Simplify to Scale Show

Crista Grasso
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Simplify to Scale is a show dedicated to helping business owners scale a high-impact and high-profit business they love without all of the complexity and chaos that can keep them trapped in the day-to-day. Hosted by Crista Grasso, a scaling strategist and operations alchemist, she brings decades of scaling experience to share what actually works and what's just hype. If you are in the messy middle of trying to scale your business, step into visionary leadership so your business can run without you, and build sustainable success at a sustainable pace, be sure to subscribe and tune in for expert insights each week. Formerly the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, the Simplify to Scale Show with Crista Grasso is THE show for founders and their right-hand leaders who are done with one-size-fits-all scaling advice and overnight success promises and instead want proven and practical strategies that will help simplify operations, build scalable systems, develop and lead a high performing team, amplify profits, and scale smarter not harder.

  1. 1H AGO

    E267 | The Impact of Your Wellbeing on Your Business with Kristin Sitek

    What if your vitality was the true engine behind your business growth? How can tuning into your physical and emotional well-being transform your approach to leadership? Are you ready to rethink your strategies for scaling by starting with yourself first? In this episode, I sit down with energy alchemist and functional health practitioner Kristin Sitek to explore the deep connection between health and business. She has a unique ability to tune into both the physical body and the deeper emotional and energetic patterns that drive chronic symptoms. By blending the science of functional lab testing and personalized protocols with the art of intuitive energy healing, Kristin helps her clients make their physical and energetic health their greatest competitive edge. Our candid conversation uncovers how mindful daily practices, functional lab testing, and energy work can support founders in reaching new levels of clarity and performance. Kristin shares her experiences guiding high-achieving leaders to prioritize their health as their biggest asset, rather than an afterthought. Together, we discuss generational patterns in managing change, the importance of aligning identity with personal goals, and why unresolved stress or hidden symptoms shouldn't be ignored on the path to success. "Your health is your greatest asset. Without your health, you lose so much." Kristin Sitek In this episode we explore: Why founders' health influences every aspect of their business The real impact of prolonged stress and low energy Foundational habits that boost vitality and productivity The importance of aligning your business with your natural rhythm and energy How generational patterns affect decision-making and wellness approaches The combined power of functional testing with energy healing work The mindset shift needed to prioritize self-care and sustainable growth   Links LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristinsitek/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kristin.sitek/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kristin.sitek Website: www.kristinsitek.com    Let this episode inspire you to see your well-being as your greatest advantage. Tune in, reflect, and treat yourself to the support and transformation you deserve as you build the life and business you truly want!   Founders: Are you ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? Start by joining me inside our next Scale Simpler workshop, where I help you discover the hidden factors keeping you stuck in the day-to-day. Then join me in Extraction, where we'll spend 4 weeks together developing your founder extraction roadmap to help you finally get out of the day-to-day of the business without things falling apart. Register for Scale Simpler at https://www.leanscaling.com/scaleworkshop and Extraction at https://www.leanscaling.com/extraction   Fractionals & Consultants: Ready to become the strategic partner that small businesses can't imagine scaling without? Apply for our Chief Strategy and Operating Officer (CSOO) certification and become licensed to leverage our Lean Scaling System™ to simplify how you scale your clients' businesses (and your own) and step into the role founders are increasingly searching for.  Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/certification   Fractionals, Consultants, & Leaders: Ready to deepen your strategic leadership skills and differentiate your services to stand out in a crowded market?  Join our SOL Collective community, THE private space centered on strategic leadership, AI enablement, and defining your signature positioning for those who partner with small to mid-sized businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    35 min

  2. FEB 3

    E266 | How to Partner Together to Simplify and Scale in 2026

    Are you ready to finally get out of the day-to-day in your business? Wondering what steps it truly takes to simplify and scale in a way that lasts? Curious about how visionary founders and right-hand leaders create sustainable success together? On this episode, I am joined by Jessica Maine, and we share a behind-the-scenes look at Lean Scaling Company and Strategic Ops Institute, revealing the approaches and small pivots that help founders design businesses not dependent on themselves. We explore the importance of having both the right systems and the right people, how to structure teams and offers for lasting impact, and invite you into a fresh four-week "Extraction" sprint kicking off in March to help leaders transform their business structure fast. Looking to step into more freedom and make your business truly scalable this year? Take this opportunity to build a business that lets you live your rich, fulfilled life!   In this episode, we explore Founder Freedom Through Systems and People Lean Scaling System & Strategic Approach Importance of the Chief Strategy and Operating Officer (CSOO) Role Mindset and Leadership Transformation Extraction Sprint   Founders: Are you ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? Start by joining me inside our next Scale Simpler workshop, where I help you discover the hidden factors keeping you stuck in the day-to-day. Then join me in Extraction, where we'll spend 4 weeks together developing your founder extraction roadmap to help you finally get out of the day-to-day of the business without things falling apart. Register for Scale Simpler at https://www.leanscaling.com/scaleworkshop and Extraction at https://www.leanscaling.com/extraction   Fractionals & Consultants: Ready to become the strategic partner that small businesses can't imagine scaling without? Apply for our Chief Strategy and Operating Officer (CSOO) certification and become licensed to leverage our Lean Scaling System™ to simplify how you scale your clients' businesses (and your own) and step into the role founders are increasingly searching for.  Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/certification   Fractionals, Consultants, & Leaders: Ready to deepen your strategic leadership skills and differentiate your services to stand out in a crowded market?  Join our SOL Collective community, THE private space centered on strategic leadership, AI enablement, and defining your signature positioning for those who partner with small to mid-sized businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    53 min

