The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast

Work Smarter. Lead Better. Build a business that gives you your life back.

For founders and entrepreneurs who want to build successful businesses without becoming prisoners of them. Honest conversations, practical strategies, and real stories from people building smarter—not harder.

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What is a Lazy Entrepreneur?

Despite the name, this isn't about being lazy.

It's about refusing to waste your life doing work someone—or something—else could do. A Lazy Entrepreneur believes success doesn't come from working the longest hours. It comes from working on the right things.

  • Building better systems
  • Developing stronger leaders
  • Delegating wisely
  • Leveraging technology
  • Protecting your energy
  • Focusing on the work only you can do

The goal isn't to escape work. The goal is to create a business that gives you the freedom to enjoy your life.

What You'll Learn

Practical insights you can apply immediately.

Whether you're launching your first business or leading a growing company, every episode leaves you with ideas to build a healthier business and become a stronger leader.

Entrepreneurship
Leadership
Business coaching for entrepreneurs
Business systems
Delegation
Hiring & building remote teams
Founder burnout
Mental health & entrepreneurship
AI & automation
Marketing
Personal branding
Productivity
Scaling without overwhelm
Purpose-driven leadership

Recent Episodes

Conversations with founders, leaders, and experts.

From leadership and hiring to AI, marketing, personal branding, and emotional resilience—every episode is designed to help you work smarter and lead with greater confidence.

Featured Episode

Kristy Yoder and Kevin St. Clergy on The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast: Are You Solving the Wrong Problem in Your Business?Upcoming Episode

Dropping Monday morning—the full episode and recap go live then.

Business Growth & Entrepreneurship13 min read

Stop Solving the Wrong Problems in Your Business

Entrepreneurs often struggle to grow, even when they're working harder than ever, because they're solving the wrong problems. In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kevin St. Clergy, serial entrepreneur and author of Beyond Blind Blaming, shares his Reflect, Connect, Decide (RCD) framework for uncovering hidden challenges, making better decisions, and building a business that grows without requiring more hours from its founder.

All Episodes

Nov 2, 202643:07

246 - Stop Solving the Wrong Problems in Your Business With Kevin St. Clergy

What if your business isn't growing because you're solving the wrong problems? Many entrepreneurs blame their marketing, employees, or lack of time when their business growth stalls. But what if the real problem is something you haven't even considered? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I'm joined by Kevin St. Clergy, serial entrepreneur, TEDx speaker, and author of Beyond Blind Blaming. Kevin shares how he built and scaled successful businesses, achieved an e...

Episode 245Sep 21, 202645:47

Ep 245: How to Stop Being the Bottleneck in Your Business

What happens when you become the biggest bottleneck in your own business? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Heather Porter, founder of Thriveology, a repeatable systems studio that helps business owners create systems, remove bottlenecks, and step away from doing everything themselves. Heather shares why many entrepreneurs accidentally build businesses that depend entirely on them—and why simply getting “more leads” often isn’t the real solutio...

Episode 244Sep 7, 202637:34

Ep 244: Why Lazy Entrepreneurs Hire for Their Weaknesses

What if the smartest way to grow your business isn’t becoming better at everything—but knowing exactly what you’re not good at and hiring the right people to fill those gaps? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Eric Tabone, founder of Nearshore Business Solutions, to talk about smarter hiring, remote teams, leadership, and building a business that supports the life you actually want. After building three companies, Eric has learned that successfu...

Episode 243Aug 24, 202638:26

Ep 243: Why Every CEO Needs a Right-Hand Person

What if the real key to growing your business isn’t working harder—but finding the right person you can trust to help you run it? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Regine, COO of my company, Smart VAs and my right-hand person for the past six years. We talk about how she went from looking for a part-time work-from-home opportunity during the pandemic to becoming the person who now leads our day-to-day operations—and how that partnership helped ...

Episode 242Jun 29, 202642:33

Ep 242: How to Build a Strong Team Culture as a Founder

What if the biggest obstacle to business growth isn't sales, marketing, or operations—but the way your people are being led? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Kristy Wojnicki, founder of The Woj Group, to discuss what it really means to build a human-first business. With extensive experience in HR, operations, talent development, and leadership at both startups and major organizations like LinkedIn, Kristy shares practical strategies for creati...

Episode 241Jun 15, 202644:00

Ep 241: What Is Thought Leadership Content? A Founder’s Guide to Building Trust Online

What if the biggest thing holding your business back isn't your product, service, or sales strategy—but the fact that nobody knows who you are? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Morgan Snyder, founder of Thought Leader Today, to discuss why founders, CEOs, and business leaders need to stop hiding behind their companies and start building their personal brands. Morgan shares how thought leadership, authentic content, and strategic visibility can...

