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 your inbox puts you in a defensive, reactive state
• How social media posting (not creating) is draining your time and focus
• Why appointment scheduling and lead follow-ups are secretly holding you back
• The smarter way to approach video editing without touching a timeline
• What real leadership looks like for the modern dadpreneur

✅ If you're still editing your own reels, writing every caption, or chasing leads… you're doing $10/hour tasks and ignoring your $1,000/hour opportunities.

👉 Want to buy back 10+ hours of your time this week? Drop “VA” in the comments or head to RefinedVA.com to book a call.

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Stop Overthinking. Start Posting. The Real Secret to Content Creation

Struggling to hit a record? Waiting until everything’s “perfect” before posting? That hesitation is killing your momentum and your brand.

In this episode, Phillip Sessions (founder of Refined VA) shares the raw truth about getting started with video content especially if you're a busy dadpreneur trying to show up online and be present with your family. Spoiler: your first few videos will suck but that's exactly how it’s supposed to be.

You’ll learn:

• Why the “foggy road” analogy perfectly explains your content journey
• What most new creators get wrong (and why it’s costing them attention)
• Why raw and real beats polished and perfect in 2025
• The simple 10-video challenge to find your voice and niche
• How to know what content is actually working for you
• Why you need to experiment and stay consistent

Plus, Phillip gives you permission to drop the excuses and just START because clarity comes from action, not analysis.

If you’re ready to finally break through and show up consistently on social media, this one’s for you.

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The Harsh Reality of Posting Content (and Why You Should Keep Going Anyway)

Nobody tells you this part: the more content you post, the more pushback you’ll get.

In today’s episode, I’m pulling back the curtain on what really happens when you show up consistently online, especially when your content starts making people think. Whether you're just getting started or leveling up your online presence, you need to hear this.

I’m Phillip Sessions, founder of Refined VA, where we help busy Dadpreneurs buy back their time through strategic virtual assistant support focused on social media. But today’s episode is less about strategy… and more about the mental game of content creation.

You’ll hear:

• Why likes and praise in the beginning eventually fade
• How bold opinions (even faith-based ones) trigger pushback but boost visibility
• A real post I shared that went semi-viral and stirred the pot
• How to use controversy strategically without compromising your values
• Why haters are a sign you’re doing something right

This is your permission to post with boldness, lead with clarity, and be unafraid to stand for what matters to you.

If you’ve ever second-guessed yourself after hitting “publish”… this episode is for you.

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Your Marriage Comes First (Yes, Even Before Business)

You’re building a business. You’re showing up for clients, hustling for leads, chasing that vision… but how’s your marriage holding up?

In this honest and raw episode, I Phillip Sessions, founder of Refined VA open up about the lessons I’ve learned, sometimes the hard way when it comes to loving your wife with intention. No, I’m not a marriage counselor, but as a fellow husband and Dadpreneur, I’ve been in the trenches… and I know the tension between wanting to lead at home and lead in business.

From showing up without expecting anything in return, to listening beyond the words, to creating emotional security through consistency

this episode dives deep into what it really takes to build a stronger marriage as a man of faith and responsibility.

👔 What you'll hear:

• Why “checking the box” doesn’t count as love
• How to become the Ephesians 5 man your wife needs
• What listening to her tone can reveal that words don’t
• The real reason you're not getting the love you crave (and how to fix it)
• Why your marriage success fuels your business success

Whether you're just starting to feel the cracks or want to build a rock-solid foundation, this episode is for the husbands who refuse to settle for their marriage, their family, or their legacy.

💡 Real talk. Real action steps. Real growth.

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Feeling overwhelmed doing everything yourself? In this episode, we dive deep into the game-changing power of outsourcing and virtual assistant services. Learn how delegating the right tasks, from funnel building to social media management to answering calls, can help you reclaim hours in your week and refocus on growing your business.

