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Unfiltered Sessions Podcast
Raw. Real. Unfiltered.
Building a business isn’t just about numbers and strategy—it’s about long hours, sacrifices, and the relentless pursuit of something bigger than yourself. Unfiltered Sessions is where we strip away the fluff and talk about what it really takes to scale a business, balance life, and delegate like a pro.
From personal updates on the journey of growing my own business to candid conversations with entrepreneurs and industry experts, this podcast is about the real stories behind success—the struggles, the wins, and the lessons learned along the way.
If you're a business owner trying to do it all, wondering how to scale without burning out, or just looking for honest conversations about life and entrepreneurship, you're in the right place.
No filters. No sugarcoating. Just the truth about business, life, and the power of delegation.
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Are you a home remodeler drowning in paperwork, juggling multiple software platforms, and struggling to keep your projects organized? This episode is for you. I break down how to take control of your home remodeling business, streamline your processes, and actually make more profit all with the help of Job Tread. From budgets and bids to vendor communication, selections, and project schedules, I walk you through the tools and strategies that bring structure to chaos. Learn how to: Stop guessi...
I didn’t set out to run an agency. I was pushed there by bad hires, unclear roles, broken systems, and the quiet frustration of still doing the work I hired people to take off my plate. In this episode, I walk through the five hiring mistakes that completely changed how I build teams and lead a business. These aren’t theories. These are real lessons learned the hard way mistakes I see business owners repeat every single day. You’ll hear: Why hiring before defining the role sets everyone up to...
Trying to be everything to everyone is one of the fastest ways to stall your growth. In this episode, I break down one of the most important lessons I’ve learned in business: why niching down changed everything from our messaging and content to our sales process and profitability. Early on, we talked about virtual assistants in general. Social media. Admin. “Anything you need help with.” The result? Confused prospects, unclear messaging, and endless conversations explaining what we actually d...
Ever wondered what a virtual assistant can actually do for your business and if it’s really worth it? In this episode, I break down exactly how I use five different virtual assistants to run, scale, and streamline my business without being buried in daily tasks. This isn't a theory. It’s a real, behind-the-scenes look at what delegation looks like when it’s done right. I share how I: Delegated video editing, SEO, thumbnails, and podcast productionBuilt a dedicated social media and content str...
Why Your Subs Aren’t Showing Up And How to Fix It Fast If you’re tired of subs ghosting your job sites or slowing down your projects, this episode is going to change the way you run your business. Here’s the truth most contractors never hear: your subs aren’t unreliable… they’re uncoordinated. And without structure, follow-through, and constant reminders, even the best subs end up operating like a herd of distracted cats. In this episode, I break down the real reason subs miss deadlines...
How to Stop Clients From Blowing Up Your Phone (Without Being Rude) If you’re exhausted from constant “Any updates?” texts, this episode is going to save you hours every week. The truth is, most contractors don’t have a client problem they have a communication system problem. When homeowners feel uninformed, they panic and you pay the price with interruptions, stress, and lost focus. In this episode, you’ll learn the 4 simple communication shifts used by top remodeling companies to keep clien...
You’re the Bottleneck Here’s How a Remote Project Coordinator Fixes That If your jobs only move forward when you’re involved, this episode is the wake-up call you’ve been needing. Most remodelers don’t realize how much time, money, and energy they lose simply because they’re trying to run every detail themselves. And as the business grows, that pressure only gets heavier. In this episode, Philip Sessions breaks down exactly how a trained Remote Project Coordinator can remove you from daily fi...
Why Your Content Looks Good but Isn’t Bringing In Clients Most contractors are posting content that looks solid but it’s not converting. And the surprising part? It’s not because your business is boring. It’s because you’re doing everything yourself, reacting instead of operating with a real strategy. In this episode, we break down why DIY content stops working the moment your business starts growing and how a trained virtual assistant can turn your social media from random posts into a real ...
The Scariest Decision in Business: Do You Hire Before You’re Ready? This episode is an honest look into a tension every entrepreneur eventually faces: when your business is growing but not quite enough to comfortably make your next hire. I’m in that exact season right now debating whether to keep profits tucked away “just in case,” or reinvest everything back into the team so the company can reach its next level. Inside today’s episode, I break down: ✅ The fear of reinvesting when the profit ...
