Is your business running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Time to Thrive, we're joined by Melissa Morris, operations expert and founder of Your Agency Authority, to show you how to reclaim your time, reduce stress, and scale smarter—not harder.

Melissa introduces her signature DISCO Framework, a simple yet powerful system for streamlining operations, onboarding clients efficiently, and ditching the chaos that comes with running a service-based business. From automating low-value tasks to creating touchpoints that wow your clients, Melissa brings the tactical strategies every overwhelmed entrepreneur needs.

We dive into:

• The biggest operational mistakes small business owners make
• How to streamline client onboarding to save 5+ hours a week
• What tasks to automate, delegate, or ditch entirely
• When to hire your first team member (and who it should be!)
• How to reclaim your time without sacrificing client experience

Whether you're a solopreneur ready to scale or a growing agency owner craving more breathing room, this episode is packed with actionable insights to help you thrive.

Connect with Melissa Morris:
📬 DM “swipe files” to Melissa on LinkedIn
to get her plug-and-play onboarding email templates.

00:00 Introduction to Melissa Morris
00:44 Icebreaker: Bucket List Dreams
01:57 Common Operational Mistakes
04:47 Streamlining Client Onboarding
08:11 First Steps to Automation
13:37 Hiring Your First Employee
16:10 Balancing Automation and Customer Experience
21:14 Using Automations and Processes
21:50 Reclaiming Time as a Business Owner
23:26 Tracking Time for Better Productivity
25:00 The Power of Closing Your Email
26:47 The Reality of Batching Tasks
29:40 Hiring Mistakes and Lessons Learned
33:41 Productivity Hacks and Time Management
38:23 Conclusion and How to Connect

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

Struggling to find the right people to grow your business? In this episode of Time to Thrive, Bethany Meadows sits down with Kasim Aslam—hiring expert, bestselling author, and serial entrepreneur—to break down a revolutionary approach to finding and keeping top 1% talent.

Kasim shares why traditional hiring methods fail, how to think beyond resumes and interviews, and the “flytrap” strategies he uses to attract high performers (and repel imposters). Learn how to hire for miracles, not just metrics—and why Pareto Talent can completely shift your business trajectory.

Whether you’re making your first hire or scaling a fast-growing team, this episode is packed with practical, no-fluff advice on building a team that fuels your freedom, not your burnout.

🔑 In this episode, you’ll learn:

• Why hiring is broken—and how to fix it
• The red flags most entrepreneurs miss
• How to pay more and get 10x the output
• Why international hiring might be your secret weapon
• The difference between delegating tasks and empowering ownership

Ready to stop hiring out of desperation and start building a dream team by design? Don’t miss this one.

Get Kasim’s free book and resources: thehirebook.com

00:00 Introduction to the Guest: Cassum Islam
00:43 Icebreaker Questions and Personal Insights
02:21 Challenges in Hiring and the Art of Finding Top Talent
03:28 The Flaws in Traditional Hiring Practices
08:17 Understanding Pareto Talent and Its Importance
12:41 Effective Hiring Strategies and Fly Traps
19:24 When and How to Hire for Growth
23:49 Hiring Strategies for Entrepreneurs
24:36 Identifying Red Flags in Hiring
25:16 Understanding the Entrepreneurial Mindset
27:41 Effective Delegation Techniques
31:31 Managing Remote Teams
32:31 Aligning Incentives with Remote Work
39:05 Deciding on Business Opportunities
46:07 The Reality of Success and Sacrifice
47:59 Conclusion and Resources

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.

What if your big idea isn’t landing—not because it’s wrong, but because your audience doesn’t understand it the way you do?

In this episode of Time to Thrive, host Bethany Meadows sits down with message strategist and Thinkers50 honoree Tamson Webster to unpack the real reason most leaders struggle to get buy-in. From her Red Thread® framework to the psychology of transformational change, Tamson shares how to make your message resonate on a deeper level—so it sticks, spreads, and sparks action.

Whether you're leading a team, pitching a new idea, or building a brand, this episode will shift how you think about communication forever.

You’ll learn:

• What a “Red Thread” is—and why your message needs one
• The 4-part structure your brain already uses to make decisions
• How to avoid persuasion fatigue and build lasting buy-in
• Why leaders should make the audience’s case, not their own
• How small business owners can communicate big ideas without sounding “salesy”

Practical, research-backed, and packed with examples—this is a must-listen for entrepreneurs, marketers, and leaders alike.

🔗 Learn more about Tamson and her work at Message Design Institute

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:35 Icebreaker Question: Vintage Love
01:30 Tamson's Journey to Message Design
03:39 Understanding the Red Thread
05:33 Importance of Red Thread for Leaders
08:21 Tips for Entrepreneurs on Communication
11:36 Building a Strong Case for Your Idea
16:12 Practical Application for Business Owners
22:55 Strategic Business Differentiation
25:12 Understanding Customer Motivation
26:17 Physics of Motivation
29:44 Internal Motivation and Trust
35:46 Principle of Lasting Change
40:10 Make Their Case, Not Yours
44:31 Conclusion and Contact Information

Discover the strategies, systems and skills that lead to success in business. Visit TimeToThriveInBusiness.com to learn more.