In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with Chanda Coston, business strategist, CEO, and founder of the HEB Foundation, to explore how high-achieving entrepreneurs can regain control of their time and focus on what truly moves the needle. Chanda shares her proven methods for calendar audits, time blocking, task batching, and the “automate, delegate, eliminate” approach to simplify business operations and reduce overwhelm.

They dive deep into finding clarity amidst distractions, setting boundaries, avoiding burnout, and leveraging AI without losing the human connection that drives business growth. Whether you’re balancing a 9-to-5, a growing business, or family responsibilities, this episode provides practical insights to help you take focused action, increase productivity, and design a business that aligns with your life and legacy.

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Are you building a business… or did you accidentally build a job?

In this episode of the Elevate Media Podcast, Chris Anderson sits down with entrepreneur and investor Chaz Wolfe to break down how to build a business that doesn’t own you. From mindset shifts to delegation, hiring, systems, and profit planning, this conversation is a blueprint for entrepreneurs who want freedom without sacrificing growth.

Chaz shares how he scaled multiple businesses, built a multi-million dollar construction company without swinging a hammer, and why clarity, intentionality, and profit on purpose are non-negotiables for long-term success.

In this episode, we cover:

• Why owner dependency is killing your growth
• The mindset shift required to build systems early
• How to know when to hire your first team member
• The difference between hustle culture and intentional growth
• Why profit must be planned — not hoped for
• Balancing family, faith, and entrepreneurship
• Building businesses with exit potential
• How to think bigger even if you’re just getting started

If you want to stop being the hero in your business and start building something scalable, this episode is for you.

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In this episode, Chris sits down with digital marketing expert Shane Barker to break down the real impact of reviews on Amazon and beyond. Shane shares practical insights on managing negative reviews, building brand trust, and why reputation management is no longer optional for modern businesses. Whether you sell on Amazon or rely on online reviews to drive growth, this conversation is packed with actionable strategies you can apply immediately.

Main talking points:

• Why negative and critical reviews matter more than positive ones
• How Amazon reviews impact long-term brand trust
• Common mistakes businesses make with review management
• Expanding reputation strategy beyond Amazon to Google and social platforms
• Where to follow Shane for ongoing Amazon and marketing insights

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