The Scalable Expert

In this powerful episode, Tara sits down with Lesley Sprague, intuitive energy healer and business coach, to talk about a different kind of business growth strategy - one that doesn’t start with funnels or frameworks, but with frequency.Lesley shares how aligning your energy with your next-level self can lead to faster results, deeper clarity, and business breakthroughs you didn’t see coming. If you’ve ever felt stuck doing all the “right” things but still not seeing traction, this episode might shift everything.🎧 What You’ll Learn:What “expert energy” actually means and how to know if you have itHow to use energetic alignment to attract the clients and outcomes you wantA simple daily ritual to connect with your intuition (even if you don’t think you’re intuitive)How Lesley helps clients shift into their next-level frequency for faster growthWhy your mindset isn’t just a mindset - it’s a blueprintThe truth about scaling without burning out or maxing outWhether you’re a spiritual entrepreneur or a strategist open to new ways of thinking, this episode offers a practical and grounded look at how energetic work can unlock new results in your business.👉 Learn more about Lesley at @lesleyandcoxo or tune into her podcast The Energy of Manifestation.🧭 Ready to find out where your expert energy is strongest? Take the Scalable Expert Quiz to get your custom growth map.⏱️ Chapters:00:00 - Welcome & Guest Intro01:00 - Lesley’s Journey Into Energy Work02:20 - What Is Energetic Alignment in Business?04:05 - Tuning Into the Frequency of Your Future Self06:45 - Clearing Blocks to Unlock Growth08:00 - Why Intuition Is a Muscle You Can Train09:30 - Lesley’s Ritual to Connect to Your Intuition12:40 - Trusting the Messages You Receive13:30 - Lesley’s Virtual Business Model Explained14:15 - Scaling When You Run Out of Time15:25 - Lesley’s #1 Daily Practice for Business Growth16:45 - Final Words: Follow the Call of Your HeartAbout Lesley SpragueLesley Sprague is a renowned Intuitive Energy Healer and Coach who helps guide women toward awakening, empowering them to take charge of their lives and businesses. She founded Source, teaching people how to develop intuition using her step-by-step process. Lesley is also the host of The Energy of Manifestation Podcast. Through her work, she addresses the blocks ready to be released, allowing her clients to rise to their next level.About Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.

Are you giving away your authority without realizing it?In this episode of The Scalable Expert Podcast, Tara tackles a critical question that could be holding back your growth: Are you the expert or just the messenger for someone else’s framework?If you’ve ever found yourself referencing another expert’s book, system, or certification more than your own insights, you might be unintentionally giving away your authority. Tara breaks down how to use tools, models, and certifications without diminishing your own expertise and how to build a proprietary framework that positions you as the clear leader in your space.Whether you're certified in someone else's methodology or piecing together ideas from different mentors, this episode will help you stop diluting your value and start owning the approach that’s already yours.🎯 Key Takeaways:The difference between being an expert and an ambassadorHow to reference others without giving away your authorityWhy your unique experience is your proprietary frameworkHow to position your framework as the foundation of your business📌 Chapters00:00 – Intro: Are you giving away your authority?00:25 – Using industry models inside your own work01:01 – Why your approach is already unique01:43 – Referencing others vs. claiming your method02:30 – The danger of deferring authority04:04 – Case study: Certified coach stuck behind someone else’s method05:24 – How we helped her frame her unique contribution06:40 – Women, confidence, and over-referencing others07:12 – Anchor your expertise in your proprietary framework08:00 – Expert vs. Ambassador: Know the difference09:04 – A John Maxwell coach example (and why it fell flat)10:25 – What owning your framework actually looks like11:11 – Invitation: Let’s define your framework togetherAbout Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free 50 Ways to Engage Your Customers guide or Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game. Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some...

