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Unfiltered Sessions

Philip Sessions

312 episodes

3 days ago

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...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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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...

Show more...

Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

Episodes (20/312)

Unfiltered Sessions

Choose Your Niche or Choose Failure | 2026

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...

3 days ago

7 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

5 Virtual Assistants: What They Actually Do vs The Hype

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...

1 week ago

9 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Stop Project Delays: The Coordination Strategy Every Contractor Needs

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...

2 weeks ago

3 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Never Get Annoying Client Texts Again With This Trick

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...

3 weeks ago

6 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

How a Remote Project Coordinator Can Save Your Day!

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...

1 month ago

6 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

3 Simple Tricks to Instantly Improve Your Contractor Leads

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 ...

1 month ago

6 minutes

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I Stopped Paying Myself to Grow the Business (Here’s What Happened)

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 ...

1 month ago

4 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

I Work Less, Earn More, and See My Family Daily Here’s How

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...

1 month ago

5 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Why Your Team Needs a CHEERLEADER Not a Boss

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...

2 months ago

5 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

I Did 75 Hard Workouts and Found Out This ONE Thing About Mental Toughness

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...

2 months ago

4 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

How I Stopped Being the Bottleneck in My Own Business

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 ...

2 months ago

4 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Self-Sabotage is KILLING Your Business Growth

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...

2 months ago

5 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Charlie Kirk’s Legacy: Why Forgiveness Changes Everything

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...

3 months ago

4 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

How to Lead Your Team (Without Letting Emotions Ruin Everything)

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...

3 months ago

5 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

RefinedVA's 1 YEAR MILESTONE! Top Virtual Assistant Lessons Learned

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...

3 months ago

8 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Signs You Need a Virtual Assistant Now!

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...

3 months ago

7 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

What If Your Normal Is AMAZING?

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 ...

4 months ago

5 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

From Overwhelmed to Empowered: Train Your Team in 3 Simple Steps

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...

4 months ago

7 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

How To Start Fresh No Matter What!

Be It Until You Become It: How to Rewrite Your Identity and Future Your past doesn’t define you unless you let it. In this episode, Phillip Sessions shares a personal story about going from “short-fused” in high school to becoming a calm, influential leader and how you can change the way people see you without faking it. Through real-life examples, from changing environments to reshaping your online presence, you’ll learn: Why you don’t need a fresh start in a new city to reinvent yourselfHow...

4 months ago

5 minutes

Unfiltered Sessions

Stop Doing These 5 Things If You Want to Grow Your Business

If You're Still Doing These 5 Tasks, You're Not a Business Owner You're an Overpaid Admin You didn't build a business to spend your days deep in emails and Canva. In this episode, Phillip Sessions (founder of Refined VA) reveals the five tasks you must delegate immediately if you want to stop being the bottleneck in your business. From email management to video editing, these time-sucking tasks are costing you thousands in missed opportunities. You’ll learn: Why starting your day in you...

4 months ago

3 minutes