Best Ilonka Ras Podcasts (2024)

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Ep #159 Choose Your Hard 4:48

1h ago4:48

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In Episode #159, Choose Your Hard, we dive into: - Why your brain fights change - The neuroscience behind resistance and how to rewire it. - How staying in the “known hard” holds you back from what’s possible. - Why real growth always comes with discomfort—and how to lean into it. Grab the FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive …

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Ep #158 Love and Own Your Decisions 6:39

14h ago6:39

6:39

Decisions are a natural part of life and business. We’re constantly choosing things. We’re not necessarily always intentional about the choices we make. Once you’ve made the decision, you need to sell yourself on why you love that decision. Let's dive deeper! GRAB THE FULL SHOW NOTES HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: ASh…

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Ep #157 Nobody knows you exist 6:16

14d ago6:16

6:16

There are always people who want, need, and are actively searching for your services…they simply need to know that you exist. Join me in today’s episode as I share some insights into why no one knows your business exists and why this is the best news ever! Grab the Full Show Note HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamal…

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Ep #156 If You Don't Enjoy Selling You're Doing It Wrong 7:48

23d ago7:48

7:48

Welcome to episode 156 of The EffortLESS CEO Podcast! If the thought of pitching your services, getting on a sales call, or making direct offers to potential clients makes you break out in a cold sweat—or if it just feels overwhelmingly uncomfortable to market your business—then this episode is for you. Today, we’re diving into the world of selling…

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#155 Commitment Drift: The Impact Of Not Keeping Your Promises 6:12

2d ago6:12

6:12

Did you know that only half of the promises we make are actually kept? That’s a shocking stat—and it’s the reason why trust in leadership often falters. In this episode, we dive into why honoring commitments is non-negotiable in business. We explore how broken promises erode trust, hurt team morale, and damage your credibility as a leader. You can …

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Ep# 154 You Are A Business Owner Part 2 36:11

1M ago36:11

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In this episode, we dive into the complex, often emotional journey of entrepreneurship, sparking a conversation around what makes a business truly "real." We also share invaluable lessons learned through the challenges of business ownership. You can grab the full show notes and any resources mentioned during the episode HERE Link to Music Credits T…

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Ep #153 You Are A Business Owner Part 1 30:36

1M ago30:36

30:36

In this episode, we dive into the complex, often emotional journey of entrepreneurship, sparking a conversation around what makes a business truly "real." We also share invaluable lessons learned through the challenges of business ownership. You can grab the full show notes and any resources mentioned during the episode HERE Link to Music Credits T…

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#152 Raising The Ceiling 7:47

2M ago7:47

7:47

In this episode, Ilonka Ras discusses the self-imposed limits we place on ourselves and how to identify and overcome them. She introduces the Life Wheel, a coaching tool that helps individuals assess their current situation in various life areas and set goals for improvement. Through real-life examples, she emphasizes the importance of challenging …

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#151 Distracting Yourself With Future Problems 6:51

2M ago6:51

6:51

In this episode, Ilonka Ras discusses the nature of distractions, particularly how they can masquerade as productive activities while actually hindering progress. She emphasises the importance of focusing on immediate actions rather than future uncertainties and provides strategies for maintaining focus and accountability in achieving goals. You ca…

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The Subtle Signs Of A Business That Can Run Without You 10:01

2M ago10:01

10:01

I read a post by Ramit Sethi a couple of months ago, and the question he posed to his audience was: What are some subtle signs of wealth? The comments that flooded in were hilarious and so on point. My favorite one was: Using an iPhone without a screen protector or protective casing. It made me laugh because it's such a small thing, but it says so …

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How I found R280K slipping through the cracks in my business 8:13

2M ago8:13

8:13

If I asked you to fill a bucket with water but it had a huge hole in the bottom… you would think I am crazy right? And yet, as business owners, we’re constantly focused on driving revenue while money leaks out in the form of unintentional expenses. Focusing on making more money while money is leaking out…is crazy. And inefficient. Enter The Recaptu…

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The obstacles between you and your goals 10:31

3M ago10:31

10:31

Now, imagine this—you’ve set a goal, maybe it’s to increase your revenue by 25% next year, and you’ve decided to introduce a new subscription model. It’s exciting, right? You’re motivated. But then, almost immediately, your brain starts serving up resistance. It says things like, “What if no one wants this?” or “Is this really worth the effort?” So…