In this episode of The Scalable Expert Podcast, Tara shares why helping your customers see the big picture isn’t a bonus, it’s your responsibility as a leader.When customers are deep in the weeds of implementation, it’s easy for them to forget what they’re really working toward. But when you hold space for the entire journey - reminding them where they are, what they’ve accomplished, and what comes next - you increase momentum, confidence, and retention.Tara breaks down how leading with authority and clarity helps your customers stay focused, trust your process, and get the transformation they came for. It’s not about delivering more content - it’s about holding the roadmap and helping them move forward.🎯 Key Takeaways:Why customers lose momentum when they lose sight of the big pictureThe real job of a coach, mentor, or expert (hint: it’s not just teaching)How to keep your customers engaged using a clear visual roadmapWhat it looks like to "hold the vision" and guide transformationThe connection between experience design, trust, and retention📌 Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + Today’s Focus00:38 – Why customers arrive already overwhelmed01:07 – When too much info leads to loss of clarity01:50 – What happens when customers get stuck in the weeds02:33 – How holding the big picture helps regain focus03:24 – Celebrating progress + seeing forward movement03:48 – Customers losing the plot and chasing squirrels04:45 – Staying at the 10,000 foot view05:10 – Train-the-trainer example: Keeping the roadmap visible06:09 – How holding the vision supports transformation06:33 – The fastest path from point A to point B07:43 – Celebrate small wins + show progress08:14 – Visual communication = powerful retention09:13 – Wrap-up + Episode Tip📅 Want to map the big picture experience inside your scalable business?Book a free discovery call: https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call/About Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free 50 Ways to Engage Your Customers guide or Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game. Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening,...

If you’re tired of feeling like you have to reinvent the wheel with every new customer, it’s time to make a foundational shift. In this episode of The Scalable Expert Podcast, Tara breaks down why building your authority framework is the first and most important step to scaling an online business.Tara walks through how creating a clear, repeatable path for your customers moves you from order-taker to authority, strengthens trust, and frees you from endless custom work.If you’re ready to stop customizing everything, start leading the experience, and set your business up for scalable growth, this is your starting point.🎯 Key Takeaways:What an authority framework actually is—and why it’s the foundation of the Infinite Scale™ MethodHow to shift from “order taker” to trusted leaderWhy customers want a clear, repeatable path (and how it builds trust)The reason scaling starts inside your delivery model - not outsideHow your authority framework unlocks scalable offers, training, and systemsChapters:00:00 – Welcome + Today’s Focus00:10 – Why Your Authority Framework is the Foundation00:33 – Defining the Problem and Result00:54 – Mapping the Customer Journey (Point A to Point B)01:49 – From Order Taker to Experience Leader02:59 – Why Customers Hire Experts (Not Just Information)03:29 – How to Shift into Authority Ownership04:51 – Driving the Experience vs. Being Driven05:40 – Real-World Example: What Happens When You Don’t Own It07:15 – The Impact of Having a Signature Methodology08:08 – Authority Framework → Scalable Delivery Options09:24 – Avoiding Distraction + Staying Focused09:50 – Infinite Scale™ and Your Authority Framework10:41 – Building a Consistent Customer Journey Across Offers11:14 – Signs Your Framework is Ready12:35 – Authority Builds Confidence for You and Your Customers13:13 – The Power of a Clear Path in Sales Conversations15:49 – How Productized Expertise Flows from Your Framework16:18 – Your First Step: Document, Notice Patterns, Own the Path16:38 – Ready to Scale? Book a Discovery Call🎯 Book a free discovery call 🎯🔔 Subscribe for more strategies to scale with clarity and confidence.About Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free

