The Fitness of Business with Leslie Boyce

You don’t need to do less. You just need to do less at the same time.If your brain feels like 47 tabs open… this one’s for you.In this episode, I’m sharing a simple prioritization strategy that can completely change how you approach your work: the “buckets of three.”Inspired by my conversation with Dr. Michael Bevis, this concept is all about narrowing your focus so you can actually build momentum—instead of constantly starting and stopping.Because when everything is important… nothing gets done well.In this episode:Why entrepreneurs struggle with focusHow too many ideas slow you downA simple framework for better time managementHow to create momentum in your businessYour One Tip: Choose your top 3 priorities for the week. Ignore the rest until those are complete.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com✍️ [email protected]

What does it really look like to rebuild a business after early failure — and then grow it into something completely different than you originally imagined?In this episode, I’m talking with Lindsay Scherr Burgess, founder of Green Wallscapes, a company creating preserved moss walls and plant installations for commercial and residential spaces across the U.S., Canada, and beyond.Lindsay’s path is anything but linear. She’s worked in commercial real estate, construction, organic produce, and sales before a small side project with moss slowly turned into a full-scale business serving clients like Amazon, Hilton, Marriott, and Johnson & Johnson.But what stood out most in this conversation isn’t just what she built — it’s how she built it, and what it’s required of her along the way.We talk about:When a side project becomes something you can’t ignore anymoreWhat actually changes when you move from “creative idea” to real operationsWhy scaling often reveals parts of your business you don’t want to own foreverThe tension between staying in your zone of genius and becoming the operatorHow I think about choosing coaches based on real business needs (not noise or hype)What it really means to carry responsibility for a growing teamThis is a grounded conversation about what growth actually demands — not just in revenue or reach, but in clarity, decision-making, and the parts of the business you’re willing (or not willing) to own.Connect With Lindsay:🌐 Website: www.GreenWallscapes.com📸 Instagram:   www.instagram.com/greenwallscapesYouTube: www.youtube.com/@greenwallscapes/aboutLinkedin: www.linkedin.com/in/lindsayscherrburgess🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

No overexplaining. No apologizing.Just practice the boundary.Do your calls run over?Do you find yourself squeezing things in “real quick” all day long?In this TREAD TALK, from The Fitness of Business, I’m breaking down time boundaries—why they matter for productivity, leadership, and energy, and how weak boundaries quietly lead to burnout, overcommitment, and inconsistent schedules.If your calendar feels full but unfocused, this one’s for you.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com✍️ [email protected]

My alarm goes off at 5am every day—and I know if I don’t start moving within 20 minutes, it’s probably not happening at all.Your business works the same way.If it’s not on your calendar, there’s a good chance it won’t get done. Not because you don’t care—but because you’re relying on willpower instead of structure.In this Tread Talk, I share a key takeaway from my conversation with Shari Cedar on using your calendar as your source of truth—not just for meetings, but for how your time actually gets used.Because time management isn’t about productivity.It’s about ownership.Your One Tip:Pick one priority for tomorrow and schedule it with a start time—treat it like a meeting you can’t miss.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com✍️ [email protected]

You know how there are certain lifts you just don’t attempt alone?Not because you’re not capable—but because having someone there changes everything.In this final episode of the series, I revisited past conversations and pulled together one more powerful theme from the question I ask every guest:"What’s one business strength or habit you wish you had developed earlier?"This time, the answer showed up as support:CommunityCoachesTeamsBoundariesTaking care of yourselfBecause doing everything on your own isn’t a strength. It’s what leads to burnout.The right support doesn’t take the weight off— but it helps you carry it.Connect with my guests:Julie Lawrie: www.linkedin.com/in/julielawrie/Cynthia Moos: www.bestfrenchforever.comCourtney Greth: www.instagram.com/recenterdenverAmber Briggle: www.mysomamassage.comBen Speich: www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminspeichKate Boyle: www.MindMovementHealth.com.auAnjeanetter Carter: www.linkedin.com/in/anjeanette-carter/Rubina Chadha: www.instagram.com/theofficialrubinaPaul Postema: www.paulpostema.comSarah Strouthopoulos: Www.confidentkids.us🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

If you’ve ever walked into the gym without a plan, you know how easy it is to waste time deciding what to do next.Business works the same way.When you rely on inspiration to guide your work, inconsistency isn’t a surprise—it’s the result. Some days you feel motivated. Other days, you stall or scramble to figure out what comes next.In this Tread Talk, I share a key insight from my conversation with Dr. Catlin Tucker on shifting from reactive creation to intentional planning—and why having a plan doesn’t limit creativity, it supports it.Your One Tip:Block 30 minutes this week to plan next week’s work—before the week starts.Connect with Dr. Catlin Tucker:CatlinTucker.comX: @Catlin_TuckeInsta: @CatlinTuckerLinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/dr-catlin-tucker-7033b531🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com✍️ [email protected]