Balancing Business Growth Without Sacrificing Family Time If you’re building a business and constantly feel torn between work and your family, this episode is your wake-up call. In today’s conversation, I break down the exact strategies I’ve used to grow my business without giving up the moments that matter most at home. From creating non-negotiable time blocks, to learning the power of real delegation, to leading by example for your kids this episode gives you the practical, real-life framew...
Be the Cheerleader Your Team Needs As a business owner, you wear a lot of hats but one of the most important (and most overlooked) is cheerleader. I learned that firsthand recently when I noticed a dip in my team’s performance and realized the problem wasn’t their skill or effort, it was my leadership. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, I share a raw behind-the-scenes story of working with one of my team members who was struggling with confidence while building our VA Trainin...
You Can’t Shortcut Time During my first week of 75 Hard, I learned something that hit harder than any workout: time doesn’t speed up. No matter how busy you are, how efficient you try to be, or how many “hacks” you look for, 45 minutes is still 45 minutes. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, I unpack what that simple truth taught me about business, leadership, and personal growth. You’ll learn: ✅ Why trying to shortcut time actually slows your progress ✅ The differ...
You’re Not Supposed to Know Everything in Your Business This week, something weird (but awesome) happened. I realized I didn’t actually know how part of my own business worked and that was a good thing. While onboarding a new social media manager, I was asked a simple question about our content process and for a moment, I froze. I didn’t know the answer. But that moment turned into a powerful realization: as a business owner, you’re not supposed to know every detail. In this episode of ...
Breaking the Cycle of Self-Sabotage Let’s be real sometimes the biggest obstacle in business isn’t strategy, the market, or your competition. It’s you. In this raw and unfiltered episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, I open up about how I’ve been sabotaging my own progress, the habits that keep tripping me up, and how self-sabotage in business often spills into every other area of life, fitness, relationships, and beyond. You’ll learn: ✅ How to spot the patterns of self-sabotage b...
Faith, Family, and Forgiveness: Lessons from Erika Kirk’s Eulogy What does it mean to lead with faith when tragedy strikes? After watching Erika Kirk’s powerful eulogy for her late husband Charlie, I was left convicted, not just as a father and husband, but as a man of God. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, I share the five life-changing lessons I pulled from her words, lessons that every man, leader, and believer needs to hear. You’ll discover: ✅ Why real strength mea...
When Emotions Take Over: Leading Without Losing Your Team As business owners, we’re constantly juggling decisions with clients, team changes, personal life, and the never-ending “urgent” fires. But what happens when the pressure spills over and emotions start running the show? In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions opens up about his own recent struggles with letting emotions dictate leadership decisions and the hard lessons that came with it. You’ll discover: &n...
From Two Friends to a Full Company: The First Year of RefinedVA What started as a favor for two friends turned into a business that’s now helping entrepreneurs reclaim their time and scale through virtual assistants. In this special one-year anniversary episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions pulls back the curtain on the messy beginnings, the pivotal hires, the early struggles, and the game-changing lessons learned in building RefinedVA. You’ll hear the behind-the-scenes...
Is It Time to Hire a Virtual Assistant? If you’re even asking whether you need a virtual assistant, the answer is probably already yes. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions breaks down the five unmistakable signs that it’s time to bring a VA into your business plus a bonus mindset shift that will change how you think about growth forever. You’ll discover: ✅ Why wondering if you need a VA means you’re already overdue ✅ The $10/hour tasks that are cap...
Your Ordinary Is Someone Else’s Extraordinary Most of us overlook the simple, everyday things we do whether it’s cooking dinner, showing up for family, or being present with our kids. But here’s the truth: what feels “normal” to you might be extraordinary to someone else. In this episode of The Unfiltered Sessions Podcast, Phillip Sessions shares a heartfelt story about an ordinary day at Chick-fil-A with his daughters that turned into a powerful reminder: the small things we do consistently ...
The 3-Step Method to Train Employees Effectively Are you frustrated with employees who just can’t seem to take ownership of the tasks you delegate? You’re not alone. Most business owners struggle with the gap between handing off a task and actually getting it done right. In this episode, I break down the 3-step process I’ve developed to help my team become effective faster, without me constantly redoing their work. Here’s what you’ll discover: ✅ Why simply assigning tasks isn’t enough a...
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