Hear real stories from entrepreneurs who transformed their workload and mindset by building smart teams and simplifying their tech stacks. Plus, discover the emotional shift that happens when you stop doing it all and start leading instead.

Whether you’re a solopreneur ready to grow or a business owner drowning in daily tasks, this episode will give you the clarity and motivation to finally scale without burning out.

Tune in and start freeing your time today!

Key Points:

• Why many corporate tasks can be done in half the time by a skilled VA
  
  
• The strategic advantage of outsourcing funnel and landing page creation
  
  
• How using the right software stack reduces overwhelm and boosts productivity
  
  
• Balancing US-based vs. overseas VAs for phone answering and non-phone tasks
  
  
• The emotional relief of outsourcing and reclaiming your time
  
  
• Real business growth stories: From cold calling to building a full-service VA agency
  
  
• The importance of simplifying tools to avoid "tool overload"

How outsourcing opens space for you to focus on high-level business strategy and personal goals

Come and join me, along with two amazing guests, for a great conversation you won’t want to miss!

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The Real Secret to Networking: It’s Not What You Think

You already know you should be networking. But what if the key isn’t constantly meeting new people but going deeper with the ones you already know?

In this episode, recorded from beautiful downtown Greenville, SC, I break down how re-networking, intentionally reconnecting with the same people, has been a game-changer in my personal and professional life. I share my own mindset shift, why showing up consistently matters more than chasing new contacts, and how real relationships turn into real referrals.

Whether you're a small business owner, freelancer, or just someone trying to grow your influence and impact, this episode will challenge what you think you know about networking and give you a better way to do it.

🎧 Listen in to learn:

• Why repeat connections > random new ones
• How to build genuine rapport that leads to trust
• Why people refer you, not just your service
• The hidden power of being consistent in your circles

This one’s not just about business, it's about becoming the person people want to do business with.

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Uncomfortable Now, Comfortable Later: How I Changed My Life by Making One Bold Decision

When was the last time you did something uncomfortable on purpose?

In this raw and relatable episode, I take you behind the scenes of one of the most pivotal seasons of my life. From job loss and mounting debt to a drastic move across states, selling my dream truck, and moving in with college roommates... yeah, I got real uncomfortable.

But through those decisions, I completely shifted the trajectory of my life paying off over $75K in debt, rebuilding my financial foundation, and finding peace I didn’t know was possible.

If you're in a season where it feels like nothing is changing, this episode is your wake-up call: Discomfort now = freedom later. I break down the mindset, the math, and the moves you can make to escape survival mode and start building a life that actually works.

🎧 Tune in to hear:

• The real story behind my leap of faith
• How I cut expenses in half (without sacrificing my sanity)
• What finally got me out of $75,000 in debt
• A powerful question you need to ask yourself today

This one’s for anyone who knows they’re meant for more—but needs that push to make the uncomfortable move.

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Unfiltered Sessions | Business Audit with Cameron Phillips, Building a Construction Biz from the Ground Up

In this episode of Unfiltered Sessions, Phillip Sessions sits down with Cameron Phillips, owner of Phillips Construction, for a raw and real-time business audit. Cameron shares how he launched his construction company with zero entrepreneurial background and what it’s taken to stay afloat, and grow, over the past 18 months.

From struggling with systems and bookkeeping to training up his first full-time team member, Cameron opens up about the challenges and wins of building a business while being in the trenches. Phillip walks him through practical steps to buy back time, delegate more effectively, and start scaling with purpose.

Whether you're a new business owner or a seasoned entrepreneur needing a wake-up call on delegation and leadership, this episode will fire you up and give you tactical next steps to stop doing it all yourself.

Topics Covered:

• Building systems before scaling
• How to train your first employee into a leadership role
• What to outsource first in a growing business
• Using ChatGPT to create SOPs
• Why mission and values matter (even with a small team)

🚀 Ready to stop working in your business and start working on it? Hit play and listen in.

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