You know how tracking your workouts gives you a completely different level of clarity?You can see what improved, what didn’t, and what actually moved the needle. Without it… you’re kind of guessing.That’s exactly how documentation works in your business.In this Tread Talk, I’m sharing why documenting as you go isn’t just a “nice to have”—it’s what keeps you from constantly rebuilding from scratch as your business evolves.This was inspired by my conversation with Hannah Ulbrich of Copper Door Coffee Roasters, where we talked about the habits we wish we’d built earlier. For her, it was documenting along the way instead of trying to piece everything together later.Because things don’t slow down—they change. Roles shift. Offers evolve. And without documentation, you lose clarity on what’s actually working.Your one tip:What am I repeating regularly that someone else could follow?🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.Start documenting that—one step at a time.

Mindset will get you started.But it’s not what keeps things moving.Because just like in the gym—owning the equipment doesn’t make you strong.You need structure.Systems.A plan for how things actually get done.In part two of this series, I went back through past conversations and pulled a new pattern from that same question I ask every guest:What’s one business strength or habit you wish you had developed earlier?This time, the answers were all about execution:Building systems earlyDocumenting as you growPlanning ahead instead of reactingManaging time and protecting itFocusing on what actually mattersBecause businesses aren’t built on intention.They’re built on consistency.Connect with my guests:Dr. Carolynn Francavilla :www.DrFrancavilla.comHannah Ulbrich: www.instagram.com/copperdoorcoffee/Dr. Catlin Tucker: CatlinTucker.comLexi Reid: https://mindartwellness.com/Taylin John Simmonds: https://substack.com/@taylinsimmondsShari Cedar: LinkedIN: Shari (Solomon) Cedar & AK Building ServicesNatalie Siegal: www.instagram.com/kneadtotalkMichael Bevis, PhD: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbevis1/Sam Field: samfieldtherapy.comShanna Weber: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanna-weber/🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

You know how in the gym, the warmup is the easiest thing to skip… until everything feels harder, less stable, and a little “wonky”?That’s exactly how systems work in business.In this short Tread Talk, I’m sharing why systems and documentation are so easy to overlook—not because they aren’t important, but because things feel “fine” without them… until they don’t.This idea was inspired by my conversation with Dr. Carolyn Frankavilla, where we talked about the business habits we wish we’d built earlier. For her, it was systems—because without them, growth gets messy, hiring gets stressful, and everything depends on you.I’ve seen this play out over and over again.Systems create consistency. They reduce pressure. They give your business something to stand on.Your one tip:What’s one thing you’re currently keeping in your head that should be written down?Start there.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

What if strength, in this season, looks less like pushing harder… and more like letting go?In this episode, I’m talking about one of the hardest lessons in both fitness and business: learning to release the expectations that no longer fit the season you’re in.As I prepare for major back surgery, I’m facing a reality that many high-achievers struggle with — I cannot control everything right now. I don’t know exactly what recovery will look like, how long it will take, or when I’ll be back at full capacity.And because of that, I’m having to let go of some standards I’ve held tightly for a long time:posting perfectly consistentlyresponding immediatelyexpecting myself to operate the same way I always haveThis episode is about time management, self-leadership, and seasonal adjustment — and why real strength sometimes means adapting instead of forcing.In this episode:Why letting go can be a leadership skillHow to recognize expectations that no longer fit your seasonThe difference between discipline and self-pressureWhy business owners need flexibility, not just consistencyA practical reflection to help you release what isn’t serving youIf this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating a season of change.#TheFitnessOfBusiness #Leadership #EntrepreneurMindset #TimeManagement #Resilience #SelfLeadership🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

You know how when you’re starting a new workout routine… the hardest part isn’t the workout?It’s walking in the door.The intimidation. The comparison. The feeling that you don’t quite belong yet.In this episode, I’m revisiting past conversations from The Fitness of Business and pulling together a pattern I couldn’t ignore—answers to the same question I ask every guest:What’s one business strength or habit you wish you had developed earlier?Part one is all about the mental game:PerfectionismOverthinkingImposter syndromeLearning to trust yourselfBecause before systems, before strategy… you have to get out of your own head.If you’ve ever felt stuck before you even got started, this episode is for you.Connect with my guests:Ally Ecklund: https://zestinywealth.com/Corine Ingrassia: www.corineingrassia.comChelsea Foy: www.instagram.com/lovelyindeedZehra Ashary: https://www.instagram.com/offbeatoutlook_/Kathy Waite: www.waiteendurance.comJudy Murdoch: https://judymurdoch.substack.com/Michael Newborn: https://secondactmovement.comMegyn Rodgers: www.themoleculeeffect.com🔗 Stay Connected With MeIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