  3. JAN 27

    E265 | Grow Your Business Working Only 16 Hours a Week with Sarah Olivieri

    Could doing less help you achieve more? How do you design a business that fits your life, not the other way around? What if your optimal work week was just 16 hours? On this episode, I welcome Sarah Olivieri, creator of the Impact Method, to explore how she consistently runs a profitable business with only 16 hours of work each week. Sara is the go-to expert for conversations on aligned leadership, outcome delegation, and sustainable growth. She brings wit, warmth, and real-world wisdom to mission-driven founders, visionary CEOs, and changemakers who want more clarity, more joy, and more results. Highlighting actionable strategies, Sarah shares how life events pushed her to streamline her business, leverage systems, and block her calendar to protect her time. The conversation covers techniques for eliminating unnecessary tasks, designing flexible schedules, maximizing your energy, and understanding the diminishing returns of overwork. You will hear about the benefits of iterative planning, focusing on key business categories, and revisiting strategy every two months to keep operations lean. Ready to rethink your work-life balance and create more space for joy? Start your journey toward simplicity, fulfillment, and time freedom today!   "You get to design your business within whatever constraints you want to put in place." -Sarah Olivieri   In this episode, we explore: Designing your business to fit your chosen work hours The power of time tracking and analyzing energy levels Eliminating low-performing activities before delegating Using calendar blocks to protect your most important time Identifying your own optimal "sweet spot" for work Iterative planning and regular strategy reviews   Links: Website: saraholivieri.com, inspirednonprofitleadership.com, pivotground.com LinkedIn: linkedin.com/in/sarah-olivieri YouTube:youtube.com/@PivotGround   Founders: Are you ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? Start by joining me inside our next Scale Simpler workshop, where I help you discover the hidden factors keeping you stuck in the day-to-day. Then join me in Extraction, where we'll spend 4 weeks together developing your founder extraction roadmap to help you finally get out of the day-to-day of the business without things falling apart. Register for Scale Simpler at https://www.leanscaling.com/scaleworkshop and Extraction at https://www.leanscaling.com/extraction   Fractionals & Consultants: Ready to become the strategic partner that small businesses can't imagine scaling without? Apply for our Chief Strategy and Operating Officer (CSOO) certification and become licensed to leverage our Lean Scaling System™ to simplify how you scale your clients' businesses (and your own) and step into the role founders are increasingly searching for.  Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/certification   Fractionals, Consultants, & Leaders: Ready to deepen your strategic leadership skills and differentiate your services to stand out in a crowded market?  Join our SOL Collective community, THE private space centered on strategic leadership, AI enablement, and defining your signature positioning for those who partner with small to mid sized businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    35 min

  4. JAN 20

    E264 | The Energetics of Simple Sustainable Scaling

    What if scaling your business actually gave you more personal freedom, fulfillment, and energy? Are you wondering how to balance your own growth with your business needs? Curious about becoming the visionary leader your next chapter requires? In this episode, I share my approach to sustainable scaling, focusing on both practical strategies and personal alignment. I talk about defining your rich, fulfilled life, understanding where your needs and your business's needs overlap, and how to set up the support that keeps you focused on what you love. I also open up about how working through inner blocks and stepping into a new way of being is just as important as changing your systems or team. If you're ready to scale your business in a way that genuinely fits who you are and where you want to go, I invite you to explore the next round of Simplify to Scale. Let's make your vision for a rich, fulfilling business a reality together.   In this episode, I explore: Rich, Fulfilled Life Personal and Business Growth Alignment vs. Business Needs Community and Mentorship Matter The Power of the Venn Diagram   Looking to go deeper and learn how to scale your business sustainably? SIMPLIFY TO SCALE will help you to reclaim your time, increase your impact and profit, and simplify your business as you scale to multiple-7 figures and beyond so you finally get to enjoy the success you worked so hard to achieve. Find out more at: https://www.leanscaling.com/scale   Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? A SOL (Strategy + Operations Leader) is the missing link between your vision and results that aren't dependent on you! Certify your existing right-hand or get support in hiring the right person: https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/sol   Ready to become a strategic leader who understands how to balance sustainable and scalable growth with operational efficiency? Join our SOL Collective, an elite and private community for Business Strategists and Operational Leaders who advise and support founders in scaling their businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    30 min

