories you tell yourself disguised as “logic,” the systems you keep putting off, and the email list you know you should prioritise… but don’t. These aren’t fluffy mindset theories, they’re the practical, aligned foundations that actually scale a coaching business.  Listen in to gain clarity, direction, and the confidence to step into a business that feels steady, spacious, and scalable… not chaotic and emotionally expensive. WHAT YOU’LL DISCOVER IN THIS EPISODE: 03:36 - How to make offers without feeling salesy (and why it’s actually an act of service)10:22 -  Why a weekly marketing rhythm builds consistency, trust, and natural conversions16:12 - The truth about automation and how it protects your time, energy, and client experience26:26 - The real reason visibility feels hard (and how to show up in a way that feels like you)40:04 - How fear disguises itself as “logic”  and how resourcefulness changes everything50:26 - Why your email list is your highest-converting asset and how to grow it every single week58:49 - Why thinking bigger accelerates results (and why scaling is not about working more)1:06:55 - The clarity shifts that help you identify, and dissolve your biggest income block Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    1h 3m
  8. Your Path to $30k Months PART ONE

    17/11/2025

    Your Path to $30k Months PART ONE

    Growing past 10–30k months isn’t about “working harder.” It’s about stopping the invisible leaks you don’t even realise are happening. In this episode, Samantha and Leon unpack the real reasons coaches get stuck under the 30k per month ceiling, and why “working harder” or “just being more visible” won’t fix it. They break down the income-limiting patterns every coach hits as they grow, and show you how to shift from “doing all the things” to actually building a business that scales, simply, sustainably, and without sacrificing your energy. If you’re ready to scale but not sure what to fix first, this conversation will give you the clarity you’ve been looking for.  You’ll walk away crystal clear on why you’ve been capped and exactly how to get yourself out of the bottlenecks holding your revenue back. This is the episode that reconnects you with possibility, with strategy, with momentum, and with the version of your business that actually supports the life you want. It’s direct, it’s honest, and it’ll help you see your next level with fresh, grounded confidence. For full show notes and links, please visit:  https://samanthariley.global/podcast/663/  Got questions or want more business growth content? Follow us over at @thesamriley and @leonflitton Ready to scale to $30k+ months? Apply to join Scale With Soul here

    46 min
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Coaches, service providers, and visionary entrepreneurs ready to turn big ideas into thriving empires, welcome to your new home. Join Authority Positioning Strategist Samantha Riley, who brings over 30 years of business-building experience. Each week, she pulls back the curtain on strategies designed to grow and scale highly successful businesses. You’ll hear from industry-leading experts revealing what’s working right now, as well as behind-the-scenes business chats with her husband Leon, where they share the unfiltered realities of scaling. This is where bold ideas meet strategic action, so get ready to experiment, scale, and transform your business from the inside out. Share your takeaways and questions on IG with @thesamriley and @leonflitton

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  • Creator
    Samantha Riley
  • Years Active
    2018 - 2025
  • Episodes
    715
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    Samantha Riley © 2018 - 2024
  • Show Website
    Business Growth Lab