What do you do when life forces you to slow down — and you can’t control the outcome?In this episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal reflection on control, resilience, and time management in business as I prepare for major back surgery.When you’ve ever trained through an injury, a setback, or a hard season, you learn quickly that you can’t control everything. You can’t control the timeline. You can’t control every obstacle. And you definitely can’t control how recovery unfolds day by day.But you can control how you show up within it.This episode is about identifying what is still in your hands — your effort, your consistency, your preparation, your systems, your relationships, and the trust you’ve built over time.Because real business stability isn’t just about having a plan. It’s about building something strong enough to hold when life doesn’t go according to plan.In this episode:What injury and recovery can teach us about businessWhy control is often smaller than we want it to beHow systems and trust create stability during uncertain seasonsWhat entrepreneurs can focus on when life feels unpredictableA practical reflection to help you regain clarity and controlIf this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone navigating a hard season right now.#TheFitnessOfBusiness #Resilience #EntrepreneurMindset #Leadership #BusinessSystems #TimeManagement🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Do you keep canceling on appointments you make with yourself?Buy Time is Power here! https://www.amazon.com/Time-Power-Create-Space-Matters/dp/B0DC76WF4NIn this episode, I’m talking about one of the most important — and most overlooked — parts of time management and self-leadership: keeping the appointments you make with yourself.When I owned a gym, people assumed I worked out all the time. I was there all day. I had full access. It should have been easy.But if I didn’t take that early morning class, there was a very good chance my workout wasn’t happening.Because the day would fill up.Things would come up.And my own priorities would be the first thing to go.Sound familiar?This episode is a reminder that putting something on your calendar is only step one. The real work is honoring it — especially when it’s something that supports your energy, focus, health, or long-term goals.In this episode:Why entrepreneurs often break promises to themselves firstThe difference between scheduling something and actually protecting itHow self-canceling impacts energy, focus, and productivityWhy your personal priorities deserve calendar space tooA simple mindset shift to help you follow throughIf this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with someone who needs the reminder.#TheFitnessOfBusiness #TimeManagement #SelfLeadership #EntrepreneurMindset #Productivity #BusinessGrowth🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Rest Doesn’t Need to be EarnedWhat if the answer isn’t doing more… but doing less?A few weeks ago, I picked up a tennis racket for the first time in years—and within minutes, I was reminded of something I see all the time in business: the harder I tried, the worse it got. It wasn’t until I slowed down that everything clicked back into place.In this episode, I’m joined by Cynthia Moss, founder of Best French Forever, to explore the French art de vivre—and how we can actually bring that slower, more intentional way of living into our everyday lives.We talk about:Why the “post-retreat feeling” fades so quickly—and how to make it lastThe guilt we feel around rest (and how to start unlearning it)Cynthia’s journey from corporate America to building a lifestyle-based businessWhat it looks like to build a business rooted in rhythm, not hustleHow to trust your timing instead of forcing outcomesIf you’ve been feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or like you’re constantly pushing… this is your reminder that you might not need more effort—you might just need a different pace.Connect With Cynthia:🌐 Website: www.bestfrenchforever.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bestfrenchforever/✉️ Email: [email protected]: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cynthiamoos/🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Buy Time is Power here: https://a.co/d/043qAW4JIf your calendar is packed from start to finish and you still feel behind, this episode is for you.There was a season in my business when I scheduled everything back-to-back — clients, classes, meetings, all of it. On paper, it looked productive. In reality, it left me rushed, reactive, and unable to show up at my best.In this episode, I’m talking about one of the most overlooked parts of time management for entrepreneurs: buffer time.Because productivity isn’t just about scheduling tasks. It’s about scheduling the space around them — the time you need to reset, prepare, switch gears, travel, breathe, and actually function like a human being.If you constantly feel like you’re running late, mentally behind, or carrying one task into the next, this episode will help you rethink how you use your calendar.In this episode:Why back-to-back scheduling creates stress and poor performanceThe hidden productivity cost of having no buffer timeHow entrepreneurs can use their calendar more intentionallyWhy transition time matters for focus, energy, and leadershipA practical tip to help you build more realistic structure into your weekIf this episode resonates, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs a little more breathing room.#TheFitnessOfBusiness #TimeManagement #EntrepreneurProductivity #BusinessSystems #Leadership #ProductivityTips🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

If you feel like you never have enough time in your business, the problem may not actually be your schedule.It may be your focus.In this episode, I’m talking about one of the biggest hidden productivity killers for entrepreneurs: time leaks. The constant notifications, task switching, unfinished work, and reactive habits that quietly drain your energy and make your business feel harder than it needs to be.Just like in training, results don’t come from scattered effort. They come from consistency, structure, and focused reps.If you’ve been feeling distracted, overwhelmed, or frustrated by how little gets done even when you’re “busy,” this episode will help you identify where your time is really going — and how to take control of it.In this episode:Why entrepreneurs often don’t have a time problem — they have a focus problemHow distractions and task switching kill momentumWhat “time leaks” look like in businessWhy focus is one of your greatest productivity toolsA simple challenge to help you build better work habits this weekIf this episode hits home, subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs a reset#TheFitnessOfBusiness #Focus #EntrepreneurProductivity #TimeManagement #BusinessGrowth #ProductivityTips🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

