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Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs

Do More By Doing Less - Time Freedom for Entrepreneurs, Small Business Owners, and Solopreneurs

Written by: Charles Alexander
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 Welcome to the Do More by Doing Less podcast with Charles Alexander, the show for Small Business Owners, Start Ups, and Busy Folks!

This is not another productivity, hustle, and grind podcast.

I literally want you to do less.

Many of us are overwhelmed, frustrated, and need a break.

The good news is that we can accomplish much more than now.

Once we focus on the vital few, and prioritize things that make our lives and the lives of people around us better, we can “do more by doing less”.

This podcast is funny, simple, and has real-world stories.

The episodes alternate between my solo podcasts and guest podcasts.

In the solo episodes I share stories and frameworks from my experience in coaching small business owners and my own entrepreneurship endeavors. Oh, and any other story that can get a laugh while sticking to the theme of the podcast😊

In the guest podcasts, I will bring on other entrepreneurs who will share their expertise and discuss their own methods for doing more by doing less.

That’s it.

Subscribe now so you don’t miss an episode and have fun listening while you drive, do the dishes, or mow the lawn!Charles Alexander Economics Leadership Management Management & Leadership Self-Help Success
Episodes
  • Be Productive Without Being a Weirdo

    Be Productive Without Being a Weirdo
    Jan 20 2026
    I've about reached my limit with #hustleculture. You can be productive without telling everyone how you are on a mission to change the world. Chill out for a minute and calm down:)

    Show Summary:
    In this episode, I explain why chasing big, ever changing goals often creates more stress than progress. Instead, I share a simpler approach. Design the week you actually want to live, then fit your priorities around it. Using a real client example, I show how building a balanced schedule across work, family, self care, faith, and relationships can create clarity and momentum without needing a perfect long term plan.

    Takeaways:
    • Massive goals can overwhelm and stall progress.
    • A well designed week is more powerful than a distant plan.
    • Scheduling life first reduces distraction and burnout.

    What You Should Do:
    This week, sketch your ideal week on paper. Block time for work, family, self care, and relationships first, then build everything else around it.

    Learn more about working with me at yourcharlesalexander.com.
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    6 mins
  • Best of Do More By Doing Less - 2025 edition

    Best of Do More By Doing Less - 2025 edition
    Dec 16 2025
    Ever wish you could take the best lessons from a whole year of conversations and boil them down into something useful and entertaining?

    Show Summary:
    In this special highlights episode, I pull together my favorite moments from 2025, just like those old Golden Girls clip shows I loved as a kid. You’ll hear insights from bestselling author John G. Miller on personal accountability, Emily Heard on dopamine discipline, and Katherine Good on using AI the right way. I also share practical segments of my own on setting meaningful goals, making decisions faster, and building accountability that actually sticks. This episode is a mix of inspiration, clarity, and real talk about becoming a better leader and a better human.

    Takeaways:
    • John G. Miller explains that real accountability starts with asking better internal questions instead of blaming outside circumstances.
    • A meaningful goal needs a deeper personal reason behind it; the number alone won’t motivate you.
    • Emily Heard shows how every dopamine spike is followed by withdrawal, which creates anxiety, irritability, and restlessness.
    • Quick decisions come from clear filters: Is it a yes? Am I the only one who should do it? Is it right? What constraints will keep me focused?
    • Katherine Good demonstrates how to use AI as a brainstorming partner, not a replacement for your own creativity and judgment.
    • You are far more likely to reach your goals when someone else knows about them and helps hold you accountable.

    If you want support sticking to your goals, I offer weekly video or voice message coaching.

    Visit yourcharlesalexander.com or reach out at Charles@yourcharlesalexander.com to learn more.
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    17 mins
  • How to Be the Leader You Would Want to Follow with Dr. J.J. Peterson

    How to Be the Leader You Would Want to Follow with Dr. J.J. Peterson
    Dec 2 2025
    Ever feel like you have to act tough to be taken seriously as a leader?

    Show Summary:
    In this episode, I talk with Dr. J.J. Peterson, longtime StoryBrand expert and host of the Badass Softy podcast. JJ shares why real leadership comes from being human, not harsh. We get into how the four story roles shape behavior, why the strongest leaders act as guides, and how joy and connection make you more effective. We also cover why authenticity matters even more as AI becomes widespread.

    Takeaways:
    • I don’t need to be abrasive to succeed, and neither do you.
    • My experiences and values shape my point of view, which should guide how I lead.
    • The best leaders show up as guides with both empathy and authority.
    • Joy and human connection improve creativity, resilience, and productivity.
    • AI can’t replace wisdom or real relationships, so humanity is a competitive advantage.

    About our guest Dr. J.J. Peterson:
    Dr. J.J. Peterson is a communication strategist and leadership coach with a PhD in narrative theory. He spent a decade teaching and leading at StoryBrand and now helps leaders clarify their message, develop their point of view, and lead with both ambition and heart.

    Find Dr. J.J. Peterson at www.drjjpeterson.com and listen to Badass Softy on Apple and Spotify.

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    Charles Alexander has been a full-time Business Coach since 2007. He has coached over 2,000 entrepreneurs to grow their businesses and helped over 250 people start businesses. Then he decided to practice what he preached. After years of seeing the need for video marketing, he started creating Explainer Videos for Busy Professionals in 2015. That part-time business is now a full-time business with proven systems and a team.

    Using those real-world experiences, I have created a boatload (well not a real boat, but you get the picture) of resources for you below, so you can start doing more by doing less!

    Website - https://www.yourcharlesalexander.com/
    Time Freedom Community - https://www.yourcharlesalexander.com/
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    31 mins
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