Simple Business Show

Steph Blake
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The podcast that's peeling back the curtain and showing what it takes to run a simple & profitable online business. Host Steph Blake & her guests share their stories and strategies to help you simplify.

  1. 3d ago

    What Tasks I Hand to AI (And What I Won't)

    The moment automation clicks, most people want to automate everything. And some of the worst content on the internet right now is coming from exactly that. In this episode, Steph covers how to use AI strategically: what to hand off, what to keep, and how to tell the difference. You'll hear: The four-word rule Steph's business runs on: AI drafts, you decideThe "repeat and resent" test for building your automation listWhy you should automate ONE thing first (and why the feedback loop is where the magic happens)How to be strategic about AI usage limitsThe context ceiling: why the more you hand off, the more your AI needs one central brain Mentioned in this episode: 🤖 AI Your Business - Steph's live session where we set up this whole foundation together in real time (replay included if you're listening after the live) 📥 The Daily Inbox Triage Skill - if the inbox is your "repeat and resent" task, grab the exact skill Steph uses every day 🧠 The AI Brain Workshop - where we go deep on building that central brain for your AI ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here

  2. 5d ago

    How To Use AI as a Team Member In Your Business

    At 7:04 this morning, Steph's AI finished going through her inbox and had six replies drafted in her voice before she even sat down. In this episode, she breaks down why your AI probably isn't doing anything like that for you yet, and the one shift that changes it: stop treating AI like a typist for hire and start onboarding it like a team member. You'll hear: Why every AI draft sounds generic (and why it's not the tool's fault)The two things your AI needs before drafts stop needing fixes: your business context and your actual voiceThe rule Steph's whole business runs on: AI drafts, she decidesWhat a scheduled task is, and the story of a client with ADHD who went from closing the app in overwhelm to running her inbox automation multiple times a day Mentioned in this episode: 🤖 AI Your Business - Steph's live beginner session where you leave with this whole setup done (replay included if you're listening after the live) 📥 The Daily Inbox Triage Skill - the exact system from the client story in this episode, ready to install 🧠 Already deep into AI? The AI Brain Workshop is the advanced room. ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here

  3. Sep 22

    Your AI Doesn't Know You...But This Fixes It

    Your AI tells you the wrong price for your own offer, builds a sales page in colors that aren't your brand, and says it all with total confidence. It's not broken. It just doesn't know you. In this episode, I'm breaking down why you keep re-explaining your business to AI, what it's really costing you, and the fix: an AI brain that holds all of your business context in one place. In this episode: Why AI confidently gets your business details wrongThe hidden cost of re-explaining yourself: time, usage limits, and your energyWhy built-in memory and skills alone don't solve it (and how they're different)What happens when you switch between chats, projects, or AI toolsWhat an AI brain is, and why it has to update itself to actually work Build your AI brain with me, live. In the AI Brain Workshop, I'm walking a small group through setting up their AI brain step by step, so you leave with it built and running, not a page of notes. We build it together live, then come back to troubleshoot and fine-tune after you've used it for a couple of weeks. 🔗 Grab your spot in the AI Brain Workshop ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here

  4. Sep 21

    You're Not Behind on AI

    You're not behind on AI. It just feels that way because almost all AI advice is either a vague promise or a 40-step tutorial, and neither one shows you what someone actually built. In this episode, I'm sharing why so many people get stuck at step one, and the simple filter I use to decide what to hand to AI first. In this episode: Why "AI will change everything" has never once helped you with the task in front of youThe real reasons people don't show their finished buildsWhy you learn AI by implementing it, not by studying itMy three-question filter: Do you do it at least weekly? Is it the same shape every time? Would you be fine if it came back 80% right?The unglamorous build that saves me the most time Behind the Build: AI Edition brings together 14 established business owners who each open up about one thing they built with AI: what it is, why they built it, what it solved, and how to set it up in your business. 🔗 Grab your free ticket here by September 30th Want the audio, video, and the finished AI skill for every build? The VIP Pass includes all of it, and you can upgrade anytime, even if you already grabbed your free ticket. 🔗 Get the VIP Pass here ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here