I had two members at my gym — older than my average member by a good stretch — who showed up every single day with an intensity that put people half their age to shame. Rope climbs? Non-negotiable. Running? They'd walk it without a second of hesitation or guilt. No explanation, no apology. They had completely rewritten the program on their own terms — and they were thriving because of it.My guest today, Vera Ilnyckyj, knows that moment intimately. After losing her job and navigating a divorce, she didn't just tweak the plan. She scrapped it entirely and rebuilt on her own terms. Now she's a transformational coach helping high-capacity women solopreneurs stop doing it all alone and start designing their next aligned chapter with more clarity, community, and confidence. In this conversation we get into what it actually takes to pivot with intention, why community is a business strategy, how she built a membership around connection, and the mindset shift around sales that changed everything for her. This one is for anyone who's ready to stop following someone else's program.________________________________________Connect With Vera:🌐 Website: createyourbestchapter.com📸 Instagram:  https://www.instagram.com/createyourbestchapterYouTube: @createyourbestchapterLI: https://www.linkedin.com/in/verailnyckyj/🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

If you’ve ever started your workday without a clear plan, you already know how quickly your time can disappear.In this episode, I’m breaking down why time management for entrepreneurs is less about doing more and more about deciding less in the moment. Just like athletes don’t walk into the gym and make up their workouts as they go, business owners need structure if they want consistent results.I talk about why decision fatigue drains your energy before your day even gets going, how a lack of structure can quietly sabotage productivity, and one simple strategy I use every week to create more focus, follow-through, and momentum in my business.If you’re tired of feeling reactive, scattered, or constantly behind, this episode will help you think differently about productivity, discipline, accountability, and weekly planning.In this episode:Why structure creates better results than motivationHow decision fatigue impacts productivityThe connection between time management and mental energyWhy entrepreneurs need systems, not just disciplineMy simple weekly planning habit for better follow-throughIf this episode resonates, be sure to subscribe, leave a review, and share it with another business owner who needs a better rhythm for their week.#TheFitnessOfBusiness #TimeManagement #EntrepreneurProductivity #BusinessSystems #DecisionFatigue #WeeklyPlanning🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Setting boundaries isn’t just about saying “no”—it’s about retraining the patterns people have learned from you over time.In this episode, we build on the idea that unlearning habits takes repetition and go one step deeper: every “yes” you give is teaching people how to treat you.Just like in fitness, where every rep reinforces movement patterns—good or bad—your daily responses in business and life shape expectations. Whether it’s last-minute requests, scope creep, or constant availability, you may be unintentionally reinforcing behaviors that lead to burnout and misalignment.This episode breaks down:How your responses create patterns in relationships and businessWhy people aren’t crossing boundaries intentionallyThe link between consistency and leadershipA simple, actionable step to start resetting expectationsIf you want to strengthen your boundaries, improve leadership, and create healthier work dynamics, this episode will give you a practical mindset shift to start today.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

What does it actually take to scale a business without losing the magic that made it special in the first place? In this episode, I sit down with Hannah Ulbrich, founder of Copper Door Coffee Roasters, to talk about building intentional spaces, scaling with integrity, and why the “vibe” of your business isn’t as intangible as you think.From rolling a coffee roaster down the street on a dolly to growing a multi-location company with a national wholesale program, Hannah shares what it really looks like to expand—without becoming the bottleneck in your own business.We dig into:Why going from one location to two is the hardest leapHow to document and scale your culture (yes, it’s possible)Letting go of control and trusting your systems (and your people)Hiring for alignment, not just skillThe surprising parallels between building a business and building strength in the gymUsing your business as a vehicle for impact—especially when it comes to supporting women globallyPlus, we answer this week’s “Hey Coach” question:How do you scale the feeling of your business when you can’t be everywhere at once?If you’ve ever worried that growth might dilute what makes your business special, this one’s for you.Connect with Hannah:📸 Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/copperdoorcoffee/🌐 Website:https://copperdoorcoffee.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/hannah-ulbrich-590b7291/🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Unlearning old habits is often harder than learning new ones - whether in fitness or in business. In this episode, we explore why breaking long-standing patterns takes more than just awareness - it takes consistent, intentional repetition.Just like correcting poor squat form requires slowing down, practicing lighter reps, and building new movement patterns over time, setting boundaries in your professional and personal life follows the same principle. If you’ve spent years saying yes to everything, responding instantly, and putting others first, shifting that behavior won’t feel natural overnight.This episode dives into the psychology of habit change, boundary setting, and sustainable performance. You’ll learn why discomfort is part of growth, how to retrain your responses, and a simple, actionable strategy to start building stronger boundaries today.If you’re looking to improve productivity, reduce burnout, and create healthier work-life dynamics, this conversation will give you a practical framework to start making lasting change.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