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How Down Regulating Will Help You Grow Your Business 6:35

3M ago6:35

6:35

How much time do you spend thinking about your business? If you’re like most business owners, the answer is ‘all the time.’ Yup, we all say it. But what if that’s not the badge of honour you think it is? Today, we’re talking about why you need to stop being ‘on’ all the time, what down-regulating is, and why it’s a non-negotiable if you want to gro…

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#146 Should I Hire Or Outsource? 8:46

3M ago8:46

8:46

Discover what you should consider before hiring your first (or next) employee. Want the Time Tracker Tool for free? Send me a DM on Instagram HERE Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Media Instagram | Facebook | …

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#145 Slow down. Recalibrate. 12:21

3M ago12:21

12:21

Ever notice how you speed up when you’re stressed? We push harder, try to get more done…faster. Oftentimes, it doesn’t even have anything to do with how much you need to get done. It’s a sense of overwhelm and anxiety that moves with you through your week. Whenever I notice I’m spinning in my own mind, overthinking things, and feeling overwhelmed w…

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REPLAY Ep#120 The 22 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make That Holds Them Back 14:57

4M ago14:57

14:57

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the pitfalls that ensnare many small business owners on their journey to success. We cover the 22 most common mistakes that can stunt growth and limit potential. Whether it's underestimating the power of networking, not knowing your financials, giving up too soon, or failing to make offers, each mistake is…

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Ep #144 Cash Flow Cure: Simple fixes to boost your bottom line. 16:58

4M ago16:58

16:58

If you’re a business owner, chances are you have experienced the dread, sleepless nights, and 2 am panic attacks that inevitably come when we know we need to pay expenses and there isn’t enough cash in the bank to do so. In this episode, I am sharing a few simple ways to improve cash flow in your business and three habits you must start doing if yo…

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Ep #143 Don’t follow your gut. Follow the data. 15:47

4M ago15:47

15:47

Most owners fall into two categories when measuring numbers inside your service-based business. They either don’t measure much (which means they don’t have important data to help them make decisions and grow their business) or they measure everything…which means they’re stuck in data overload…In this week's episode, I share the four activities you …

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Ep#142 Do you feel shackled to your business? 17:08

4M ago17:08

17:08

One thing I know for sure is that no one starts a business to be trapped by it. And yet, that is the reality many business owners find themselves in. And if you find yourself in denial…saying things like: ”I’m not trapped”, “I love what I do”. I have a question for you in this week's episode. See you there! Grab the full Show Notes HERE Link to Mus…

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Ep# 141 Is it time for an action audit? 9:16

4M ago9:16

9:16

Join me in this week’s episode #141 Is it time for an action audit? Learn HOW to do a proper audit of your actions so you can stop wasting time and energy on the things that don’t work and do more of what does! PS. Bring your notebook for this one because you’ll want to take notes! Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive…

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Ep# 140 The 3 Bucket Approach To Make Delegating Easier 10:37

5M ago10:37

10:37

Join me on this week’s episode: #140 The 3 Bucket Approach To Make Delegating Easier and let’s free up some time in your day so you can focus where it matters most. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Mot…

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EP# 139 How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner? 14:46

5M ago14:46

14:46

How much should you pay yourself as a business owner in South Africa? Do you know? In this week's episode, we dive deep into the aspects you may want to consider to ensure you take care of both your financial needs and your business. Visit the show notes page here Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publis…

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Ep#138 How I Prepare My Business For Vacations (An over the shoulder) 15:46

5M ago15:46

15:46

Taking vacations where you aren’t constantly checking in, where you can really switch your brain off from work and be totally present is hard. And it is possible. In this week's Podcast, we are talking about vacations and how to prepare your business for a vacation so that you can actually unplug and take a real break. Grab the full show notes HERE…

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EP# 137 The Value of Discomfort 6:39

5M ago6:39

6:39

If we want to grow as entrepreneurs, build impactful businesses, and truly live a life we love then we need to get uncomfortable. Join me in today’s podcast episode where I share my take on avoiding (and prolonging) discomfort and how discomfort is infinitely valuable. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation A…

