Take The Leap
Take the Leap is the podcast where we get real about the rollercoaster that is entrepreneurship and life.
Sure, some folks make running a business look like a walk in the park, but let's be honest – it's more like a wild ride through a theme park with unexpected twists and turns!
Join us your co-hosts, Victoria & Ashlan, as we spill the beans on our own real-life experiences and shine a spotlight on some amazing guests. From the highs of success stories to the lows of epic failures, and hey, we'll even throw in some cringe-worthy, laugh-out-loud embarrassing moments for good measure!
So buckle up and tune in every week for a dose of raw, unfiltered truth about what it's really like to chase your dreams and build a business. Whether you're a seasoned entrepreneur or just dipping your toes into the startup world, we've got something for everyone. Even if it's just to make you think, "I'm so glad I didn't do what they did!"
Take The Leap
#110: Why Support Systems Matter More Than You Think
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In this recap episode, Ashlan and Tory debrief their conversation with HR and business consultant Alayna Weimer and pull out the biggest lessons entrepreneurs can apply right now–especially around agency, leadership, and building a business that supports real life. You’ll also hear a candid check-in on systems, boundaries, and the weekly “wins/do-betters” that keep momentum going.
Tune in if you’re an entrepreneur trying to stay sane while building something sustainable. This episode gives you practical mindset shifts and simple operational takeaways you can actually use.
Our Favorite Takeaways:
- Agency is the point: You can’t control the economy (or the chaos), but you can control how you respond. And entrepreneurship gives you more say in your day-to-day than most traditional roles.
- Care builds credibility: “People don’t care how much you know until they know how much you care” isn’t a cute quote. It’s a business strategy for trust, retention, and referrals.
- The best system is the one you’ll use: Fancy tools don’t matter if they require too much brainpower. Keep it simple, reduce friction, and design your workflow around how you actually operate.
- Email organization ≠ task completion: Setting up an inbox framework is step one; building the habit of regularly clearing action items (and tracking “waiting on”) is what makes it work.
- Progress over perfection: Time blocking, grouping tasks, and building routines are skills. You should expect iteration, not instant mastery.
This episode references our conversation with Alayna Weimer, episode #109 on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube.
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- Co-Host, Ashlan Glazier-Anderson, Owner of AshbeanPDX Marketing
- Co-Host, Victoria (Tory) Proppe, Owner of Imagine Marketing Strategies
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