There was a time I answered everything—calls at night, texts on weekends, questions that had already been answered somewhere else. I told myself I was being responsive, that this was strong leadership. But what I learned? Being always available doesn’t equal effective leadership.When your expectations aren’t clear and your information isn’t documented, you become the system. Boundaries aren’t about being less helpful—they’re about creating clarity so your team and clients don’t need you for every little thing.This episode walks you through one simple action to protect your energy while building stronger leadership and clearer systems.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

There's a unique challenge in partner workouts. You want to push each other, but you can't go so hard that one person breaks down. You have to communicate, adjust on the fly, and trust that your partner will show up for their part while you handle yours. Building a team works exactly the same way — and just like in training, natural talent is only the starting point.My guest today, Shanna Weber, is the CEO of Prima Consulting and spent over 20 years in the male-dominated world of finance learning what it actually means to lead — not manage, lead. In this conversation we get into the difference between being a natural leader and a strategic one, why micromanaging is just managing in disguise, how generational differences are reshaping what effective leadership looks like, and why the best thing you can do for your team is change yourself first. If you've ever wondered why things don't get done the way you'd do them — this one's for you.Connect with Shanna: 🌐 Website: swprima.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shanna-weber/🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

If you’ve ever done heavy front squats, you know the lift doesn’t fail when your legs give out—it fails when your core gives out. The same is true in business. Your core isn’t your hustle; it’s your values and boundaries.In this episode, I’ll walk you through how subtle weaknesses in your core can make you over-explain, over-deliver, and over-commit without even realizing it. I’ll also share a simple reflection to help you brace yourself for the month ahead and make stronger, clearer decisions.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Have you ever pushed through a workout even when you knew you probably shouldn’t? At first, it feels fine. Maybe even productive. But each time you ignore that internal boundary, the line gets a little blurrier.Eventually, recovery slows, progress stalls, and instead of moving forward, you find yourself rebuilding the very foundation you should have protected.Business works the same way.In this episode, I talk about how weak boundaries in leadership lead to overextension—extra calls, extra time, and extra emotional labor that may look generous but ultimately becomes unstable and unsustainable.Strong leadership isn’t reactive. It’s clear, confident, and rooted in the willingness to say no.Your practical tip:Identify three places where you regularly overextend. Then install one clear boundary this week that eliminates just one of them.Because protecting your boundaries protects your progress.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

I used to compete in CrossFit and walk into every competition thinking I was ready. I'd done the work, hit the lifts, drilled the movements. But the moment I'd see the other athletes, my head would leave the game entirely. Looking back, I had zero tools for that. No strategy, no practice — just me trying to will my way through it. That gap between physical readiness and inner readiness is exactly what my guest today has built her work around.Rubina Chadha is a mindfulness educator and trauma-informed coach who helps high performers train their nervous systems the same way we train our bodies — with actual reps, actual practice. In this conversation, we get into what presence really means when you have twelve things happening at once, why you can't think your way out of stress, how creativity can be a doorway back to yourself, and why the most productive thing you can do is learn to just be. If you've ever rolled up your yoga mat and immediately raged on the freeway, this one's for you.Connect with Rubina:http://theinnerdesign.com/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/rubina-c https://www.instagram.com/theofficialrubina🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com✉️ Email: [email protected] share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

What if the biggest mistake in business growth is trying to scale too soon?Drawing from my experience running a CrossFit gym, I talk about why every athlete had to start with fundamentals—learning form and stability before adding weight. The same principle applies to business.Too many entrepreneurs try to add “load” before their systems are stable. They launch new offers, raise prices, or expand before the core structure of their business is solid.This episode is a reminder that sustainable growth doesn’t come from adding more. It comes from strengthening the foundation first.Your tip for the month:Before adding anything new, strengthen one core system in your business—onboarding, pricing clarity, or communication standards.Because real growth doesn’t start with more weight.It starts with stability.🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

A coach can guide you.Encourage you.Correct your form.But they can’t lift the barbell for you.Business works the same way.Courses, mentors, masterminds — they’re support systems. They provide structure, clarity, and perspective. But they are not substitutes for execution.In this short video, I share a simple reminder that could unlock real momentum: Before you search for new advice, act on one piece of guidance you’ve already been given.Progress doesn’t usually come from more information.It comes from applied information.If this resonates, drop a 💪 in the comments.And ask yourself:What’s one piece of advice I’ve been sitting on that I need to implement today?🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