  5. Sep 20

    I Disappeared Without Saying Why

    About a year and a half ago, this podcast just stopped. No final episode, no "taking a break" post. One week there was an episode, and then there wasn't. In this episode, I'm telling you what actually happened and why the show is back. In this episode: The four real reasons I stopped: the workload, the money, the missing strategy, and a brand new babyWhy a show without a strategy is just a hobby, and the part of this I take full responsibility forWhat changed: how AI took about 95% of the admin work off my plateWho I am and how I help small business owners run simple, automated businesses on 20 hours a week or lessWhat's coming next: shorter episodes, conversations with interesting people, and live hot seats where we work through a real bottleneck on air 🔗 https://scalewithsteph.com/steal-claude-automations?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=shownotes&utm_campaign=simple-business-show&utm_content=i-disappeared-without-saying-why----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here

  6. 01/26/2025

    Conquering Chaos to Reach Your Goals with Lauren Glynn

    In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, Steph Blake dives into all things chaos (and how to conquer it) with systems and operations consultant, Lauren Glenn. If you’re an entrepreneur juggling more ideas than you have sticky notes, this episode is your chaos-busting roadmap. Steph and Lauren unpack the secrets to managing overwhelm, ditching overcommitment, and finally hitting those elusive goals. What you’ll learn in this episode: • The Big vs. Small Biz Breakdown: Key differences between Fortune 500 giants and scrappy small businesses (hint: it’s not just the budgets). • Chaos Control 101: Practical strategies to manage the madness and stay on track. • Overwhelm SOS: Simple tips for business owners who feel like their to-do list is running the show. • Mindset Magic: How to shift your thinking when overwhelm strikes. ...and so much more! CONNECT WITH LAUREN GLYNN WebsiteInstagramLinkedInThreadsYouTube RESOURCES MENTIONED 7 Days to Streamline Your Business:The "7 Days to Streamline Your Business" challenge is a free, actionable mini-course designed to help overwhelmed entrepreneurs identify their most time-consuming and costly tasks, prioritize them based on profitability, and create a step-by-step optimization plan to boost efficiency, reduce stress, and increase profits. Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training. _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here

  7. 01/26/2025

    Creating A Human First Marketing Plan with Victoria Boyd

    In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake is joined by marketing expert Victoria Boyd to discuss the concept of human-first marketing. They explore the importance of authenticity over AI-driven strategies, how personal connections can drive business success, and actionable steps for solopreneurs and small teams to build genuine relationships with their audience. In this episode, you'll learn: What human-first marketing is and why it's importantThe importance of personal branding in all business typesUsing AI thoughtfully and strategically in your businessThe balance between leveraging AI and keeping the personal touchWhy more business owners should be focused on personal connection & transparency ...and so much more! CONNECT WITH VICTORIA BOYD WebsiteThreadsTikTokInstagram Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training. _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here

  8. 01/26/2025

    Creating a More Accessible Website with Samantha Mabe

    In this episode of The Simple Business Show™, host Steph Blake welcomes Samantha Mabe, a strategic website designer for health and wellness professionals. They discuss the importance of creating accessible websites, along with practical tips for improving site accessibility and design. In this episode you'll learn - What website accessibility meansWhy every website needs to be accessibleDesign tips for accessibilityTools for enhancing accessibility on your website ..and so much more! CONNECT WITH SAMANTHA MABE WebsiteInstagramLinkedInTikTok Update: This episode was recorded when Simple Business School was offered as an ongoing membership. The membership is no longer available, but you can still purchase the complete course and access all of the training. _________ ⬇️ HELPFUL LINKS ⬇️__ ✅ The ShortcutOne shortcut a week, built and ready to copy. The exact systems Steph runs her own business on, with no course to finish first. 🔗 Learn more here -- 💻 Simple Business Suite™The all-in-one business and marketing platform from Steph Blake built to replace the stack of tools you're currently paying for. 🔗 Get a free demo here -- 💡 Work With StephGet direct access to Steph Blake for the fastest way to simplify & automate your business. 🔗 See available options here ----------- [FREE] Steal Steph's Claude WorkflowsThe automations running inside Steph's business, written out so you can set up your own. No fluff, no theory, just the ones that saved her the most time. 🔗 Get The Workflows Here

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The podcast that's peeling back the curtain and showing what it takes to run a simple & profitable online business. Host Steph Blake & her guests share their stories and strategies to help you simplify.

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  • Creator
    Steph Blake
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    37
  • Rating
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    © 2026 All Rights Reserved.
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    Simple Business Show