Episode 240Jun 1, 202632:07

Ep 240: How Leaders Should Think About AI in Business Today With Aaron Battista

AI is everywhere right now — but are businesses relying on it too much? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, Kristy interviews Aaron Battista, Managing Partner of Ember Company, about the real impact of AI on leadership, branding, customer experience, and entrepreneurship. Rather than chasing trends, Aaron shares why founders should focus on building strong teams, authentic brands, and meaningful customer relationships first. This conversation explores where AI c...

Episode 239May 4, 202634:15

Ep 239: The Truth Most Founders Don’t Want to Hear With Carol Schultz

Most founders don’t fail because they lack effort—they fail because they refuse to let go. In this episode, Carol Schultz shares why doing everything yourself is the fastest way to stall your business growth and how to finally step into your role as a true CEO. In this episode, we cover: What “founder syndrome” really looks likeWhy CEOs attending too many meetings is a problemThe difference between a Chief of Staff, COO, and Executive AssistantWhen your business is ready f...

Episode 238Apr 20, 202644:30

EP 238: Your Next Level Starts With How You Think With Charles Gaudet

What if the reason your business isn’t growing isn’t your strategy—but the questions you’re asking? In this episode, Charles Gaudet breaks down how entrepreneurs can unlock predictable growth, overcome fear, and build a business that creates real freedom. In this episode, we cover: The real definition of freedom (and why it’s not what you think)Why some entrepreneurs stay solopreneurs—and others scaleThe hidden fears that block business growthHow to turn your biggest weakn...

Episode 237Mar 30, 202647:51

Ep 237: From Homeless at 15 to CEO: The Founder Mindset of Des Hague

Des Hague went from homelessness at 15 to leading multimillion-dollar companies and investing in 50+ ventures. His story isn’t about hype—it’s about resilience, speed of execution, and building businesses that win. In this episode, we cover: Growing up in Belfast during unrest and losing his mother at nineBecoming homeless at fifteen and learning “whatever it takes”Turning rejection into fuel (including MBA school rejections)Why talent is the #1 driver of business successFoun...

Episode 236Mar 16, 202642:52

Ep 236: Build Your Business Strong Before You Step Away

When is the right time to step back from your business? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, we talk about delegation, leadership maturity, and sustainable business growth. If you’re an overwhelmed entrepreneur wondering when to let go — and when you’re still the best person for the job — this conversation is for you. There’s a big difference between delegating strategically and stepping away out of exhaustion. And if you leave too soon, you may weaken the very t...

Episode 235Mar 2, 202639:30

Ep 235: How Much Should You Pay Yourself as a Business Owner?

You Didn’t Make a Million Dollars — Your Business Did How much should you actually pay yourself as a business owner? In this episode of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast, I sit down with Lori Atwood, founder of Fearless Finance, to break down the real math behind founder salary, profit margins, and sustainable growth. If you’re an entrepreneur struggling with cash flow, reinvesting vs. paying yourself, or figuring out how much runway your business needs — this episode is for you....

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Meet Your Host

Hi, I'm Kristy.

I'm an entrepreneur, founder, speaker, Certified Life Coach, and host of The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast. I built a self-sustaining business with more than 70 team members and have helped 400+ businesses grow through better delegation, leadership, and business systems.

Along the way, I learned something that changed how I viewed entrepreneurship: the businesses that create the most freedom aren't built by entrepreneurs who work the hardest—they're built by leaders who learn to let go.

Today, my mission is to help entrepreneurs build healthier businesses by becoming healthier leaders.

Who This Podcast Is For

This podcast is for you if…

You're overwhelmed by running your business.
You feel like everything depends on you.
You're struggling to delegate.
You're working harder than ever but feeling less fulfilled.
You want practical business strategies—not motivational fluff.
You believe success should create more freedom, not more stress.
You're ready to build a business that supports your life instead of consuming it.

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FAQ

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What is The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast?

The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast is a business and leadership podcast hosted by Kristy Yoder. Each episode helps entrepreneurs build smarter businesses through leadership, business systems, delegation, personal growth, and sustainable success.

Who should listen to this podcast?

This podcast is for entrepreneurs, founders, business owners, and leaders who want to grow their businesses without sacrificing their health, relationships, or peace of mind.

How often are new episodes released?

New episodes are released regularly and feature conversations with entrepreneurs, founders, authors, and business leaders covering entrepreneurship, leadership, marketing, AI, hiring, and founder well-being.

Where can I listen?

The Lazy Entrepreneur Podcast is available on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music, and other major podcast platforms.

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