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Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Are you a lazy entrepreneur who wants to work smarter, not harder? If so, you’re in the right place!
Hosted by Kristy Yoder, CEO of SmartVAs and Meet5starVAs, this podcast is all about leveraging delegation, automation, systems and virtual assistants to scale your business efficiently—without doing everything yourself.
Born and raised in Manila, Philippines, Kristy moved to the U.S. and grew her agency from a one-person operation to 70+ team members. Her business 10x’d within three months of hiring her first virtual assistant, and now she’s on a mission to help other overwhelmed entrepreneurs experience the same success.
Each episode dives into proven strategies for delegation, outsourcing, automation, and productivity, featuring expert insights and real-world success stories.
So, if you’re ready to achieve more by doing less, subscribe to Lazy Entrepreneur podcast and start building a business that runs without you doing it all!
Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast
Ep 221: The Science-Backed Guide to Overcoming Procrastination for Entrepreneurs With Robin Emdon
Why do so many entrepreneurs procrastinate—even when the stakes are high? In this episode of the Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, host Kristy dives deep with Robin J. Emdon, author of Get Resultsology: The Science of Getting Stuff Done, to uncover the biological, psychological, and practical roots of chronic procrastination in business.
Robin shares his personal journey of overcoming deep-seated procrastination and reveals what finally sparked lasting change. We explore how brain chemistry—especially dopamine, cortisol, and acetylcholine—affects motivation and productivity. You'll also learn the difference between threat mode and reward mode, and how to train your brain to stay focused, even during high-stress times.
Whether you're stuck in perfectionism, decision fatigue, or just can't seem to finish what you start, this episode is packed with relatable insights and actionable tools. Robin explains how entrepreneurs can use systems, accountability, and vision to build momentum, defeat distraction, and finally get things done.
🧠 What You’ll Learn:
- Why procrastination isn't laziness
- The science of motivation and momentum
- How accountability dramatically improves success
- Creating a personal life vision that fuels daily action
- Energy vs time management for entrepreneurs
- How to build a distraction-proof workflow
- Tips for rewiring your brain to default to action
📘 Resources Mentioned:
- Download Get Resultsology free PDF: ReallyUsefulTips.com
- Join Robin’s 5-day challenge: SkyRocketYourProductivityChallenge.com
- Connect with Robin on LinkedIn: Robin J. Emden
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