  5. JAN 13

    E263 | Leading a Soul-Aligned Business with Natalie Cutsforth

    How do you define success for yourself in business and life? What does it take to create an aligned company that truly fits who you are? How can your energy shape your next chapter? In this episode, I sit down with Natalie Cutsforth to explore the journey of simplifying to scale and making authentic choices in your work.  She is a clairvoyant shamanic reader, healer, mentor, and author. She has channeled over 6,000 private sessions worldwide, helping clients release blocks, reclaim their power, and align with their soul's calling. Natalie shares her transition from a fast-paced corporate career to building a soul-aligned business, highlighting the importance of tuning into mind, body, heart, and spirit when making decisions. You'll learn why success measures should be self-defined, how external pressures can lead to misaligned business models, and why inner work is as important as strategies and systems. Natalie offers practical tools for checking in with your inner guidance, shares her unique approach using a "spiritual board of directors," and discusses how doing the internal work strengthens your ability to handle life's big moments. If you're ready to create a business that feels truly fulfilling, this episode is packed with actionable ideas. Tune in now and take your next step toward a richer, more meaningful direction. In this episode, we explore: Importance of being aligned with your decisions Value of inner alignment Clarity in decision-making Alignment between values and actions Integrity in choices Conscious decision-making Self-alignment   Links Website: www.nataliecutsforth.com  Workshops: www.nataliecutsforth.com/workshops Instagram: www.instagram.com/followthedivinemystery  LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/nataliecutsforth  Facebook: www.facebook.com/Follow.the.Divine.Mystery.with.Natalie.Cutsforth     Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? A SOL (Strategy + Operations Leader) is the missing link between your vision and results that aren't dependent on you! Certify your existing right-hand or get support in hiring the right person: https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/sol   Looking to go deeper and learn how to scale your business sustainably? SIMPLIFY TO SCALE will help you to reclaim your time, increase your impact and profit, and simplify your business as you scale to multiple-7 figures and beyond so you finally get to enjoy the success you worked so hard to achieve. Find out more at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Ready to become a strategic leader who understands how to balance sustainable and scalable growth with operational efficiency? Join our SOL Collective, an elite and private community for Business Strategists and Operational Leaders who advise and support founders in scaling their businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    31 min

  6. JAN 6

    E262 | This is the Future of Small Business

    How will small business teams transform by 2026? What new roles are set to shape the future? How can you stay ahead of massive change rather than react to it? In this visionary episode, I explore how rapid shifts in technology, especially AI, are restructuring the core of small businesses. Drawing from decades of experience scaling both startups and Fortune 500 companies, I share why the business models most entrepreneurs rely on are about to get a fundamental overhaul. I look beyond tactical conversations and offer a fresh perspective on the new landscape, revealing why adaptability in strategic thinking is the real superpower of tomorrow's small business leaders. Hear stories from high-tech transformations, including my firsthand experience with self-driving cars and what they signal for how we'll collaborate, work, and serve clients going forward. If you're curious about where small business is heading and how to thrive as roles evolve, now is the time to invest in how you think. Join me in up-leveling your strategic mindset and prepare to orchestrate lasting impact in 2026 and beyond. In this episode, I explore: Visionary Approach Fundamental Shift in Teams Rise of Strategic Roles Opportunity in Lean Teams Future-Proofing Through Strategic Thinking If you or your right-hand leader want support with uplevelling your skills to adapt to the future of small business, our certification programs equip leaders to become the scaling experts and strategic thinking partners that small businesses will need most. Learn more at strategicopsinstitute.com/certification Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? A SOL (Strategy + Operations Leader) is the missing link between your vision and results that aren't dependent on you! Certify your existing right-hand or get support in hiring the right person: https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/sol   Looking to go deeper and learn how to scale your business sustainably? SIMPLIFY TO SCALE will help you to reclaim your time, increase your impact and profit, and simplify your business as you scale to multiple-7 figures and beyond so you finally get to enjoy the success you worked so hard to achieve. Find out more at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Ready to become a strategic leader who understands how to balance sustainable and scalable growth with operational efficiency? Join our SOL Collective, an elite and private community for Business Strategists and Operational Leaders who advise and support founders in scaling their businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    44 min

  7. 12/30/2025

    E261 | How Future Casting and Strategic Hiring Set Your Business Up for Success in 2026

