Episode 199

Does Simplicity Actually Equal More Progress? Entrepreneurial Mindset To Embrace

It’s Friday, and that means it’s time for another recap and a mindset reset to carry you into the weekend.

This week was packed with powerful insights:

  • Monday: Why your employees don’t respect you—and 5 mistakes to avoid if you want to reverse it.
  • Tuesday: Is your business being held hostage by your employees? How to stop feeling trapped by people who won’t change.
  • Wednesday: Guest episode with luxury Christmas designer Heather Lundervold, who shared how she earns six figures in just six weeks.
  • Thursday: Guest expert Stefanie Carlstedt revealed a hidden tool in human design that helps you build stronger, more aligned teams.

👉 If you missed any of these episodes, binge them this weekend—they build on each other and will reshape the way you lead your business.

And today’s mindset? Simple is more.

Too many entrepreneurs sabotage themselves by chasing every new idea, possibility, or shiny object. The result? Diluted messaging, unclear processes, and a team that doesn’t know which way is up.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

✅ Why focusing on “simple and boring” tasks is the real key to growth.

✅ How to honor your creative side without derailing your focus.

✅ Why simplicity is the antidote to overwhelm and the fuel for freedom.

Remember: you don’t have to do it all. You just need to do what works.

🔗 Resources & Next Steps

Text SYSTEM to 55444 to get your free Bottleneck Assessment Blueprint and uncover which areas of your business need systems the most.

In just 15–20 minutes, I can help you uncover the hidden inefficiencies that are costing you both time and money in your business. Most owners don’t realize how much energy is wasted on repetitive tasks, gaps in processes, and systems that don’t actually support growth. During our call, I’ll listen closely to how your business is currently running, pinpoint one or two areas where you may be sabotaging your own scalability, and show you a clear next step to reclaim control. Whether you decide to work with me further or not, you’ll leave with immediate clarity on what’s holding your business back — and the confidence of knowing exactly where to focus to create more freedom and profit.


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Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.

Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.

As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.

Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.

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Lindsay Sutherland is a business consultant, speaker, and entrepreneur dedicated to helping business owners build companies that run with freedom, purpose, and profit. With over 20 years of leadership and sales experience in the automotive industry, Lindsay understands the challenges of growing a business that feels more like a burden than a blessing. After leaving corporate life, she co-founded Biz in a Box Solutions, a CRM and automation company that empowers small service-based businesses to streamline their operations and reclaim their time.

Her signature consulting program, The Clockwork Method, guides overwhelmed business owners through the process of systemizing, scaling, and stepping back into the true role of visionary leader. Lindsay’s approach blends practical business systems with faith-led alignment, helping entrepreneurs not only make more money but also create a business that supports their life — not the other way around.

As the host of The Freedom Entrepreneur Podcast, Lindsay shares strategies, stories, and mindset shifts that challenge conventional thinking and inspire business owners to grow without burning out. She also co-owned Off Grid Unlimited Installations, an electrical and renewable energy company in Idaho, where she lives with her husband and four children on their family farm.

Passionate about redefining success beyond hustle culture, Lindsay helps leaders build businesses rooted in clarity, sustainability, and freedom. Whether she’s speaking on stage, consulting with executives, or mentoring faith-led entrepreneurs, her mission is the same: to help people transform their business into a vehicle for purpose, profit, and lasting impact.