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EP# 136 The (Simple) Math to More Clients 5:54

6M ago5:54

5:54

Sometimes we’re afraid of what the numbers might tell us. Sometimes we simply aren’t sure what numbers to track. At other times we are so busy in the day to day of running our business that we don’t have the time to look at them. In this episode I am going to share the most important numbers you need to know in order to get more clients in your bus…

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Ep#135 Time does not create results 5:19

6M ago5:19

5:19

In this week’s episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing how you can get yourself out of the productivity trap and shift your attention to the outcomes that matter most in your business. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect W…

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EP# 134 Dealing with difficult emotions as a business owner - with Karen Gray 49:28

6M ago49:28

49:28

How you feel at any given moment is impacted by your thoughts. What you’re thinking about a specific situation or circumstance inside your business impacts how you feel . In this week’s episode, I am joined by Karen Gray, who will guide us through a simple technique for processing and managing our emotions instead of avoiding them. Link to Music Cr…

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Ep# 133 4 Tips for spending more time ON your business 8:54

6M ago8:54

8:54

Join me in this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast where I am sharing 4 simple, actionable tips for spending more time ON your business so that it can grow and ultimately thrive without you. Join me here Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On…

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Ep#132 Are You Solving The Wrong Problem 5:49

7M ago5:49

5:49

In this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing what the four possible bottlenecks are and how I can help you solve them so that you can get your business back on track faster! Gab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect Wit…

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REPLAY Take my money! Why you need a sales system 10:26

7M ago10:26

10:26

Being a service-based entrepreneur doesn't have to mean “always working, always being plugged into business, and not able to switch off”. With the right systems in place you can build a successful business that supports your ideal lifestyle. In this episode, we deep dive into what a sales system is and why you need it for your business, Grab the fu…

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Replay EP# 118 Do what's already working 7:24

7M ago7:24

7:24

In this episode, I am going to share two questions you can ask yourself as a small business owner that will instantly take unnecessary tasks (that you maybe even thought were really important) off your plate so that you can focus your attention on the tasks that drive the needle in your business forward. Grab the Show notes HERE Link to Music Credi…

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REPLAY MONDAY Are you stuck in this phase of building a business? 21:11

7M ago21:11

21:11

Do you know what phase of business you’re in? Knowing what phase you’re in will give you clarity on what you need to focus on in your day-to-day, where you need to spend your time, and what your next step is going to be. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (…

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Ep# 131 The 10 Most Influential Books On My Business Journey 13:25

8M ago13:25

13:25

I was going through some of the books that have been the most on my journey as a business owner. Someone wise once said that if you want to grow you need to put yourself in proximity to the people who have done what you want to do so that you can learn from them. Today I want to share the 10 books with you and tell you have they have changed the wa…

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Ep# 130 Practicing constraint 9:14

8M ago9:14

9:14

Focusing on too many things at once leads to an inefficient business. The question is, how do we focus on the right things when there is so much fighting for our time and attention? The answer is constraint. In this week’s podcast, I am sharing six critical areas where all business owners need to practice constraint (a.k.a focus their attention) so…

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Ep# 129 Three reasons why small business owners struggle to delegate 6:55

8M ago6:55

6:55

As small business owners, we need to learn how to delegate effectively because it is one of the most impactful activities that will help to remove you as the bottleneck inside your business. In today’s episode I am going to share the three reasons why delegation feels so hard and how you can shift your perspective and master the art of delegation. …

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Ep# 128 Its's not about the money! Or is it? 8:39

8M ago8:39

8:39

In this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am unpacking this statement and showing you what really lies underneath this belief and how it is manifesting itself inside your business (and more specifically your finances). Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publishe…

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Ep#127 7 Simple Strategies For More Time Off 10:14

8M ago10:14

10:14

If you feel overworked and chained to your business and you want more free time but you have no idea where to start because there is simply too much to do, then this episode is for you. I am going to share seven simple strategies you can implement this week for more free time in your schedule. Grab the full shows HERE Link to Music Credits Track: P…

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Ep# 126 A Plan For Your Next 90 Days 13:01

9M ago13:01

13:01

The first quarter of 2024 is coming to an end and it’s time to map out your next three months! In this week's episode, I share a simple four-step framework you can use to plan the next 90 days in your business so you can create serious momentum and progress. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: ASha…