In this special kickoff episode, Tara shares an exclusive sneak peek into the introduction of the Scalable Expert book. If you’ve ever felt trapped in the time-for-money grind—juggling client work, managing a packed calendar, and wondering how to scale without losing your mind—this episode will resonate deeply.Tara offers a behind-the-scenes look at the foundational mindset shifts that helped her move from overwhelmed agency owner to the creator of a scalable business. You'll hear the raw, unfiltered truth about what it really costs to stay stuck, and how to begin your own shift into a more scalable and freeing business model.This episode lays the groundwork for a powerful new series designed to help you move from being the doer of your business to becoming its strategic architect.📌 Chapters: 00:00 – Welcome + What to Expect 00:39 – Storytime: Introduction to the Scalable Expert Book 01:28 – Understanding the Time-for-Money Trap 02:54 – Redefining Success + Visionary Leadership 03:55 – The Client-Side Benefits of Scaling 04:06 – The Cost of Staying Stuck 05:02 – Awareness Questions to Reflect On 05:47 – What Comes Next: A New Way to Grow 06:33 – The Reality Check: Are You Ready? 07:25 – Preview of What’s Coming in the Podcast Series 07:57 – How to Take the Next Step (Book a Call)🎯 Key Takeaways:Why the time-for-money model is secretly limiting your income, impact, and freedomThe mindset shift required to go from “doer” to visionaryThe unexpected benefit of scalability—for both you and your clients3 reflection questions to uncover if you’re ready to make the leapA preview of the Infinite Scale™ Method and what’s coming in the next episodesIf this episode sparked something and you’re ready to explore what a scalable business model could look like for you, book a free 30-minute discovery call with Tara. 👉 Schedule your call nowAbout Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free 50 Ways to Engage Your Customers guide or Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game. Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode...

Did you know, most small business owners spend more time planning a vacation than planning for the growth of their business?That is mind-blowing.In this episode of The Scalable Expert Podcast, Tara sits down with Lynne Roe to unpack the critical role of strategic planning and why it's one thing so many entrepreneurs get wrong or overlook completely.You’ll hear how Lynne's personal story shaped her approach to building a flexible, life-first business and why planning should always start with the lifestyle you want to live.Lynne also shares her powerful framework of building both an Invisible Team (systems, automation, SOPs) and a Human Team (delegation, hiring smart), and how that combination frees up time and energy to grow your business with clarity and confidence.🧭 What You’ll Learn:Why “winging it” keeps your business stuckHow to start building your plan around the life you wantThe difference between an invisible team and a human teamThe mindset shift from solopreneur to business leaderHow planning creates freedom (not limitation)⏱️ Episode Chapters:[00:00] Welcome + Meet Lynne Roe[01:00] Lynne’s origin story: launching a business during a family crisis[02:45] From chaos to clarity: using strategic planning to stay focused[03:40] Designing a business that supports your life[04:30] Why small business owners skip planning (and what it costs them)[06:00] Staying accountable to your plan (even when new ideas pop up)[07:00] The Invisible Team: systems, SOPs, and automation[08:30] The Human Team: delegation that pays for itself[10:30] “Who, not how”: the mindset shift that unlocks scale[12:00] Why Traction by Gino Wickman is a must-read[13:00] Why combining content with coaching is the future[14:30] Final advice: Plan your business like it pays for your vacation💡 Resources Mentioned:Traction by Gino WickmanGet A Grip by Gino Wickman (story-based companion)🎯 Your Next Step:Take the Scalable Expert Quiz to find out what phase of growth you're in - and how to start building your plan, systems, and team.Mentioned in this episode:https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call