    Have you ever wondered how to plan for a thriving year in your business? Do you know what future casting is and how it can impact your growth? Are you hiring the right people to help your business grow? In this episode, I invite you behind the scenes of my strategic planning retreat, sharing powerful strategies to set your vision for the next decade, reflect on big milestones, and map out actionable steps for the coming year. I reveal how future casting helps you reimagine your goals and spot next steps you might not have considered, along with practical advice for building a strong support structure. If you're thinking about growing your team, I share how to identify and hire at the strategic execution level, so your business isn't just checking boxes but actually achieving real outcomes. Ready to take your planning further? You can catch the replay of the strategic planning workshop by joining SOL Collective or sign up for the Scale Smarter, Not Harder interactive workshop to ask your questions live and uplevel your strategy. Make sure to subscribe so you never miss an episode, and if you enjoyed the show, I would love if you leave a rating or review to help even more businesses scale with confidence! In this episode, I break down: Future Casting for Strategic Planning The Importance of Vision Mapping Out Milestones Early Building the Right Support Structure Hiring at the Strategic Execution Level Interview Techniques for Strategic Thinkers Ownership of Outcomes Over Tasks   Here are 2 other podcast episodes to support you if you are still envisioning next year: Listen to this podcast episode on creating your next level vision Listen to this podcast episode on creating a Rich Fulfilled Life   Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? A SOL (Strategy + Operations Leader) is the missing link between your vision and results that aren't dependent on you! Certify your existing right-hand or get support in hiring the right person: https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/sol   Looking to go deeper and learn how to scale your business sustainably? SIMPLIFY TO SCALE will help you to reclaim your time, increase your impact and profit, and simplify your business as you scale to multiple-7 figures and beyond so you finally get to enjoy the success you worked so hard to achieve. Find out more at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Ready to become a strategic leader who understands how to balance sustainable and scalable growth with operational efficiency? Join our SOL Collective, an elite and private community for Business Strategists and Operational Leaders who advise and support founders in scaling their businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    18 min

  8. 12/23/2025

    E260 | The True Cost of Keeping Low Performers on Your Team

    Have you ever wondered what really makes a team thrive? Do you know who might be your weakest link right now? Are you curious about how one team member's performance can ripple across the entire business? In this episode, I share my personal experience on the impact that every team member brings to the table and why focusing on your team's strength is key as we gear up for 2026. I walk through a candid story about bringing on a new team member who seemed perfect on paper but silently affected everyone's performance and focus. Together, we explore how even the most well-intentioned support from your team can lower productivity and results when someone isn't performing at their best. I talk about the importance of regularly reviewing each member, investing in development, and getting real about who truly fits your evolving business needs. If you're ready to level up your team and set yourself up for success in the new year, check out my training and mentoring programs. Reach out if you want personalized support for yourself or your team. Let's make sure your business is primed to scale with the right people on board!   In this episode, I explore: Hidden Costs of Low Performance Positive Intent, Negative Impact Upleveling and Development The Importance of Letting Go Investing in the Right People   Ready to get out of the day-to-day operations of your business? A SOL (Strategy + Operations Leader) is the missing link between your vision and results that aren't dependent on you! Certify your existing right-hand or get support in hiring the right person: https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/sol   Looking to go deeper and learn how to scale your business sustainably? SIMPLIFY TO SCALE will help you to reclaim your time, increase your impact and profit, and simplify your business as you scale to multiple-7 figures and beyond so you finally get to enjoy the success you worked so hard to achieve. Find out more at: https://www.leanoutmethod.com/scale   Ready to become a strategic leader who understands how to balance sustainable and scalable growth with operational efficiency? Join our SOL Collective, an elite and private community for Business Strategists and Operational Leaders who advise and support founders in scaling their businesses. Learn more at https://www.strategicopsinstitute.com/collective   Have questions? Want to explore partnering together to scale your business? Connect with me on my personal Instagram @cristagrasso or LinkedIn and let's start a conversation. If you loved this episode, please help us spread the word and reach more business owners like you by leaving a 5-star rating and review. Hit subscribe to be the first to listen to new episodes each Tuesday.

    17 min
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Simplify to Scale is a show dedicated to helping business owners scale a high-impact and high-profit business they love without all of the complexity and chaos that can keep them trapped in the day-to-day. Hosted by Crista Grasso, a scaling strategist and operations alchemist, she brings decades of scaling experience to share what actually works and what's just hype. If you are in the messy middle of trying to scale your business, step into visionary leadership so your business can run without you, and build sustainable success at a sustainable pace, be sure to subscribe and tune in for expert insights each week. Formerly the Lean Out Your Business Podcast, the Simplify to Scale Show with Crista Grasso is THE show for founders and their right-hand leaders who are done with one-size-fits-all scaling advice and overnight success promises and instead want proven and practical strategies that will help simplify operations, build scalable systems, develop and lead a high performing team, amplify profits, and scale smarter not harder.

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  • Creator
    Crista Grasso
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    267
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