From elite-level dancer to Pilates studio owner, my guest Kate Boyle has spent her entire career proving that how you treat your body and how you run your business aren't that different. After a career-ending injury at 16 forced her to pivot, Kate channeled her movement background, nutrition science degree, and relentless work ethic into building a studio that's thrived for 16 years — from her home in Melbourne, Australia. In this episode, Kate and I get into why she scrapped her big expansion dreams for a smarter, leaner model, how she survived the world's longest COVID lockdown because she'd gone online just in time, and the boundaries that protect her energy as much as her bottom line. If you're maxed out, burned out, or just ready to build something that actually lasts — this one's for you.Connect with Kate:🌐 Website: mindmovementhealth.com.au📸 Instagram: @mindmovementhealth🎙 Podcast: Mind Movement Health🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com✉️ Email: [email protected] Ishare weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

In any group fitness class, you’ll see 15 people doing 15 variations of the same workout. Different goals. Different seasons. Different capacities.The marathoner doesn’t train like the powerlifter.The beginner doesn’t move like the veteran.And no one expects them to.So why do we compare speed so aggressively in business?In this short video, I share a simple but powerful perspective shift:Your pace only needs to match your goal — not someone else’s timeline.If you’ve been feeling behind, pressured, or tempted to measure your progress against others, this message is for you.Watch the full video and let me know in the comments:Are you building for speed — or for alignment?🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_✉️ Email: [email protected]📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.comI share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Accountability isn’t one-size-fits-all.In this Tread Talk, I share two very different coaching experiences — one motivating and one discouraging — and what they reveal about how feedback actually drives follow-through.The right pressure doesn’t push you down. It supports you forward.Your One Tip:Tell someone how you respond best to feedback: direct, collaborative, or encouraging.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com✍️ [email protected]

Everyone says business is a marathon, not a sprint.But the truth? It’s closer to an ultra.At 23, I brute-forced my way through a marathon with nothing but grit. I finished — but I didn’t train strategically.In this episode, I sit down with Sarah Strouthopoulos, founder of Confident Kids Coaching International, who recently completed her first 50K, to talk about what it really takes to build something that lasts.We unpack:Why grit without strategy leads to burnoutThe emotional intensity behind gifted and twice-exceptional kidsScaling a purpose-driven business sustainablyHiring before you feel fully readyTaking calculated risks instead of reckless leapsIf you’re building a business, raising intense kids, or chasing a big goal — you don’t need more hustle.You need an ultra marathon mindset.🌐 Website: Www.confidentkids.us🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com✉️ Email: [email protected] share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

When my gym moved online during COVID, all the equipment disappeared overnight — but my clients’ goals didn’t.In this Tread Talk, I share how constraints forced better decisions, clearer priorities, and more consistent action — and why waiting for ideal conditions often keeps entrepreneurs stuck longer than imperfect action ever will.Your One Tip:Start your day with the task you’ve been avoiding. Constraints create movement.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com✍️ [email protected]

Partner workouts taught me one of the most valuable lessons I’ve carried into business: you don’t have to be good at everything.In this Tread Talk, I share why understanding your strengths—and letting others support your weaknesses—creates more sustainable growth, both in business and in life.If you’re feeling stretched thin or stuck trying to do it all, this episode offers a simpler, smarter way forward.Your One Tip:Identify one area where support or partnership could help you grow faster and with less friction.Connect with Me:🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com

What does summiting Mt. Kilimanjaro have in common with building a scalable business? More than you'd think. I sit down with Dr. Michael Bevis — industrial-organizational psychologist, serial entrepreneur, and Executive Vice President at TrueSpace — to explore why the way you spend your time is the single greatest predictor of whether your business will scale. We dig into why founders get distracted instead of focused, how community keeps you grounded when the grind gets isolating, and why consistency in your wellness routine is the same muscle as consistency in your business. Michael also shares what 13 years of research and thousands of companies have taught him about the gap between starting and scaling — and what it actually takes to close it.Hey Coach question: How do you build sustainable habits when there are so many fires to put out?Connect with Michael:🌐 Website: https://truespace.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelbevis1/https://www.linkedin.com/company/truespacellc/✉️ Email: [email protected]🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com✉️ Email: [email protected] share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

Owning a business can feel isolating—especially when you believe you’re supposed to have it all figured out on your own.In this Tread Talk, I share how shifting from a “go it alone” mindset to intentional collaboration with other business owners not only reignited my motivation, but helped me recognize strengths I had stopped seeing in myself.If you’ve been trying to carry everything solo, this episode is your reminder: community isn’t a distraction from growth—it’s often the catalyst.Your One Tip:Reach out to one peer this week—not for advice, but for connection or collaboration.Connect with Me:🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com

Most people don’t hate community—they hate networking.In this Tread Talk, I’m sharing what Colorado Startup Week taught me about the difference between passively consuming community and intentionally collaborating. Last year, I showed up with no plan. This year, I showed up with a clear goal—and the quality of my connections changed instantly.Community works best when you engage with intention, not when you try to do everything.Your One Tip:Before your next event or community space, define ONE outcome you want from it.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.com

