Épisodes

  • Mindset Shifts You Need to Make Before Growing
    Jan 27 2026

    In this episode of Upleveling, Joy sits down with wisdom-led mindset coach Vicki Baird for a powerful conversation on what it truly takes to uplevel, starting from within. They explore the growing pains of leadership, reframing failure, letting go of perfectionism, and building self-trust as your business grows. This episode is a must-listen for ambitious business owners who want to grow sustainably without losing alignment, contentment, or themselves along the way.

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    51 min
  • Your Business Needs an Operating System. Period.
    Jan 13 2026

    At the start of a new year, Joy shares how structure, not more effort, is often the key to real business growth. In this episode, she breaks down how Aligned CPA uses EOS, the Entrepreneurial Operating System, to create clarity, focus, and accountability through vision, quarterly priorities, and scorecards. If you are feeling busy, overwhelmed, or stuck despite working hard, this episode will help you understand how the right operating system can help your business scale without chaos.

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    21 min
  • The Bullshit We're Not Taking into 2026
    Dec 30 2025

    In this episode, we’re calling out the bullsh*t we’re not taking into 2026. From winging our days and doing everything ourselves to tolerating bad clients, weak leadership, and unclear goals. This isn’t about New Year’s resolutions; it’s about raising standards, leading with intention, and making disciplined decisions that actually move the business forward. If you’re ready to stop playing small and start upleveling for real, this episode is for you.

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    16 min
  • The Step Between Problems and Goals
    Dec 16 2025

    Before you set bigger goals, you need to ask one important question: did last year actually work? In this episode, we explore why reflection is the missing link between recurring business problems and meaningful growth—and how answering three simple questions can bring clarity, alignment, and smarter decisions for the year ahead.

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    12 min
  • Goal Planning vs. Issues-Based Planning
    Dec 2 2025

    At the end of every year, business owners rush to set new goals — bigger revenue, better margins, more time back. But most small businesses don’t have a goal problem… they have an issues problem. In this episode, we break down why traditional goal-setting often fails and why issues-based planning is a far more powerful approach for growing businesses.

    You’ll learn the real difference between goals, issues, and projects, how to uncover the root causes holding your business back, and a simple 90-day framework to finally create momentum. If you’ve ever set goals that went nowhere, this episode will show you what to focus on instead — and how to build a business that can actually support your big vision.

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    19 min
  • From $1M to $2M: How to Double Without Losing Your Mind
    Nov 18 2025

    Scaling from $1M to $2M requires a total shift in how you lead, manage your time, and run your business. In this episode, we break down the key changes every CEO must make—from tightening focus and building systems to upleveling leadership and mastering sales. If you’re ready to grow without losing your mind (or your profit), this episode gives you the roadmap.

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    20 min
  • Stop Treating Taxes Like a Surprise
    Oct 28 2025

    Taxes shouldn’t blindside you every April—and if they do, it’s time to fix the process. In this episode of Upleveling, we dive into the mindset shifts and simple strategies that will help you avoid tax surprises, protect your cash flow, and make confident financial decisions year-round. From building a tax-saving cadence to why $0 tax bills might actually be hurting your long-term goals, this episode is a must-listen for growth-minded business owners.

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    20 min
  • People Framework Part 4
    Oct 14 2025

    How do you keep your best people? In this episode, we dive into why retention is your real growth engine—and how to build a workplace A-players don’t want to leave. We’ll cover the 5 keys to a great culture, how to create calm, and what top talent needs to stay. If you’re tired of starting over, this one’s for you.

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    22 min