Podcast
Simplify to Thrive
Hosted by Alma Bradford · EN
Simplify and Thrive is a business podcast for service providers, consultants, and agency owners who want to grow a business that's both profitable and sustainable.
If you're tired of chasing hustle culture and complicated strategies, this is your space to learn how to scale with simplicity. Each week, we'll dive into the systems, mindset shifts, and content strategies that help you streamline your business, clarify your messaging, and build a personal brand that attracts clients with ease.
Regardless of where you are at in your business journey, you'll discover how to simplify your operations, reclaim your time, and thrive as the CEO of a business that truly supports your life.
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Episodes
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How Small Consistent Actions Lead to BIG Growth
Jan 500:19:08Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I'm sharing my journey of taking small consistent actions each day in my business and why doing this in the past has led to HUGE growth for me in revenue. I also talk about why you need to get serious about growing your business with all the things happening in the world and the economy. I'm hosting a live training bootcamp to help you start and grow a service based business. Register here: https://www.almabradford.com/
Transcribe →Create a Realistic Money Plan for Your Service Based Business
Jan 400:08:29Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I'm breaking down how to create a clear and realistic money plan for your service-based business. I talk about how to think about your revenue goals in a practical way, including how to reverse-engineer your income (for example, what it really takes to hit $10K months), why premium pricing matters, and how targeting established businesses with real budgets can change everything. I also share lessons from my own journey, including why trying to offer every service leads to burnout and how building systems, processes, and the right business model helped me scale. Sign up for my upcoming training bootcamp: https://www.almabradford.com/
Transcribe →My plan to rebrand my business and life
Jan 200:09:11Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I'm sharing a very honest look at how I'm rebranding my life and business for the year ahead. This isn't just a business reset — it's a mindset shift. I talk about why prioritizing my health, regulating my nervous system, and creating grounded daily habits has become non-negotiable for the kind of growth I want to experience. We'll explore how small, consistent actions create powerful, compounded results in your business over time. If you're craving sustainable growth, more clarity, and a business that supports your life instead of consuming it, this episode is for you. ✨ Learn more about how we can work togethere here: https://www.almabradford.com/
Transcribe →Planning for a profitable + peaceful business in 2026
Dec 2600:13:01Tap to summarizeAs the year winds down, this episode is all about using this season intentionally to plan for what's next. I'm sharing how I approach business planning for 2026, why I believe in 90-day planning over annual overwhelm, and how having a clear, focused plan creates more momentum, clarity, and peace in your business. I also open up about my goals for this podcast and the direction I'm taking my content moving forward—so you know exactly what to expect as we step into the new year together. If you want to join my free business planning workshop, you can sign up here: https://www.almabradford.com/
Transcribe →How Rosemary Grew From 2 to 8 Clients With Social Media Consulting
Dec 2300:15:22Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I sit down with my client Rosemary Philips, a social media marketing expert who grew her business from 2 to 8 clients while building a freedom-based lifestyle on her homestead and farm. Rosemary shares the mindset shifts that helped her stop overworking, how she built simple systems to work less while making more money, and exactly how she finds clients for both social media consulting and done-for-you services. In this episode, you'll learn: How Rosemary grew from 2 to 8 clients without working longer hours. The mindset shifts she needed to make. The systems that helped her create a freedom-based business. How she consistently finds clients for consulting and done-for-you services. Learn more about my coaching programs for service providers here: https://www.almabradford.com/
Transcribe →Why You Can't Rely on Social Media Alone
Oct 600:11:05Tap to summarizeIn this episode of Simplify to Thrive, I dive into a powerful truth that many entrepreneurs overlook: if you're building your business only on social media, you're putting your income and your brand at risk. Yes, I teach social media strategies, but today I'm sharing why relying 100% on platforms like Instagram, TikTok, Facebook, or LinkedIn can hurt your long-term growth. Platforms change, algorithms shift, and accounts can disappear overnight. The solution? Evergreen content and platforms you actually own. Here's what we cover in this episode: -The power of evergreen content (like YouTube, podcasts, blogs, and even books) that generates sales for years -How I use my YouTube channel and podcast to attract clients and passive revenue streams -Why email newsletters should be the heart of your content strategy -The importance of creating for deep thinkers and clients with higher budgets -My honest take on short-form content and how it impacts attention spans -Tools and systems you can use to streamline your evergreen content strategy If you're a service provider or content creator, this episode will help you shift from chasing algorithms to building a business that thrives year after year.
Transcribe →How I Built a Business That Doesn't Rely on Me
Sep 100:11:00Tap to summarizeIn this episode, I share why I had to build a business that doesn't rely on me being in the center of everything. Back when I was scaling to 6 figures, I thought the only way to grow was to do it all myself, serving clients, creating content, and running the backend of my business. But what it really led to was burnout. I realized if I wanted freedom and sustainability, I had to step out of the weeds and create a business model that worked without me. Inside this episode, you'll hear: How I created a life-first business model that works around my family obligations. The systems and team support I put in place to stop doing everything myself. How I use AI in my agency so my team can create content for my brand. Learn more about my coaching program to help you create an agency business where VA's do all of your client work here: https://www.almabradford.com/programs
Transcribe →Why You Need Brand Equity for Consistent Sales
Aug 2700:13:49Tap to summarizeMost service providers and agency owners focus all their energy on creating content for clients—but neglect their own brand. In this episode, I break down why building brand equity is one of the smartest long-term moves you can make in business. I share how creating a simple content system helped me grow my business over 10 years ago, and how that same system continues to bring me a steady stream of sales—even when I step away or take a break. I also share how I'll be teaching this in a new program I'm opening up soon. Learn more about my coaching programs here: https://www.almabradford.com/programs
Transcribe →Podcast Rebrand - Here's What's Next
Aug 2400:12:37Tap to summarizeAfter a two-year break, I'm back with a brand-new direction for the Simplify and Thrive Podcast. In this episode, I share why I decided to rename and rebrand the podcast, what's shifting in my business, and the new direction I'm taking with this podcast. I also open up about my personal journey with social media—how I became addicted to constantly checking my phone, how it drained my creativity, and why I'm now choosing a more intentional and focused approach to creating content. You'll hear about: Why simplicity and focus are the key to growing your business and sales. The importance of long-form content to stand apart from the noise on social media. Why you need to create more human connection in your marketing. How I'm aligning my brand, business, and lifestyle around creativity and depth. If you've ever felt overwhelmed by the noise online and want a more sustainable, creative way to grow your business, this episode is for you. Subscribe to my newsletter: https://www.almabradford.com/
Transcribe →How My Clients Are Making 10k a Month
Oct 4, 202300:12:01Tap to summarizeIn order to grow a profitable marketing business or an agency, you need to charge premium rates. In this episode I share what my clients are doing to hit 10k a month. I also break down the math when it comes to pricing so that you can easily hit those numbers. Subscribe to my Youtube Channel Instagram My Website
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