What if the safest move in business… is the one that feels the riskiest?When COVID shut everything down, massage studio owner Amber Briggle lost nearly everything — locations, staff, and any certainty about the future.Instead of waiting for stability, she made a bold decision: build anyway.Within a year she moved into a space twice the size.Today she runs multiple locations, generates over $1.2M annually, and is preparing to franchise nationwide.This episode isn’t about hustle or blind optimism.It’s about recognizing the moment when retreat keeps you stuck — and expansion actually protects the business you want to keep.We talk about:How to diversify revenue without burning outWhy relationships outperformed marketing during crisisTurning constraints into positioningScaling a people-first business without losing cultureMaking decisions when there is no “clear” answerThe difference between panic moves and strategic riskHey Coach Question:How do you build resilience into your business model when you already feel stretched thin?If you’ve been hesitating on a decision because the timing feels uncertain, this conversation will change how you define “ready.”Connect with Amber:🌐 Website: www.mysomamassage.comFacebook: @somadenton📸 Instagram:@mysomamassageLinkedIn: Soma Massage TherapyYouTube: @mysomamassage✉️ Email:[email protected]🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com✉️ Email: [email protected] share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

We love to tell ourselves we just need more discipline—but what if consistency has more to do with community than willpower?In this Tread Talk, I share why I avoided group fitness for years, what finally changed when I joined my first community CrossFit workout, and how showing up alongside other people completely shifted my consistency.Whether you’re building strength in the gym or momentum in your business, you don’t have to do it alone.Your One Tip:Tell one person what you’re working on this week—and ask them to check in with you.🔹 New TREAD TALKS drop Mondays & Thursdays🔹 Full-length interviews every Tuesday🌐 https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 https://leslieboyce.substack.comEmail: [email protected]

My client worked for months to get her first pull-up, and when she did it, I celebrated like she'd won the Olympics. Because she had. This is about recognizing the progress you're dismissing because it doesn't feel "big enough."Your one tip:Celebrate one piece of progress this week that doesn't feel "big enough" - because it is.Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

When I first opened my gym, I thought I needed to surround myself with people in the same industry to feel understood. What I didn’t expect was that one of my most impactful business relationships would come from a coffee shop a few blocks away.In this episode, I sit down with my longtime friend Megyn Rodgers, owner of The Molecule Effect, to talk about what building businesses side by side—in completely different industries—has taught us about leadership, success, and community.We talk about redefining success, hiring for personality over skill, letting go of control, building trust with your team, and why having business “spotters” matters more than having all the answers.I also kick things off with a Hey Coach listener question about feeling embarrassed to share struggles when it seems like everyone else is crushing it.If you’re craving honest conversations about entrepreneurship, leadership, and what it really takes to build a business, this episode is for you.Connect with Megyn:Website: www.themoleculeeffect.comInstagram: @themoleculeeffectLinkedIn: Megyn RodgersEmail: [email protected]🔗 Stay ConnectedIf this episode resonated and you want more conversations about business, leadership, movement, and sustainable success, you can find me here:🌐 Website: https://www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieboyce_📝 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com✉️ Email: [email protected] share weekly insights, behind-the-scenes reflections, and resources for business owners who want to grow without burning out.

I used to obsess over closing my Apple Watch rings, ignoring the meaningful movement that didn't hit arbitrary numbers. If you're working incredibly hard but don't have the flashy wins to show for it, this episode is for you."Your one tip:Start a "smile file" - every time someone sends you positive feedback, add it. This is the real measure of your impact.Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

Just Win TodayEpisode Description:Stop measuring your success by the end goal you haven't hit yet. In this Tread Talk, I'm sharing the mindset shift my strength coach taught me that changed how I approach both training and business - one day at a time.Your One Tip:Define what "winning the day" looks like for your business and commit to doing just that - one day at a time.Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

From Ski Bum to CEO: Why Your "Wasted" Years Are Actually Building Your FutureEnvironmental studies major. Ski instructor. Weather girl. TV producer for National Geographic and Real Housewives. CEO of a $1.2M+ commercial cleaning company with 800+ employees.Shari Cedar's career path makes absolutely no sense on paper—until you understand how every seemingly unrelated chapter built the exact skills she needed for the next one.In this episode, you'll discover:Why what you don't know should inspire you, not scare youHow to become an expert in anything (hint: it's a TV production skill)The moment Shari realized her "cool, sexy" career was leaving her emptyWhy working with your spouse requires staying in your laneHow to know when to say no to opportunities (even money)The discipline required to build a people-first culture across 800+ employeesWhy time management is the one skill she wishes she'd developed earlierShari went from parachuting into different worlds as a producer to building a commercial cleaning empire that provides stability for hundreds of families. Her identity was so wrapped up in being a TV producer that when people asked what she did, she couldn't say "commercial cleaning" for years.But here's what changed: she stopped chasing what looked impressive from the outside and started building something that made her feel whole on the inside. Legacy over fleeting. Longevity over quick wins. Community over individual glory.If you're in a job that feels like it's not your "real career," or you can't see how your current skills could possibly transfer to something bigger, this conversation will shift your entire perspective.Connect with Shari:LinkedIn: Shari Solomon CedarInstagram: @shari.cedarCompany: AK Building ServicesSubscribe and Listen: Find The Fitness of Business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Newsletter subscribers can also read episode insights on Substack.Connect with Me: Subscribe to my Substack at https://leslieboyce.substack.comor www.leslieboyce.comSubmit your question for the "Hey Coach" segment: [email protected]