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Ep #125 Six Impossible Things Before Breakfast 6:10

9M ago6:10

6:10

Are you putting too much energy into the outcomes you don't want in your life and business? Let's re-evaluate our beliefs this week. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka On Social Media Instagram | Facebook | YouTube…

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Ep #124 Find & fix The Bottlenecks Inside Your Small Business 10:25

9M ago10:25

10:25

Let’s talk about the bottlenecks inside your business! A bottleneck is the point (or points) where business slows down, it is the clog that stops your business from creating more growth. Grab the Full Show Notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher: CD Baby (IPI 700570289) Connect With Ilonka…

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Ep #123 Why do clients buy (or not buy) from you 11:10

9M ago11:10

11:10

Today I'll be sharing how the six fundamental needs play a role in what, where, when, and how much your clients buy from your business. You must understand what is driving your people to take out their money and exchange it to you for your services if you want to win this game of business. And this will help you do exactly that. Grab the Full Show …

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Ep #122 Shortcuts Take Longer 8:10

10M ago8:10

8:10

Let’s talk about business shortcuts. Today we explore why a shortcut isn’t always the fastest route and the five things you might miss out on if you’re always chasing a faster path to your goal as a self-made small business owner. Grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusic (ASM) Publisher:…

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Ep #121 Feeling guilty because you aren’t working as hard as your team? 9:19

10M ago9:19

9:19

In today’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing why you shouldn’t feel guilty for delegating all the doing off your plate and handing it over to your team. Even if that means they will clock more hours than you at the office. You can grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: AShamaluevMusi…

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Ep# 120 The 22 Mistakes Small Business Owners Make That Holds Them Back 15:00

10M ago15:00

15:00

In this eye-opening episode, we delve into the pitfalls that ensnare many small business owners on their journey to success. We cover the 22 most common mistakes that can stunt growth and limit potential. Whether it's underestimating the power of networking, not knowing your financials, giving up too soon, or failing to make offers, each mistake is…

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Ep#119 Is your business neglecting one of the 4 essential types of work that it needs to thrive? 13:08

10M ago13:08

13:08

In this week’s episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, I am sharing what the four important work types are that need to happen in every small business, how much time you should be spending in each type, and how to rebalance to the optimal 4D Mix if you’re out of balance. You can grab the full show notes HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Mot…

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EP# 118 Do what's already working 7:24

11M ago7:24

7:24

In this episode, I am going to share two questions you can ask yourself as a small business owner that will instantly take unnecessary tasks (that you maybe even thought were really important) off your plate so that you can focus your attention on the tasks that drive the needle in your business forward. Grab the Show notes HERE Link to Music Credi…

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Ep #117 Pressure Is Optional 10:33

11M ago10:33

10:33

In this week's episode of the Wildly Aligned Podcast, we talk about Pressure. Is it good? Is it bad? Is it just part of the experience of being a business owner? Do we have a choice in the matter or should we just make peace with it and accept that feeling pressure is just part of the territory that comes with entrepreneurship? Visit the show notes…

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Ep#116 What you need to know before hiring your first (or next) team member 18:34

11M ago18:34

18:34

In this episode, I am going to share the number one tool that will help you answer these questions and make the process of growing your team (which doesn’t only mean permanent employees) less stressful and more impactful on the overall success of your business. Listen to this Episode HERE Link to Music Credits Track: Positive Motivation Author: ASh…

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Ep#115 3 Things To STOP doing if you want to increase profits in 2024 11:37

11M ago11:37

11:37

In this week's episode of The Wildly Aligned Podcast, I share the three things I have told my clients to STOP doing in 2024 so they can: Stop wasting time Increase their efficiency Achieve their goals faster Enjoy the year more! Listen to the episode HERE to discover what 3 things you can let go of to make 2024 your best year in business, yet. Link…

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Replay Monday - Declutter this for more time and money 30:22

12M ago30:22

30:22

How do you know when it’s time to declutter? Well, typically it feels like there are a lot of loose ends in your life. Things feel messy and complicated. Those unresolved matters that you know won’t go away if you ignore them. In this week's episode, we discuss ways to declutter and make space for the new. Join me HERE Link to Music Credits Track: …

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