What if your offers weren’t just a jumble of products, but a smart journey that helps both you and your clients scale together?In this episode of the The Scalable Expert podcast, Tara breaks down how to build a value ladder that aligns with the need for growth for both you and your customer. You’ll learn why disconnected offers burn you out and confuse your audience, and how to create a clear, scalable path that meets your customers where they are and moves them toward transformation.Using a simple and relatable analogy, Tara shares how your value ladder should reflect both the journey your customers go through and the one you’re going through as the expert... building toward true scalability without maxing out your time or energy.🔑 In This Episode, You’ll Learn:✅Why most value ladders fail to scale✅How to design your offer suite with intentional progression✅What a yoga journey has to do with scalable business✅When your “expert identity” begins - and how to own it✅How to spot where your clients get stuck✅What it really means to scale your expertise⏱️ Episode Chapters:[00:00] Welcome + What a Value Ladder Really Is[01:17] Different Ways Customers Want to Work With You[01:40] A Yoga Analogy That Brings It All Together[02:59] The Natural Progression of Deeper Engagement[06:07] From Interest to Expertise: When You Become the Expert[07:37] Packaging and Monetizing Your Expertise[08:34] Scaling Beyond Yourself[10:22] Final Thoughts: Designing a Ladder That Actually WorksHow far are you in your Scalable Expert journey? Find out here 👇https://bit.ly/scalablebusinessexpertassessmentAbout Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free 50 Ways to Engage Your Customers guide or Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game. Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think that others could benefit from listening, please share it using the social media buttons on this page.Do you have some feedback or questions about this episode? Leave a comment in the section below!Subscribe to the podcastIf you would like to get automatic updates of new podcast episodes, you can subscribe to the podcast on Apple Podcasts or Stitcher. You can also subscribe in your favorite podcast...

Ever feel like your brain is spinning with too many ideas, options, or tech paths to choose from? That scattered, stuck feeling doesn’t mean you’re doing it wrong, it means it’s time for a better system. In today’s episode, Tara Bryan talks about the If/Then Strategy - a powerful, practical tool you need in your business toolbox. Whether you’re planning a new offer, simplifying your tech stack, or just trying to clear the mental clutter, this simple logic model (especially when paired with an AI tool) will help you move forward faster and more confidently. 💡 Walk away with a practical method to simplify complexity, reduce decision paralysis, and get better outcomes, without overthinking or burning out. 🧠 What You’ll Learn:How to use the if/then strategy to organize ideas and plan with clarityWhy AI tools like ChatGPT are the perfect partner for scenario planningA real behind-the-scenes example of simplifying a complex certification buildHow to reduce team misalignment and get to the best solution fasterWhy this process saves time, money, and mental energy⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Intro: Why if/then is more than just an old primary school math concept 01:00 – Using an AI tool to simplify strategic thinking 02:30 – Mapping out scenarios with if/then logic 04:00 – The tech project: When too many options create chaos 05:15 – Different expert opinions = complexity overload 06:30 – Feeding your AI tool all the options to find the best path 07:30 – From overwhelm to clarity: Choosing the simplest solution 09:30 – Compressing weeks of planning into hours 10:45 – A final word: Clear minds take action🔔 Subscribe + Follow: Don’t miss an episode! Subscribe wherever you listen and join us each week for practical, no-fluff strategies to scale your business without maxing out your calendar.🎯 Take the Scalable Expert Quiz to discover your next best step!About Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert Assessment2. ALREADY HAVE AN ONLINE BUSINESS & READY TO INFINITELY SCALE?Download our free 50 Ways to Engage Your Customers guide or Schedule a 30 minute call with Tara to talk about our offers that will help you master the game. Thanks for listening!Thanks so much for listening to our podcast! If you enjoyed this episode and think...

