If you feel busy, exhausted, and underpaid, this episode will hit close to home.

Most business owners don’t actually have a sales problem, they have a time leverage problem. You’re stuck doing work that keeps the business running, but not growing. And the harder you work, the less space you have to do the things that actually make money.

In this episode, Carl breaks down why “I need to sell more” is usually the wrong diagnosis, and how being stuck in the weeds quietly caps your income, energy, and freedom.

You’ll learn how to spot low-value work that drains your owner's hourly rate, what high leverage activities actually move the needle, and how to shift from being the most expensive employee in your business to thinking like the owner.

If your business is taking more from you than it’s giving back, financially or at home, then this episode will help you reset how you think about time, money, and ownership.

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IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER…

1. 00:01 – How a low owner hourly rate (not effort) quietly caps your income
2. 01:15 – The difference between busy work and high-leverage money-making activities
3. 02:30 – Why getting out of the weeds is the fastest path to growth
4. 03:20 – How shifting from “doing the work” to “owning the work” increases profit and business value
5. 04:50 – Why pricing your time keeps you stuck — and pricing expertise sets you free
6. 06:15 – How to audit your week, eliminate low-impact tasks, and reclaim time for business and family

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

Automation Agency

CarlTaylor.com.au

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AI isn’t here to replace you, it’s here to give you back the space, clarity, and breathing room you haven’t had in way too long.

Over the past few years, AI has removed bottlenecks inside my businesses that I didn’t realise were draining so much time and energy. It’s saved thousands of dollars, reduced overwhelm, and allowed the people on my team to focus on the work that genuinely matters.

The good thing is, you don’t need to be technical, have a large team, or run a big operation to get real results from AI. If you’re juggling a lot on your own or trying to create more freedom inside your business, the right AI workflow can lighten your load almost immediately.

My own journey with AI started back in 2016 when I built a basic classifier just to keep up with demand. Fast forward to today, and tools like ChatGPT are woven into everything we do, not to strip away personality or connection, but to enhance the parts of the business that depend on it.

In this episode, I’m breaking down the tools, workflows, and simple decision-making frameworks we use right now so you can see what’s possible without complexity, without overwhelm, and without adding more to your plate.

• 01:05 - How we trained AI to read every client email, categorise it, and route it instantly
• 02:20 - Why every person in my company uses AI daily
• 03:58 - My simple cost-benefit rule, when AI is the smartest option, and when a human touch matters more
• 04:28 - Why over-automating can erode trust, and how to keep your experience warm, personal, and real

RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT

• Automation Agency - The easiest way to take tech, marketing, and design off your plate so you can focus on what actually grows the business.

This episode is a straight-up download of the wealth lessons that actually shifted the way I think about money, leverage, and building a business that doesn’t run my life. I’ve read more books than I can remember, but only a few had ideas strong enough to permanently rewire how I approach debt, investing, and long-term wealth creation.

Inside this episode, I break down those ideas, the ones that changed my behaviour, not just my bookshelf, and show how you can use them to build real wealth both inside your business and far beyond it.

If you want a business that funds your life instead of consuming it, grab one idea from this episode and implement it this week. That’s where the shift starts.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER…

• 00:32 — The book that triggered my entire wealth journey
• 01:48 — Two books that shifted my understanding of debt and wealth principles

RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT

• Automation Agency - The fastest way to get your tech, marketing, and design off your plate so you can focus on what actually grows the business.

What if the reason you’re exhausted isn’t workload, it’s the work you shouldn’t be doing?

Most business owners get stuck in the same loop, “It’s too expensive to hire someone… I’ll just do it myself.”

It’s this type of thinking that keeps you buried in low-value work and robs you of the hours you should be spending on growth, creativity, or even just being present with your family.

In this episode Carl breaks down a simple way to calculate that number so you can make smarter decisions about what you should be doing… and what you should never touch again.

This is about buying back your hours, getting out of the weeds, and building a business that doesn’t eat your life in the name of “being productive.”

You’ll learn how to buy back your hours, step out of the weeds, and create more space for the work and the life that matter most.

IN THIS EPISODE, YOU’LL DISCOVER…

• 00:10 - Why knowing your automation rate instantly shows you where you’re wasting hours
• 03:14 - A simple calculation to figure out what your time is really worth
• 06:21 - How outsourcing buys back your bandwidth (and your sanity)
• 07:21 - A smarter way to decide who to hire, and when

RESOURCES TO CHECK OUT

• Automation Agency - The easiest way to get your tech, marketing, and design off your plate, fast.

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

Automation Agency

CarlTaylor.com.au

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Imagine running a multi-million dollar business… in just 16 hours a week.

In this episode, Carl Taylor breaks down the “Lifestyle Empire” a term coined by Taki Moore to describe a business that gives you both: financial scale and time freedom.