You're Tracking the Wrong ThingEpisode Description:I used to count empty seats at my cabaret shows instead of celebrating who showed up. Sound familiar? In this Tread Talk, I'm sharing why tracking your wins like you track your lifts changes everything about how you see your progress.Your One Tip:Reframe your “to-do” list into an “I did it! List” and at the end of each day, reflect on all the tasks you DID accomplish, not the ones you didn’t. Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

When I opened my gym, I brought on a business partner because I didn't feel confident going it alone. Here's what that imposter syndrome was actually telling me - and why it shows up right before your biggest breakthroughs.Your One Tip:Name one new thing you're trying that makes you feel like an imposter and commit to doing it anyway.Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

Stop Chasing Soreness: Why Recovery Is Your Secret Performance StrategyThink rest days are for the weak? Think again. Olympic mental performance coach Paul shares why constantly pushing yourself to exhaustion isn't a badge of honor—it's sabotaging your success.In this episode, you'll discover:Why entrepreneurs fall into the same trap as overtraining athletesThe research-backed connection between flow states and high performanceHow measuring your wellbeing can unlock better business decisionsWhy doing nothing is actually doing something crucialThe surprising habits of successful entrepreneurs (hint: they discuss ideas the same day)Paul coaches both Dutch Olympic bobsled athletes and high-performing business owners, giving him unique insight into what separates sustainable success from burnout. His MBA research on 29 entrepreneurs revealed fascinating patterns about who succeeds and why.If you've ever felt guilty for not working evenings and weekends, or wondered why pushing harder isn't producing better results, this conversation will shift your entire approach to performance.Connect with Paul:LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/paulpostemaWebsite: www.paulpostema.comNewsletter launching February 2026Subscribe and Listen: Find The Fitness of Business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Newsletter subscribers can also read episode insights on Substack.Connect with Me: Subscribe to my Substack at https://leslieboyce.substack.comor www.leslieboyce.comSubmit your question for the "Hey Coach" segment: [email protected]

Coming back to the gym after having my baby taught me a hard lesson about comparing myself to my past performance - and why your early business work deserves the same grace you'd give a client starting over.Your One Tip:Look back at your early work and celebrate how far you've come instead of cringing at imperfection.Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

What if that thing you're perfecting doesn't actually need to be perfect? I'm taking you back to my first personal training client and the program I almost didn't launch because it wasn't "ready." You can't perfect something in a vacuum - you need real feedback from real people.Your One Tip:Choose one thing you can launch this week in its simplest form (email, social post, offer).Connect With Me: 🌐 Website: www.leslieboyce.com📸 Instagram: instagram.com/leslieboyce_📧 Substack: https://leslieboyce.substack.com/New full episodes drop every Tuesday

What happens when your business outgrows your systems or when perfect systems keep you playing it safe?Ben Speich, fractional COO and EOS implementer, joins the show to talk about the two types of founders he works with: those lifting too heavy with terrible form (growing fast but burning out), and those doing perfect reps with 2.5-pound weights (stable but stuck). Both need the same thing—clarity on what success actually looks like.In this conversation, we dig into:Why your inbox is full (and what that's really telling you)The "vacation test" for finding broken systemsHow 50% of project hours generated only 5% of revenue and what to do about itBuilding accountability charts when you're wearing every hatWhy coaches need coaches (and businesses need spotters)The humility required to admit you don't have all the answersBen also shares why self-promotion is his weakest lift, how he runs his marriage like a business (weekly meetings included), and why the one-thing-a-day rule keeps his family sane.If you've been putting out fires instead of building foundations, this one's for you.Guest Info: Benjamin Speich, Owner of Speich ConsultingGet in touch:https://www.linkedin.com/in/benjaminspeichhttps://m.facebook.com/61578624634611/https://www.tiktok.com/@speichconsulting?_r=1&_t=ZP-92Bf4vbijjrSubscribe and Listen: Find The Fitness of Business on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, and wherever you get your podcasts. Newsletter subscribers can also read episode insights on Substack.Connect with Me: Subscribe to my Substack at https://leslieboyce.substack.comor www.leslieboyce.comSubmit your question for the "Hey Coach" segment: [email protected]