In this episode of The Scalable Expert, Tara Bryan dives into a truth that every overwhelmed expert needs to hear: simplicity is the most powerful value you can deliver. Your customers aren’t paying you for everything you know—they’re paying you for the fastest, clearest path to results. And yet, so many business owners unintentionally overcomplicate their programs by trying to over-deliver.Tara breaks down why more content doesn’t equal more value and how a cluttered delivery system can actually prevent your customers from getting the outcomes they hired you for. She explains how to filter your content through a results-driven lens so you only include what supports your customer’s transformation—and remove what distracts them.A prime example? The infamous video vault. While it may feel like a value-add, dumping dozens (or hundreds!) of videos into your program without a clear path is more likely to overwhelm than empower. Tara shares why this approach fails, and what to do instead to build a simple, scalable fulfillment system that drives participation, retention, and long-term growth.Whether you're building a new program or reevaluating an existing one, this episode will help you rethink what your customers really need—and give you the freedom to deliver it with confidence and clarity.📌 Key Points:Why a “video vault” isn’t a real customer fulfillment strategyThe big mistake experts make when trying to over-deliverHow to identify whether your content is helping or hurtingWhy simplicity is your superpower as an expertThe difference between information and transformationWhat to do instead to increase participation, retention, and results⏱️ Chapters:00:00 – Welcome + why we’re talking about this 01:09 – The social media analogy: posting isn’t strategy 02:20 – What customer fulfillment really means 03:52 – Overdelivering leads to overwhelm 04:28 – Use a filter: is it on the path from A to B? 06:18 – Simplicity is what your customers are paying for 07:33 – The driving analogy: why what’s easy to you isn’t easy for them 08:30 – How to “add more” the right way (A to B → B to C) 09:55 – Final thoughts + how to build for results🎯 Ready to find your path to scalable success? Take the Scalable Expert Quiz to discover your growth stage and next steps: 👉 https://www.scalableexpertquiz.comAbout Me:Hey, it’s your host, Tara Bryan. And I am on a mission to help more business owners learn to infinitely scale their businesses by leveraging the power of online without sacrificing the customer experience or results. I like to geek out on all things business strategy, marketing, interactive digital and user experience. This podcast is all about what is working, lessons learned and actionable tips to create and grow a thriving online business. Join us each week as we dive into different strategies, tactics and tips you can apply immediately to your business. To learn more:Find us at https://www.taralbryan.comHere are two ways we can help you create, grow and scale your business:1. Want to package your expertise or become a Scalable Expert? Take our free quick assessment to see how close you are to creating a scalable business.The Scalable Expert...

In this episode, Tara Bryan sits down with Jackie Wheeler, founder of JackieStyle Image & Branding Agency, to explore her journey from passionate stylist to business owner. Jackie has spent over 30 years helping women in the spotlight refine their style, image, and brand, and now she’s looking toward the future—how to scale a service-based business while maintaining personal impact.She shares her evolution from 1:1 consulting to workshops and the thought process behind packaging expertise into scalable offers. If you're an expert, coach, or consultant looking to grow beyond trading time for money, this conversation is full of insights on personal brand, decision fatigue, and business scalability.💡 Key Takeaways from This Episode: ✔️ How Jackie turned her passion for style into a business ✔️ The role of decision fatigue in personal branding ✔️ Overcoming the challenges of scaling a one-on-one business ✔️ The importance of first impressions for professionals ✔️ How Jackie is exploring scalable offers beyond 1:1 client services👉 Listen in for expert insights and strategies on how to scale with style!📌 Episode Chapters0:00 - Welcome & Introduction1:10 - Jackie’s Background: From Passion to Business3:45 - The Psychology Behind Personal Style6:30 - The Transition from 1:1 Services to Group Workshops9:15 - Scaling a Service-Based Business Without Losing Impact12:40 - The Power of First Impressions & Branding15:00 - Books & Resources Jackie Recommends17:10 - Where to Connect with Jackie & Free Gift18:30 - Closing Thoughts & Final Takeaways🔗 Resources & Mentions📖 Books Recommended by Jackie Wheeler:The Go-Giver by Bob Burg, John David MannThe Compound Effect by Darren Hardy🎁 Jackie’s Free Gift: A personal Style Guide for listeners! 🔗 Download it here: jackiestyle.com/freegift📸 Follow Jackie on Instagram for more style tips & inspiration: 🔗 @thejackiestyle🚀 Connect with Us🔔 Subscribe for more expert insights on scaling your business!📩 Have a question or topic suggestion? Drop it in the comments!🔥 Want to build a scalable online business? Checkout our free Scalable Expert Assessment at www.taralbryan.com🔗 Don’t forget to like, comment, and share this episode with a fellow expert looking to scale with style! 💫Mentioned in this episode:https://taralbryan.com/step/15-learn-to-scale-call