Most entrepreneurs think they have to choose:

Either a lean “lifestyle business” that covers the bills…

Or a full-blown “empire” that takes over your life.

But what if you could have both?

Carl unpacks the key insights from his conversation with Taki Moore, and shares how to structure your business so it grows and profits without needing you in the room.

You’ll discover:

• Why “lifestyle vs empire” is a false choice keeping you small
• The business model behind making millions in just 16 hours a week
• The systems, team, and mindset that unlock real scalability
• When to delegate content, and when your audience needs your voice
• How removing yourself from the business can multiply your income

If you’re ready to build something that pays you more and needs you less, this episode is your roadmap.

Want help building a business that runs without you?

The team at Automation Agency helps entrepreneurs install the systems, automations, and team structures that keep revenue flowing, even when you're off the clock.

Listen to the full episode here:

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/144-secrets-to-minimal-work-and-maximum-freedom/id1509876869?i=1000661856843

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/276QbPTWVoHCuv1IbPeCr4?si=VML2yVgbRDCLs3uJHmcirA

For full show notes visit: rising.show

WHERE YOU CAN FIND CARL TAYLOR

Automation Agency

CarlTaylor.com.au

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What if emotional safety, not hustle, is your biggest growth lever?

In this snapshot episode, Carl Taylor sits down with men’s coach Darren Bruce to explore how emotional intelligence and nervous system regulation directly impact how you lead at work, show up at home, and make high-stakes decisions under pressure.

They dive into the surprising reason we disconnect from our true selves and how building an “emotional home” helps you reclaim calm, clarity, and confidence even during chaos.

Whether you're a parent, a partner, or a founder trying to scale without losing yourself in the process, this conversation is a game changer.

If you're ready to lead with clarity, build a more resilient business, and stop defaulting to stress-mode, this episode will show you where to start.

You’ll hear:

• What “being authentic” really looks like in daily life
• Why emotional safety (not success) drives true confidence
• The difference between co-dependence, independence, and interdependence
• How to build your emotional map and help your kids do the same

If you’ve ever felt like you’ve drifted from who you are, this conversation is your guide back home.

Listen to the full episode here:

Apple Podcasts - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/168-why-your-marriage-is-the-missing-piece-in-your/id1509876869?i=1000698624857

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1xcQ44iu9htk5zVTukbly3?si=y5w3A2KiQc-gNkT4VoDxRQ

What if real leadership wasn’t about balance… but knowing exactly when to lean into tension, and when to let go?

In this snapshot episode, Carl sits down with leadership coach Rohan Dredge to unpack the rhythms, disciplines, and identity shifts that help you be fully present at work and at home.

They get practical: early nights, 5am training, Sunday meal prep, planning weekends with the kids, and designing family time around each person’s “currency.” You’ll hear why Rohan rejects the myth of balance and instead holds responsibilities in tension, prepare, perform, recover so life feels simpler, not smaller.

You’ll hear:

• The 5am habit stack that flips stress out and endorphins in
• How Sunday meal prep and micro-plans create calm, not constraint
• Why “I am the kind of person who…” beats motivation every time
• The family-first framework: know each person’s currency (agency, anticipation, time & touch)
• “Tension over balance”: a practical “prepare–perform–recover” operating system for dads who travel

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/167-thriving-in-every-role-at-work-and-at-home-with/id1509876869?i=1000695589731

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/1BwoQLsmAVKn6SDXpHvjqQ?si=fRob3XsJQpqEh2DDvT5uLw

Most people start their investing journey with residential property. It feels familiar, safer, easier.

But if you’re still playing in that space, you’re probably working harder than you need to.

In this episode, I sit down with commercial property expert Mish Daniel to unpack why commercial real estate is one of the most underrated wealth vehicles for business owners and entrepreneurs.

We break down how the smartest investors use commercial property to create predictable income, faster growth, and more time freedom, without the headaches that come with managing tenants, tradies, and constant turnover.

You’ll learn why commercial tenants pay the bills, how long-term leases create stability banks love, and how even small rent reviews can unlock hundreds of thousands in new property value, without lifting a finger.

If you’re a business owner or dadpreneur looking to build wealth beyond your business, this episode will show you how to invest like a strategist, not just a landlord.

• Why most commercial tenants cover the costs that drain residential investors
• How 5- and 10-year leases create consistency, peace of mind, and lending power
• The real truth about capital growth (and why commercial isn’t just about cash flow)
• How annual rent increases quietly compound your returns year after year
• A live example of one lease review that boosted a property’s value by $700K

Listen to the full episode here

Apple - https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/166-how-to-turn-commercial-real-estate-into-a/id1509876869?i=1000690891330

Spotify - https://open.spotify.com/episode/2FT5XAg0eVIWpELzslvJvt?si=da413922bbe043a2